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apps / technology
This Utility Makes Installing Mac Apps From the Internet a Lot Faster
Automate the process of mounting DMGs, installing apps, and deleting the disk image. I'm always looking for Mac apps that speed up repetitive tasks,...
lifehacker.com
- 30+ days ago
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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technology
AH! Phsamophobia haunts consoles this month
The multiplayer horror hit heads to Xbox X/S, PS5 and PS VR2 on October 29. Phasmophobia was one of the chief reasons a lot of...
engadget.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
ElevenLabs is launching its own speech-to-text model
ElevenLabs, an AI startup that just raised a $ 180 million mega-funding round, has been primarily known for its audio-generation prowess. The company took a step in...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Reddit Founder Alexis Ohanian Joins TikTok Bid, Wants to Bring Video App On-Chain
Ohanian is part of a push that aims to give power and data back to TikTok creators—and he wants to use blockchain to do...
decrypt.co
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Google will support the Pixel 6, 7, and Fold with two extra years of OS updates
Google is extending more updates to some phones than originally promised. Owners of Pixel 6-series, 7-series and Pixel Fold phones can look forward to a...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
iFixit now sells official Xbox parts
If you need a part to repair your Xbox Series X / S, check iFixit’s selection. iFixit now sells genuine Xbox parts you can use...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
MIT debuts a large language model-inspired method for teaching robots new skills
MIT this week showcased a new model for training robots. Rather than the standard set of focused data used to teach robots new tasks, the...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Apple’s streak of delays might continue with iOS 19 next year
Apple stamped its entry into the AI era this year with the release of Apple Intelligence. But 2024 also marked the year when Apple’s staggered...
digitaltrends.com
- 30+ days ago
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beauty / technology
Big Hair Is Big Again — Here Are 5 Expert Tips For “Effortless” Volume
Hair trends come and go, but big volume has already become a staple in 2025. We're seeing it on every red carpet with celebrities like Chloe...
refinery29.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
AAWireless TWO+ will let you use both Android Auto and CarPlay wirelessly in 2025
Phone- projected car platforms have become essentially a requirement for many drivers nowadays, and being able to use that without a wire is handy. However,...
9to5google.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
SailPoint’s dull debut did little to loosen the stuck IPO window, expert says
SailPoint’s IPO on Thursday was a disappointment for anyone hoping it would indicate that tech IPOs are hot again. The first day’s trading...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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business / technology
El Salvador to Scale Back Bitcoin Efforts Under $ 1.4 Billion IMF Deal
Under the agreement, El Salvador will make Bitcoin acceptance voluntary for the private sector while restricting public sector involvement. After four...
decrypt.co
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Threads is making fediverse replies more visible in its app
You still can't reply directly to posts that came from Mastodon and other services, however. Over the last six months, Meta has slowly begun to...
engadget.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
13 Airbnbs To Book For The Best Holiday Weekend, Ever
Picture this: a long weekend stretching out before you like a blank canvas, just waiting to be filled with a relaxing getaway, delicious food, and...
refinery29.com
- 30+ days ago
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