Rabbit’s R1 AI gadget gets first hands-on testing
Following the disappointment of the Humane Ai Pin, the Rabbit R1 aims to offer something better at a third of the price and without any subscription fees. However, reviewers remainRead More →
FTC votes to ban most noncompete agreements nationwide, a common practice among big tech corporations
The FTC has decided to ban all new noncompete agreements and most existing ones in the US after receiving thousands of comments overwhelmingly in favor of the measure. The newRead More →
Apple expected to unveil new iPads at upcoming May 7 event
Apple announced its next livestream event is on May 7. During the keynote, the rumor brokers expect it to reveal iPad models with new displays, cameras, and processors. Credible leaksRead More →
Apple will favor on-device AI over cloud processing, more evidence suggests
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple will reveal its first AI applications later this year, noting that they will run locally without an internet connection. Gurman’s comments align with priorRead More →
Microsoft rolls out a new way to install Windows Store apps from the web
Microsoft has unveiled a new way of installing apps from the Windows Store via the web. Instead of using “deep links,” the company will instead use an “undocked” version ofRead More →
Bending metal: The changing server business
With all the recent talk about AI, data centers, and the cloud, we think it is helpful to remember that processors like GPUs and CPUs only make about 20% ofRead More →
Team Fortress 2 update introduces 64-bit support and defaults to 400fps gameplay
Team Fortress 2 received a patch this week that, while technically minor, introduces meaningful changes to its performance. The game recently hit all-time-high player counts as it approaches its 17thRead More →
All Cybertrucks recalled because acceleration pedals can become stuck
The US Department of Transportation has issued a recall for all Tesla Cybertrucks due to a defect that can cause the acceleration pedal to become stuck under the interior trim,Read More →
Microsoft VASA tech can create realistic deepfakes using a single photo and one audio track
The Visual Affective Skills Animator, or VASA, is a machine-learning framework that analyzes a facial photo and then animates it to a voice, syncing the lips and mouth movements toRead More →
Modder builds a Nintendo Wii the size of a deck of cards
Modder James “loopj” Smith recently introduced a fully functioning Wii that could easily fit in a shirt pocket. A complete assembly guide is available on GitHub, but it requires advancedRead More →