Category: Computers & IT
Palmer Luckey asks, ‘Would you buy a Made In America computer if it was 20% pricier than a MacBook? A poll suggests most people would
Palmer Luckey has asked: Would you buy a ‘Made In America’ laptop from his firm Anduril for 20% more than a MacBook? The results of that poll on X currently show almost two-thirds of respondents would How such a notebook might be realized at this cost level is, however, far from clear – and there…
If you felt like Amazon could eavesdrop on you before, get ready to meet its AI wearable
Amazon is looking to make AI part of your daily life and has turned to the world of wearables to help. The tech giant has just acquired Bee AI, the maker of the eponymous device for your wrist or lapel that listens to everything happening around you. Bee’s microphones and built-in AI transcribe it all…
Spotify had to pull an AI-generated song that claimed to be from an artist who passed away 36 years ago
AI-generated songs by deceased artists, like Blaze Foley, have been falsely uploaded to Spotify The streaming service is taking them down as they are spotted The tracks slipped past Spotify’s content verification processes through platforms like SoundOn Last week, a new country song called “Together” appeared on Spotify under the official artist page of Blaze…
Want to turn your MacBook into a weighing scale? Me neither, but an app that gives the trackpad this ability looks impressively accurate
A new app turns Apple’s trackpad into a weighing scale The results with the TrackWeight app are surprisingly accurate There are certainly limitations here, though, including the need to keep a fingertip on the trackpad while weighing an object If you ever need a set of weighing scales in a pinch, it’s possible to use…
End of Life for Windows 10: What It Means
If you’re a Windows 10 user, the day you’ve been dreading is quickly approaching: On October 14, Microsoft will end all updates and support. So, what does that mean if your PC doesn’t meet the minimum system requirements or you don’t want to make the switch? Your machine will probably still work for the most…
The Ugreen M571 wireless vertical mouse changed the way I work at my desk and it’s a fantastic cheap alternative to premium options
Ugreen M571 Vertical Ergonomic Mouse: two-minute review The Ugreen M571 Vertical Ergonomic Mouse is an attractive, affordable alternative to more expensive options from brands like Logitech, making it a compelling option for those seeking ergonomic benefits without the price tag. In contrast to traditional mice that often compel the wrist into a pronated (or palm-down)…
5 ways ChatGPT Agent can change the way you use AI
OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Agent feature offers new ways to use ChatGPT and melds some of its more familiar features. The result transforms the AI chatbot, giving it numerous ways to accomplish real-world tasks for you while augmenting some of the roles it already plays for many people. Essentially, ChatGPT Agent doesn’t just talk about doing…
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The UK could make a U-turn on Apple’s encryption backdoor demand
The UK could soon back down on its demand for an Apple encryption backdoor US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, have been putting strong pressure against it Apple killed its iCloud’s end-to-end encryption feature in the UK in February, and then challenged the order in Court The UK could soon back down from its…
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