Apple's larger HomePod returns with upgraded audio and more smart home tools
Apple discontinued its original HomePod smart speaker in 2021, choosing instead to focus on the cheaper mini version of the device. Today, the company has resurrected the bigger unit with several...
View ArticleShark's new 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop is cheaper than ever right now
A few big names in the smart home space, iRobot and Shark in particular, have jumped on the robot-vacuum-and-mop bandwagon as of late. The two companies recently came out with their first 2-in-1...
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Ayaneo adds two more form factors to its line of handheld gaming PCs
Ayaneo's ever-expanding range of handheld gaming PCs is about to get more form factors. As part of its 2023 strategy event, the company introduced an Air Plus that boasts a larger screen than the base...
View ArticleThe best smart home gadgets for 2023
Whether you’re just dipping your toes into the smart home space or adding new devices to your growing setup, there have never been more IoT gadgets for you to choose from. But before you dive in, we...
View ArticleMicrosoft will lay off 10,000 employees as it cuts costs
The rumors of massive layoffs at Microsoft were true. In a publicly posted memo from CEO Satya Nadella, the company says it plans to cut 10,000 jobs through its third fiscal quarter, which ends in...
View ArticleShell is buying EV charging company Volta for $169 million
Oil and gas company Shell is buying electric vehicle charging operator Volta for $169 million through a subsidiary. The deal, which the companies expect to close in the first half of this year, amounts...
View ArticleApple is activating the HomePod mini's dormant temperature sensor
You might not need to buy the second-generation large HomePod to get additional smart home features — they could already be present in the speaker you have. MacRumorsnotes that Apple's HomePod product...
View Article'Returnal' will arrive on PC on February 15th
The next former PS5 exclusive that Sony is bringing to PC is Returnal, as the bullet hell roguelike will hit Steam and the Epic Games Store on February 15th. That's just a couple weeks before The Last...
View ArticleBoston Dynamics' Atlas shows off its acrobatic 'gopher' skills
Ahead of the next inevitable round of herp de derp "Skynet iz here" hot takes on social media, Boston Dynamics showed off more of its Atlas robot's stunning agility and dexterity in a new demo video...
View ArticleTrump has reportedly asked Meta to reinstate his Facebook account
Former President Donald Trump has reportedly petitioned Meta to restore his Facebook account. According to NBC News, the Trump campaign sent a letter to the company on Tuesday, pushing for a meeting to...
View ArticleUS law enforcement has warrantless access to many money transfers
Your international money transfers might not be as discreet as you think. Senator Ron Wyden and The Wall Street Journal have learned that US law enforcement can access details of money transfers...
View ArticleTwitter is reportedly struggling to break even as advertisers continue to flee
Twitter’s ad business is reeling, with its daily revenue reportedly falling by 40 percent from a year ago. According to The Information, over 500 of the company’s top advertisers have paused spending...
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Researchers find a more sustainable way to grow crops under solar panels
Researchers say they have determined a way to make agrivoltaics — the process of growing crops underneath solar panels — more efficient. They found that red wavelengths are more efficient for growing...
View ArticleSerato Studio 2.0 gets stem audio separation
Serato launched DJ Pro 3.0 in December last year with new stem separation tools and it was only a matter of time until the company's DAW would follow suit. It’s only about a month later and already...
View Article'Ultimate Sackboy' brings Sony's LittleBigPlanet mascot to mobile
We’ve known for a while that Sony planned to bring PlayStation franchises to mobile platforms, but we were hoping for something with a unique hook. Instead, Sony has partnered with the independent...
View ArticleGoogle is reportedly working on a location tracker like Apple's AirTag
It was only a matter of time until Google launched its own location tracker, similar to Apple's AirTags, Samsung's SmartTag, and of course, Tile. According to the developer (and well-sourced leaker)...
View ArticleWikipedia's first desktop design update in a decade doesn't rock the boat
Wikipedia is finally getting its first major redesign in a decade, but it may be notable precisely because of how little it changes the core experience. The newly launched rework looks very familiar,...
View ArticleResearchers find UV nail polish dryers can cause DNA damage and mutations
Since arriving on the market around 2010, gel manicures have become a staple in nail salons across the US and many parts of the world, and it’s easy to see why. Compared to traditional nail polish, gel...
View ArticleAmazon is shutting down the AmazonSmile charity program in February
Amazon plans to wind down AmazonSmile, its giving program that allows buyers to donate to their favorite charities with every purchase, by February 20th, 2023. In its announcement, the e-commerce giant...
View ArticleApple may release an ‘iPad-based’ smart home device to compete with Nest Hub...
Apple is reportedly working on an iPad-like smart home device designed to compete against Amazon's Echo Show and Google's Nest Hub products, according to Bloomberg. It would reportedly be "essentially...
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