Samsung recently announced a major decision to provide seven years’ worth of Tizen operating system updates for its newer AI-powered TVs. This bold move is aimed at staying ahead of the competition, particularly from Chinese rivals like Hisense and TCL. By extending the policy to TV models released in March 2024 and some products from
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ElevenLabs, an AI audio startup, has recently launched its text-to-speech Reader app with support for 32 different languages. This app, available on both iOS and Android, allows users to listen to a variety of text content, ranging from PDFs to articles and newsletters. One of the standout features of the Reader app is the wide
Elon Musk’s recent email to Twitter’s X staff regarding their anticipated stock grants has caused quite a stir among employees. The company’s plan to award stock options based on the expected future impact of employees has added to the already tense atmosphere within the company. Not only have promotions been delayed without explanation, but employees
As we eagerly anticipate the next big Apple announcement, with rumors swirling around the iPhone 16, MacBook Pro laptops with M4 chips, Apple Watch Series 10, and new AirPods, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman sheds some light on what we can expect. According to Gurman’s sources, a launch event scheduled for September 10th may unveil the
The ongoing legal battle between former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli and PleasrDAO, the NFT collective and current owner of The Wu-Tang Clan’s Once Upon a Time in Shaolin album, has taken a new turn. Federal Judge Pamela Chen issued a preliminary injunction requiring Shkreli to turn over his copies of the album to comply with
The Department of Justice, along with eight states, has filed a lawsuit against RealPage, the company behind a widely used software that helps landlords set rental prices. The lawsuit alleges that RealPage’s rent recommendation algorithm is driving up prices and “depriving renters of the benefits of competition on apartment leasing terms.” According to the complaint,
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has decided to halt the development of its high-end mixed reality headset, codenamed La Jolla. The main reason cited for this decision is the use of expensive MicroOLED displays in the headset, which would have made it challenging to keep the cost under $1,000. This move indicates a shift in
The recent revelation that fake review quotes in the Megalopolis trailer were actually generated by AI has raised serious concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in entertainment marketing. The quotes, attributed to critics who supposedly panned Francis Ford Coppola’s films, were not only false but also damaging to the reputation of the director and
NASA’s recent decision to bring back astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore with the SpaceX Crew-9 mission in February has raised concerns over the safety of space travel. The initial plan was for the astronauts to spend only eight days aboard the International Space Station (ISS) after a successful launch of Boeing’s Starliner on June
Valve has made a stealthy and minimalistic announcement of their new game, Deadlock. The announcement came in the form of a simple Steam page listing Valve as the developer and publisher of the game. The page also mentioned that Deadlock is currently in early development, with temporary art and experimental gameplay. The access to the
The recent developments in iPhone functionalities available in Europe have stirred up feelings of envy among iPhone users outside of the European region. The disparity in features such as third-party app stores, browser engine options, Fortnite availability, and the ability to replace default apps has sparked frustration and disappointment. While Apple has taken some steps
The latest news in the tech and entertainment world has brought excitement to Pokémon fans with the announcement of a new all-Pokémon FAST channel. This channel, brought to viewers by Canadian distributor WildBrain, will feature the first 22 seasons of the original Pokémon anime. It is set to kick off in the US, with plans
Sonos is currently running a Labor Day sale with discounts on a variety of smart speakers and soundbars until September 2nd. The sale includes popular devices such as the Sonos Era 100 and portable Move 2, both of which are 20 percent off. The Era 100 is available for $199, while the Move 2 is
As a senior reporter who has spent over a decade focusing on wearables, health tech, and more, the search for the perfect running earbuds has been an ongoing quest for me. Recently, I revisited this quest after moving to a new location where ambient noise posed a challenge to my previous favorite earbuds. In this
The recent ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has resurrected a lawsuit against the anonymous messaging service Yolo, shedding light on the complexities of legal battles in the digital age. The case revolves around allegations that Yolo failed to unmask bullies on its platform, leading to serious consequences for its users. This ruling