What AI anime memes tell us about the future of art and humanity
What AI anime memes tell us about the future of art and humanity On today’s episode of Decoder, we’re talking about AI, art, and the controversial collision between the two — a debate that, to be honest, is an absolute mess. If you’ve been on the internet this past week, you undoubtedly know that controversy […]
Nikon upgraded its entry-level full-frame camera with better autofocus and faster shooting
Nikon upgraded its entry-level full-frame camera with better autofocus and faster shooting The Nikon Z5 II includes an upgraded LCD touchscreen that can now flip out sideways and rotage. | Image: Nikon Five years after Nikon released its entry-level and more affordable alternative to its original Z7 and Z6 full-frame cameras, the company is finally […]
Microsoft’s miniature Windows 365 Link PC is available to buy now
Microsoft's miniature Windows 365 Link PC is available to buy now Microsoft’s miniature Windows 365 Link PC is available to buy now Microsoft’s business-oriented “Link” mini-desktop PC, which connects directly to the company’s Windows 365 cloud service, is now available to buy for $349.99 in the US and in several other countries. Windows 365 Link, […]
Universities are giving up the fight for free speech — students aren’t
Universities are giving up the fight for free speech — students aren't Universities are giving up the fight for free speech — students aren’t As the US government launches investigations and threatens to pull federal funding, some elite universities have decided to take the path of least resistance. Colleges across the country have responded to […]
AV1 is supposed to make streaming better, so why isn’t everyone using it?
AV1 is supposed to make streaming better, so why isn't everyone using it? AV1 is supposed to make streaming better, so why isn’t everyone using it? When you jump into a video on YouTube or Netflix, a lot happens very quickly behind the scenes. Video data is rapidly downloaded to your device, which then has […]
Google’s NotebookLM can now find its own sources
Google's NotebookLM can now find its own sources Google’s NotebookLM can now find its own sources Google has added a new feature to NotebookLM that lets the AI note-taking tool find its own web sources to summarize and narrate. Instead of manually uploading sources like documents or YouTube links, users can now tap the “Discover” […]
Amazon is ready to launch its Starlink competitor
Amazon is ready to launch its Starlink competitor Amazon’s smallest dish teased in 2023. | Image: Amazon The first batch of 27 Project Kuiper space internet satellites are scheduled to launch next week. Amazon has secured 80 such launch missions that will each deliver dozens of satellites into low earth orbit (LEO) to create a […]
Can I interest you in an app that tracks your driving behavior?
Can I interest you in an app that tracks your driving behavior? Smartphone apps that track our driving behavior may be the key to safer road conditions. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety just published a study that found that using smartphone apps to monitor driver behavior, and then providing summaries of that behavior via […]
Apple releases AirPods Max update with lossless audio after brief delay
Apple releases AirPods Max update with lossless audio after brief delay Last week, Apple announced that lossless audio and ultra low latency would be coming to the AirPods Max with USB-C. It was a pleasant surprise for owners of Apple’s over-ear headphones, which have fallen behind the AirPods Pro in recent years when it comes […]
How the Nintendo Switch 2 compares to prior models on paper
How the Nintendo Switch 2 compares to prior models on paper The Nintendo Switch 2 is basically a bigger, more capable Switch. The Switch 2 is here â well, almost. Nintendo took the wraps off its new console during its latest Direct event, providing us with a closer look at the $449.99 console ahead of […]