Siri Shortcuts now works with Samsung SmartThings routines
Siri Shortcuts now works with Samsung SmartThings routines Samsung’s latest SmartThings update adds support for Siri Shortcuts. In a press release, Samsung announced that you can now use Siri to run SmartThings routines, allowing you to use Apple’s voice assistant to control your smart home. Siri Shortcuts is a feature in iOS that lets you […]
Google says its confusing Gemini Home rollout is going just great
Google says its confusing Gemini Home rollout is going just great Gemini is the new smart home voice assistant slowly rolling out to Google’s smart displays and smart speakers. Google started rolling out its new Gemini voice assistant for its smart speakers two weeks ago and, in a blog post marking the anniversary, the company seems […]
The next iPhone Air has reportedly been delayed
The next iPhone Air has reportedly been delayed Apple is no longer planning to launch a second-generation iPhone Air next fall and has “already sharply scaled back production of the first version,” The Information reports. The company launched the super-thin version of the iPhone in September, but it seemingly hasn’t proven to be a big […]
Apple’s AirPods 4 just hit their lowest price yet at $85
Apple's AirPods 4 just hit their lowest price yet at $85 I’ve seen dozens of solid deals trickle in ahead of Black Friday, but Apple’s AirPods 4 hitting a new all-time low is the first one that’s really stood out to me. Right now, you can buy Apple’s entry-level wireless earbuds for just $84.99 ($44 […]
Why I love my OXO kitchen scale
Why I love my OXO kitchen scale Brandt Ranj is a commerce reporter for The Verge, which means, he says, “I spend my time trying to find good deals and the best gear to recommend to our readers.” He also keeps The Verge‘s wearables buyer’s guides up to date, but, he adds, “my role requires […]
Patreon is adding tweet-like features and more recommended content
Patreon is adding tweet-like features and more recommended content Patreon is introducing a suite of new features, and some of them are reminiscent of traditional social media platforms. The most obvious callback is something Patreon is calling Quips, which — you guessed it — are essentially tweets. Quips are smaller text, photo, or video posts […]
Bose’s latest QuietComfort Ultra earbuds are $50 off ahead of Black Friday
Bose's latest QuietComfort Ultra earbuds are $50 off ahead of Black Friday Bose’s earbuds are currently on sale for around 249. If your upcoming holiday plans include a lot of travel, having a pair of noise-cancelling earbuds can help make the flight or train ride a little less chaotic. Bose’s second-generation QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are […]
Sir Tim Berners-Lee doesn’t think AI will destroy the web
Sir Tim Berners-Lee doesn't think AI will destroy the web Today, I’m talking with a very special guest: Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web. Tim is a legend in the history of the internet. He created HTML, the standard language for creating and structuring web pages, and the HTTP protocol that […]
CNN’s app is adding a ‘Shorts’ feed for bite-size videos
CNN's app is adding a 'Shorts' feed for bite-size videos CNN is revamping its app’s homepage with a feed dedicated to short-form videos. The new “Shorts” tab houses a stream of clips with stories from CNN, allowing you to swipe through them like you would with TikTok or Instagram Reels. The CNN app already had […]
America’s cybersecurity defenses are cracking
America's cybersecurity defenses are cracking It was late June, and something strange was happening on Arizona’s online portal for political candidates. Images of the candidates were disappearing. Photos of the Iranian Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini were popping up in their place. The state would later come to believe it was an attack from an Iranian government-affiliated […]