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Quick question: Who exactly is iPhone Handoff for?
Last month, Apple announced a feature called iPhone Handoff. Not to be confused with that Handoff; this is a new one. iPhone Handoff allows you to keep your number active on two iPhones at the same time so you can easily switch between them. According to Appl…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> More importantly, is this how we bring back the iPhone Mini? More importantly, is this how we bring back the iPhone Mini? by Allison JohnsonClose Posts from … [+5865 chars]
McKinsey is making job applicants spar with a fake AI client
Consulting firm McKinsey & Company is going to ask some entry-level candidates to have a 10-minute conversation with an AI simulation of a client as part of the interview process, according to The Wall Street Journal. The AI simulation "aims to reflect 80% of…
Consulting firm McKinsey & Company is going to ask some entry-level candidates to have a 10-minute conversation with an AI simulation of a client as part of the interview process, according to The Wa… [+483 chars]
Amazon’s always-listening Bee wearable can now help you buy stuff
Last year, Amazon bought Bee, a relatively unknown startup with a $50 always-listening AI wearable that summarized every conversation you had. Today, the e-commerce giant is announcing two new Bee devices - and a new subscription to go with them. First is the…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The new Alexa and Amazon integrations require a subscription. Plus, a magnetic version for your phone is coming soon. The new Alexa and Amazon integrations requ… [+4929 chars]
The best feature of Apple’s HomeView might be its simplicity
I'm just going to come right out and say it. I love the approach Apple has taken with the HomeView. I think it's the shared, always-available household interface that my family might finally use. Is Apple's first smart display my dream smart home dashboard? N…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> If Apples first smart display finally gets my family to actually use my smart home, Ill consider it a win. If Apples first smart display finally gets my family … [+8492 chars]
Eight states sue OpenAI, saying ChatGPT isn’t safe for kids
OpenAI is facing a new wave of lawsuits from eight US states that accuse the company of harming children and misleading customers about the safety of ChatGPT, as reported earlier by Reuters. The lawsuits, filed separately by Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virgi…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> OpenAI is accused of misleading the public about its chatbots safety and putting everyone at risk. OpenAI is accused of misleading the public about its chatbots… [+3406 chars]
Microsoft and Japan took down a cybercrime network behind over a billion scam messages
We've all gotten a scam text about a nonexistent parking ticket or a fake package delivery, but hopefully you'll start seeing fewer of them. Microsoft says it helped dismantle a marketplace for scammers sending phishing messages like those around the world. T…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Microsoft says it disabled over 20,000 accounts connected to a marketplace for scammers. Microsoft says it disabled over 20,000 accounts connected to a marketpl… [+2756 chars]
The AI race is back on
Last week, Anthropic and OpenAI looked like they had the AI race to themselves, pulling ahead with increasingly powerful models that left their rivals in the dust. Google seemed hopelessly far behind, while Meta, despite spending billions to revive its flound…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Google and Meta are challenging Anthropic and OpenAI at the AI frontier. Google and Meta are challenging Anthropic and OpenAI at the AI frontier. by Robert Ha… [+5579 chars]
Now that Character.AI is going bankrupt, what happens to all of its users’ data?
New York Attorney General Letitia James revealed a years-long multi-state investigation against Character.AI as they now seek to require protections on consumer data sold through its bankruptcy proceeding. James is among 40 bipartisan AGs who filed a notice o…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> State AGs are now trying to make sure its users private chats arent exposed to the highest bidder. State AGs are now trying to make sure its users private chats… [+3400 chars]
As a TV enthusiast, I was hoping for more from the Apple TV 4K
It's been four long years since the last Apple TV 4K was released, and in that time there have been lots of hopes and dreams for features in whatever comes next. A new chip, 4K/120Hz support, audio passthrough, a remote locator, better home control integratio…
<ul><li></li><li></li></ul> The new Apple TV 4K streaming box has a very premium price tag and doesnt add desired home theater features. The new Apple TV 4K streaming box has a very premium price t… [+5085 chars]
YouTube sticks new labels on AI-generated songs
YouTube is adding a "Made with AI" label to tracks that were "altered or fully generated" using AI, with a similar approach to its existing process for applying AI labels to videos. It doesn't sound like this will apply to any and all use of AI tools in makin…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> New AI labels are marking tracks created primarily with generative AI tools, starting first on YouTube Music. New AI labels are marking tracks created primarily… [+3075 chars]
Save up to 20 percent on gift cards for REI, Barnes & Noble, and more
While we cover a lot of deals on specific products, it’s rare that we find worthwhile savings on gift cards that let you save on essentially anything the store sells. However, until October 19th, you can save up to twenty percent on gift cards when you buy th…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> You can save up to 20 percent on gift cards from 30 retailers, ranging from books and tech to food and travel. You can save up to 20 percent on gift cards from … [+1758 chars]
Apple’s new HomeView smart display is $10 cheaper at Amazon
Apple only just announced on Tuesday that its first smart display, the HomeView, will arrive on November 13th, but you can already save a couple bucks on it. Right now, you can buy the display for $289.99 ($10 off) in gray and the creamy white “starlight” col…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Apples first smart display doesnt arrive until November 13th, but you can save on a couple of colorways. Apples first smart display doesnt arrive until November… [+2580 chars]
Sprout Pi adds Bluetooth, streaming, and USB-C to your aging iPod
There's an entire cottage industry of iPod mods out there, but Sprout Pi and Sprout Pico are two of the few full motherboard replacements that combine many of the most popular mods into a single upgrade. Both versions add Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C, a microSD ca…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> This replacement iPod motherboard adds modern amenities, but streaming might be missing the point. This replacement iPod motherboard adds modern amenities, but … [+2534 chars]
Anbernic’s next dual-screen handheld could replace your aging Nintendo 3DS
Anbernic shared a new video of its upcoming dual-screen handheld it announced last week showing the device playing 3DS, Xbox, and PS3 games through emulation. While competitors like Ayaneo have been making dual-screen handhelds for a few years, Anbernic only …
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The RG DDS skips the 3D screen but features a design and display dimensions that closely mimic Nintendos handheld. The RG DDS skips the 3D screen but features a… [+2931 chars]
My AI doppelganger tells me what to eat
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. For the past 100 days or so, my mornings ha…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> In return for feeding a digital twin my metabolic data, it predicts how Ill react to certain foods and one day, maybe medicines. by Victoria SongClose Senior … [+10509 chars]
OpenAI claims an ex-employee took its product plans and presented them to Apple
OpenAI claims a former employee took more than 100 files related to its product plans before joining Apple. In a document filed on Wednesday, OpenAI accuses the unnamed employee of sending this information to a personal account and then presenting it to Apple…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The former employee took more than 100 confidential files before leaving to join Apple, OpenAI alleges. The former employee took more than 100 confidential file… [+2888 chars]
Repairing the iPhone Duo’s folding screen costs as much as a new iPhone
If you don't get AppleCare Plus for the iPhone Duo, any repairs are going to be pretty expensive. Apple published the estimated repair costs for the iPhone Duo without AppleCare Plus today, as reported by MacRumors, and they can be high: Battery service, for …
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> If you dont have AppleCare Plus for your iPhone Duo, youll have to shell out $999 for an inner screen repair. If you dont have AppleCare Plus for your iPhone Du… [+2124 chars]
Honey, Xbox shrunk its controller
Microsoft is officially announcing its Xbox Nano controller today, a smaller and cheaper controller that's designed to fit into your pocket. The more compact controller is also designed for "younger players, smaller hands, or anyone seeking something portable…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Microsofts Xbox Nano controller is $49.99 and designed for gaming on the go. Microsofts Xbox Nano controller is $49.99 and designed for gaming on the go. by T… [+2484 chars]
Ledger’s new hardware wallet is an Android phone without the phone
Ledger has announced its latest crypto-centric hardware effort, the Android-based Atom, a device that resembles a phone but is instead designed to be used alongside one. It arrives at a tricky time for Ledger, which has been forced to cease sales of some of i…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Atom is a data-only Android device designed to work alongside your smartphone. Atom is a data-only Android device designed to work alongside your smartphone. b… [+5013 chars]
Microsoft has a new machine learning tool to improve weather forecasts
Old-school physics-based weather forecasting and even new AI models typically become less reliable beyond two weeks, a problem Microsoft claims to have solved using machine learning. Researchers with the company say they've found a new, cost-effective way to …
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> New open-source software could make AI-enhanced weather forecasting more affordable. New open-source software could make AI-enhanced weather forecasting more af… [+5640 chars]
Now you can call anyone with WhatsApp, even if they don’t have WhatsApp
WhatsApp's new guest calling feature allows you to invite anyone to a call, without needing them to make an account first. They won't need the app, either, since Meta also added support for calls on the web version of WhatsApp earlier this year. You can invit…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Anyone can click a link and join an end-to-end encrypted WhatsApp call, without installing an app or creating an account. Anyone can click a link and join an en… [+2192 chars]
Anthropic’s self-replicating AI warning is an alarming deja vu
Are legions of smart devices - fridges, ovens, vacuum cleaners, lawnmowers, security cameras, and TVs - conspiring to take over the internet? No. But they could soon be unwitting hosts to self-replicating AI models that spread from device to device and prove …
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Anthropic says its research found signs of life for AI worms, that could colonize household devices. Experts say they have a point. Anthropic says its research … [+8078 chars]
Android is using AI to suss out scammers in Google Messages
Android is introducing new scam defense features that aim to make it easier for users to evade mobile fraud, including bolstered protection in Google Messages and additional safeguarding tools. Building on the Scam Detection feature in Google Messages, a new …
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> A new opt-in enhanced protection mode uses Gemini to assess the intentions of unrecognized senders. A new opt-in enhanced protection mode uses Gemini to assess … [+3085 chars]
Netflix is laying off around 1,000 employees
Following a report last week that Netflix was planning to lay off five percent of the company, today the streamer's co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters announced in an email that it would actually be laying off six percent of its workforce, or around 1,000 e…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> In a memo sent to employees today the streamers CEOs announced layoffs for six percent of the companys workforce. In a memo sent to employees today the streamer… [+2580 chars]
HomeView doesn’t natively support any video apps yet — not even Apple’s
Apple says HomeView is "the perfect way" to enjoy its audio and video entertainment apps, but some notable examples like Apple TV only work if you AirPlay it through your iPhone. As noted on the HomeView spec page, Apple TV, Apple Books audiobooks, Apple Musi…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Apples HomeView requires access to your iPhone for Apple TV, audiobooks, and even Apple News Plus. Apples HomeView requires access to your iPhone for Apple TV, … [+2958 chars]
Ukraine claims Starlink is suddenly disrupting service for its military
Ukrainian officials claim the Elon Musk-owned Starlink put new limits on its service in the area without warning, disrupting the country's drone operations and missions, according to reports from Reuters and the Financial Times. The move comes just days after…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Elon Musk recently said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has gone too far by targeting Russian oil refineries. Elon Musk recently said that Ukrainia… [+3362 chars]
$15 gets you Psychonauts 2, the latest Like a Dragon game, and more
There are several deals happening right now on video games and gaming-related tech that are worth sharing. To start, this month’s Humble Choice drop of Steam PC games is really good. The $14.99 per month service is offering subscribers Like A Dragon: Pirate Y…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Plus, save on a Valve Index headset while theyre available, and get Borderlands 4 for $20. Plus, save on a Valve Index headset while theyre available, and get B… [+3711 chars]
Apple’s new Find My-compatible remote will also work with your old Apple TV
You don't need to buy the new Apple TV 4K just to get the updated Siri Remote with Find My and a built-in speaker, as it works with every model released going back to the Apple TV HD and is available to buy standalone for $59. Previous Siri Remotes had a basi…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> If the only problem with your old Apple TV is finding the remote, you can fix that. If the only problem with your old Apple TV is finding the remote, you can fi… [+2587 chars]
Epic’s new games launcher is ‘vibe coded’
Epic Games is announcing a big refresh of its PC games launcher today in preview, saying that the new version is "way faster" and now supports Linux. But the company, which has been publicly making a big push into AI-assisted development, also notes that the …
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Epic is making a big push into AI-assisted development, and that approach includes its work on the new, faster launcher. Epic is making a big push into AI-assis… [+4195 chars]
Epic is bringing Fortnite to Linux
Epic is working on bringing Fortnite to Linux through its Epic Games Launcher. The new launcher is releasing in preview today, and for the first time on Linux, and while Fortnite isn't available there just yet, Epic wants to make that a reality. So far, part …
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Theres no timeline on when, but Epic is rebuilding its anti-cheat software so that Fortnite will be playable on Linux. Theres no timeline on when, but Epic is r… [+3177 chars]
Fujifilm’s new square format instant camera adds analog color filters
Continuing the analog approach of the Instax Square SQ6 that launched in 2018 and follow-ups like the Square SQ1 and SQ40, the new Fujifilm Instax Square 2 skips digital functionality while still introducing the ability to customize the look and feel of insta…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The Instax Square 2 can give your instant shots a warm, golden tone or a cooler appearance. The Instax Square 2 can give your instant shots a warm, golden tone … [+2530 chars]
We might not have to wait 13 years for the next GTA
Rockstar Games might not keep fans waiting as long for the next installment of Grand Theft Auto. As part of Bloomberg's expansive report on the making of GTA VI, Rockstar technical lead Phil Hooker said that the "engine, the tools and the team we've built dur…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Rockstars Phil Hooker says the engine and tools that the team has built will allow us to do things more quickly. Rockstars Phil Hooker says the engine and tools… [+3055 chars]
The Ocarina of Time remake feels remarkably modern — and surprisingly terrifying
With its upcoming remake for the Switch 2, Nintendo might have nailed the best thing about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: its timelessness. The 1998 3D action adventure game for the Nintendo 64 that pioneered so much - 3D graphics, movement, exploratio…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> New tech and gameplay improvements make it easier to get into Nintendos defining title. New tech and gameplay improvements make it easier to get into Nintendos … [+4482 chars]
Fairphone’s latest repairable earbuds are smaller, lighter, and longer-lasting
Repairable, ethical phone brand Fairphone has released its second pair of earbuds. The Fairbuds 2 are just as repairable as the first generation, but deliver improved audio and almost twice the battery life. The Fairbuds 2 are out now in the UK and Europe fro…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The Fairbuds 2 are just as repairable as the first pair, and are launching in the US. The Fairbuds 2 are just as repairable as the first pair, and are launching… [+4298 chars]
The Tesla Roadster could have stayed vaporware
For a car that's supposed to be one of the fastest ever made, the new Tesla Roadster certainly took its sweet-ass time getting here. It's been nearly a decade since Elon Musk made the surprise announcement about plans to build a next-gen Roadster. Now, the Te…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The Tesla Roadster could have stayed vaporware It took nearly a decade for Teslas next-gen sports car to arrive, but its finally here. The timing couldnt be wor… [+9532 chars]
The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro is almost the Android tablet we needed
We have to talk about this screen. It's the first thing you notice, and maybe the only thing that matters, about the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro. It's a 12-inch, 2800 x 1840 panel with a new technology Amazon calls "Nanomatte" that is meant to decrease glare and incr…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro is almost the Android tablet we needed The screen is gorgeous, the hardware works, and it finally runs full Android. But theres too much… [+9795 chars]
Apple’s HomeView ad is confusing to everyone except parents
Apple's ad introducing its new HomeView smart display is a little unusual. It's fast-paced and unruly, depicting a family of five as they rush through the morning routine. There's yelling and mess, misplaced keys and discarded eggshells. Apple's typical vibe …
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The chaos is surprisingly real for an Apple commercial. The chaos is surprisingly real for an Apple commercial. by Allison JohnsonClose Posts from this autho… [+4549 chars]
Halo’s co-creator wrote a novel about AI taking over the world
Back in 2019, author Margaret Stohl was handed a manuscript written by Jason Jones, who's best known as the co-creator of sci-fi gaming series Halo and Destiny. The two had worked together at Bungie, and Jones wanted Stohl's opinion on a book he was writing a…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Halos co-creator wrote a novel about AI taking over the world Read a chapter from Jason Jones An Oral History of Humanitys Final Invention, one part of an ambit… [+21799 chars]
OpenAI employee arrested for allegedly planting recording device
An OpenAI engineer was arrested after the company said it discovered a "sophisticated recording device" hidden in one of its offices. The employee, 35-year-old Abdulrahman Alfozan, is charged with using or attempting to use a device to intercept oral communic…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The recording device was apparently discovered plugged into a TVs USB port in an executive meeting room. The recording device was apparently discovered plugged … [+2811 chars]
It looks like Apple Music is getting a new icon
Apple Music's iconic red app icon has reportedly been replaced with a black-and-white version in the latest iOS 27.2 beta, 9to5Mac reports. The eighth note on the icon also appears to have a slightly sharper angle than the original. A new Apple Music logo was…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Apple Music might be going monochrome. Apple Music might be going monochrome. by Stevie BonifieldClose Posts from this author will be added to your daily ema… [+2258 chars]
Shopify opens its catalog up to more AI agents
More AI agents will soon be able to browse and purchase from Shopify listings, marking an expansion of the company's agentic commerce ambitions. Shopify announced Tuesday it will let shoppers configure their AI agents to purchase products on their behalf, giv…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Shopify previously announced a partnership with Metas Muse for AI-powered shopping and checkout. Shopify previously announced a partnership with Metas Muse for … [+2875 chars]
Square’s new kiosk lets you talk to AI for help with your order
Square is launching new hardware: a big kiosk for ordering things that has a touchscreen and lets you talk to an AI. It's called the Square Kiosk. Square says the Kiosk, which has a large pill shape, has an "agentic, conversational voice layer" that "fully un…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Squares latest hardware is a big touchscreen with a conversational AI. Squares latest hardware is a big touchscreen with a conversational AI. by Jay PetersClo… [+1747 chars]
Xbox is officially embracing the chaos of AI-powered game ports
Retro gaming is going through a wild time at the moment, thanks to decompilations and recompilations that are letting gamers port classic titles to new devices, or merge code from two different games into a single new experience. Microsoft has witnessed skate…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Microsoft has created a new Xbox Labs group to experiment with decompiling and recompiling games. Microsoft has created a new Xbox Labs group to experiment with… [+7220 chars]
The Nothing Headphone A are half off for the first time
One of the best deals we’ve seen today bundles together a great pair of headphones with a solid album. When you add the Nothing Headphone A in black or white and the CD version of the Charli XCX album Music, Fashion, Film to your Amazon cart, you’ll save 33 p…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> You can get the Nothing Headphone A at a steep discount when you also buy a Charli XCX album. You can get the Nothing Headphone A at a steep discount when you a… [+2008 chars]
Russian bot farms are still trolling, even after Ukraine’s drone strikes on Yandex
Days after Ukrainian military drones took down several Russian data centers, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that the campaign had hurt Russia's disinformation efforts. "It suddenly became a little easier to breathe on many social platforms," Zelenskyy …
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Zelenskyy celebrated less division on social media after the strikes but the data isnt backing that up yet. Zelenskyy celebrated less division on social media a… [+2654 chars]
The feds are looking into reports of Tesla’s robotaxis speeding through school zones
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it's evaluating allegations that Tesla's 1,000 or so robotaxis using its automated driving system are exceeding "posted speed limits in active school zones." Waymo's robotaxis have also faced similar inq…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> NHTSA has received a petition requesting an investigation into Model Y and Cybercab vehicles exceeding active school zone speed limits. NHTSA has received a pet… [+2347 chars]
The Xteink X4 Pro is a great, tiny e-reader, and it’s cheaper than ever
If you’re looking for an e-reader that can easily fit in your pocket (or snap onto your magnet-equipped phone), the tiny Xteink X4 Pro might be worth a look. It features a 4.26-inch, 800 x 480 E Ink display, making it significantly smaller and thinner than Am…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The X4 Pro adds a touchscreen, lighting, and improved software, making it even easier to recommend. The X4 Pro adds a touchscreen, lighting, and improved softwa… [+2713 chars]
Facebook will let you customize your feed algorithm using AI
Facebook's new "Your Algorithm" feature will let you directly add and manage topics you want to see in your feed and Facebook Reels. Meta says your recommendations "respond right away" after you make updates using the new feature by hitting "interested" or "n…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Metas bringing Instagrams Your Algorithm feature to Facebook, and using LLMs more to rank content. Metas bringing Instagrams Your Algorithm feature to Facebook,… [+2690 chars]
I tried out Apple’s HomeView smart display
Apple has just announced the HomeView, its first smart home display - and I just got hands-on with the device, which features a gorgeous 7-inch square touchscreen and built-in Siri AI. It's designed as a smart home controller, personal assistant, and home hub…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The HomeView is smaller than I expected, has a surprising amount in common with the Apple Watch, and makes for a great smart home control panel. The HomeView is… [+5541 chars]
Google makes it easier to launch your vibe-coded apps
The next time you vibe-code a custom app with Google's AI Studio, you won't have to connect your phone to a computer to install it. On Tuesday, Google announced a new feature in the US that will allow you to launch personal apps directly through the Play Stor…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> You can now launch your vibe-coded app directly from the Google Play Store. You can now launch your vibe-coded app directly from the Google Play Store. by Emm… [+2412 chars]
Actress Mia Goth says it’s ‘incomprehensible’ that Instagram allowed an AI image of her to spread
Earlier this month, news broke that actress Mia Goth had filed for divorce from actor and filmmaker Shia LaBeouf. An Instagram post from the account miagoth_ - marked with a blue verified checkmark - quickly spread. The post shows Goth in a T-shirt that reads…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> A viral photo purporting to show Mia Goth in a T-shirt seemingly referencing her divorce spread from Instagram across the web. It was AI. A viral photo purporti… [+4524 chars]
Hands-on with the Apple Home Collection
We've just gotten a closer look at Apple's new video doorbell, security cameras, a door lock, and thermostats following the company's "Welcome Home" event on Tuesday. The six new devices are part of a new Apple Home Collection, which the company co-developed …
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> A first look at Apples new video doorbell, security cameras, thermostats, and more. A first look at Apples new video doorbell, security cameras, thermostats, an… [+2939 chars]
Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics hires Doug Field as president
Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics announced the appointment of Doug Field as president in a major coup for the EV company's secretive robotics startup. Field was a VP of special projects at Apple, where he was the de facto head of the company's ultimately unsucces…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Fords former EV and software chief will run Rivians robotics spinoff at a time of maximum hype for physical AI. Fords former EV and software chief will run Rivi… [+4866 chars]
Buying Apple’s wall-mounted HomeView? The mount costs extra
The HomeView smart home display announced by Apple today comes in two models that both cost $299: one with a speaker base, and the other being a self explanatory "Wall Mounted" version. If you want the latter, however, you'll actually have to pay at least $59…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The wall connector adds at least another $59 to the $299 HomeView price. The wall connector adds at least another $59 to the $299 HomeView price. by Jess Weat… [+3100 chars]
Here are all the new HomePod Mini 2 colors
Apple's HomePod Mini 2 is here, and we've gotten a close-up look at the second-gen smart speaker. The HomePod Mini 2 comes with an upgraded S10 chip capable of powering Siri AI, though Apple says support for new AI features will roll out as part of a future u…
Apple's HomePod Mini 2 is here, and we've gotten a close-up look at the second-gen smart speaker. The HomePod Mini 2 comes with an upgraded S10 chip capable of powering Siri AI, though Apple says su… [+483 chars]
A redesigned Play Store is coming to cars with Google built-in
The Google Play Store is getting a big update for cars with Google built-in. On Tuesday, the company announced that the Play Store's layout will now automatically adapt to the size and layout of your car's screen while making it easier to find and download ne…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Google will also allow YouTube Premium subscribers to continue listening to videos while driving. Google will also allow YouTube Premium subscribers to continue… [+2939 chars]
Epic shifts to ‘AI-accelerated development’ for upcoming Disney game
Epic Games plans to use AI to generate code and art for an unannounced Disney game, which is now delayed from its original March release window, according to a report from Bloomberg. The project's developers have been given an "AI-first" mandate directing the…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Developers working on the unannounced shooter game were told to use AI tools like Anthropics Claude. Developers working on the unannounced shooter game were tol… [+3059 chars]
Apple’s HomeView display is now available to preorder
Apple is getting into smart displays with its new HomeView. It has a seven-inch squircle design, looking similar to a gargantuan Apple Watch mounted to a speaker base. The $299 HomeView is meant to be the centerpiece for Apple's big push into the home, as it'…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Its the centerpiece for Apples new push into the home, and it also seems like a great smart display. Its the centerpiece for Apples new push into the home, and … [+2340 chars]
Apple’s HomePod Mini 2 is available to preorder
After nearly six years, Apple debuted a new, improved HomePod Mini. The $149 HomePod Mini 2 will launch on Friday, October 30th, and you can place a preorder now through Apple. The speaker includes the S10 chip, which debuted in the Apple Watch Series 10, and…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> A better chip, Siri AI, and more ways to connect to your Apple gear. A better chip, Siri AI, and more ways to connect to your Apple gear. by Cameron FaulknerC… [+1743 chars]
DLSS 5 gets toned down for its Hogwarts Legacy debut next month
When Nvidia originally showed off DLSS 5 earlier this year, the technology immediately got branded as gen AI for video games. To gamers, Nvidia had lost the plot. I personally couldn't get over how faces were transformed using DLSS 5. The 15-year-old student …
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> DLSS 5 debuts in Hogwarts Legacy and Where Winds Meet next month. DLSS 5 debuts in Hogwarts Legacy and Where Winds Meet next month. by Tom WarrenClose Posts … [+3233 chars]
Discovery Plus is getting more expensive
Discovery Plus is raising prices across its ad-free and ad-supported plans. Starting Tuesday, the ad-supported plan will go from $5.99 to $6.99 / month, while the ad-free tier will jump from $9.99 to $11.99 / month. The price hike comes just one week after Pa…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The cheapest Discovery Plus plan now costs $6.99 / month. The cheapest Discovery Plus plan now costs $6.99 / month. by Emma RothClose Posts from this author … [+1940 chars]
Where to preorder the new Apple TV 4K
Apple debuted its latest Apple TV 4K - its first in four years - and it'll be available starting Friday, November 13th. It's powerful, with the A19 chip (the now-discontinued 2022 model has the A15 Bionic), and it features better wireless connectivity than it…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The latest model packs significantly more power, better wireless connectivity, plus built-in microphones. The latest model packs significantly more power, bette… [+2351 chars]
Watch Apple’s reveal video for the HomeView
Apple just announced its long-rumored smart home hub, the HomeView, during its "Welcome home" event taking place today. As part of the event, it showed a video featuring the new device, and if you want to see it for yourself, you can watch it right here. The …
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Apple showed off its new smart home hub, available for pre-order starting today. Apple showed off its new smart home hub, available for pre-order starting today… [+2797 chars]
Getty Images is going private after failed Shutterstock merger
Getty Images intends to file for bankruptcy and go private as part of a restructuring agreement after its plans to merge with rival stock platform Shutterstock fell through earlier this year. On Monday, Getty announced it had secured $533 million from the Get…
<ul><li></li><li></li></ul> The stock photo company plans to file for bankruptcy as part of a restructuring deal. The stock photo company plans to file for bankruptcy as part of a restructuring dea… [+2684 chars]
Elgato takes on DJI with a tiny wireless mic for creators on the go
Elgato already dominates the market for hardware built for creators that use powerful desktop PCs, and it's now turning its attention to creators on the go with its first wireless microphone. The $99.99 Wave Go clips onto your clothes just like DJI's Mic Mini…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The Wave Go has broadcast-quality audio and a USB-C receiver designed for mobile. The Wave Go has broadcast-quality audio and a USB-C receiver designed for mobi… [+3193 chars]
The new Apple Home Collection includes a video doorbell, smart lock, and more
Apple has partnered with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric to launch the Apple Home Collection, an assortment of smart home devices meant to be easy to set up and use. The collection is something of a smart home starter pack, including security cameras, a…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Apple has co-developed the products with LG and Schneider Electric to work seamlessly with its Apple Home smart home platform. Apple has co-developed the produc… [+8063 chars]
Apple announces the HomePod Mini 2, but it isn’t ready for Siri AI at launch
Apple is announcing the long-awaited HomePod Mini 2 with a new chip that can power Siri AI - but support for those new AI features won't be available at launch. The speaker is also getting a new sound glow feature that syncs its LED lights with a song's album…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The new speaker can sync its lights with your album art and pair with the new Apple TV and HomePods for a home theatre setup. The new speaker can sync its light… [+5841 chars]
The new Apple TV 4K has built-in microphones so you can talk to Siri AI
Apple is introducing a refreshed Apple TV 4K today with a pair of interesting new hardware features: far-field microphones to talk to Siri hands-free and Find My built into the remote. The fourth-gen Apple TV 4K, announced at Apple's Welcome Home event in New…
<ul><li></li><li></li></ul> The fourth-gen streaming box also gets a surround-sound upgrade and the ability to find your Siri remote. The fourth-gen streaming box also gets a surround-sound upgrade… [+4626 chars]
All the news from Apple’s ‘Welcome home’ event
Apple is hosting an event on October 13th that seems like it will be all about its efforts for the smart home. The event’s tagline is certainly a big hint — “Welcome home” — but the company is also heavily rumored to be launching a series of new smart home pr…
Updated Today, Oct 13, 2026, 12:45 PM UTC Apple is hosting an event on October 13th that seems like it will be all about its efforts for the smart home. The events tagline is certainly a big hint We… [+3442 chars]
Apple launches HomeView, its first smart display for the home
It's finally here: Apple's long-rumored smart display, the Apple HomeView, has arrived. I got a first look at the device in New York City this week, and it's gorgeous. The HomeView puts a small, vibrant screen atop a speaker base for taking video calls, beaut…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> As Apple debuts Siri AI in the home, its focusing on a beautiful, multipurpose screen (and hiding your text messages from your kids), rather than innovative new … [+10650 chars]
Google finally releases Gemini 4 Argon
After months sitting on the sidelines of the frontier AI race, Google has finally launched its long-awaited Gemini 4 Argon model, claiming it can compete with the best the industry has to offer. Google says Argon delivers "frontier reasoning and improved perf…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> After months of trailing its rivals, Google says Argon competes with the industrys best. After months of trailing its rivals, Google says Argon competes with th… [+3637 chars]
Everything Apple launched at its ‘Welcome Home’ event
Apple unveiled a slate of new smart home gadgets at its aptly named "Welcome Home" event today, including its first (and highly anticipated) smart home hub. That flagship announcement came alongside much-needed refreshes for Apple's HomePod Mini and TV 4K dev…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Say hello to the Apple HomeView, the latest generation of TV 4K and HomePod Mini, and a set of new smart home gadgets. Say hello to the Apple HomeView, the late… [+7566 chars]
Character.AI files for bankruptcy
Character.AI, one of the first breakout startups of the generative AI boom, has filed for bankruptcy and is selling some of its assets to Disney. The company, which builds various online bots for users to chat or roleplay with, has faced mounting scrutiny and…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The chatbot startup is looking to sell its assets to Disney after years of legal challenges and safety concerns. The chatbot startup is looking to sell its asse… [+3833 chars]
The Social Reckoning is flopping at the box office
As important as some of the messages in The Social Reckoning are, the movie has been drastically underperforming at the box office. Per Variety, Aaron's Sorkin's follow up to The Social Network only grossed a measly $5.5 million this past weekend against a bu…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Meanwhile, Other Mommy is having an unexpected moment. Meanwhile, Other Mommy is having an unexpected moment. by Charles Pulliam-MooreClose Posts from this a… [+2816 chars]
Elon Musk has donated over $276 million to Republican midterm efforts
Elon Musk has handed out at least $276 million to Republican groups since July, The New York Times reports, making him both the party's top known donor and the biggest established midterm donor. $158 million of that money - one of the largest political donati…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Hes by far the biggest known midterm donor. Hes by far the biggest known midterm donor. by Jess WeatherbedClose Posts from this author will be added to your … [+2651 chars]
I don’t miss the camera on the Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses
The other day I whizzed past several people while running in the park, my playlist blasting at full volume. The next morning, I smiled at a barista while ordering a caramel apple-flavored matcha latte. Afterward, I sat on a park bench reading a book, called u…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Its harder to be a perv in these audio-only glasses, but removing the ick does make them less useful. by Victoria SongClose Senior Reviewer, Wearable Tech Po… [+12358 chars]
The Yandex outage probably didn’t blitz Russian bots
Multiple Ukrainian drone strikes over the last week have taken Russian data centers offline and reportedly caused online bot traffic to plummet - but in reality it's probably not the kind of bot activity most people associate with Russia. A chart citing Cloud…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> At least, not the troll traffic that blights social media. At least, not the troll traffic that blights social media. by Jess WeatherbedClose Posts from this… [+4133 chars]
The OnePlus 16 is the company’s most interesting phone in years
Today the OnePlus 16 launched in China, the company's first flagship phone since quitting both the US and European markets this summer. As luck would have it, it also looks like the company's best phone in some time. Like most OnePlus phones, the 16 is positi…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> But its not launching in the US or Europe. But its not launching in the US or Europe. by Dominic PrestonClose Posts from this author will be added to your da… [+3011 chars]
Android is the best and worst thing about Googlebooks
My first week with the new Android-powered laptops has been about as rocky as anyone's, but I've slowly learned to like them, even if love still feels a ways off. Every moment that's impressed me has been thanks to Android, whether I've been accessing a nativ…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> As an Android devotee, I want to love Googlebooks but they dont make it easy. As an Android devotee, I want to love Googlebooks but they dont make it easy. by … [+10301 chars]
No Man’s Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad
The No Man's Sky universe is about to get a little bit smaller - but in a good way. Hello Games announced that its long-running sci-fi exploration game will be coming to iOS, with versions for both the iPhone and iPad available starting on October 28th. Accor…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> A decade later, and the No Mans Sky updates just keep coming. A decade later, and the No Mans Sky updates just keep coming. by Andrew WebsterClose Senior ent… [+2964 chars]
How Apple can win the smart home
This week, Apple is hosting its first-ever dedicated smart home event. While the company hasn't shared details about what it will reveal at the "Welcome Home experience" in New York City on Tuesday, October 13th, it doesn't take an army of internet sleuths to…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> New hardware could put Apple back in the race, but software will determine whether it wins. New hardware could put Apple back in the race, but software will det… [+9794 chars]
Meta has some Wonder Full new AI models
Meta is making up for lost time in the AI race. After launching Muse Spark, the first model from its revamped Superintelligence Labs division, and buzzy AI agent Muse, it's now launching two new models it claims can go toe-to-toe with the industry's best. The…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Meta says the models compete with the industrys best and will soon power its Muse agent. Meta says the models compete with the industrys best and will soon pow… [+2346 chars]
Microsoft’s new AI chip makes it less reliant on Nvidia’s GPUs
Microsoft is announcing its third-generation Maia in-house AI chip today, designed to be the "primary AI inference system" for Microsoft's products and services. Maia 300 not only improves the cost and efficiency of running AI workloads in the cloud, it's als…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The new Maia 300 chip will start rolling out to production AI workloads in 2027. The new Maia 300 chip will start rolling out to production AI workloads in 2027… [+3784 chars]
A college in Illinois tried to cancel its Flock contact and it refused
In April of 2025, Elgin Community College had six Flock safety cameras installed to "enhance the safety and security of students." But by September of that year, the school's administration grew concerned that Flock was sharing data with Customs and Border Pa…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Flock refused to take its cameras down so Elgin Community College covered them. The company snuck back to undue it. Flock refused to take its cameras down so El… [+2591 chars]
Silicon Valley is falling in line with Trump’s attempt to rename AI
When President Donald Trump announced his plans to rebrand artificial intelligence as "super intelligence," you'd be forgiven for being skeptical that it would catch on. While most of the broader population is sticking with AI, some of Silicon Valley's most p…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Musk, Benioff, Huang, and now Nadella have all capitulated to Trumps super intelligence rebrand. Musk, Benioff, Huang, and now Nadella have all capitulated to T… [+2848 chars]
The new Apple TV could have a built-in mic and a remote with a speaker
The latest rumors are that the new Apple TV will have a built-in microphone, while the upgraded remote will get a speaker. The mic would let users control the set-top box using Siri without having to speak into the remote or a connected HomePod device. That c…
The latest rumors are that the new Apple TV will have a built-in microphone, while the upgraded remote will get a speaker. The mic would let users control the set-top box using Siri without having to… [+483 chars]
NASA dumped over 800GB of Artemis II data online
If you thought you'd seen all there is to see from the Artemis II mission, you're wrong. This week NASA posted over 800GB worth of science data, images, and videos on the Artemis II: Sights & Sounds of Science site. The archive includes over 11,000 photos and…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> NASAs treasure trove of images, audio, and video offers an unprecedented view inside a historic space mission. NASAs treasure trove of images, audio, and video … [+2068 chars]
George A. Romero’s Season of the Witch is a slow-burn feminist occult drama
George A. Romero is obviously best known as the father of the modern zombie movie. But between inventing the genre with Night of the Living Dead and his outbreak horror, The Crazies, Romero made two much lesser-known films: There's Always Vanilla, which I'll …
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> After inventing the modern zombie, Romero made a feminist film about a suffering house wife turning to witchcraft. After inventing the modern zombie, Romero mad… [+3249 chars]
Vurt wants you to look at vertical videos as a genre of their own
From Disney Plus to HBO Max, almost every major established streaming service is experimenting with ways to get into vertical content. It's clear that these companies see video-focused social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram as existential threats. I…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Vurt is betting that the next big thing in vertical entertainment is living on wide-screen TVs. Vurt is betting that the next big thing in vertical entertainmen… [+6941 chars]
Learning to use local AI is exciting, overwhelming, and frustrating
I'm embarking on a journey I've so far been hesitant to go on: actually using AI on the regular. Giving my most personal data to cloud services has been a major hold up for me, but it's increasingly possible to run powerful models locally to see what they're …
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Learning to use local AI is exciting, overwhelming, and frustrating Its like using cloud-based AI tools, but the privacy makes it more appealing. by Antonio G… [+8553 chars]
Satya Nadella says we should assume all AI models are ‘compromised’
In a lengthy post on X, Microsoft's CEO laid out his views on the dangers posed by highly advanced AI models and how to confront those risks. Nadella says we can no longer accept a world where AI is treated as a "set of nested black boxes" whose advice and ac…
In a lengthy post on X, Microsoft's CEO laid out his views on the dangers posed by highly advanced AI models and how to confront those risks. Nadella says we can no longer accept a world where AI is … [+484 chars]
What to expect from Apple’s ‘Welcome Home’ event
We are quickly coming up on Apple's "Welcome Home" launch event, where we expect a host of smart home-related announcements. We are expecting refreshes to Apple TV and HomePod Mini, as well as a brand new smart home hub. We could also see the debut of a new p…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Get ready for a smart home hub, a refreshed HomePod Mini, a faster Apple TV, and maybe some LG smart locks. Get ready for a smart home hub, a refreshed HomePod … [+5045 chars]
DistroKid has been quietly taking down songs in response to UMG lawsuit
Artists are taking to social media to complain that DistroKid has unceremoniously removed their work without notice. Now DistroKid has confirmed to The Verge that the takedowns are a direct response to claims made by UMG. The label filed a lawsuit in Septembe…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Artists are frustrated with the lack of transparency around DistroKid removing their songs. Artists are frustrated with the lack of transparency around DistroKi… [+3682 chars]
Ledger wallet tampering suspected after reports of crypto thefts
Reports have been mounting that users of the Ledger crypto wallet have seen their accounts drained, and suspicion is that it's related to reseller CryptoBillis and a bit of spy hardware. Ledger has asked CryptoBillis to pause all sales of its wallets while it…
Reports have been mounting that users of the Ledger crypto wallet have seen their accounts drained, and suspicion is that it's related to reseller CryptoBillis and a bit of spy hardware. Ledger has a… [+484 chars]
Anthropic is cutting off its internal evaluations from the internet
After a recent spate of high-profile incidents in which AI agents escaped containment, Anthropic is cutting off internet access for all internal evaluations. In a report Friday, the company detailed "unintended model actions," including submitting a false tip…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Anthropic is is keeping its agents offline during testing until it can prevent unintended model actions. Anthropic is is keeping its agents offline during testi… [+2628 chars]
My brief romance with an AI bird feeder
It started off promising enough. Dozens of tiny, colorful birds were drawn to my garden just a few weeks after I mounted a $350 $269 Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro. "Looks like Great Tit!" read the first AI-driven alert sent to my phone. "Looks like Eurasian Blue …
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Everything was great until he arrived. Everything was great until he arrived. by Thomas RickerClose Posts from this author will be added to your daily email … [+3358 chars]
LG’s RGB LED TV is good for certain situations, but an OLED is better
When it comes to TVs, the LG name has long been synonymous with OLEDs, continually leading Samsung and Sony as the top OLED manufacturer. But 2026 is all about RGB LED TVs. Almost every major company has released models with the new technology - including LG …
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> A bunch of little issues add up to make the MRGB95B not worth the price when competitors do it better. A bunch of little issues add up to make the MRGB95B not w… [+8053 chars]
Decade-old RAM is making a comeback
CPU makers have noticed that the seemingly unending RAM price hikes are making it tough for a lot of us to upgrade our PCs. Their solution? A return to last-gen DDR4 RAM. Intel and AMD are making new CPUs that'll support the older, more affordable type of mem…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The RAM shortage is bringing back DDR4, with new Intel and AMD CPUs for older RAM, sockets, and chipsets. The RAM shortage is bringing back DDR4, with new Intel… [+3700 chars]
AI agent makers are promising privacy — will they deliver?
At this year's OpenAI DevDay, CEO Sam Altman unveiled the company's new AI agent Dots - and told the crowd that the company wants to "set a new standard for privacy in frontier AI." OpenAI would spend the day taking veiled shots at Meta's Muse, its primary co…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Meta positioned its Muse agent as a safer alternative to OpenClaw. OpenAI promises Dots is a safer alternative to Muse. Meta positioned its Muse agent as a safe… [+6509 chars]
Anthropic’s AI gave Philadelphia police a fake tip about an unsolved homicide
An Anthropic AI model provided false information about an unsolved homicide to a Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) tipline, according to a report from 6abc. In a statement released on Friday, the PPD said the AI model sent the tip through PhillyUnsolvedMur…
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The false tip purported to come from someone who might have information about the case. The false tip purported to come from someone who might have information … [+2523 chars]