We could make Rosie the Robot, but should we?
We could make Rosie the Robot, but should we? Robots are coming, but are we ready for them? All the big consumer tech companies are working on robotic companions for our homes. There’s Amazon’s Astro, Samsung’s Ballie, LG’s AI Agent, and whatever it is that Apple is dreaming up in Cupertino. Clearly, home robotics is […]
Intel will receive a $2 billion lifeline from SoftBank
Intel will receive a $2 billion lifeline from SoftBank SoftBank will invest $2 billion into Intel as the struggling chipmaker pulls back on spending and lays off thousands of workers. In an announcement, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son said the investment aligns with the firm’s belief that “advanced semiconductor manufacturing and supply will further expand in […]
UK drops demand for backdoor into Apple encryption
UK drops demand for backdoor into Apple encryption Apple secures a victory in its fight against the UK’s encryption access demands. The United Kingdom will no longer force Apple to provide backdoor access to secure user data protected by the company’s iCloud encryption service, according to US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. “Over the […]
Nvidia’s GeForce Now is upgrading to RTX 5080 GPUs and opening a floodgate of new games
Nvidia's GeForce Now is upgrading to RTX 5080 GPUs and opening a floodgate of new games Nvidia’s GeForce Now is upgrading to RTX 5080 GPUs and opening a floodgate of new games It’s been two and a half years since Nvidia’s GeForce Now cloud gaming service got a big boost in graphics, latency, and refresh […]
Google Home adds scheduling for older Nest thermostats
Google Home adds scheduling for older Nest thermostats Older Nest thermostat users can finally uninstall the older dedicated Nest app. | Image: Google Google has announced that users of the US and UK versions of the 3rd gen Nest Learning Thermostat and the Nest Thermostat E can now schedule temperature adjustments using the Google Home […]
Microsoft hints at ‘more affordable’ Xbox Cloud Gaming plan
Microsoft hints at 'more affordable' Xbox Cloud Gaming plan Microsoft hints at ‘more affordable’ Xbox Cloud Gaming plan Two years ago we learned, thanks to the FTC, that Microsoft was working on a separate “dedicated” version of Xbox Cloud Gaming. Microsoft Gaming CFO Tim Stuart then hinted, a few months later, that there could be […]
Fujifilm is raising the prices of its cameras again
Fujifilm is raising the prices of its cameras again Just two weeks after raising the prices of its cameras by up to $800, Fujifilm is warning customers about another increase for US customers. In a statement provided to DPReview, the Japanese company says it will “further adjust prices” as it contends with “volatile market conditions.” […]
How the head of Obsidian went from superfan to CEO
How the head of Obsidian went from superfan to CEO Welcome to Decoder! This is Casey Newton, founder and editor of Platformer and cohost of the Hard Fork podcast. I’ve had a lot of fun guest-hosting a few episodes of Decoder while Nilay is out on parental leave this summer. If you listened to the […]
The Apple Watch Ultra is on sale for a record low of $650
The Apple Watch Ultra is on sale for a record low of $650 You can currently get an Apple Watch for $649.99 ($150 off). If you’re interested in a long-lasting smartwatch, and like to stay within Apple’s hardware ecosystem, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the best choice. It’s Apple’s most durable, longest-lasting smartwatch, and […]
Samsung’s budget Galaxy Buds 3 FE are here
Samsung's budget Galaxy Buds 3 FE are here Samsung’s budget Galaxy Buds 3 FE are here Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 FE. | Image: Samsung The Fan Edition Galaxy Buds 3 have ditched the blob for a stemmed design popularized by Apple and found in Samsung’s higher end Galaxy Buds 3 models launched last year. The […]