Google is working on a new shortcut for the Pixel Launcher’s search bar that opens the new AI Mode in Google Search. AI Mode is an upcoming feature of the Google Search app that’ll let you interact with Search more conversationally. The shortcut will reside to the left of the microphone and Lens icons. To
Read MoreCredit: X/Xiaomi Xiaomi has announced a launch event for March 2 where it could announce the highly anticipated Xiaomi 15 Ultra. A new leak has revealed high-resolution renders of the device, showcasing its new two-tone back panel finish. The leak also confirms some of the device’s specifications. Xiaomi is gearing up to round off its
Read MoreMacworld At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Cons Our Verdict Hades 2 is a lot of fun and a worthy successor to the original Hades, and it’ll be nice treat for anyone that enjoys challenging arcade action. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price
Read MoreGoogle is working on a new “robust open/close detection” setting that improves your Pixel Fold’s ability to tell whether it’s open or closed. This feature will help when you’re using magnetic cases, which can interfere with the Pixel Fold’s hinge angle sensor. However, Google warns that this mode increases battery usage. One of the most
Read MoreMacworld Learning a new language sounds awesome until you realize you don’t have hours to spend memorizing vocabulary or grammar rules. That’s where Babbel comes in. With 10- 15-minute lessons you can fit into your lunch break or between meetings, you’ll be chatting away in 14 languages before you know it. Pay $129.99 just once
Read MoreLeveraging AI tools like RFDiffusion and PLACER, researchers were able to design a novel enzyme capable of breaking down plastic by targeting ester bonds, a key component in polyester. Ars Technica reports: The researchers started out by using the standard tools they developed to handle protein design, including an AI tool named RFDiffusion, which uses
Read MoreStarting a new microcontroller project can be pretty daunting. While you have at least a rough idea of where you want to end up, there are so many ways to get there that you can get locked into “analysis paralysis” and never get the project off the ground. Or arguably worse, you just throw whatever
Read MoreBruce66423 shares a report from The Guardian: Microscopic particles emitted from brake pads can be more toxic than those emitted in diesel vehicle exhaust, a study has found. This research shows that even with a move to electric vehicles, pollution from cars may not be able to be eradicated. The researchers found that a higher
Read MoreBruce66423 shares a report from The Guardian: Microscopic particles emitted from brake pads can be more toxic than those emitted in diesel vehicle exhaust, a study has found. This research shows that even with a move to electric vehicles, pollution from cars may not be able to be eradicated. The researchers found that a higher
Read MoreBruce66423 shares a report from The Guardian: Microscopic particles emitted from brake pads can be more toxic than those emitted in diesel vehicle exhaust, a study has found. This research shows that even with a move to electric vehicles, pollution from cars may not be able to be eradicated. The researchers found that a higher
Read MoreMost virtual meeting platforms these days include AI-powered notetaking tools or bots that join meetings as guests, transcribe discussions, and/or summarize key points. “The tech companies behind them might frame it as a step forward in efficiency, but the technology raises troubling questions around etiquette and privacy and risks undercutting the very communication it’s meant
Read MoreMost virtual meeting platforms these days include AI-powered notetaking tools or bots that join meetings as guests, transcribe discussions, and/or summarize key points. “The tech companies behind them might frame it as a step forward in efficiency, but the technology raises troubling questions around etiquette and privacy and risks undercutting the very communication it’s meant
Read MoreCredit: Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority We didn’t think this offer would still be around by now. Here’s another deal you should check out before you go off on your weekend adventures. You can still get a free $100-$200 gift card with the purchase of any of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series smartphones. You get
Read MoreCredit: Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority We didn’t think this offer would still be around by now. Here’s another deal you should check out before you go off on your weekend adventures. You can still get a free $100-$200 gift card with the purchase of any of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series smartphones. You get
Read MoreIt’s been widely reported that Apple’s Siri advancements promised for 2025 would arrive in April with iOS 18.4 but a new report casts some doubt on that timeline. Siri is gaining a new animation around the edge of iPhone screens Apple has yet to officially announce when the advancements were coming, beyond a 2025 timeframe.
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: On Wednesday, OpenAI published the latest version of its “Model Spec,” a set of guidelines detailing how ChatGPT should behave and respond to user requests. The document reveals a notable shift in OpenAI’s content policies, particularly around “sensitive” content like erotica and gore — allowing this
Read MorePresident Donald Trump’s administration has ordered federal agencies like the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to add disclaimers railing against “gender ideology” to pages restored by a recent court order, The Washington Post reported. The notice reads: Per a court order, HHS is required to restore this website
Read MorePresident Donald Trump kicked off the first day of his presidency by signing a flurry of executive actions, including halting enforcement of the TikTok ban and rolling back the Biden administration’s artificial intelligence order. Having already run the country once before, Trump entered the presidency with the goal of hitting the ground running, having already
Read MorePresident Donald Trump kicked off the first day of his presidency by signing a flurry of executive actions, including halting enforcement of the TikTok ban and rolling back the Biden administration’s artificial intelligence order. Having already run the country once before, Trump entered the presidency with the goal of hitting the ground running, having already
Read MoreAfter briefly going dark in the US to comply with the divest-or-ban law targeting ByteDance that went into effect on January 19th, TikTok quickly came back online, but it was still missing from app stores. That persisted even after Donald Trump issued an executive order “instructing the Attorney General not to take any action to
Read MoreA loaded 16-inch MacBook Pro with Apple’s top-of-the-line M4 Max chip and 64GB RAM is $250 off with coupon (and units are in stock and ready to ship). Save $250 on a loaded 16-inch MacBook Pro. To pick up the high-end 16-inch MacBook Pro configuration, head over to Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama.com and enter promo
Read MoreMore than $1 trillion in value remains locked in venture-backed startups with dwindling prospects as the Silicon Valley unicorn bubble deflates, according to a new Bloomberg Businessweek report. Of the 354 companies that reached billion-dollar valuations in 2021, only six have completed initial public offerings, Stanford Business School professor Ilya Strebulaev said. Four others went
Read MoreAn anonymous reader shares a report: As always, the most important Nvidia graphics card is the one you can actually buy, and Nvidia’s talked a big game for its RTX 5070, making the dubious but nuanced claim it can deliver RTX 4090 performance for just $549. On February 28th, AMD will get its chance to
Read MoreMacworld With seven months to go before the launch of Apple’s next generation of flagship smartphones (and a new budget iPhone likely to appear long before then), we’re already getting a good idea of what to expect from the iPhone 17. For a start, according to the latest report, we’re pretty sure that Apple is
Read MoreYou shouldn’t have to make sacrifices if you spend $1,300 or more on a new phone. Spending big bucks on something like the Galaxy S25 Ultra should afford you the freedom to use it to its fullest potential, from the S Pen to the four cameras to the sweeping 6.9-inch display. Unfortunately, there’s just one
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