Every once in a while you stumble upon a gadget that haunts your nights and can appear unbidden in your daydreams. You imagine it on your desk, next to your best 4K TV or filling a wall like a vertical box of delicious donuts. IKEA’s quirky, donut-shaped Varmblixt lamp is that product, and I haven’t […]
Personal Intelligence, Gemini’s biggest upgrade yet, launches today, and it’s one of the most significant AI innovations we’ve seen to date. The new Google AI feature allows Gemini to use Google apps and retrieve your personal data to get extra context from your queries. Think of Personal Intelligence as an important next step for AI
Amazon is expanding its collection of free streaming channels in its new partnership with Roku Fire TV users now have access to around 50 free channels from the Roku Channel streaming platform This follows Amazon’s latest Fire TV interface upgrade, which saw its biggest overhaul in five years Hot on the heels of Amazon’s successful
Two models: 820mW and 1.5mW in 30 ohms Head Box DS3 B is made for more demanding headphones £329 (approx $442 / AU$660) / or £629 (approx $845 / AU$1,265) Pro-Ject has introduced two new headphone amplifiers, the Head Box DS3 B and the Head Box S3 B. They are the first models in a
Meta Compute looks to oversee massive AI computing infrastructure expansion Initiative reports directly to Mark Zuckerberg and operates at the top corporate level Tens of gigawatts are planned this decade and hundreds are expected in the future Meta has established a new internal organization to oversee the expansion of its computing infrastructure for advanced AI
Sony has released a limited edition of LinkBuds Fit earphones in the US They cost $249.99 and come with exclusive goodies These include a cute acrylic stand with an illustration of the virtual idol Sony has announced a new pair of limited edition earphones in collaboration with popular virtual idol Hatsune Miku. The LinkBuds Fit
Prime members are automatically upgraded to Alexa+ Users remain mixed on the service You can opt out and go back to plain old Alexa When Amazon announced Alexa+, the future looked bright for the AI-powered smart assistant, poised to offer agent assistance to rival even Google Gemini and ChatGPT. But while the service boasts a
Global demand for copper will soon exceed supply by millions of tonnes, experts warn Recycling alone cannot meet the growing demand for copper over the next two decades China dominates nearly half of global copper smelting and refining capacity Demand for copper continues to rise as electrification expands across transport, power generation and industrial systems,
Micron has defended its decision to shut down the Crucial brand of consumer RAM A marketing executive said: “Our point of view is that we’re trying to help consumers all over the world. We’re just doing it through different channels.” This refers to the majority of Micron’s consumer business as providing RAM for OEM PCs,
Linus Torvalds says he only used AI in a personal project with no real consequences The code had nothing to do with Linux, Git, or any production system AI helped with unfamiliar Python visuals, not the core system or core logic Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, has spent years pushing back against exaggerated claims
