Amazon Ring’s Super Bowl ad sparks backlash amid fears of mass surveillance
Amazon Ring's Super Bowl ad sparks backlash amid fears of mass surveillance The ad promotes Ring cameras’ new capability to search neighborhoods for a lost dog. | Screenshot from Ring video Ring’s new Search Party feature has once again drawn backlash for the company. A 30-second ad that aired during Sunday’s Super Bowl showed Ring […]
Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter is stepping down after six years
Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter is stepping down after six years Robert Playter, CEO of Boston Dynamics, announced on Tuesday that he is stepping down from his role effective immediately and leaving the company on February 27th, as previously reported by A3. Under Playter’s leadership, Boston Dynamics navigated its way through an acquisition from Softbank […]
ChatGPT’s deep research tool adds a built-in document viewer so you can read its reports
ChatGPT's deep research tool adds a built-in document viewer so you can read its reports OpenAI is updating ChatGPT’s deep research tool with a full-screen viewer that you can use to scroll through and navigate to specific areas of its AI-generated reports. As shown in a video shared by OpenAI, the built-in viewer allows you […]
Fitbit’s AI health coach is now available on your iPhone
Fitbit's AI health coach is now available on your iPhone Google announced on Tuesday that the public preview of Fitbit’s AI personal health coach is rolling out to iOS users in the U.S. as well as both iOS and Android users in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. The update tests a major […]
Ayaneo’s new Windows handheld will cost up to $4,299 with maxed out specs
Ayaneo's new Windows handheld will cost up to $4,299 with maxed out specs The Next 2 features a 9.06-inch OLED screen with an adjustable refresh rate. | Image: Ayaneo Ayaneo opened preorders for its next Windows 11 handheld and it looks like a powerhouse. The Ayaneo Next 2 is 13.45 inches wide, 10.3-inches tall, and […]
Discord says ‘vast majority’ of users won’t see its new age verification setup
Discord says 'vast majority' of users won't see its new age verification setup On Tuesday, Discord released an update clarifying that the “vast majority of people can continue using Discord exactly as they do today,” without needing to use a face scan or ID to verify their age so they can use the platform without […]
FBI releases recovered footage from Nancy Guthrie’s Nest cam
FBI releases recovered footage from Nancy Guthrie's Nest cam More than a week after Nancy Guthrie disappeared, the FBI has released footage from a Nest camera by Guthrie’s front door. FBI Director Kash Patel says on X that law enforcement has been working with “private sector partners” and that the video was “recovered from residual […]
Sharge’s new power bank can charge two laptops while putting on a light show
Sharge's new power bank can charge two laptops while putting on a light show The power bank’s aluminum shell features two cutaway sections revealing its electronics, batteries, and a screen. | Image: Sharge Sharge has made a name for itself amongst the tech-obsessed with chargers and power banks featuring eye-catching designs and extra functionality. Power […]
Facebook can animate your profile pic with AI
Facebook can animate your profile pic with AI Facebook is rolling out new AI features that let you animate your profile picture and restyle Stories and Memories. You’ll also be able to add animated backgrounds to text posts to make them pop in the feed. With the animated profile pictures, you’ll be able to give […]
The Shokz OpenFit Air earbuds are matching their all-time low price
The Shokz OpenFit Air earbuds are matching their all-time low price Shokz OpenFit Air earbuds are $40 off in all colorways. | Image: The Verge If you like to take your workouts outside, open-ear earbuds are helpful for staying aware of surroundings, but that extra peace of mind often comes at the expense of bass. […]