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Google gives Gemini Live its own Deep Research upgrade
Gemini Live can now launch Deep Research reports by voice, work on them in the background, and let you talk through the findings when they are ready.
Why the Oral-B iO Series Electric Toothbrush Is Different: The Technology Behind the Clean
Unlike the competition, the Oral-B iO combines a round brush head, oscillating-rotating action and micro-vibrations. Here’s how the clinically-proven …
'Not a theoretical risk,' feds warn as attackers use AI-made code to hack critical infrastructure controllers
'It is an active threat' Attackers are using AI-generated exploitation scripts to break into internet-exposed Siemens S7 Series programmable logic con…
Meta AI Launches Mac App With Screen Sharing and Dictation
Meta today launched a new Meta AI app for the Mac, which is available in a beta capacity. The app is primarily meant for businesses and content crea…
Does giving a camera wings dodge the FCC’s drone ban?
HoverAir drones always have intriguing gimmicks. This one folds flat to fit in your pocket. This one can land on water. Another can charge inside its …
‘Doctor Who’ Writer Mark Gatiss Says What We’re All Thinking About the Show’s Future
The British TV staple recommends the BBC let its flagship sci-fi series take a nice long vacation.
Five days after buying Cursor for $60bn, SpaceX tried to buy Cognition
SpaceX approached AI coding startup Cognition about an acquisition, Bloomberg reports, and Cognition did not engage. Chief executive Scott Wu replied …
Waymo’s cheaper, next-gen robotaxi is now open to all riders in these three cities
The next-generation robotaxi, called the Waymo Ojai, is central to the company's push towards mass scale, and eventually, profitability.
Alabama town left powerless against massive new Bitcoin mining data center after developer finds loophole in state zoning laws
An Alabama town and its county both passed moratoriums, but a 50 MW Bitcoin mine is being built anyway because they aren't allowed to zone. Morgan Cou…
OpenAI seeks to one-up Anthropic with new customer privacy protections
A competition is developing between OpenAI and Anthropic over who can provide the best privacy protections for enterprise customer data.
Meta’s AI assistant finally lands on Mac, but it has some catching up to do
Meta has launched a dedicated AI assistant app for Mac that can analyze shared windows, take dictation across apps, and help with creative and product…
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Amazon aims for delivery drones to reach 500 US neighborhoods by end of 2026
US residents face trade-offs as delivery drone services such as Prime Air expand. Amazon wants to grow its Prime Air delivery drone service sixfold to reach nearly 500 cities and towns across the United States by the end of 2026. The planned expansions from Amazon and its rivals could make the convenience of delivery drone services available to tens of millions more people in the coming months—but will also test more communities’ tolerance for in…
This $43 Microsoft Office lifetime license comes with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more
This Microsoft Office lifetime license is a lasting alternative for Microsoft 365, and it's only $42.97 TL;DR: Through August 23, you can get Microsof…
Flock CEO says drones are 'probably our fastest growing business', but consumer rights groups say they can 'jeopardize privacy' like license plate readers
Despite a public backlash against the tech, Flock's business is continuing to expand beyond license plate readers. Flock's CEO says its drone business…
Cognition CEO denies report that SpaceX tried to acquire the startup
SpaceX was reportedly in talks to buy AI coding startup Cognition. SpaceX has already acquired Cursor as it races to catch up to rivals like OpenAI an…
Travis Kalanick kicks off another round of VC bashing: ‘1% are helpful’
After raising $1.7 billion for his new robotics company Atoms, Travis Kalanick is introspective about the role VCs have played in his career.
Survey reveals the toolbox item your phone is most likely to replace
Hint: It isn't the hammer. Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority As a childhood Trekkie, Captain Picard’s tricorder was second only to the holodec…
These Beats Products Are on Sale for Up to 50% Off
Find great deals on Beats wireless headphones, earbuds, and more. We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subj…
Shopping for a new Pixel 11? These are the best cases you can buy today
From a $13.49 magnetic case that punches well above its price to Google's own $49.99 first-party original, these are the Pixel 11 cases that actually …
Report: Smart wearables market set to generate more than $1 trillion through 2032
A new Counterpoint Research report predicts that consumer wearables will generate more than $1 trillion in cumulative revenue through 2032, with smart…
Japanese ecommerce giant Rakuten teams up with German startup to build military drones
Rakuten is helping German defence startup Helsing introduce its HX-2 strike drone to Japan's military through ongoing field trials. Rakuten is helping…
Avec’s new AI feature makes sure you never miss a deadline again
Avec's new Never Forget Anything feature automatically detects email deadlines and reminds you right when they matter, no manual setup needed.
Valve Steam Frame videos show how to wear the headset, perfect the fit and sign in
Eight leaked Steam Frame videos are informative and kinda silly.
AI may be learning from billions of images without copying any one of them
An MIT study finds that AI-generated images often cannot be traced to individual training images, as larger datasets cause the influence of specific e…
Waymo Ojai vans are now available for all riders in three cities
It's a full rollout for the driverless vans in San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles.