Microsoft Paint is getting its own Photoshop-like project files
Microsoft Paint is getting its own Photoshop-like project files Microsoft has been steadily improving its Paint app in Windows 11 in recent years with a dark mode, transparency and layers, and even AI-powered image creation. Now, Microsoft is adding two new Photoshop-like features to its Paint app in Windows 11. You’ll soon be able to save […]
‘Ask Gemini’ AI will tell you what you missed during a Google Meet call
'Ask Gemini' AI will tell you what you missed during a Google Meet call Ask Gemini in Meet can make it seem like you’ve been paying close attention during a call, even if you haven’t. | Image: Google Google is starting the rollout of its Ask Gemini AI assistant in Google Meet, but it will […]
Logitech’s Pro X2 Superstrike offers haptic-based clicks and rapid trigger
Logitech's Pro X2 Superstrike offers haptic-based clicks and rapid trigger I may show up for the Superstrike, not for the rapid trigger, but for this panda color scheme. | Image: Logitech Logitech’s next flagship wireless gaming mouse is ditching mechanical switches for an analog system equipped with haptics actuators to simulate the feeling of a […]
You can soon attend Zoom meetings as your AI avatar
You can soon attend Zoom meetings as your AI avatar Zoom’s vision of filling meetings with AI clones has nearly arrived. On Wednesday, the video conferencing app announced that you’ll soon be able to create a “photorealistic” avatar of yourself in case you aren’t “camera-ready.” That means your AI avatar can appear polished if you’ve […]
Tariffs kill the Starling Home Hub, Google Nest’s best bridge to Apple Home
Tariffs kill the Starling Home Hub, Google Nest's best bridge to Apple Home The makers of the Starling Home Hub say they have discontinued the popular device. | Image: Starling I have bad news for ecosystem straddlers who use Google Nest products in their smart homes but rely on iPhones and Apple Home for control: […]
American Sweatshop depicts content moderation as the hell it is
American Sweatshop depicts content moderation as the hell it is In American Sweatshop, German director Uta Briesewitz’s new psychological drama, every character working at a content moderation firm understands that ingesting horrific images is part of the job. They have all seen the disturbing footage uploaded to social media, and they know how important it […]
8BitDo’s wireless N64-inspired controller is 30 percent off
8BitDo's wireless N64-inspired controller is 30 percent off Look, delays happen. The Analogue 3D, a console made to display N64 games in 4K, has had its release window pushed multiple times. That frustrated me for a while because I wanted to get my hands on 8BitDo’s slick 64 Bluetooth controller that was made to go […]
Kuxiu’s X40 Turbo lays claim to best 3-in-1 travel charger
Kuxiu's X40 Turbo lays claim to best 3-in-1 travel charger The X40 Turbo wirelessly charging an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro. | Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge Kuxiu already made my favorite 3-in-1 Qi2 charger, and now it’s back with an even smaller yet more powerful version. The MagSafe-compatible Qi2.2 charger folds […]
Casio’s stress-relieving furry robot is coming to the US
Casio's stress-relieving furry robot is coming to the US Moflin uses touch sensors hidden beneath its fur to detect physical interactions like it being pet. | Image: Casio First announced nearly a year ago, Casio’s robotic pet Moflin has been selling so well in Japan, according to the Wall Street Journal, the company is now […]
Upgrade your everyday carry setup with these 22 picks
Upgrade your everyday carry setup with these 22 picks What we carry says a lot about what’s important to us, who we are, and who we aspire to be. This fall, it’s worth examining what you bring with you every day and thinking about how you could refine it. Perhaps you carry too much, and […]