I tried the Vidabay Snap — and this tiny, $30 E Ink frame might just be the world’s most charming fridge magnet
I don’t know about you, but my fridge at home is decorated with numerous snapshots of family and friends spanning many years, precariously fixed in place with souvenir fridge magnets. It’s into this mix that I’ve recently added a few Vidabay Snaps. A Vidabay Snap looks like an instant-film print, but it is in fact…
Here we go again: Apple’s new iOS 27 Siri 2.0 may have a beta label attached, and a waitlist before you can actually try it
The upcoming Siri 2. 0 upgrade could be labeled as a beta There might also be a waitlist for access to its features We’re expecting it to be announced on Monday at WWDC 2026 It’s fair to say Apple’s efforts to push Apple Intelligence upgrades into Siri and get the digital assistant up to the…
These Common US Driving Habits Could Get You A Ticket In Europe
If you live in the United States and travel to Europe, it’s often a shock at first just how unfamiliar the road networks might be. Everything is different, from the makes and models of cars to the layout itself, with the roads often built on the same basic geometry as what governed foot traffic for…
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Star City’s most intriguing character doesn’t even have a name — as Apple TV star reveals role in new sci-fi series is like ‘playing a living ghost’
Episode 3 of the new sci-fi series Star City has just landed on Apple TV, and the drama couldn’t feel more different from the creators’ previous space race hit, For All Mankind. For one, it’s absolutely terrifying. We’ve been following the Soviet Union’s efforts to get the first woman on the moon in the 1960s,…
Hasbro is turning Optimus Prime and Mr. Potato Head into AI-powered voices — which is one sure-fire way to ruin our childhood memories
Hasbro has joined the growing list of companies convinced that everything people love should eventually become an AI product. The toy giant has announced Sixth Wall, a new AI studio designed to remake its famous characters into interactive AI experiences in partnership with AI voice platform ElevenLabs. Hasbro has created a whole new category of…
6 Of The Most Reliable 3-Cylinder Engines Ever Made
Over the years, the consensus has been that three cylinders don’t sound like much. However, that thinking has aged poorly, because manufacturers figured out that fewer cylinders didn’t have to mean less performance, and the results have been hard to ignore. Today’s best three-cylinder engines are pulling off things that would have seemed unthinkable not…
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Which Amazon Fire Stick do I need? A simple guide to the key differences
Thinking about investing in a Fire TV Stick? You’ve timed it well — there’s another Amazon Prime Day fast approaching, and these little gadgets are almost certainly going to be heavily discounted during the event. A Fire TV stick plugs into your TV’s HDMI port to turn it into a smart TV, from which you…
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This Vintage-Inspired Amplifier Will Make You Want to Get Back Into CDs and Vinyl
Ruark Audio is a British hi-fi company that specializes in wireless speaker systems and compact radios steeped in vintage charm. Its flagship 100 Series of hi-fi components all epitomize that. To date, this 100 Series comprises everything from music streamers to hi-fi consoles, streaming amplifiers to passive bookshelf speakers…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol]…
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9 dog-care gadgets that are so clever they deserve a treat — including an ingenious on-the-go water solution and a ‘canine FitBit’
Last month, I delved into the weird and wonderful world of cat tech. Then afterwards, I felt a little guilty, because really, I’m more of a dog person. My spaniel would not be impressed…. Check out the original article: [Techradar.Com] 9 dog-care gadgets that are so clever they deserve a treat — including an ingenious…
How much data does your favorite messaging app collect? New study shows 90% of messaging apps now include AI that puts privacy at risk
Nine out of the top 10 messaging apps offer end-to-end encryption, but 90% now feature AI tools that could expose your private data. Signal ranks as the most private messaging app, utilizing quantum-secure cryptography and collecting only your phone number. Meta’s Messenger and LINE rank among the worst offenders for aggressive data harvesting, collecting vast…
Yamaha’s Stunning New Performance Moto Is the Best Kind of Exclusive
As US-based motorcycle enthusiasts know all too well, this particular part of the world often ends up with the short end of the stick. By that I mean reading (or in my case writing) about bikes that seem agonizingly sweet … but for the one small detail of only being available in parts of Europe,…
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Meta’s smart glasses might soon sport facial recognition — and the code to power this dystopian feature is already present in the Meta AI app on your phone
Code to power facial recognition has been found in the Meta AI app This would allow Meta’s smart glasses to identify people’s faces The feature isn’t live yet, and Meta claims it may never be, but reactions to it are largely negative Meta’s smart glasses like the Ray-Ban Meta and the Oakley Meta Vanguard have…