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Apple is testing four different frame styles for smart glasses that will compete with Meta's Ray-Ban models, including rectangular and oval designs in various colors. The glasses will capture photos and videos while integrating with iPhone features, potentially launching in 2027.
Microsoft's original 80KB Task Manager from the 1990s used extreme optimization techniques like loading strings once and batch kernel queries. Today's 4MB version reflects how resource constraints once forced minimalist coding...
The Western Electric 500 became America's universal landline phone for decades, so iconic that even today's iPhone phone app mimics its design. AT&T's monopoly power allowed the company to control what phones appeared in American...
The Federal Aviation Administration launched a gaming-focused recruitment campaign targeting young adults for air traffic control positions, drawing parallels between gaming skills and managing aircraft traffic. Facing a critical...
A giant glowing Moon now looms over the Las Vegas Strip, but this isn't science fiction. The Sphere, that massive screen-covered entertainment arena, has transformed itself into Earth's lunar companion to celebrate NASA's Artemis...
Button Computer, a new AI assistant device, activates voice commands through finger touch for privacy protection and delivers responses in just 0.5 seconds through built-in speakers or Bluetooth connectivity. The device costs...
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YouTube has launched AI-generated avatars for Shorts, allowing creators to insert photorealistic digital versions of themselves into video content through a "live selfie" process that captures both image and voice. Users over 18...
Retro tech collector TechyThings created an Instagram video featuring startup sounds from 44 Apple computers spanning five decades, from the 1976 Apple I replica to modern MacBook Pros. The compilation showcases boot chimes,...
Lingle is an AI-powered voice tutoring platform that provides structured 30-minute language lessons without the scheduling hassles and high costs of human tutors. The service offers personalized instruction in eight languages,...
Joe Engressia, known as Joybubbles, was born blind and accidentally invented phone hacking by discovering he could whistle tones to make free long-distance calls, inspiring the "phone phreaks" movement that included future Apple...
Sony has introduced "True RGB" technology that aims to replace OLED panels as the top choice for TV displays. The new color technology represents Sony's latest effort to maintain its leadership position in TV picture quality by...
Modder dosdude1 successfully upgraded a MacBook Neo from 256GB to 1TB storage by transplanting a NAND flash chip from an iPhone 16 Pro, exploiting the fact both devices use the same A18 Pro processor. The complex process required...
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced that the company's Leo satellite internet service will launch in mid-2026, promising download speeds up to 1 Gbps—significantly faster than Starlink's current 45-280 Mbps range. However, Amazon...
Meta added a new Instagram feature that lets users edit comments within 15 minutes of posting, similar to message editing introduced in 2024.
A Halo dataminer leaked potential release dates for Halo: Campaign Evolved remake, suggesting July 23, 2026 for Advanced Access and July 28, 2026 for full release across Xbox, PC, and PlayStation 5.
Spotify's new universal video controls let users disable visual elements like music videos and Canvas animations, creating audio-only experiences for distraction-free listening across all content types.
Tesla is developing a smaller, cheaper electric SUV measuring about 14 feet long, shorter than the current Model Y, representing a new strategy shift after previously abandoning a $25,000 budget vehicle project in 2024 to focus...
A razor-thin magnetic screen that transforms your smartphone into a professional camera setup is making waves among content creators. The Insta360 Snap clips onto the back of your phone and displays exactly what your rear camera...
Chrome is rolling out vertical tabs functionality starting April 7, allowing users to move tabs to a left sidebar that displays full page titles and makes tab groups easier to manage. This feature, which competitors like...
No Man's Sky's Xeno Arena update adds Pokémon-style creature battles with turn-based combat, eight elemental types, and evolution mechanics. Players fight on Holo-Arena tables to increase reputation and unlock stronger opponents.
Career-Ops is an open-source AI system that transforms job searching by automatically evaluating job listings, generating tailored resumes, and scanning career portals across 45+ companies including major AI firms like Anthropic...
WhatsApp is rolling out usernames in its beta version to a limited number of users, allowing people to share a username instead of their phone number for added privacy. The feature includes optional four-digit security keys and...
Apple launched the $599 MacBook Neo, its cheapest laptop ever, powered by an iPhone's A18 Pro chip rather than traditional Mac processors, marking the company's aggressive entry into the budget laptop market. The colorful 13-inch...
Tubi became the first streaming video service to launch a ChatGPT app, allowing users to discover content from its 300,000+ movies and TV episodes through conversational AI. Users can ask ChatGPT for personalized recommendations...