Google disables Take a Message on older Pixel phones amid audio leak bug
Google disables Take a Message on older Pixel phones amid audio leak bug Take a Message and next-gen Call Screen features are being disabled on Pixel 4 and Pixel 5 devices. Google is disabling some Phone app features on older Pixel devices after acknowledging a bug that inadvertently leaked audio to callers. The issue has […]
Ellipse by H2L: Redefining Multifamily Leasing Automation
Ellipse by H2L: Redefining Multifamily Leasing Automation H2L Marketing makes a significant stride in property technology with the launch of Ellipse, its groundbreaking leasing automation platform tailored for the multifamily industry. This innovative solution is poised to redefine how properties engage with prospective residents, streamline operational workflows, and ultimately boost conversion rates. Ellipse emerges as […]
Halide co-founder Sebastiaan de With is joining Apple’s design team
Halide co-founder Sebastiaan de With is joining Apple's design team Sebastiaan de With, known for his work on apps like Halide, Kino, and Orion as the co-founder of Lux, is joining Apple’s design team, he announced today. “So excited to work with the very best team in the world on my favorite products,” de With […]
Mark Zuckerberg is all in on AI as the new social media
Mark Zuckerberg is all in on AI as the new social media Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse dreams seem to have been replaced by a new vision: an AI-generated social feed. In an earnings call on Wednesday, Zuckerberg reiterated his belief that AI will become the next big media format, making feeds “more immersive and […]
Tesla discontinuing Model S and Model X to make room for robots
Tesla discontinuing Model S and Model X to make room for robots Tesla will discontinue the Model S and Model X in the second quarter of 2026, Elon Musk said in an earnings call with investors today. Musk said the reasons for cancelling the vehicle programs was to make room at Tesla’s Fremont factory for […]
Tesla says production-ready Optimus robot is coming soon
Tesla says production-ready Optimus robot is coming soon In its earnings report, Tesla says that the third-generation version of its Optimus humanoid robot “meant for mass production” will be unveiled in the first quarter of 2026. This new version of Optimus will include “major upgrades from version 2.5, including our latest hand design.” And the […]
I used Claude to vibe-code my wildly overcomplicated smart home
I used Claude to vibe-code my wildly overcomplicated smart home I am not, by any definition, a coder, but when I started seeing people’s vibe-coded smart home projects all over my social feeds this month, I was intrigued. From a “master command center” built on a Lutron system to AI controlling a smart oven, people […]
The entry-level Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are on sale for $30 off right now
The entry-level Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are on sale for $30 off right now If past timing is any indication, Samsung is likely to hold its next Unpacked event in late February. However, we’re not expecting the company to shake up its earbuds lineup until the summer — the winter keynote is typically reserved for […]
Spotify says it paid out $11 billion in royalties in 2025
Spotify says it paid out $11 billion in royalties in 2025 Today, Spotify announced that it had paid out more than $11 billion to the music industry in 2025. It’s an impressive-sounding number that’s a full $1 billion more than it paid last year. And, according to Spotify, that accounts for roughly 30 percent of […]
The noise-canceling AirPods 4 are down to $120, one of their best prices yet
The noise-canceling AirPods 4 are down to $120, one of their best prices yet The latest AirPods 4 offer good noise cancellation for their price, tuning out distracting noises well enough when you’re listening to music. The AirPods Pro 3 may be on sale for $199 ($50 off), but that’s still a lot of money. […]