apps / technology
Pixel Weather update makes it easier to change units of measurement
Google is rolling out a new update to the Pixel Weather app which makes it considerably easier to change the units of measurement throughout the...
9to5google.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Google updates Gmail for iPhone with Material 3 redesign
Compared to Android, only some of Google’s iOS apps use the latest version of Material Design. Gmail for iPhone and iPad was finally updated...
9to5google.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Polestar’s new polar EVs can race through the snow
Polestar is building one-of-a-kind versions of its EVs that are ready for whatever the winter brings. The company took the long-range, dual motor versions of...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Google Phone app gets an unexpected Android 16-inspired redesign (APK teardown)
The app's settings menu could soon resemble the new Settings home page UI expected to debut with Android 16. Google is prepping a Settings page redesign...
androidauthority.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Intel won’t bring its Falcon Shores AI chip to market
Intel is effectively killing Falcon Shores, its next-generation GPU for high-performance computing and AI workloads. The move comes as Intel tries to correct course after...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Microsoft's latest optional patch is a bug-fix bonanza for Windows 11 24H2
The new preview update resolves some persistent and annoying problems with Windows 24H2, but you may need to download and install it...
zdnet.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Ford says Tesla Supercharger support is coming to Apple Maps EV routing
Apple Maps is about to get a notable upgrade that will lead to more efficient EV routing suggestions for Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning...
9to5mac.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Microsoft confirms audio bug hitting multiple versions of Windows
Microsoft has confirmed that a recent bug that has been affecting several Windows OS versions will be addressed with a fix; however, users can tackle...
digitaltrends.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Venture Capital Firm DCG Launches Mining Operation as Bitcoin Profits Surge
The operation will mine Bitcoin and several other tokens as part of the firm's broader venture mining push. DCG has launched a venture mining business...
decrypt.co
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Microsoft brings a DeepSeek model to its cloud
Microsoft’s close partner and collaborator, OpenAI, might be suggesting that DeepSeek stole its IP and violated its terms of service. But Microsoft still wants...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Samsung's Now Bar and Now Brief are the Google Now experience I've been missing
And no, it's not just a Dynamic Island clone. I have fond memories of the card-based Google Now service from when it was introduced in 2012....
androidauthority.com
- 30+ days ago
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apps / technology
Microsoft improves Windows 11's iPhone integration, still nowhere near macOS mirroring
In context: Microsoft has been working for a while to improve interoperability between Windows PCs and smartphones, with modest success. The latest...
techspot.com
- 30+ days ago
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learning / science / technology
Why building big AIs costs billions – and how Chinese startup DeepSeek dramatically changed the calculus
State- of-the-art artificial intelligence systems like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude have captured the public imagination...
theconversation.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
‘Identity Check’ widely rolling out to Google Pixel
Following last week’s announcement, Android’s Identity Check security feature is seeing wider availability on Google Pixel phones. When you enable Identity Check, “explicit...
9to5google.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Amazon Music Unlimited raises prices on individual and family plans
Amazon Music is the latest streaming company to announce a price increase. In an email sent to subscribers, Amazon indicated that the price for an...
digitaltrends.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Microsoft Has Kind Words for DeepSeek AI, Offers It to Customers
Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella had some kind words for DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup that roiled his...
bloomberg.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger invests in Nvidia following market dip, calls DeepSeek market reaction "wrong"
Contrarian View The revelation that development costs for DeepSeek's AI assistant came in at only $ 6 million sent shockwaves through the stock market...
techspot.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Garmin says it has fixed the blue triangle boot error that was bricking some devices
Some Garmin wearables may require a factory reset. A day after the plight of Garmin users whose devices have been stuck in a boot error...
engadget.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Galaxy Z Flip 7 reportedly uses same cameras as Samsung’s foldables stagnate
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7 sounds like it won’t make major changes, at least to the camera, according to the latest leaks. The...
9to5google.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Sam Altman Praises DeepSeek R1 and Promises More From OpenAI
OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman welcomed the debut of DeepSeek’s R1 model in a post on X late on Monday. The Chinese artificial...
bloomberg.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Apple researchers reveal the secret sauce behind DeepSeek AI
The AI model that shook the world is part of a broad trend to squeeze more out of chips using what's called sparsity. The artificial...
zdnet.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
UK Government Agencies Vulnerable to Cyberattacks, Watchdog Says
British government departments have operated hundreds of outdated computer systems and failed to meet their own cybersecurity targets, increasing the...
bloomberg.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
OpenAI unveils ChatGPT for US government agencies
OpenAI unveiled a new version of its popular chatbot designed specifically for the US government. “ChatGPT Gov” touts heightened cybersecurity...
semafor.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
AI DAO ai16z Becomes ElizaOS Amid Branding Confusion Concerns
By rebranding to ElizaOS, the DAO is attempting to strengthen its connection to the Eliza agent framework while distancing itself from a16z. AI...
decrypt.co
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Be careful with DeepSeek, Australia says - so is it safe to use?
Australia's science minister, Ed Husic, has become the first member of a Western government to raise privacy concerns about DeepSeek, the Chinese chatbot causing turmoil...
bbc.com
- 30+ days ago
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space / technology
iOS 18.3 includes Starlink satellite connectivity for select iPhone users
Apple first introduced satellite connectivity features to the iPhone with the release of the iPhone 14 in 2022. The capability allows users to communicate with emergency services...
9to5mac.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Is this the new iPhone SE? Leaked images reveal major changes coming in 2025
Expected to launch in April, the SE 4 sports a single camera, a notch, a USB-C port, and no more Home button, according to the latest...
zdnet.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Logitech’s peel-and-stick radar sensors could let companies invisibly monitor their offices
Logitech sales boomed during the pandemic as people outfitted their home offices, and it’s getting a piece of the hybrid workplace with teleconferencing gear...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Smartphone cases can now be Qi-certified because Qi2 isn’t at all confusing
Thanks to changes to the Qi2 specification, smartphone cases can now be “certified” as Qi-compatible “devices.” At CES 2025, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) announced the...
9to5google.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Waymo is letting you tip — but there’s a catch
A security researcher who lives in San Francisco discovered an unreleased feature in Waymo’s app that allows customers to tip for their robotaxi rides....
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Apple’s Sports app now tells you where you can watch nationally broadcast games
The app now lets you quickly swipe between teams and league pages and adds broadcast information to game pages. Apple updated its iOS Sports app...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Google’s Gemini AI can now control your smart home devices
After spending a bit of time in Public Preview, Google is rolling out its Google Home extension for the Gemini app to everyone. This will...
digitaltrends.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Gemini app rolling out ‘Talk Live about this’ on Pixel 9
Following last week’s announcement, we are now seeing Gemini’s new “Talk Live about this” capability on the Pixel 9 series. You can now talk...
9to5google.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Scammy DeepSeek AI Crypto Tokens Spread on Solana and Ethereum
Chinese AI model DeepSeek has stolen the tech world spotlight—and unofficial Solana and Ethereum tokens are popping up to swindle traders. The sudden...
decrypt.co
- 30+ days ago
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technology
How Ciena keeps the internet running, with CEO Gary Smith
Today, I’m talking with Gary Smith, CEO of the networking company Ciena. You probably aren’t familiar with Ciena — the company isn’t really...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Ubisoft shuts down a support studio and lays off 185 workers
The company's cost-cutting efforts continue amid recent woes. Following a string of misfires, Ubisoft is shutting down a support studio and downsizing elsewhere, with the...
engadget.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Nothing teases new hardware debuting in March, probably Nothing Phone (3) or (3a)
As it seeks further growth, Nothing is teasing its first product launch of 2025 which is probably the Nothing Phone (3) or Phone (3a), now expected to...
9to5google.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Japan’s Tech Stocks Extend Slide as DeepSeek Pressures AI Sector
Shares of Japanese semiconductor-related companies including Advantest Corp. and Disco Corp. extended Monday’s drop after the release of Chinese AI...
bloomberg.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Samsung Galaxy S25 series officially supports Qi 2.1 and 15W charging speeds
Despite offering some magnetic accessories, Samsung hasn’t spent any time talking about the Galaxy S25 series being ready for Qi2. Yet, the Galaxy S25...
9to5google.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Perplexity submits a new bid for TikTok
Perplexity AI has submitted a revised proposal to merge with TikTok, in an arrangement that would give the U.S. government up to 50 percent ownership...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Simplifying Camera Control on iPhone 16 for faster shooting and fewer mistakes
I absolutely love the new Camera Control button on iPhone 16, but the default settings aren’t for me. By default, I find it too slow...
9to5mac.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Lambda Labs' COO has left the AI cloud provider to head Positron, a startup trying to compete with Nvidia
Lambda Labs, a Nvidia partner, has lost its chief operating officer to a little-known company building hardware for the AI industry. Lambda COO Mitesh Agrawal...
businessinsider.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Netflix won the streaming wars, and we’re all about to pay for it
Whenever Netflix raises its prices — which seems to happen roughly as often as Ben Affleck falls in love with an A-list celebrity — the company always...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Gurman calls Apple’s new smart device “the most significant new Apple product” of 2025
Apple’s new smart hub could look like a HomePod with a seven-inch screen attached to it, and a higher-end version of the same device...
digitaltrends.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Subaru vulnerability exposed millions of cars to remote hacking and tracking
A hot potato: Security researchers have uncovered alarming vulnerabilities in Subaru's Starlink system, potentially exposing millions of vehicles to...
techspot.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
AMD confirms microcode vulnerability revealed in beta BIOS update
What just happened? AMD has confirmed a security vulnerability in some of its processors, which was inadvertently revealed through a beta BIOS update...
techspot.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
OpenAI wants to take over your browser
Welcome back to Week in Review. This week we’re diving into OpenAI’s newly released AI agent, called Operator. We also look at where...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Marvel Snap is coming back to app stores soon, says developer
Game developer Second Dinner said it would start the process of restoring Marvel Snap to Gooogle Play on Friday. Mobile card game Marvel Snap is...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Marvel Snap will return to app stores with a surprise gift from the devs
Although restored to service shortly after the TikTok debacle first took it down, Marvel Snap still hasn’t returned to US app stores. Developer Second...
digitaltrends.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Google Messages read receipts redesign gets a bit bolder
Still in testing, Google Messages has made a small color tweak to the upcoming redesign of RCS read receipts that makes the indicator bolder. The...
9to5google.com
- 30+ days ago
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