Hardware & Devices
This old Nokia phone got an AI Upgrade it was never designed for
The GOAT of dumb phones gets a new lease on life.
Trump is making it easier for fossil fuel companies to leak methane
In its latest gift to oil and gas companies, the Trump administration is expected to announce plans today to weaken rules that guard against methane leaks. Methane is a smog-formi…
Why buying a Mac mini over a MacBook might be the smarter move
Apple's smallest desktop delivers better performance and value for those willing to leave the laptop behind.
VisionQuest is what happens when AI really goes rogue
In Marvel's VisionQuest, a superpowered robot tries to better understand humanity by getting lost in elaborate, digital daydreams in which he and other artificial intelligence-pow…
The Super Mouse puts a touchscreen macro pad under your hand
A company called Arctic Fox Technologies has announced a new multifunction mouse that forgoes a myriad of customizable shortcut buttons peppered across its surface for a compact t…
Pokémon Unite is shutting down
Its journey ends in March 2027.
Anthropic’s elaborate plan to keep Wall Street at bay
Anthropic wants to have it both ways. With its impending IPO, it wants to tap the vast riches of the public markets and insists it doesn't want to compromise its core mission of d…
Why does the FCC hate Minions routers?
These themed routers are surprisingly (inexplicably) capable, but they are under threat by the FCC.
Meta’s $25 billion legal loss just put blood in the water
When attorneys general from across the US announced a $17 billion settlement with Meta this summer, the sum was unprecedented. But a ruling last week by a New Mexico judge blew th…
Apple Creator Studio update adds MotionVFX to Final Cut, and AI to everywhere
Final Cut clips can finally be unlocked from the primary timeline - hallelujah.
Apple iPhone Duo vs Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: The differences beyond foldable style
With the iPhone Duo now in people's hands, how does it compare to Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold?
Firefox’s Smart Window adds AI form filling and webpage monitoring
Mozilla is updating Smart Window - Firefox's AI-powered browsing experience - with a new feature that can help you fill out online forms based on your open tabs. As an example, Mo…
Major League Baseball is looking for a new kind of fan
On October 2nd, just as Major League Baseball's Division Series was kicking off, the main MLB Instagram and TikTok accounts posted a video hyping up the teams still in the running…
My favorite robot vacuum just got quieter, and more expensive
Matic, the company behind my favorite robot vacuum, is launching its first new model since its 2023 debut: the Matic Serene. The new robotic floor cleaner has one key upgrade: noi…
Google’s next Genie AI model generates more realistic experiences
Google announced today its Genie 4 world model for generating interactive experiences using AI. The company says the model has four main updates: It allows for more realistic worl…
You can finally see who's talking in voice chat on PlayStation 5 — here's how
You don't have to guess who's loudly eating chips in your PlayStation 5 party anymore - now you can see who's speaking in real-time.
Apple’s latest AirTag is the cheapest it’s ever been
Thanksgiving is less than a month away, so now’s a good time to start preparing before the rush. Fortunately, Apple’s latest AirTag can help you keep tabs on your luggage and othe…
Vivo's X500 Pro Max is another camera-focused smartphone with more video tricks
Vivo and Oppo are launching similar phones with different priorities.
The reason why some USB ports are orange
USB colors and symbols provide an idea of a port's capabilities, but are not as standardized as they should be.
Nintendo sets an Indie World showcase for October 28
The stream will run for around 15 minutes and feature games coming to Switch and Switch 2.
Why some iPhone apps don't appear in Apple CarPlay
The CarPlay experience comes down to the apps, but most of what's on your phone aren't compatible for various reasons.
Everything Apple announced this week so far: New iPad and MacBooks
Ahead of its 'Pro and Tell' event, the company has already launched a few new devices.
Anthropic's political problem will get worse before it gets better
With the midterms closing in, its IPO paperwork reveal a company rightly worried about its regulatory future.
We’ve had touchscreen laptops for years. Can Apple make them better?
A fridge is about to be merged with a toaster. Dogs and cats are soon to be living together. But it's not mass hysteria; Apple is expected to finally announce a touchscreen MacBoo…