Genki has a magnetic battery for the Switch 2 and a better Joy-Con charging dock
Genki has a magnetic battery for the Switch 2 and a better Joy-Con charging dock Genki’s Energy Pack powers up the Switch 2 using a short USB-C cable. | Screenshot: YouTube With every new portable console comes a mountain of new third-party accessories. We’ve already seen Hori’s Piranha Plant alternative to the Switch 2’s USB-C […]
OpenAI and Anthropic are fighting over college students with free AI
OpenAI and Anthropic are fighting over college students with free AI Two leading AI labs, OpenAI and Anthropic, just announced major initiatives in higher education. Itâs the constant one-upping weâve all become familiar with: this week, Anthropic dropped their announcement at 8 AM Wednesday, while OpenAI followed with nearly identical news at 8 AM Thursday. […]
M3gan 2.0 gives the doll some upgrades in new trailer
M3gan 2.0 gives the doll some upgrades in new trailer Though Blumhouse’s first M3gan feature was a near-perfect blend of techno-horror and ridiculous comedy, the sequel looks like it’s going to blow its predecessor out of the water. Set a couple of years after the first film, M3gan 2.0 once again centers roboticist Gemma (Allison […]
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 […]