Gemini task automation is slow, clunky, and super impressive
Gemini task automation is slow, clunky, and super impressive An AI assistant that can actually get things done. I’ve been testing out Gemini’s new task automation on the Pixel 10 Pro and the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which for the first time lets Gemini take the wheel and use apps for you. It’s limited to a […]
The improved battery-powered Starlink Mini is here
The improved battery-powered Starlink Mini is here All hail true remote access. My Starlink Mini has radically changed the way I live. It’s the biggest reason I can work remotely from my converted van, providing fast and reliable internet in places that traditional 4G and 5G data signals don’t reach. Peakdo’s latest LinkPower battery makes […]
Jury finds Elon Musk’s ‘stupid tweets’ caused Twitter investors’ losses
Jury finds Elon Musk's 'stupid tweets' caused Twitter investors' losses A California jury determined that Elon Musk misled Twitter investors before making a $44 billion deal to buy the company in 2022, reports CNBC. The New York Times reports that Musk had testified this month that he didn’t believe his posts would spook markets, but […]
An automated moderation error left Tumblr users panicked
An automated moderation error left Tumblr users panicked Tumblr users were left scrambling on Wednesday after dozens of accounts were banned in the same afternoon by an automated system. Numerous users contacted The Verge about the incident, claiming that the wave of bans disproportionately seemed to impact accounts run by users who identify as trans […]
Future Sony PlayStation games will use AI to imagine new frames
Future Sony PlayStation games will use AI to imagine new frames Mark Cerny, the lead architect of the PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro, told Digital Foundry that ML-based frame generation tech is coming to “PlayStation platforms” in the future, letting the game console use AI to imagine new frames between the ones it’s actually rendering, […]
Windows 11 is finally getting a movable taskbar
Windows 11 is finally getting a movable taskbar It’s taken almost five years, but Microsoft is finally bringing back the ability to move the Windows taskbar to the top or sides of your screen. The movable taskbar is part of some much bigger changes coming to Windows 11 this year in response to growing criticism […]
These electronic Polaroids are powered by your phone’s NFC chip
These electronic Polaroids are powered by your phone's NFC chip Photos are sent wirelessly from your phone to the small digital photo frame. | Image: VidaBay E Ink displays have expanded beyond e-readers. They’re now used in digital photo frames, smartphones, and even the price tags found on grocery store shelves. VidaBay’s Classic Plus NFC […]
Nine months later, the Trump phone still doesn’t exist
Nine months later, the Trump phone still doesn't exist Where’s the Trump phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. We’ve reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone’s whereabouts. Once again, we’re waiting for a response. It’s been more than a month since two Trump Mobile executives showed me what […]
Google’s battery-powered Nest Doorbell is $40 off right now
Google's battery-powered Nest Doorbell is $40 off right now The standard Nest Doorbell makes it easy to identify visitors and packages when you’re not at home. | Image: Google Buying a video doorbell is worth it for several reasons. They’re convenient if you get a lot of deliveries or visitors, as they let you glance […]
The Artist Pro 27 is XP-Pen’s latest 4K flagship display tablet
The Artist Pro 27 is XP-Pen's latest 4K flagship display tablet The XP-Pen Artist Pro 27 (pictured) is available now for $1,899.99. | Image: XP-Pen XP-Pen has launched a new 27-inch display drawing tablet that competes with the visual performance of Wacom’s beloved Cintiq Pro series, but for a fraction of the cost. The Artist […]