Google’s ‘live’ AI search assistant can handle conversations in dozens more languages
Google's 'live' AI search assistant can handle conversations in dozens more languages Google is expanding access to Search Live, a feature that lets you search for information using your voice and camera. The AI search assistant is now available in more than 200 countries and territories, as well as dozens of languages, according to an […]
Wikipedia bans AI-generated articles
Wikipedia bans AI-generated articles Wikipedia will no longer allow editors to write or rewrite articles using AI. The update, which was added to Wikipedia’s guidelines late last week, cites the tendency for AI-written articles to violate “several of Wikipedia’s core content policies” as the reason for the ban. The change applies to the English version […]
DJI’s Avata 360 is a more functional, flexible 360 drone
DJI's Avata 360 is a more functional, flexible 360 drone The Avata 360 looks a lot like the previous Avata 2. DJI’s Avata 360 finds the company at an odd time. For one, it’s been beaten to the punch – upstart Antigravity’s A1 became the first 360-degree drone when it launched last December, and DJI […]
Intel and LG Display may have beaten Apple and Qualcomm with the best laptop battery life ever
Intel and LG Display may have beaten Apple and Qualcomm with the best laptop battery life ever One of the coolest laptops we saw at CES in January was the new Dell XPS 16, with a unique 1-120Hz variable refresh rate display that can sip power when you don’t need the screen to stay speedy. […]
Razer’s new Blade 16 gaming laptop has an Intel Panther Lake chip and very fast RAM
Razer's new Blade 16 gaming laptop has an Intel Panther Lake chip and very fast RAM Razer is giving its Blade 16 gaming laptop a speed and battery boost for 2026. The high-end gaming laptop keeps the same thin chassis and RTX 50-series GPU options as last year’s model, but it’s now making the switch […]
X tries to limit creator revenue for foreign influencers but Musk intervenes
X tries to limit creator revenue for foreign influencers but Musk intervenes X wants to make money on previously used handles. | Image: The Verge X’s Head of Product, Nikita Bier, announced a change to the platform’s creator payouts on Tuesday, but according to Elon Musk, the change isn’t going live just yet. Bier shared […]
Cox Communications not liable for pirated music, Supreme Court rules
Cox Communications not liable for pirated music, Supreme Court rules The Supreme Court has issued its ruling in a lengthy copyright battle between Cox Communications and major record labels, determining that the cable and internet service provider isn’t responsible for illegally downloaded music, as reported earlier by the Associated Press. The unanimous decision says Cox […]
Seiko resurrected a 44-year-old digital watch NASA astronauts wore to space
Seiko resurrected a 44-year-old digital watch NASA astronauts wore to space The Rotocall returns. | Image: Seiko The Omega Speedmaster Professional, worn by Buzz Aldrin during the Apollo 11 lunar landing, is the most recognized watch to go to space. But the Seiko Rotocall, featuring a unique design that made it easier to switch between […]
Reddit accounts with ‘fishy’ bot-like behavior will soon need to prove they’re human
Reddit accounts with 'fishy' bot-like behavior will soon need to prove they're human Reddit is taking new steps to identify bots on the platform – a process that may require some users to confirm that they’re human. In a post on Wednesday, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman writes that the company will introduce a labeling system […]
You can install these wireless security cameras over half a mile away
You can install these wireless security cameras over half a mile away First announced earlier this year at CES 2026, Xthings is planning to release two new long-range wireless security camera kits sometime in the second quarter of this year, with pricing ranging from $489.99 to $989.99 depending on the number and types of cameras […]