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Why the watt is the most important spec in battery-powered devices

Why the watt is the most important spec in battery-powered devices

Why the watt is the most important spec in battery-powered devices Every time I see “mAh” on a consumer product, I cringe. Megahertz are starting to bruise, too. That’s because the most critical components of portable gadgets — batteries and processors — should really be measured in watts: it’s the one common spec that gives you […]

It’s the moment of truth for Zuckerberg’s Trump bet

It’s the moment of truth for Zuckerberg’s Trump bet

It's the moment of truth for Zuckerberg's Trump bet It’s the moment of truth for Zuckerberg’s Trump bet Zuck bought himself a position of honor at Trump’s inauguration. | Image: Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images Mark Zuckerberg — having spent months cozying up to President Donald Trump — will now be looking to reap the benefits as […]

ChatGPT’s improved image generation is now available for free

ChatGPT’s improved image generation is now available for free

ChatGPT's improved image generation is now available for free ChatGPT’s improved image generation is now available for free ChatGPT’s latest image generator — which has gone viral for its ability to generate uncanny recreations of Studio Ghibli art — is now available for everyone, after OpenAI initially delayed the rollout beyond its paid tiers following […]

The 95 best last-minute deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

The 95 best last-minute deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

The 95 best last-minute deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale The 95 best last-minute deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Amazon’s first big sale event of 2025 — the Big Spring Sale, as it is known — is in its final day. It ends tonight, meaning you still have plenty of time to get in […]

OpenAI just raised another $40 billion round led by SoftBank

OpenAI just raised another  billion round led by SoftBank

OpenAI just raised another $40 billion round led by SoftBank OpenAI has raised $40 billion in a new investment round led by SoftBank, vaulting the company to a $300 billion valuation. It’s the largest funding round for a private tech company in history, according to CNBC. OpenAI is set to receive $10 billion up front […]

The 101 best last-minute deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

The 95 best last-minute deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

The 101 best last-minute deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale The 101 best last-minute deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Amazon’s first big sale event of 2025 — the Big Spring Sale, as it is known — is in its final day. It ends tonight, meaning you still have plenty of time to get in […]

Robot vacuums are getting upgraded support for Apple Home

Robot vacuums are getting upgraded support for Apple Home

Robot vacuums are getting upgraded support for Apple Home Several companies, including iRobot, have announced updates and support for Apple Home through Matter. | Image: iRobot The release of  Apple’s iOS 18.4 on Monday includes good news for robot vacuum owners. The update includes support for controlling robot vacuums and adding them to automations and […]

Microsoft expands AI features across Intel and AMD-powered Copilot Plus PCs

Microsoft expands AI features across Intel and AMD-powered Copilot Plus PCs

Microsoft expands AI features across Intel and AMD-powered Copilot Plus PCs Microsoft is making its AI features widely available on Copilot Plus PCs equipped with Intel and AMD chips. One of the most notable of these features will be Live Captions, which translates audio to English subtitles from dozens of different languages in real time. […]

SwitchBot’s smart button pusher is 30 percent off for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

SwitchBot’s smart button pusher is 30 percent off for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

SwitchBot's smart button pusher is 30 percent off for Amazon's Big Spring Sale SwitchBot’s smart button pusher is 30 percent off for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale The simple contraption quickly attaches to both buttons and rocker switches. Smart plugs are great, but unfortunately, they can’t automate everything. Thankfully, there is a cheap cube-like contraption called […]