With some tech savvy, you can disconnect your robot vacuum from the cloud
Robot vacuums may seem like mindless suction machines with wheels. But today, “basically these devices are like smartphones,” Dennis Giese, PhD student at Northeastern University who researches robot...
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The best soundbars for 2023
It's no secret that the built-in speakers in most TVs are trash. They don't project enough sound out to the front so you can hear well — especially subtle details. Thankfully, you don't have to splurge...
View ArticleNCSoft's new AI suite is trained to streamline game production
Despite being publicly available for less than a year, generative AI technology can already be found all around us, helping us browse the internet, taking the drudgery out of computer coding, and even...
View ArticleNetflix's 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off' teaser hits all the right notes
Netflix is getting the band back together with Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, an anime adaptation of the Scott Pilgrim graphic novel series. The company has dropped the first teaser for the eight-episode...
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The Rodecaster Duo podcast mixer proves bigger isn't always better
A couple of years ago, you might have described Rode as a company that makes microphones. Today, it’s positioning itself more as a one-stop-shop for creator tools. The original Rodecaster Pro podcast...
View ArticleSteam changes could increase game prices in some countries
Valve has updated Steam's minimum pricing policy for some non-USD currencies, which could impact those who sell games and expansions for less than the equivalent of $5. The company warned publishers...
View ArticleAnker battery packs and accessories are up to 45 percent off right now
As part of a larger Anker sale at Amazon, the 622 MagGo portable charger is down to a record low of $40. That's a 43 percent discount off its usual $70 MSRP. We've tried and liked this portable battery...
View ArticleThe best iPhone cases for 2023
There are two types of people in this world: those with naked iPhones and those who stick their handset in a case as soon as they unbox it. If you just got a new iPhone, fall into the latter category...
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8BitDo stuffed 16 buttons into its hand-crampingly small Micro controller
Measuring a mere 72 x 40.7 x 14.1 mm — just over half the length of the original NES controller — the 8BitDo Micro is a spiritual successor to the company’s Zero line of similarly minuscule gamepads....
View ArticleAmazon Music Unlimited raises subscription prices again
Amazon is tightening the purse strings again, raising prices for Music Unlimited subscriptions. This latest increase impacts Prime members and family plan users, as originally spotted by The Hollywood...
View ArticleYouTube's NFL Sunday Ticket includes live chat and highlights in Shorts
Who's ready for some (bad opinions from the internet while you watch) football? YouTube has revealed some more NFL Sunday Ticket features for the upcoming season. As you watch games, you'll be able to...
View ArticleNew York City bans TikTok for government employees
New York City will ban TikTok from government devices, The Verge reported on Wednesday. City agencies have 30 days to remove the ByteDance-owned app from their devices. Employees will not be allowed to...
View ArticleOlder Wear OS devices will soon lose Google Assistant support
Google will stop supporting Assistant on smartwatches running Wear OS 2 in the near future. “Google Assistant support on this watch is ending soon," reads a message in the latest version of the Wear OS...
View ArticleOpera’s AI browser assistant is now available in its iOS app
Opera announced today that its Aria AI assistant has made its way to iOS. The feature launched on desktop in June and stems from a partnership with ChatGPT creator OpenAI. Opera says Aria, now...
View ArticleSteam Remote Play now officially supports 4K gaming
Valve just dropped a Steam Client Beta update that finally introduces a sought-after feature. The Steam Remote Play service will now offer 4K support, providing a series of presets to allow gamers to...
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Solo Stove introduces a $349 gas-only version of its Pi pizza oven
Solo Stove may have made its name with fire pits, but the company also sells pizza ovens. Today, it's adding a second model: the Pi Prime. This version offers the same overall design and features from...
View ArticleSnapchat's My AI chatbot glitched so hard it started posting Stories
My AI, the in-app digital assistant that rides herd on your Snapchat Plus experience, has suffered numerous breakdowns and technical malfunctions since its debut in February. Tuesday was more of the...
View ArticleNew AP guidelines lay the groundwork for AI-assisted newsrooms
The Associated Press published standards today for generative AI use in its newsroom. The organization, which has a licensing agreement with ChatGPT maker OpenAI, listed a fairly restrictive and...
View ArticleScientists are pulling back from Twitter and looking for alternatives
Earlier this year, Pew Research reported that a majority of US Twitter users reported spending less time on the platform since Elon Musk’s takeover last year. Now, new data suggests another important...
View ArticleAmazon sale slashes Fire TV streaming devices by up to 51 percent
If you missed out on grabbing one of Amazon's Fire TV devices during Prime Day, then you're in luck: Most of the lineup is currently marked down, and they're each only a tiny bit more than they were...
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