Google quietly introduced precise Bluetooth tracking on the Pixel Watch 3
Google quietly introduced precise Bluetooth tracking on the Pixel Watch 3 With the Wear OS 5.1 update that was released last March, Google quietly introduced a new feature called Channel Sounding for the Pixel Watch 3 that could improve the accuracy of pinpointing the location of other devices using its existing Bluetooth hardware. But while […]
Google’s Doppl app took off my socks
Google's Doppl app took off my socks Google’s Doppl app took off my socks I just tried on five different outfits in about 10 minutes — or at least my AI lookalike did. That’s all thanks to Doppl, a new app that Google is testing, which I used to create AI-generated clips of myself wearing […]
This smart smoke alarm could be a worthy Nest Protect replacement
This smart smoke alarm could be a worthy Nest Protect replacement The new Place smart smoke and CO alarm from Gentex features a built-in nightlight, motion detection, and ambient temperature and humidity sensing. A new line of smoke and CO alarms from Gentex called Place is packed with smart features, including phone notifications, a nightlight, […]
M3gan 2.0 is a fun upgrade that’s a little too self-aware
M3gan 2.0 is a fun upgrade that's a little too self-aware M3gan 2.0 is a fun upgrade that’s a little too self-aware Universal and Blumhouse’s first M3gan feature came out of nowhere with a premise so ridiculous and campy that it was hard not to be at least a little intrigued. Equal parts Child’s Play […]
What Meta and Anthropic really won in court
What Meta and Anthropic really won in court A lot of the future of AI will be settled in court. From publishers to authors to artists to Hollywood conglomerates, the creative industry is picking a big copyright fight over the vast quantities of data used to train AI models – and the ultimate output of […]
Meta says it’s winning the talent war with OpenAI
Meta says it's winning the talent war with OpenAI Meta says it’s winning the talent war with OpenAI During a company-wide all-hands meeting on Thursday, some of Meta’s top executives were asked about the “$100 million signing bonuses” that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claimed they had been offering to poach his employees. “Sam is just […]
Google is rolling out its AI-powered ‘Ask Photos’ search again – and it has a speed boost
Google is rolling out its AI-powered 'Ask Photos' search again – and it has a speed boost Google is rolling out its AI-powered ‘Ask Photos’ search again – and it has a speed boost After quietly pausing the rollout of Google Photos’ AI-powered “Ask Photos” search tool, Google is now expanding access once again and […]
Apple overhauls EU App Store rules following penalty
Apple overhauls EU App Store rules following penalty Apple has introduced new App Store changes in the EU in an attempt to avoid being further penalized under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). On Thursday, the company announced a new tier system for its Store Services fee that’s applied to purchases made outside apps, […]
Ember’s temperature-controlled smart mug is down to its best price
Ember's temperature-controlled smart mug is down to its best price Ember’s temperature-controlled smart mug is down to its best price Ever been racing to meet a deadline only to realize your coffee’s gone cold again? The Ember Mug 2 self-heating smart mug keeps your drink hot so you can stay focused without making constant trips to the […]
Microsoft’s Xbox PC launcher gets going with Steam, Epic, and other games showing up
Microsoft's Xbox PC launcher gets going with Steam, Epic, and other games showing up Microsoft’s Xbox PC launcher gets going with Steam, Epic, and other games showing up Microsoft announced earlier this week that it would start testing its new aggregated gaming library on the Xbox app for Windows, and it’s now starting to show […]