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Valve's Steam Machine will cost like a high-end PC, not a subsidized console, with AMD Zen 4 and RDNA3 components likely pushing prices above $700.
Speechify's Chrome extension now includes voice typing that corrects errors and a conversational assistant for web content questions. Voice typing works better on Gmail than WordPress, with voice interaction as the primary focus.
Apple is expected to surpass Samsung as the top phone maker in 2025, with strong iPhone 17 sales driving 10% growth versus Samsung's 4.6% growth.
YouTube restored Disney content after a contract dispute temporarily removed Disney channels and ended Movies Anywhere support. Movies Anywhere is working to restore YouTube integration but hasn't provided a timeline.
A retro computing enthusiast named Skyriver built a new perforated tape reader called Putapre using modern components like an infrared LED, phototransistor, and PIC18 microcontroller connected via USB. The optical system required...
Only one fusion device has ever met the key scientific threshold for success, yet Maritime Fusion CEO Justin Cohen is already plotting to put a fusion reactor on a boat by 2032. The startup has raised $4.5 million to develop what...
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple designer Jony Ive revealed they have finalized a prototype for their first AI hardware device, with plans to launch within two years. The mysterious gadget is rumored to be screen-free and...
OpenAI launched a dedicated shopping assistant within ChatGPT that helps users compare products, find deals, and shop for gifts by routing commerce-related questions to a specialized GPT-5 mini model trained on trusted retail...
Google is merging ChromeOS and Android into "Aluminium OS," an Android-based desktop platform launching in 2026. The unified system will compete with Windows and macOS while eventually replacing ChromeOS entirely.
Disney Imagineering unveiled its most advanced robotic character yet at Disneyland Paris—a lifelike Olaf from Frozen that can make eye contact, converse, and move with the same personality as his animated counterpart. Using deep...
Microsoft is testing a preload fix for Windows 11's File Explorer that runs the file manager in the background to improve slow launch times and address long-standing performance issues.
Anthropic launched Opus 4.5, its latest flagship AI model featuring enhanced coding and office task capabilities, alongside broader rollouts of existing tools like Claude for Chrome and a new infinite chat feature. The standout...
Apple has developed technology for a foldable iPhone that eliminates the display crease problem that plagues current foldable phones from competitors. This breakthrough could give Apple a significant advantage in the emerging...
Google will replace Google Assistant with Gemini AI in March 2026 across mobile devices. While Gemini offers more natural conversations, some users report it lacks certain Assistant features.
The Analogue3D uses FPGA technology to recreate Nintendo 64 hardware without emulation, allowing original cartridges to run on modern 4K displays with enhanced features like overclocking and virtual Expansion Pak support. This...
Cool-retro-term is a terminal emulator that recreates the nostalgic appearance of old cathode ray tube computer screens, offering customizable colors, fonts, and visual effects while remaining lightweight. The software works on...
NASA confirmed Boeing's next Starliner flight in April 2026 will carry only cargo, not crew. Boeing's required crewed flights were reduced from six to three before the space station retires.
Raspberry Pi released Imager 2.0, a complete redesign of their SD card imaging software that replaces the original's cluttered interface with a streamlined step-by-step wizard. The new version brings OS customization options into...
Developer Andrew Yaros created LisaGUI, a JavaScript recreation of Apple's Lisa computer interface that runs in web browsers. The Lisa blurred distinctions between programs and documents by using stationery templates instead of...
Microsoft's Windows started in 1981 as "Interface Manager," a graphical overlay for MS-DOS. Windows 1.0 launched in 1985, replacing command-line interfaces with clickable icons and establishing Microsoft's computing dominance.
Apple's first foldable iPhone may launch next year at $2,399, double the iPhone Pro Max price. The steep cost could lead to "iPhone Ultra" branding instead of "iPhone Fold."
A Chinese company has squeezed an entire 1980s IBM PC XT computer into a device smaller than a paperback book. The Pocket8086, measuring just over 8 inches wide and weighing as much as a heavy novel, runs on a NEC V30 processor...
Apple is focusing iOS 27 on performance improvements and bug fixes instead of new features. The update will reduce software bloat while expanding AI capabilities and Apple Intelligence integration.
Google developed a breakthrough that allows Pixel 10 users to send files directly to iPhones through Apple's AirDrop without Apple's cooperation, using secure peer-to-peer connections. This marks the first time Android has...