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technology
17 weird, wonderful and terrifying robots we've seen at CES 2025 so far — from a humanlike 'companion' to a robotic mixologist
From a Star Wars-style droid for your home to a Pixar-inspired lamp bot, these are the most interesting and innovative robots we've seen so far...
livescience.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
The US Treasury is using AI (a vehicle for fraud) to detect fraud
It apparently recovered $ 1 billion in check fraud. AI has been used to defraud people through everything from calling voters to faking celebrity giveaways. Now, the...
engadget.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Many companies won’t say if they’ll comply with California’s AI training transparency law
On Sunday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill, AB-2013, requiring companies developing generative AI systems to publish a high-level summary of the data that...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
When Did Ann Taylor Get So… Good?
All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. For teens in the...
refinery29.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Anker’s small and light 45W Nano USB-C charger is now even smaller and lighter
It weighs 17 grams less than Anker’s last 45W USB-C charger, but still supports Samsung’s Super Fast Charging feature. Alongside beefy wall chargers that...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Get this Ryzen-powered Dell laptop with 16GB RAM for just $ 405
This refurbished budget laptop is incredibly affordable, with enough power to handle Windows and other basic tasks. It’s hard to find a good budget...
pcworld.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology / shopping
CISA warns of Fast Flux DNS evasion used by cybercrime gangs
bleepingcomputer.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Samsung expands monitor line with Odyssey 3D, OLED G8 and new ultrawide Odyssey G9
Samsung will happily tell you that it’s the top choice monitor for gamers, thanks in no small part to the performance of the Odyssey...
digitaltrends.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology / shopping
Michael Burry’s Alibaba bet pays off big; Here’s how much it’s worth now
Michael Burry, the famed ‘Big Short’ investor, earned the admiration of investors all over the world by predicting and profiting off the 2008...
finbold.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Microsoft is testing a Steam-like in-game overlay
Have you ever paused your game, tabbed over to a browser, and Googled something you were stuck on? You aren’t alone. 88% of PC players...
digitaltrends.com
- 30+ days ago
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apps / technology
Apple Discreetly Launches a Niche App for iPhone Owners
The app aims to help improve one of Apple’s most popular apps. This week, Apple introduced a new iPhone app to little or no...
gearpatrol.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Sonos Isn't Doomed, But Its New CEO Has a Big Job Ahead
The audio company's loyal customers are angry about last year's app debacle, but they're not giving up on Sonos—yet. Sonos launched several notable...
pcmag.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Why are people leaving ChatGPT for this new AI?
More than just a chatbot — it’s a full creative suite. TL;DR: Get an AI Magicx life time subscription for $ 64.99 with code MAGIC35 (reg. $ 99.99)....
mashable.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
B3 Ethereum Gaming Token on Base Jumps to New High Price After Airdrop
B3 bucked a recent trend for airdropped tokens, with the Base gaming token jumping to a new high after its Monday launch. B3, an ecosystem...
decrypt.co
- 30+ days ago
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technology
A TikTok alternative called Loops is coming for the fediverse
Loops, a decentralized short-form video app, brings TikTok to the fediverse. The fediverse answer to TikTok is on its way. Signups opened this week for...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Turn your M4 Mac mini into a small-but-mighty 'Mac Pro' [Setups]
In my lengthy travels among computer setups displayed on social media, I saw a cool Mac mini case a while back that made the compact...
cultofmac.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
A second Nintendo PlayStation prototype has been uncovered
Recap: It has been nearly a full decade since an ultra-rare prototype of a Super Nintendo / PlayStation mashup was discovered. The curious creation...
techspot.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
UK authors push for action against Meta over AI copyright use
A group of authors, including Richard Osman and Kazuo Ishiguro, has urged the UK government to hold Meta accountable for allegedly using copyrighted...
techinasia.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Meituan’s quarterly revenue jumps 20% to $ 12.2b
Meituan, a Chinese meal delivery company, reported a 20% increase in quarterly revenue, reaching 88.5 billion yuan (US $ 12.2 billion) for the December...
techinasia.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Reddit has recovered from another outage
On Thursday, Reddit dealt with outages, too. Following some apparent outages on Thursday, Reddit dealt with more issues Friday evening that lasted for around two...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft has set a new record
SpaceX’s Crew-8 members are finally on their way home after spending nearly eight months at the International Space Station (ISS). The crew members...
digitaltrends.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
AI will add to the e-waste problem. Here’s what we can do about it.
Equipment used to train and run generative AI models could produce up to 5 million tons of e-waste by 2030, a relatively small but significant...
technologyreview.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
This lab robot mixes chemicals
Researchers have created a robotic system that can follow verbal cues and perform experiments. Lab scientists spend much of their time doing laborious...
technologyreview.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Earth AI’s algorithms found critical minerals in places everyone else ignored
Last summer, mining startup KoBold made a splash when it said it had discovered in Zambia one of the world’s largest copper deposits in...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Drones with Legs Can Walk, Hop, and Jump into the Air
On the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne is home to many roboticists. It’s also home to...
ieee.org
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Musk’s DOGE Must Comply With Public Records Requests, Judge Says
A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk’s government efficiency project must comply with records demands from a public interest group, rejecting the...
bloomberg.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Samsung officially starts rolling out One UI 6.1.1 update to these Galaxy devices
After launching on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 last month, Samsung is starting the rollout of One UI 6.1.1 to select Galaxy smartphones. Announced today...
9to5google.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology / business / entrepreneurship
Cloud veterans launch ConfigHub to fix ‘configuration hell’
A trio of cloud industry leaders have launched a new company with the mission of modernizing software configuration data management. Emerging from stealth today with $ 4...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Meet the tiny robot cat that will blow on your coffee to cool it down
"Neko- jita" translates to "cat tongue," which also refers to a condition for people with a low tolerance for hot food. A new animal robot...
the-express.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Asian Chip Stocks Decline as Nvidia’s Outlook Damps AI Frenzy
Asian semiconductor stocks slipped as a less-than-outstanding outlook from key chipmaker Nvidia Corp. cooled investor sen time nt on the artificial...
bloomberg.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
iPhones are still missing an Android-like charging estimate, so someone built it themselves
A Reddit user has created a shortcut to display a crudely calculated time for when their iPhone will be fully charged. Android and iOS have...
androidauthority.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
WordPress co-founder calls WP Engine a "cancer," claiming they're profiting off "confusion"
A hot potato: Things are heating up in the world of WordPress, the open-source platform that powers over 40 percent of websites globally. Matt...
techspot.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Smarsh CFO keeps eye on strategic growth opportunities
Smarsh CFO David Brolsma is keeping his eyes peeled for strategic opportunities that can help the Portland, Oregan-based communications data...
cfodive.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Final Fantasy games are coming to Apple Arcade
The 3D remake of Final Fantasy IV highlights the subscription service’s holiday offerings. Apple Arcade is getting a dose of Final Fantasy. Apple just...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Solar power at night: Startup plans to sell beamed sunlight using space mirrors
Highly anticipated: A California startup has come up with an innovative idea to supercharge solar farms – by bouncing sunlight onto them from space...
techspot.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
iFixit teardown shows what’s inside the Apple Watch Series 10
Apple Watch Series 10 comes with a new design. Although it doesn’t look as radical as some people might have expected, the Series 10 design is...
9to5mac.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Anthropologie Brings Its Flair To Universal Standard’s Bestsellers With A New Plus-Size Collab
All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. R29 Contributing Editor Sarah...
refinery29.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Meta's brain-reading EMG band and leaked smartwatch would be a perfect match
We've heard years of reports Meta wants to make a smartwatch. If it combined its watch with its EMG band, it would be a game-changer....
androidcentral.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Apple officially delays its ‘more personalized’ version of Siri
Apple has confirmed that it will take “longer than we thought” to deliver some of its promised Apple Intelligence updates to Siri. In a statement...
9to5mac.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Enjoy secure, ad-free browsing with this powerful $ 150 VPN router
No ads, no limits TL;DR: Ready to start taking your online security seriously? Deeper Connect Air Portable VPN Travel Router allows you to surf...
mashable.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
EU announces €4.7 billion investment in South Africa, sparks mixed reactions on social media
• The European Union announced a €4.7-billion in South Africa on Thursday, 13 March 2025• The Global Gateway Investment Package is to boost clean energy...
briefly.co.za
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Report: Samsung delays Android 15 update for Galaxy devices through April
Samsung’s Android 15 update has been a bit of a mess, with countless delays, shrunken beta programs, and still no word from the company on...
9to5google.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology / business / entrepreneurship
Israeli cybersecurity firm Charm Security bags $ 8m seed funding
Israeli cybersecurity startup Charm Security has emerged from stealth mode with US $ 8 million in seed funding, led by Team8. Founded by CEO Roy Zur and...
techinasia.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
23andMe is ending its cancer research program and slashing over 200 jobs
The genetic testing firm plans to license or sell the therapies it’s developing. 23andMe is laying off 40 percent of its employees, or over 200 workers,...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Photoshop is getting a bunch of new AI tools
AI- powered features are launching across the Creative Cloud suite, with new tools also inside Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and InDesign. Adobe is kicking off its...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Valve celebrates Half-Life 2’s 20th anniversary with a big update
Graphical updates, a documentary, developer commentary and an expanded second edition of Raising the Bar. It’s Half-Life 2’s 20th anniversary, and in celebration, Valve...
engadget.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology / shopping
Amazon sale top deals home expert says are a must-buy
I used to be a homes writer, so when it comes to homeware deals I’m pretty good at picking out the best ones. I’...
examinerlive.co.uk
- 30+ days ago
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technology
FTX Creditor 'Champion' Advises SBF's Victims to Avoid Gambling on Solana Meme Coins
Sunil Kavuri, a prominent advocate for FTX creditors, advises victims not to gamble away their returned assets after missing the bull run. About $ 1.2...
decrypt.co
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Nvidia Slips After Product Event Leaves Investors Wanting More
Nvidia Corp. shares slid on Tuesday after a wide-ranging product presentation by Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang failed to propel the artificial...
bloomberg.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Meta wants its Llama AI in Britain’s public healthcare system
A company hackathon asked developers to apply its Llama AI to health care issues. Meta is making a pitch to get its AI into the...
engadget.com
- 30+ days ago
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