SwitchBot’s new safety tracker can discreetly trigger a fake phone call
SwitchBot's new safety tracker can discreetly trigger a fake phone call The fake phone calls could provide a way out of suspicious situations. | Image: SwitchBot SwitchBot is expanding its already diverse line of smart home offerings with a new tracking fob that doubles as both a personal safety device and a quick way to […]
Dbrand lets Android users drink the Cosmic Orange juice, too
Dbrand lets Android users drink the Cosmic Orange juice, too Dbrand’s new skins let Samsung, Pixel, and iPhone Air phones rock the same vivid orange as iPhone 17 Pro models. Dbrand’s latest skins allow a wide range of non-Apple devices to don a “flawlessly colormatched knock-off” of the “Cosmic Orange” sported by iPhone 17 Pro […]
Logitech’s new MX Master 4 wireless mouse is already $30 off
Logitech's new MX Master 4 wireless mouse is already $30 off The MX Master 4 is Logitech’s latest wireless mouse in the MX series, featuring a new haptics-equipped thumb grip that can provide tactile feedback while multitasking. It just launched last week at $119.99, but Best Buy has it available in multiple color schemes for […]
Fictional characters are (officially) coming to Sora as OpenAI manages copyright chaos
Fictional characters are (officially) coming to Sora as OpenAI manages copyright chaos Collabs with fictional characters are on the horizon for Sora. Officially, that is, as OpenAI moves to restrict the flow of unauthorized horrors like meth-cooking and Nazi SpongeBobs and criminal Pokémon that have plagued the platform from day one. Bill Peebles, leader of […]
AMD teams up with OpenAI to challenge Nvidia’s AI chip dominance
AMD teams up with OpenAI to challenge Nvidia's AI chip dominance AMD is partnering with OpenAI to provide six gigawatts worth of processors for AI data centers, a move that challenges Nvidia’s AI chip market dominance. The five-year agreement aims to help OpenAI bolster its infrastructure to meet growing computational demands for AI applications like […]
Sora provides better control over videos featuring your AI self
Sora provides better control over videos featuring your AI self A frame from a Sora 2-generated video. Sora now lets you rein in your AI doubles, giving you more say on how and where deepfake versions of you make an appearance on the app. The update lands as OpenAI hurries to show it actually cares […]
While you were partying with your Steam Deck, GPD studied the cord
While you were partying with your Steam Deck, GPD studied the cord I know, it’s “studied the blade,” but you got it, right? Handheld makers are throwing paint at the wall to see what sticks. They apparently can’t compete with the Steam Deck on price, so they’re trying giant handhelds, 3D handhelds, more familiar and […]
Sam Altman and Jony Ive’s secret device won’t be ‘your weird AI girlfriend’
Sam Altman and Jony Ive's secret device won't be 'your weird AI girlfriend' The goal is to develop a similar AI-assistant experience to Siri, “but better.” OpenAI and designer Jony Ive are trying to solve a number of technical challenges before releasing their mysterious AI gadget, according to a Financial Times report. Two of the […]
If you can get past the terrible logo, Audacity 4 looks pretty great
If you can get past the terrible logo, Audacity 4 looks pretty great The new Audacity logo Rebrands rarely get much love. That backlash can be especially strong if you’re giving a facelift to a decades-old piece of software beloved by nerds around the globe. So, it was no surprise that when Audacity revealed its […]
Roland is finally honoring its legacy instead of just cashing in on it
Roland is finally honoring its legacy instead of just cashing in on it The Roland TR-1000 rhythm generator. If the only thing Roland ever released was the TR-808, the company would still deserve a place in the music gear hall of fame. The 808 is arguably the most important instrument since the creation of the […]