Operation Bluebird wants to reclaim Twitter’s ‘abandoned’ trademarks for a new social network
Operation Bluebird wants to reclaim Twitter's 'abandoned' trademarks for a new social network A startup called Operation Bluebird is trying to reclaim Twitter’s branding, as reported earlier by Ars Technica and Reuters. Last week, Operation Bluebird filed a petition that asks the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to cancel X Corp.’s ownership of the […]
I couldn’t fix it with iFixit’s AI FixBot
I couldn't fix it with iFixit's AI FixBot My classic Sony CRT television won’t power on. My living room is chilly because my Mitsubishi heat pump isn’t putting out enough hot air. I want my Japanese N64 to play US games, too, but I’ve been too busy to pop the hood. What if I had […]
August’s founders are back with a smart front door
August's founders are back with a smart front door The Doma smart door features an integrated video doorbell, smart lock, and motorized opener. | Image: Doma Home It looks like someone may have finally done the smart door right. Doma Home, a new company from the creators of the August smart lock, has announced its […]
Meta might charge for a future AI model
Meta might charge for a future AI model Meta’s next AI model could mark a change in its “open source” AI strategy that Mark Zuckerberg had called “the path forward.” Currently, the company is working on a new AI model, code-named Avocado, that it might charge for access to, Bloomberg reports. Last year, Meta launched […]
The 27 best gifts for travelers who are always on the move
The 27 best gifts for travelers who are always on the move I’m convinced that whoever said it’s about the journey, not the destination, has never traveled. Try sitting on a plane for 16 hours – plus delays, airport security, and a snoring seat neighbor – and then get back to me. While getting from […]
Android users can now share a live video on 911 calls
Android users can now share a live video on 911 calls A new feature coming to Android will allow users to get more support during emergencies by sharing a live video feed from their phone with 911 responders. For instance, if someone calls 911 for a medical emergency, the 911 responder can use the live […]
Calibri is too woke for the State Department
Calibri is too woke for the State Department I guess Calibri isn’t Marco Rubio’s type. | Image: Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images The US State Department is turning back to an old typeface in its latest quest to tear up anything related to diversity or accessibility. In an internal document seen by Reuters and The […]
The Echo Spot is just $45, beating its Black Friday price
The Echo Spot is just $45, beating its Black Friday price The Echo Spot is a gift that pulls double duty, acting as a smart speaker, alarm, and even smart home controller. If you want a cheap gift that feels expensive, the Echo Spot is a great pick. The versatile smart display can handle dozens […]
No one knows what to call these things
No one knows what to call these things Meta calls its Ray-Ban glasses AI glasses. I asked a simple question at Google’s Project Aura demo last week. What do you call these things? To my surprise, multiple people launched into a vigorous discussion on the taxonomy of glasses-shaped face computers. It turns out “smart glasses” […]
The Pixel Watch 4 is getting new one-handed gestures and better smart replies
The Pixel Watch 4 is getting new one-handed gestures and better smart replies Double pinch lets you dismiss notifications or | Image: Google Google has started to roll out the first update for the Pixel Watch 4 since the wearable launched last August. WearOS 6.1 is available for the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4 […]