This tiny pocket-friendly e-reader is packed with frustration and potential
This tiny pocket-friendly e-reader is packed with frustration and potential I’ve used and reviewed dozens of e-readers over the years, but the 5-inch Kobo Mini remains my favorite for one simple reason: It was small. While it lacked useful features like screen lighting and page turn buttons, its size made it an e-reader I actually […]
I don’t hate the robot barista like I thought I would
I don't hate the robot barista like I thought I would It’s so embarrassing when a robot is better than you at latte art. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge In Seattle, the only thing we love more than coffee is our coffee shops. On a six-block walk I pass at least a half […]
Antigravity’s 360-degree A1 drone is 15 percent off
Antigravity's 360-degree A1 drone is 15 percent off Antigravity’s ambitious A1 360-degree drone is 15 percent off through February 9th. The first-ever discount on this model is available across all bundles, with the most affordable option dropping from $1,599 to $1,359 at Amazon and Best Buy. Pricier bundles are also discounted and include accessories such […]
Nvidia CEO denies he’s ‘unhappy’ with OpenAI
Nvidia CEO denies he's 'unhappy' with OpenAI Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang denied reports that he was unhappy with OpenAI and said his company still planned to make a “huge” investment in the ChatGPT firm. NVIDIA announced in September that it would invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, but recently, there have been suggestions that […]
SpaceX wants to put 1 million solar-powered data centers into orbit
SpaceX wants to put 1 million solar-powered data centers into orbit SpaceX filed a request with the FCC on Friday seeking approval to put a constellation of 1 million data center satellites into orbit. While the FCC is unlikely to approve a network that expansive, SpaceX’s strategy has been to request approval for unrealistically large […]
The AirPods 4 and Google’s 4K streamer are just two of this week’s best deals
The AirPods 4 and Google's 4K streamer are just two of this week's best deals Happy Saturday, folks! After a few weeks of middling deals, we’re starting see things pick up. Some of our favorite deals of the holiday season have returned in some fashion, making now a great time to pick up deal stalwarts […]
ChatGPT isn’t the only chatbot pulling answers from Elon Musk’s Grokipedia
ChatGPT isn't the only chatbot pulling answers from Elon Musk's Grokipedia ChatGPT is using Grokipedia as a source, and it’s not the only AI tool to do so. Citations to Elon Musk’s AI-generated encyclopedia are starting to appear in answers from Google’s AI Overviews, AI Mode, and Gemini, too. Data suggests that’s on the rise, […]
The latest Instax printer is a pricey but worthy upgrade
The latest Instax printer is a pricey but worthy upgrade Taping Instax Mini Link+ photos into a journal is just one use for the tiny prints. FujiFilm’s Instax Mini Link 3 printer is a much-loved $100 accessory in my travel journal kit. I often tape a printed image next to my handwritten thoughts to preserve […]
Jeffrey Epstein was permanently banned from Xbox Live
Jeffrey Epstein was permanently banned from Xbox Live Would it surprise you to learn Microsoft booted Jeffrey Epstein from its online gaming platform? As spotted by XboxEra, the latest batch of Epstein’s emails shows that in December 2013, he was “permanently suspended due to harassment, threats, and/or abuse of other players.” But it appears the […]
Peloton lays off 11 percent of its staff just a few months after launching its AI hardware
Peloton lays off 11 percent of its staff just a few months after launching its AI hardware Peloton said on Friday that it’s cutting around 11 percent of its staff, mostly impacting “engineers working on technology and enterprise-related efforts,” reports Bloomberg. Last August, Peloton laid off six percent of its workforce and told investors it […]