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Trdo is a Windows 11 internet radio player that streams global stations via a clean interface. It delivers high-quality audio, saved favorites, and native Windows 11 theme integration.
Google has launched Gemini Omni Flash, a multimodal AI model that lets users create and edit videos through simple conversational prompts, combining text, images, audio, and video inputs into one system. Available now in the...
Chinese memory maker CXMT is flooding global markets with DRAM and NAND chips, driving prices down. Analysts warn this surge in Chinese output could cool the AI memory boom by 2028, returning prices to pre-boom levels.
A YouTuber spent six months turning the official LEGO WALL-E set into a remote-controlled robot with moving arms, animated eyes, movie sounds, LED lights, and a 2,000-volt taser — all controlled via a PS4 controller, bringing...
Spotify is transforming into an AI-driven audio platform, introducing AI-generated remixes, narrated audiobooks, and personalized podcasts. Critics warn the rapid AI expansion is cluttering the platform and risking user loyalty.
ShadowCat is a single HTML file that transfers data between devices via animated QR codes — no Bluetooth or NFC needed. The sender loops QR frames while the receiver scans and tracks missing chunks until the full file is received.
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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is cleared to fly again after the FAA grounded it following an April launch failure, where an engine problem caused a commercial satellite to burn up in the atmosphere. Blue Origin can now push...
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) face growing threats from Apple's iOS restrictions and Big Tech gatekeeping, making the "write once, deploy anywhere" dream increasingly difficult. Using PWA Builder and Bubblewrap CLI, developers can...
SpaceX's upgraded Starship V3 completed its first test flight Friday, reaching 121 miles altitude, successfully deploying 20 satellite mockups, and splashing down in the Indian Ocean. Two engine failures prevented a planned...
Apple's iPhone 20, planned for 2027 to mark the iPhone's 20th anniversary, may feature curved wraparound screens, full glass back, and no visible bezels. Other rumored upgrades include better battery tech, an A21 chip, improved...
Google showcased prototype AI glasses at I/O that overlay real-world information like directions, weather, and live translations through a small display. The glasses use Google's Gemini AI, work with both iPhone and Android, and...
Ayaneo's new Konkr Pocket Block is a compact, Game Boy-style handheld, smaller than its predecessors, with AI features — though exactly what those AI capabilities do hasn't been clearly explained.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced a major restructuring to cut bureaucracy, reduce management layers, and give field centers more direct funding. Six mission directorates are being consolidated into four, and the Jet...
Google's AI-powered Search redesign buries traditional links, but searching "disregard" exposes a critical flaw — the AI returns a blank response. Ironically, Bing proved more useful in this case.
A roomful of robot experts just voted against the robots. At a recent conference in China, thousands of robotics researchers were asked whether humanoid robots would replace most human workers by 2050. Nearly 90 percent said no....
A macOS tool uses OpenAI to automatically draft iMessage replies for both DMs and group chats, letting users preview and edit responses before sending. It reads your Messages database, generates AI-written replies, and sends them...
Google clarified that traditional Search with blue links isn't going away after Google I/O 2026 sparked fears that AI Mode would replace standard search results entirely. Users must actively choose AI Mode — it won't activate...
SpaceX has filed its S-1 IPO document, revealing plans to list on Nasdaq under "SPCX" in what could be the largest IPO ever, targeting a $1.75 trillion valuation and raising around $75 billion. Despite losing $4.9 billion in 2025...
Warhorse Studios is developing a Lord of the Rings open-world RPG alongside a new Kingdom Come game, leveraging parent company Embracer Group's ownership of the LotR IP. No release details have been announced.
Google is rolling out AI-powered ad formats across its search products, using its Gemini AI to make ads feel more like helpful answers. New formats include conversational ads in AI Mode, chatbot-style brand agents, personalized...
Android 17 is bringing a new "Continue On" feature that lets users start something on their phone and pick up where they left off on a tablet, similar to Apple's Handoff. At launch, it will only support phone-to-tablet...
Philips is launching a business monitor with screens on both sides, designed for situations where two people need to view the display simultaneously — like a car dealer and customer, or a doctor and patient. Releasing in Europe...
Google's massive AI overhaul of its search engine is pushing many users to explore alternatives. Kagi offers an ad-free, customizable experience for $5–$10 per month, while DuckDuckGo provides free, privacy-focused searching...
Apple's 2021 software update brought Dolby Atmos spatial audio to millions of existing Apple devices, overshadowing Sony's 360 Reality Audio, which launched in 2019 but struggled due to its complex setup and lack of streaming...