Xiaomi's 13T Pro brings its Leica goodness to more western markets
Xiaomi has a habit of releasing a mid-cycle flagship phone around this time of the year, mainly catering to markets outside of China. The good news with the freshly-announced Xiaomi 13T Pro is that,...
View ArticleAIAIAI unveils portable wireless studio monitors with low-latency tech
AIAIAI, which is best known for its headphones, is moving into new territory with a set of wireless speakers. The Unit-4 Wireless+ studio monitors use the same low-latency tech as the Danish brand's...
View ArticleHow to make a Contact Poster in iOS 17
Apple officially released iOS 17 into the wild on September 18. The latest update packs a number of new tools that make engaging with your iPhone a more personal experience. One of those features,...
View ArticleBeats Studio Buds + earbuds fall to a new low of $100
The well-reviewed Beats Studio Buds + earbuds have fallen to an all-time low price of $100, beating a previous record discount by a whopping $30. All told, that’s a 40 percent discount, as the MSRP for...
View ArticleUber partners with LA taxi companies to expand its fleet
Uber announced Tuesday that it’s struck a deal with Los Angeles Yellow Cab to deploy taxi fleets across Southern California. The multi-year partnership, also extending to five other SoCal affiliates,...
View ArticleThe FTC accuses Amazon of 'monopolistic practices' in long-expected antitrust...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon today in Western Washington district court, with 17 states joining the federal agency. The case isn’t surprising (the FTC...
View ArticleLinkedIn adds accessibility features with the help of Microsoft’s Immersive...
LinkedIn is making its platform more accessible by integrating Microsoft’s Immersive Reader. The service says that, in honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness...
View ArticleGoogle Podcasts, which is an actual thing, to shut down next year
The Google Podcasts app is heading to a farm upstate run by Marc Maron and Sarah Koenig, as the service is shuttering next year. The app has been around since 2018, but it never approached the kind of...
View ArticlePreSonus and Bitwig have teamed up to launch a universal file format for DAWs
While music producers typically have a favorite digital audio workstation (DAW), most creators are forced to swap between software suites to better suit different workflows and plugin options. This is...
View ArticleThe FCC plans to restore Obama-era net neutrality rules
The Federal Communications Commission plans to reinstate net neutrality protections that were nixed in 2018 during the Trump administration. Restoring those Obama-era rules has been on President Joe...
View ArticleEven the CIA is developing an AI chatbot
The CIA and other US intelligence agencies will soon have an AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT. The program, revealed on Tuesday by Bloomberg, will train on publicly available data and provide sources...
View ArticleGoogle Pixel event 2023: What to expect from the new Pixel 8 and Watch 2
On October 4, Google will host an in-person event in New York City where it has promised to introduce the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2. Thanks to many leaks, including some self-inflicted...
View ArticlemacOS Sonoma is now available
Apple’s macOS Sonoma update is now available. The Mac’s big 2023 software update adds a new Game Mode for Apple Silicon devices, interactive desktop widgets, videoconferencing improvements and more.To...
View ArticleFord halts construction of Michigan EV battery factory as strikes continue
Ford said on Monday that it was suspending construction of a Michigan battery factory for electric vehicles. The automaker didn’t specify its exact reasons for the shutdown as United Auto Workers (UAW)...
View ArticleEuropean Union report finds X has a major disinformation problem
X, the company previously known as Twitter, could soon find itself in hot water with European Union officials due to the amount of misinformation on its platform. The platform has an outsize role in...
View ArticleThe US electrical grid is in desperate need of upgrades, watchdog warns
The US’ outdated electrical grid is not equipped to handle rising demands for renewable energy or the “new normal” threats of extreme weather and cyberattacks. This is according to energy security...
View ArticleX previews its 'shadowban' alerts
X is getting closer to releasing its long-promised alerts that will notify users about whether or not their account has been “shadowbanned.” Andrea Conway, a designer at X, offered a preview of the...
View ArticleThe WGA strike ends with protections against AI set in place
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has voted to officially lift its strike order, over half a year since it stopped work and demanded a better contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and...
View ArticleThe ARC nerve-stimulation system could help quadriplegic patients move their...
The ARC nerve stimulation therapy system from startup Onward Medical passed another developmental milestone on Wednesday, as the company announced the first successful installation of its...
View ArticleNothing's budget-friendly brand CMF debuts a $69 smartwatch and $49 earbuds
CMF, the budget-friendly sub-brand Nothing announced back in August, has launched its first products: A smartwatch, a pair of earbuds and a GaN charger. The $69 Watch Pro comes with a 1.96-inch AMOLED...
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