Future Sony PlayStation games will use AI to imagine new frames
Future Sony PlayStation games will use AI to imagine new frames Mark Cerny, the lead architect of the PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro, told Digital Foundry that ML-based frame generation tech is coming to “PlayStation platforms” in the future, letting the game console use AI to imagine new frames between the ones it’s actually rendering, […]
Windows 11 is finally getting a movable taskbar
Windows 11 is finally getting a movable taskbar It’s taken almost five years, but Microsoft is finally bringing back the ability to move the Windows taskbar to the top or sides of your screen. The movable taskbar is part of some much bigger changes coming to Windows 11 this year in response to growing criticism […]
These electronic Polaroids are powered by your phone’s NFC chip
These electronic Polaroids are powered by your phone's NFC chip Photos are sent wirelessly from your phone to the small digital photo frame. | Image: VidaBay E Ink displays have expanded beyond e-readers. They’re now used in digital photo frames, smartphones, and even the price tags found on grocery store shelves. VidaBay’s Classic Plus NFC […]
Nine months later, the Trump phone still doesn’t exist
Nine months later, the Trump phone still doesn't exist Where’s the Trump phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. We’ve reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone’s whereabouts. Once again, we’re waiting for a response. It’s been more than a month since two Trump Mobile executives showed me what […]
Google’s battery-powered Nest Doorbell is $40 off right now
Google's battery-powered Nest Doorbell is $40 off right now The standard Nest Doorbell makes it easy to identify visitors and packages when you’re not at home. | Image: Google Buying a video doorbell is worth it for several reasons. They’re convenient if you get a lot of deliveries or visitors, as they let you glance […]
The Artist Pro 27 is XP-Pen’s latest 4K flagship display tablet
The Artist Pro 27 is XP-Pen's latest 4K flagship display tablet The XP-Pen Artist Pro 27 (pictured) is available now for $1,899.99. | Image: XP-Pen XP-Pen has launched a new 27-inch display drawing tablet that competes with the visual performance of Wacom’s beloved Cintiq Pro series, but for a fraction of the cost. The Artist […]
This sleek alarm clock uses lights and sounds to help you sleep, focus, and wake up
This sleek alarm clock uses lights and sounds to help you sleep, focus, and wake up The clock uses animated lights instead of moving hands to display the time. | Image: Balmuda Dieter Rams already showed the world that something as mundane as an alarm clock can be beautiful. Balmuda, a Japanese company best known […]
Amazon is making an Alexa phone
Amazon is making an Alexa phone Over ten years after shelving the Fire Phone, Amazon is reportedly planning to launch another smartphone, this time focused on Alexa. According to Reuters, the phone, which is code-named “Transformer,” will center around Amazon’s AI assistant, but Alexa won’t “necessarily be the primary operating system of the phone.” “Transformer” […]
Why people really hate AI
Why people really hate AI There’s a big, and increasing, disconnect in culture right now when it comes to artificial intelligence. Companies of all shapes and sizes are hunting for places to deploy AI and can’t stop talking about how this new technology will change everything. But when you ask people about AI, the consistent […]
‘Work from home,’ encourages the world’s energy watchdog
'Work from home,' encourages the world's energy watchdog Many organizations have called employees back to offices following Covid-related lockdowns, but the Iran war and ensuing energy crisis may quickly see workers returning to work from home. The International Energy Agency (IEA) – an energy watchdog established to help safeguard global power supplies following the 1970s […]