5 things I love about Amazon’s new Echo Shows — and 3 things I don’t
5 things I love about Amazon's new Echo Shows — and 3 things I don't The Echo Show 11’s new media control center is a nice upgrade. Amazon’s newest Echo Show smart displays launch this week. They’re purpose-built for the new AI-powered Alexa Plus, which comes preloaded in the US. I’ve had a couple of […]
Google relaunches Cameyo to entice businesses from Windows to ChromeOS
Google relaunches Cameyo to entice businesses from Windows to ChromeOS Google aqcuired the Cameyo virtualization software (pictured) in 2024. After acquiring software virtualization company Cameyo last year, Google has relaunched a version of the service that makes it easier for Windows-based organizations to migrate over to ChromeOS. Now called “Cameyo by Google,” the Virtual App […]
Samsung’s new 27-inch portable display has a three-hour battery life
Samsung's new 27-inch portable display has a three-hour battery life The Samsung Movingstyle can be detached from its charging stand. Samsung has launched a new portable display that can be pushed around on a rollable stand or carried like a giant tablet. The $1,199.99 Movingstyle is a 27-inch touchscreen display that features a battery life […]
Google is trying to take down a group sending you all those spammy texts
Google is trying to take down a group sending you all those spammy texts If you’ve ever received a spammy text falsely alerting you to an unpaid toll or failed delivery, it might have come from a so-called Phishing-as-a-Service network that Google is now trying to take down. Google filed suit against several unnamed defendants […]
Pixel phones are getting notification summaries
Pixel phones are getting notification summaries Google is releasing an update for Pixel phones with an interesting feature in the mix: notification summaries. Apple notably had plenty of trouble implementing its version of this AI-powered feature, and Google is taking a cautious first step by deploying it only for chat conversations. It’ll arrive as part […]
AI chatbots are helping hide eating disorders and making deepfake ‘thinspiration’
AI chatbots are helping hide eating disorders and making deepfake 'thinspiration' AI chatbots “pose serious risks to individuals vulnerable to eating disorders,” researchers warned on Monday. They report that tools from companies like Google and OpenAI are doling out dieting advice, tips on how to hide disorders, and AI-generated “thinspiration.” The researchers, from Stanford and […]
Amazon’s like-new Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is on sale for just $127
Amazon's like-new Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is on sale for just $127 If you didn’t get around to reading more this year, now’s a great time to start. That’s because Amazon is selling the latest Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition in like-new condition for $126.99 ($53 off), which matches the e-reader’s best price to date. If […]
The 30 best gift ideas for mom this holiday season
The 30 best gift ideas for mom this holiday season Your mom deserves the best, and we’re going to help you get them something special. The right gift can make family or friend time more valuable, after all, or it can greatly enrich time spent alone. If your mom says that she has all that […]
Sandisk’s new 1TB USB-C SSD is so small you never need to take it out
Sandisk's new 1TB USB-C SSD is so small you never need to take it out Sandisk has released what it says is the world’s smallest 1TB USB-C flash drive, one tiny enough to plug into a laptop and never take out. The Extreme Fit is just a little bigger than the wireless dongle for my […]
The iPad Pro at 10: a decade of unrealized potential
The iPad Pro at 10: a decade of unrealized potential The theory of the iPad has always been simple: size matters. Even in its very first public debut in 2010, the iPad was mostly just an iPhone with a larger screen, and Apple CEO Steve Jobs believed that was enough. Remember the way Jobs sat […]