Tim Cook’s lobbying hangs over a key kids online safety vote
Tim Cook's lobbying hangs over a key kids online safety vote At a congressional meeting to vote on the future of kids online safety, the most spirited debate of the day was about a bill that wasn’t even on the agenda and Apple CEO Tim Cook. 18 bills that aim to regulate the internet to […]
Operation Bluebird wants to reclaim Twitter’s ‘abandoned’ trademarks for a new social network
Operation Bluebird wants to reclaim Twitter's 'abandoned' trademarks for a new social network A startup called Operation Bluebird is trying to reclaim Twitter’s branding, as reported earlier by Ars Technica and Reuters. Last week, Operation Bluebird filed a petition that asks the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to cancel X Corp.’s ownership of the […]
AI companies want a new internet — and they think they’ve found the key
AI companies want a new internet — and they think they've found the key Over the past 18 months, the largest AI companies in the world have quietly settled on an approach to building the next generation of apps and services – an approach that would allow AI agents from any company to easily access […]
I’m obsessed with Redfin’s AI search
I'm obsessed with Redfin's AI search A girl can dream. | Image: Redfin / The Verge Look, I’m as fed up as the next guy with AI chatbots stuffed into every app. I don’t want to brainstorm coverage options with an LLM every time I renew my car insurance. I’d much rather message a human […]
RAM is ruining everything
RAM is ruining everything Memory suppliers just blew a hole in the PC gaming industry – and they’re about to do the same to everything else. For weeks, PC enthusiasts have borne the brunt of skyrocketing memory prices, but the shockwaves will soon impact a wider range of products as suppliers pour resources into a […]
The tech world is sleeping on the most exciting Bluetooth feature in years
The tech world is sleeping on the most exciting Bluetooth feature in years It’s been a few years since the official introduction of the Bluetooth technology Auracast, which allows devices like earbuds, headphones, speakers, and hearing aids to connect to a single source without the need for pairing. Like a radio picks up your local […]
Chamberlain blocks smart home integrations with its garage door openers — again
Chamberlain blocks smart home integrations with its garage door openers — again The MyQ garage door controller is an accessory that can connect Chamberlain Group garage door openers to the MyQ app. The MyQ platform used to support more smart home integrations, but has increasingly become focused on those that require subscriptions. Garage door opener […]
Trump Mobile’s refurbished iPhones are an unsurprisingly bad deal
Trump Mobile's refurbished iPhones are an unsurprisingly bad deal 2023’s iPhone 15 is the most recent that Trump Mobile offers. It’s been well established that the Trump Phone doesn’t exist. But that isn’t the only phone Trump Mobile sells. It also offers a range of refurbished Apple and Samsung handsets that you can buy right […]
OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 ‘code red’ response to Google is coming next week
OpenAI's GPT-5.2 'code red' response to Google is coming next week OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared a “code red” situation earlier this week, pushing staff to respond quickly to increased competition from Google and Anthropic. Sources familiar with OpenAI’s plans tell me that the company is planning its first response to Gemini 3 with its […]
Google’s AI model is getting really good at spoofing phone photos
Google's AI model is getting really good at spoofing phone photos These aren’t real people! | Image: Nano Banana Pro I’m starting to understand where Google’s visual AI model gets its name, because after playing around with it for a couple of days, that’s how I’d sum it up: bananas. The images it generates are […]