Powerplay 2: Logitech made its magic mousepad cheaper instead of better
Powerplay 2: Logitech made its magic mousepad cheaper instead of better The Logitech Powerplay 2 wireless charging mousepad. I’ve never reviewed a perfect product, but Logitech’s Powerplay Wireless Charging System comes close. For over three years and counting, I’ve never even had to think about charging my wireless mouse. It’s so dead simple, it feels […]
Epic Games v. Apple: the fight for the future of the App Store
Epic Games v. Apple: the fight for the future of the App Store After months of preparation, Epic Games will finally take on Apple in court in a trial that could fundamentally change the makeup of the App Store. The fight dates back to August, when Epic added a direct payment mechanism to its hit […]
The quirky Alarmo clock is no longer exclusive to Nintendo’s online store
The quirky Alarmo clock is no longer exclusive to Nintendo's online store The quirky Alarmo clock is no longer exclusive to Nintendo’s online store The Nintendo-branded Alarmo will yell at you for sleeping in if Mario’s leer of disapproval isn’t enough. Ongoing scarcity has made it challenging to purchase Nintendoâs adorable Alarmo since its soft […]
AT&T and Verizon connect first cellphone-to-satellite video calls
AT&T and Verizon connect first cellphone-to-satellite video calls An image of the call completed by AT&T and AST SpaceMobile. Verizon and AT&T have each announced milestones in making cellphone-to-satellite video calls in partnership with satellite company AST SpaceMobile. Verizon has completed its first cellphone-to-satellite video call, while AT&T has completed its first using satellites that […]
What to expect from Amazon’s big Alexa event this week
What to expect from Amazon's big Alexa event this week What to expect from Amazon’s big Alexa event this week Amazon is holding a press event this week, where we expect it to finally launch its “new” Alexa. This could be the beginning of a major shift in how we use generative AI in our homes, or it could […]
Google Drive gets searchable video transcripts
Google Drive gets searchable video transcripts Google has announced new searchable transcripts for videos you store in Google Drive. The feature is rolling out to all Google Workspace users, starting today and finishing by March 26th. The transcripts look a lot like those you’d see on YouTube. If one is available, it’ll appear in a […]
Anthropic’s new ‘hybrid reasoning’ AI model is its smartest yet
Anthropic's new 'hybrid reasoning' AI model is its smartest yet Anthropic’s new ‘hybrid reasoning’ AI model is its smartest yet Anthropic is releasing Claude 3.7 Sonnet, its first “hybrid reasoning model” that can solve more complex problems and outperforms previous models in areas like math and coding. In addition to a new model, Anthropic is […]
Ember’s high-tech smart mug has fallen to its lowest price to date
Ember's high-tech smart mug has fallen to its lowest price to date Ember’s high-tech smart mug has fallen to its lowest price to date The Ember Mug 2 is costly for a drink receptacle, but it may be the last one you buy. Warm beverages are a winter staple, particularly when the flu is making […]
Google is replacing Gmail’s SMS authentication with QR codes
Google is replacing Gmail's SMS authentication with QR codes Google is replacing Gmail’s SMS authentication with QR codes Google is planning to move away from sending six-digit authentication codes through SMS messages as a two-factor authentication tool for Gmail, Forbes reports. Instead, over the next few months, QR codes will be rolled out as a […]
Apple designer Susan Kare made 32 new, Mac-inspired, physical icons
Apple designer Susan Kare made 32 new, Mac-inspired, physical icons Legendary Apple artist Susan Kare has released 32 new retro-inspired icons that are designed to live outside of your computer screen. Instead, the “Esc Keys” collection Kare created in collaboration with Asprey Studio consists of mechanical keyboard keycaps and wearable pendants, each featuring an 8-bit […]