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Apple HomePod mini 2 vs. Apple HomePod mini: What do you get for the $50 increase?
Are Siri AI, a new chip and Sound Glow worth the higher price? Are Siri AI, a new chip and Sound Glow worth the higher price?
Are Siri AI, a new chip and Sound Glow worth the higher price? Are Siri AI, a new chip and Sound Glow worth the higher price?
Another report of AI agents-gone-wild came out on Friday, and I can’t help but wonder, again, if the big AI labs are yielding to immense pressure to expand and improve model capabilities at the expense of responsible security and safety practices. The world’s leading AI labs are in a high-risk, high-reward business. Generative AI has the potential to transform personal and business computing, but…
Clicking 'Learn more' would skip Microsoft account demands when setting up Windows 11 It now shows user data policies, so you'll have to sign in with your account (or create one) Having an account can make certain things easier, but it's one less choice for consumers Microsoft has finally fixed one of the easiest ways for attackers to bypass its account requirements when installing Windows 11, but…
Just as the weather turns, EcoFlow is launching new whole-home power backup solutions in the U.S. The Titan series consists of three models that technically could quality as portable power stations , although you probably don't want to lug one of these on a camping trip. Instead, they're a great solution for keeping your home powered up when grid power fails. All new EcoFlow Titan models are avail…
John Gruber / Daring Fireball : Apple says HomeView's facial recognition works only if users have a “registered personal device” with Apple Intelligence and Siri AI on the same Wi-Fi network — Apple Newsroom: … Your first question might be how this facial recognition to identify users works …
Executives from NTT Data, Brookfield and Infosys say electricity and skilled labour, not chips, now limit how fast AI data centres get built. In Europe the binding constraint is worse, with grid connections in congested markets running to ten years. The thing slowing the AI buildout is no longer the chips. Executives running some of […] This story continues at The Next Web
SAVE $550.94: As of Oct. 13, get the Ecovacs Goat O1000 robot lawn mower for $949.05 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,499.99. That's a discount of 37%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Ecovacs Goat O1000 $949.05 at Amazon $1,499.99 Save $550.94 Get Deal The leaves may be changing and cooler temperatures rolling in, but that doesn't mean your responsibilities to your lawn have suddenl…
AppleCare+ makes Apple Watch repairs or replacements easier, but even at a low cost, it might not be a good value. AppleCare+ makes Apple Watch repairs or replacements easier, but even at a low cost, it might not be a good value.
We've just gotten a closer look at Apple's new video doorbell, security cameras, a door lock, and thermostats following the company's "Welcome Home" event on Tuesday. The six new devices are part of a new Apple Home Collection , which the company co-developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The LG smart lock costs $349 and comes with support for Apple Home Key, allowing you to unlock y…
Robert Hart / The Verge : Google rolls out Gemini 4 Argon globally via the Gemini API and to Google AI Pro subscribers in the Gemini app and AI Mode, and in Antigravity for Ultra users — After months of trailing its rivals, Google says Argon competes with the industry's best.
Who could have possibly seen this coming. Who could have possibly seen this coming.
Microsoft is on pace for its first record close since October 2025, having gained more than 50% from a June low and added roughly $1.5T in market value. The AI-disruption panic that caused the fall also hit SAP, which has not recovered. Microsoft is on track for its first record close in almost a year, […] This story continues at The Next Web
Bending Spoons product leader Federico Simionato sparked a social media firestorm after announcing a major layoff at Airtable in a brief post on X yesterday. “Today we’re laying off a large part of the Airtable team,” he wrote. “This is not a reflection of their work but a reflection of our deep belief that small teams ship more and better.” Simionato then highlighted upcoming changes at Airtable,…
Braun OptiBrew Pro: two-minute review The Braun OptiBrew Pro does even more than you might expect from a drip coffee maker. It makes five different coffee styles: Regular, Bold, Over Ice, Cold Brew, and Coffee Shot. There are seven different brew sizes: 8 ounces, 10 ounces, 12 ounces, 16 ounces, 20 ounces, a six-cup half-carafe, and a 12-cup full carafe. The Coffee Shot setting is not technically…
As much as there are immutable truths in investing and money matters — costs matter and getting started earlier is best , for example — many of the precepts we hold true as investors depend on the data. When the data change, so should our thinking. Here are three retirement-related topics I’ve altered my thinking on, because I was off-base in the first place or gained new information. The DIY mode…
The next phase of enterprise software adoption is giving employees capabilities that once required dedicated engineering teams. AI tools can now help workers build applications, automate processes, and create agents. But each new capability introduces questions about data access, dependencies, and control. For cybersecurity investors, this shift presents an opportunity to back companies building s…
Google revealed Gemini 4 Argon a few weeks ago, saying that it needed to move cautiously toward a full release because of the potential for nefarious use. Google seems to have worked all that out pretty quickly, though. Argon is beginning its wide rollout today , but it's only coming to paying users at this time, and even those on lower-tier plans won't have full access. Nothing about Gemini 4 Arg…
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Google has rolled out Gemini 4 Argon to more users. Google has rolled out Gemini 4 Argon to more users.
After months sitting on the sidelines of the frontier AI race, Google has finally launched its long-awaited Gemini 4 Argon model, claiming it can compete with the best the industry has to offer. Google says Argon delivers "frontier reasoning and improved performance across complex workflows," while cutting down on hedging, repetition, and the cliches that continue to plague AI chatbots. The compan…
Lots of people are excited about Grand Theft Auto VI , but PC players haven't been sure when they will be able to play it . That might have just changed. Citing four different industry sources, GamesBeat reported that Rockstar plans to launch GTA 6 on PC in the first quarter of 2027, or by the end of March, in other words. That would certainly be a pivot from the company's previous PC strategy, as…
Jack Clark / Import AI : Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark says “I now think it's more likely we'll see full RSI become possible in 2027”, earlier than his previous prediction of 2028 — Will we give robots the moon? — Welcome to Import AI, a newsletter about AI research. Import AI runs on arXiv, cappuccinos, and feedback from readers.
The dating app Bumble is being acquired by Ithaca Holdings for $1.3 billion , both companies announced today. Ithaca, which is newly formed, according to Bloomberg, will also pay out Bumble's common shareholders $6.05 per share, a 138 percent premium over the Oct. 9 stock price. The app is going private five years after its IPO in Feb. 2021, when the app was valued at $14 billion . SEE ALSO: Why B…
Wall mount sold separately, this version being the $59.95 “Power Mount USB‑C Wall Connector.” | Image: Apple The HomeView smart home display announced by Apple today comes in two models that both cost $299: one with a speaker base, and the other being a self explanatory "Wall Mounted" version. If you want the latter, however, you'll actually have to pay at least $59 more - the mounts required to a…
The God of War Laufey - Collector's Box has been revealed for £130 / $149.99 The box doesn't include a copy of the game, just like Grand Theft Auto 6's collector's edition Fans are frustrated with the exclusion of the game from the collection, with some calling it "greedy" Santa Monica Studio has revealed its God of War Laufey Collector's Box, and just like Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 collector'…
VPN providers are increasingly selling “dark web alerts” as premium security features, marketing them as essential protection against identity theft. This raises a key question: do paid alerts find unique threats, or just repackage data that's freely available? With subscriptions to the best VPNs already costing up to $10-15 monthly, adding identity protection features can push bills toward $20 a…
In a startup’s earliest days, founders are the only salespeople by default. And founders who don’t have any previous sales experience are often surprised to find that they’re very effective at it. But this makes sense; after all, they’re the one who first saw the need for the product and drove its creation. A few years ago, I received a call from the CEO of a nascent but fast-growing and well-resp…
We compare the two on their design, displays, durability and more. We compare the two on their design, displays, durability and more.
Druski might be headed to Studio 8H. The comedian and internet personality, whose real name is Drew Desbordes, is reportedly set to host Saturday Night Live on Nov. 7, according to Puck 's Matthew Belloni on Oct. 12. Variety has since confirmed the booking with multiple sources, though NBC has not officially announced it, and an SNL representative declined to comment on Puck's report, as of Oct. 1…
Apple’s “Welcome Home” event featured all the new smart home hardware coming to the Apple lineup.
It's a classic tale: You open Instagram for a break, and 20 minutes later, you’re caught up on three arguments, worried about something you hadn't heard of til this morning, and wondering why you picked up your phone in the first place. Then a video of a puppy appears, and for a few seconds, things improve. Or at least they feel that way. That kind of detour has a name: bloomscrolling. Bloom…
SAVE 30% OFF: As of Oct. 13, shop the Yeti Rambler 35 oz. tumbler for just $29.40. That saves you $12.60 on the tumbler for 30% off. Opens in a new window Credit: Yeti Yeti Rambler 35 oz. Tumbler $29.40 at Amazon $42 Save $12.60 Get Deal With Amazon's October Prime Day wrapped up, we're still over a month away from the actual start of holiday shopping season . However, that doesn't mean you can't…
KuCoin Nigeria Limited has received conditional Approval-in-Principle (AIP) from the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria (SEC Nigeria), for admission into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP). It advances the exchange’s efforts to establish a regulated presence in one of Africa’s most active digital asset markets. According to Chainalysis’ 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Inde…
Apple is getting into smart displays with its new HomeView . It has a seven-inch squircle design, looking similar to a gargantuan Apple Watch mounted to a speaker base. The $299 HomeView is meant to be the centerpiece for Apple's big push into the home, as it's capable of controlling a host of smart home tech. Additionally, it can display recipes, show music playback controls, let you make FaceTim…
Apple opened preorders for the HomeView smart home hub today. The HomeView is a 7-inch smart display and speaker that aims to be a central access point for up to six members of a family to access and control Apple’s ecosystem of devices, apps, and the Siri generative AI chatbot. Users can speak to HomeView to control smart home devices, such as, for example, telling Siri to close the smart blinds…
HomePod mini 2 is here, and there are four major upgrades that separate it from the first generation.
Apple's HomePod Mini 2 is here, and we've gotten a close-up look at the second-gen smart speaker. The HomePod Mini 2 comes with an upgraded S10 chip capable of powering Siri AI, though Apple says support for new AI features will roll out as part of a future update. It also offers a sound glow feature that matches its LED lights with the colors of a song's album art and can work as your Mac's defau…
Meta's new AI assistant, Muse , can get explicit — unlike actual users using other Meta products. The tech giant launched Muse last month, and it quickly surpassed five million downloads . In addition to helping with errands , Muse can apparently sext , too, according to WIRED — and Meta is OK with it. Despite saying that Muse is for " everyone " in its announcement, the fine print ( M…
Aldi is launching three new home heating appliances on October 18 The highlight is a £50 Dyson fan heater dupe Aldi is also launching a compact dehumidifier and ceramic tower heater The days are getting shorter and the weather is getting much colder, which can only mean one thing — Aldi is replenishing its Specialbuys middle aisle with three new budget-friendly devices in its Home Heating Essentia…