You’re not using your smart speaker to its full potential. It can handle multiple devices, remember routines, and react faster than you ever could on your phone. But oftentimes, it just sits there waiting while you tap through apps and overthink simple tasks that it could finish in seconds. Here are 12 essential voice assistant … Read more
A shooting in downtown Austin, Texas, early Sunday left two people dead and 14 injured. Authorities think the incident may be connected to terrorism. The shooter, a man with a pistol, opened fire from his SUV, targeting people on a patio and outside a bar around 2 a.m. local time. Source: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/two-dead-in-austin-bar-shooting-fbi-sees-possible-links-to-terrorism-16b4ca0e
US President Donald Trump announced that three American service members have been killed and five others seriously wounded during a recent attack on Iran by the US and Israel. The deaths occurred amid a major offensive against Iran, which could lead to more losses in the coming weeks, according to Trump. Trump said the fallen … Read more
Our lab has agreed with the Department of War (DoW) on deploying advanced AI systems in classified environments, a move we believe is crucial for national security. The agreement includes strict safety measures and guardrails to prevent misuse. We’ve established three main red lines: no mass domestic surveillance, no autonomous weapons systems, and high-stakes decision-making … Read more
Laptops are often limited by their compact design, leaving manufacturers unable to include everything that users need in such a small form factor. However, with the help of a 3D printer, it is possible to create practical upgrades for laptops, including cooling systems, security covers, and docking stations. One project that stands out is a … Read more
1Password fans, get ready for a price hike starting March 27th, 2026. Individual plans will jump to $47.88 per year, while family subscriptions will increase to $71.88 per year. This change, which adds $12 per year or $1 more per month, is attributed to “value and capability” improvements. While this is not a new price … Read more
1Password is increasing its prices starting March 27th, 2026. The company will raise the individual plan’s cost from $3.99/month to $4.99/month and the family plan’s cost from $6.95/month to $7.99/month. Despite growing in value and capability, 1Password’s pricing has remained largely unchanged for many years. The price increase will help the company continue investing in … Read more
YouTube co-founder Steve Chen has spoken out about the negative effects of short-form videos on kids. Chen believes that companies distributing such content should add safeguards for younger users. He cited studies showing a correlation between short-form video watching and mental health problems, as well as cases where young people have become addicted to social … Read more
Delroy Lindo has publicly addressed the controversy at the BAFTAs for the first time since the event. The incident involved John Davidson, who has Tourette’s syndrome, shouting a racial slur on stage with Michael B Jordan. Many have criticized the BBC and BAFTAs for their handling of the situation, saying they failed to protect attendees. … Read more
The time to buy a new laptop has arrived, considering recent reports indicate that prices will only increase in the coming years. The AI boom is driving up demand for critical PC components like RAM, GPUs, SSDs, and HDDs, making these items costlier. If your old laptop struggles with speed or overheats, it’s not worth … Read more