Hardware & Devices
Bose refreshes its Ultra Open Earbuds and adds a new sport model to the lineup
Both new open-ear products go on sale next month.
Roku is giving users access to experimental apps with Roku Labs
Trying the apps out also entitles testers to giving feedback that will influence the final versions.
Spotify’s Fresh Finds Forward gives artists free studio time and more
Getting added to Spotify's Fresh Finds playlists can be a huge break for artists trying to cut through the noise on streaming. Now Spotify is launching a program called Fresh Find…
Bose’s next open earbuds have more bass, more volume, and more battery life
Bose announced a new version of its Ultra Open Earbuds that helped kick off the industry trend of clip-on wireless earbuds nearly two-and-a-half years ago. The new Ultra Open Earb…
Grand Theft Auto VI’s soundtrack will feature 34 brand-new tracks
After teasing a music-related reveal a few days ago, Rockstar has officially announced the soundtrack for Grand Theft Auto VI. Called Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, the soundtrac…
The Apple Watch Series 12 is the start of a new wearable era
You wouldn't know that the Apple Watch Series 12 is a big deal just by looking at it. It has the same design, buttons, sizes, and sensor types as generations of Apple Watches befo…
DJI's new SDR Transmission II beams 4K 60 fps HDR video up to 2.5 miles
An underrated part of DJI's success is in the area of video transmission.
Expensive flash drives: When and why it's worth paying more
Flash drives can vary wildly in cost. While a cheap drive will get the job done, a premium one offers extra sped and features that might be worth the money.
Apple Watch Series 12 review: Catching up and catching heat
The new wearable's controversial audio features aren't available yet, but there are plenty of upgrades here.
Inside the suddenly explosive world of AI safety
On a sunny July day in Berkeley, California, the country's top AI safety researchers gathered on an unmarked floor of an unmarked building. They had come together for a "war room"…
NVIDIA and Google's new coalition wants to speed up AI data center power grid connections
A new coalition of tech giants aims to speed AI data center grid connections in exchange for more flexibility.
OpenAI reveals more instances of concerning AI model behaviors during testing
OpenAI says it doesn't believe the industry has solved its problems 'to a sufficient degree to continue responsibly scaling at maximum speed for much longer.'
Oversight Board says Meta's rules for AI deepfakes are 'consistently and fundamentally inadequate'
The Oversight Board is asking Meta to prioritize AI content when it's reported.
An iOS 27 bug can temporarily freeze your iPhone
If your newly updated iPhone suddenly freezes, don't panic. Here's how to fix it.
The streamers are fighting over Halloween
The Toronto International Film Festival is a place to go to see the future of film, but this year it also provided a glimpse at what is coming very soon in the realm of streaming.…
Snap introduces a standalone AI assistant, Specs Intelligence
The new assistant works with the company's new AR glasses, but will also have its own mobile and desktop apps.
Snap Specs hands on: Standalone AR glasses are here
The glasses come with AR apps that actually feel useful, but is that enough to get people excited for the $2,195 device?
I wore Snap’s $2,200 smart glasses
My favorite part of wearing the Specs, Snap's new augmented reality glasses, was playing dominoes. Sitting across the table from a Snap employee wearing the same pair of chunky gl…
Snap is launching a new Specs AI tool, and it’s coming to iOS and Mac
Snap is introducing "Specs Intelligence," a new AI assistant that can connect other digital accounts to help you with things like work tasks and keeping track of travel informatio…
Japanese company develops a humanoid robot 'ambulance' for on-the-spot repairs
It turns out that breaking down at work isn't a uniquely human experience.
Apple's redesigned Health app is available now in the iOS 27.2 developer beta
New features like Health Age bring Apple's app more in line with competitors like Whoop and Oura.
Hyper Light Drifter dev at risk of closing after laying off 'nearly everyone'
A tough end for another indie darling.
The 2.5-hour AI-generated Odyssey movie is 2.5 hours too long
Christopher Nolan's engrossing take on The Odyssey dominated at the box office and spurred a newfound interest in classic literature among filmgoers. But a new retelling of the st…
The AI data center e-waste problem is huge — and getting bigger
E-waste from the AI boom has been vastly underestimated, a new report warns. By 2050, it could become enough trash to fill 23 million shipping containers - roughly enough 40-foot …