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Apple may tap into a beloved retro design for its smart home display
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the smart home display will feature a small, square screen mounted on a base, 'making it reminiscent of the circular bottom of the iMac G4.'
Cheyenne MacDonald10.28.2024Panic hits pause on the Playdate Stereo Dock, says it’s unlikely we’ll see it anytime soon
The Playdate team updated the Stereo Dock's web page to say it has been put on pause, and went into depth explaining the many issues it faced in development.
Cheyenne MacDonald10.28.2024Google is reportedly developing ‘Jarvis’ AI that could take over your web browser
Google is working on a "computer-using agent" dubbed Project Jarvis that's designed to help with everyday web tasks, according to The Information.
Cheyenne MacDonald10.28.2024‘Ongoing notifications’ similar to Apple’s Live Activities could be coming to Android
Android journalist Mishaal Rahman spotted an in-development API in the Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 release for a feature called Rich Ongoing Notifications.
Cheyenne MacDonald10.27.2024What to read this weekend: Jeff VanderMeer returns to Area X
The surprise fourth book in the Southern Reach series is here, along with a new issue of Creepshow and a scientist's account of studying the open sea.
Cheyenne MacDonald10.27.2024Apple wins $250 in Masimo smartwatch patent case
Apple and Masimo have been battling it out in court for years.
Mariella Moon10.26.2024Google's Pixel Tablet is up to $110 off right now
Save on Google's multipurpose tablet with or without the speaker dock.
Sarah Fielding10.26.2024Lyft will have to tell drivers how much they can truly earn, with evidence
Lyft has agreed to disclose to drivers how much they can earn based on typical earnings and to back up its claims with evidence.
Mariella Moon10.26.2024Apple reportedly tested a blood glucose monitoring app
Apple is reportedly developing glucose management software. The company is said to have tested an app for pre-diabetics, helping them manage their diet and lifestyle. Though not launching to consumers, it could be part of future health products.
Will Shanklin10.26.2024Cash App users can claim thousands of dollars in a data breach settlement
Cash App users may be able to claim over $2,500 to cover expenses stemming from data breaches in 2021 and 2023.
Kris Holt10.26.20248Bitdo has a new $50 Android gaming controller with Hall effect sticks and triggers
The 8Bitdo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller takes features from its Ultimate series (including Hall effect!) for an extendable accessory that attaches to your smartphone, similar to Backbone and Razer Kishi.
Will Shanklin10.26.2024Apple updates its beta testing service Testflight with redesigned invites and more
Apple updates its beta testing service Testflight with redesigned invites and more. Developers can also now set a maximum number of users for a particular app.
Lawrence Bonk10.26.2024McDonald's restaurants can finally repair their own McFlurry machines
McDonald's lovers rejoice! Franchise owners can legally hire outside repair businesses to work on its broken ice cream dispensers.
Danny Gallagher10.26.2024NASA spent October hoisting a 103-ton simulator section onto a test stand to prep for the next Moon mission
This month, NASA hoisted a 103-ton component onto a simulator for the next Moon missions. Crews installed the interstage simulator on the Thad Cochran Test Stand at Stennis Space Center. It mimics the SLS part that protects the rocket’s upper stage during Artemis launches.
Will Shanklin10.26.2024Waymo raises $5.6 billion to fund Austin and Atlanta expansion
Waymo's new funding will help their expansion into Austin and Atlanta.
Danny Gallagher10.26.2024The M2 MacBook Air is cheaper than ever at $700, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals
This week, tech deals include discounts on gear from Apple, Anker, Ninja, Nintendo and more.
Amy Skorheim10.26.2024iOS 18.2 will include daily Sudoku puzzles for Apple News+ subscribers
Apple iOS 18.2 is getting daily Sudoku puzzles for News+ subscribers. It joins Crossword, Crossword Mini, and Quartiles.
Lawrence Bonk10.26.2024The UK’s antitrust regulator will formally investigate Alphabet’s $2.3 billion Anthropic investment
The UK’s competition regulator is investigating whether Alphabet’s $2.3 billion investment in AI startup Anthropic harms UK competition. The CMA will open its preliminary probe on Friday.
Will Shanklin10.25.2024Anker charging gear is up to 50 percent off right now
Anker charging products have dropped by up to 50 percent in an Amazon sale. You'll need to be a Prime member to
Kris Holt10.25.2024Meta AI gains access to Reuters news content in multi-year deal
This is a trend, with publications like Time and Dotdash Meredith previously partnering with OpenAI.
Sarah Fielding10.25.2024