I talked to Sam Altman about the GPT-5 launch fiasco
I talked to Sam Altman about the GPT-5 launch fiasco On Thursday, I had dinner with Sam Altman, a few other OpenAI executives, and a small group of reporters in San Francisco. Altman answered our questions for hours. No topic was off limits, and everything, with the exception of what was said over dessert, was […]
This big stick solved my smart garden connectivity problems
This big stick solved my smart garden connectivity problems Home Assistant’s new Z-Wave antenna is designed to improve range and reliability for Z-Wave devices I recently installed the biggest smart home antenna I’ve ever seen, and it helped open up new areas in my smart home, from the attic to the chicken coop. The towering […]
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s full specs may have just leaked
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold's full specs may have just leaked The Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s full specs may have just leaked The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is set to launch on Augst 20th. Google gave us the first official look at its upcoming Pixel 10 Pro Fold on Tuesday, but now the full specifications […]
Supreme Court opens door to social media age-gating in US
Supreme Court opens door to social media age-gating in US The Supreme Court will let Mississippi’s social media age verification law take effect while the case is being argued in court. In an unsigned ruling on Thursday, the court declined to block the law after an emergency petition from trade association NetChoice. The order offers […]
China is about to launch SSDs so small you insert them like a SIM card
China is about to launch SSDs so small you insert them like a SIM card MicroSD cards are tiny but slow; the M.2 storage sticks in your PC are blazing fast but bigger and fully enclosed. Now, a new type of SSD out of China could be the best of both worlds — and it’s […]
Nanoleaf’s smart lights are cheaper than ever in its back-to-school sale
Nanoleaf's smart lights are cheaper than ever in its back-to-school sale Nanoleaf’s smart lights are cheaper than ever in its back-to-school sale Nanoleaf’s Lines let you unleash your creativity as you can arrange them in all kinds of fun patterns. Some cool decor can help a new dorm or apartment feel like home, which is […]
Airbnb now lets you ‘pay later’ on vacation rentals
Airbnb now lets you 'pay later' on vacation rentals Airbnb now lets you ‘pay later’ on vacation rentals Airbnb has introduced a new “reserve now, pay later” option that lets users in the US book a reservation without paying right away. Instead, users can put off their payment to a later date before check-in. Airbnb […]
Meta’s AI policies let chatbots get romantic with minors
Meta's AI policies let chatbots get romantic with minors Meta’s AI policies let chatbots get romantic with minors In an internal policy document, Meta included policies that allowed its AI chatbots to flirt and speak with children using romantic language, according to a report from Reuters. Quotes from the document highlighted by Reuters include letting […]
HyperX’s new gaming headset claims to last 250 hours on a single charge
HyperX's new gaming headset claims to last 250 hours on a single charge HyperX’s new gaming headset claims to last 250 hours on a single charge What’s black and white and RGB all over? HP-owned HyperX is announcing a slew of new gaming headsets and streaming-friendly microphones. The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 is the new […]
Apple’s AirPods Max are $70 off in every color
Apple's AirPods Max are $70 off in every color Apple’s AirPods Max are $70 off in every color One of the most-discussed subjects among many of my friends and colleagues are headphones: specifically, what provides the best sound, the best noise cancellation, and are the most comfortable to wear. If you’re part of the Apple […]