Meta Ray-Ban update makes them more compelling than ever
Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses aren’t as popular as our phones yet, and they probably never will be. Still, as the company continues to invest in them and introduce new features, the…
Upcoming and Available Xbox Games in Wired Direct 2024
Hello there! I’m Leo Zullo, Co-founder and MD of Wired Productions and we really love indie games.Today my team hosted “Wired Direct ’24”, our blockbuster indie showcase where we revealed…
GPT-4 is able to autonomously exploit vulnerabilities, study shows
At least once a week, generative AI finds a new way to terrify us. We are still anxiously awaiting news about the next large language model from OpenAI, but in…
You can now buy an Oura Ring at Target – and get it sized right in the store
TargetThe Oura Ring has gotten so popular over the past few years that you now can buy the smart ring at Target. The retailer announced a partnership with Oura on…
Nomad’s glow-in-the-dark iPhone case just sold out, but its alternatives are just as good
Max Buondonno/ZDNETLast year, Nomad released one of the boldest accessories for the Apple Watch we've ever seen: a glow-in-the-dark Sport band. It was a very different look from what you…
The Samsung QLED TV that most people should buy is up to $2,200 off
Kerry Wan/ZDNETWhat's the deal?Amazon is currently discounting up to $2,200 off the QN90C Neo QLED model. The 55-inch model I tested can be had for just $1,498 ($500 off).ZDNET's key…
Tesla profits drop 55%, company says EV sales ‘under pressure’ from hybrids
Tesla profits fell 55% to $1.13 billion in the first quarter from the same year-ago period as a protracted EV price-cutting strategy continued to cut into the automaker’s bottom line.…
Propellant-free thrusters: Company claims major breakthrough
One of the most expensive parts of any rocket launch is getting the rocket off the ground and into space. This part of the mission takes a massive amount of…
Photoshop took my favorite feature and massively boosted it with AI
It’s probably fair to say that the Generative Fill feature within Adobe Photoshop has utterly transformed my photo-editing workflow. Today, Adobe just made it better — and spun off several…
Wishlist Playdew’s Lost Twins II, Coming this Year
Captivating adventure inspired by Studio Ghibli, featuring vibrant landscapes and intricate puzzles. Diverse environments, and engaging puzzles in a mystical realm. Breathtaking visuals and immersive gameplay for all ages. Hey…
A can’t-miss spy drama from the Peaky Blinders creator
Those of us who can’t wait for Steven Knight’s upcoming Peaky Blinders movie can content ourselves with something of a consolation prize in the meantime. Ahead of his revival of…
Noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims Vision Pro unit shipments have been heavily cut
It's been less than three months since Apple officially put its Vision Pro mixed reality headset on sale in early February 2024. So far, it has sold in just one…
Copilot running locally on your PC? Microsoft’s new AI could be key
Many people believe that Microsoft will eventually provide a version of Copilot that will run within Windows right on your PC. Microsoft may have just tipped its hand with a…
Vision Pro shipment forecast falls short ahead of global expansion
Apple Vision Pro launched in early February after years of rumors about the company’s plans for mixed reality. Ahead of an international expansion, reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo confirms what most…
PC memory gets faster, safer with new DDR5 standard
As CPU makers push microprocessors even faster, a PC’s memory must keep up as well. JEDEC, a key chip standards body, has responded by issuing a new DDR5 memory standard…
watchOS 10.5 beta 3 available to Apple Watch with these changes
watchOS 10.5 beta 3 is now available to Apple Watch users. After a mild update with watchOS 10.4, it seems this next version won’t bring many changes as Apple prepares for…
visionOS 1.2 beta 3 now available to Apple Vision Pro developers
A week after seeding a new beta build of the second visionOS 1.2, Apple is now seeding its third testing version. Although it’s unclear what’s new with this update, Apple…
Buy Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac or Windows for $30 right now
Score a Microsoft Office license now for 82% off. StackSocialWhether you're setting up your new laptop or using a machine you've had for years, access to Microsoft Office is a necessity for…
Midnight Commander revives the spirit of Norton’s dead file manager
F5 to copy, F6 to move, or F8 to delete: At the time, these were important shortcuts for quick file management in Norton Commander. The former standard tool among file…
Tesla launches new Model 3 Performance variant to rev up demand
Tesla has officially revealed a new Performance variant of the recently-refreshed Model 3 sedan as the company looks to fight off receding demand. The new version of the Model 3,…
Tesla earnings week spotlights EV price cuts, ‘balls to the wall’ autonomy push
Tesla investors, still digesting a 43% drop in share price since the beginning of the year, are gearing up for what will likely be unimpressive financial results for the first quarter…
X is launching a TV app for videos ‘soon’
X, the company formerly known as Twitter, is launching a dedicated TV app for videos uploaded to the social network soon. X CEO Linda Yaccarino announced on Tuesday that the…
Watch: How Headspin’s founder fraudsters almost get away with lying to investors
News that the former founder of HeadSpin is headed to prison for fraud was further evidence that the last boom in the paired worlds of startup and venture capital led…
Introducing new Chromebooks for Asia Pacific and Latin America
Since their introduction to the education market over 10 years ago, Chromebooks have become the laptop of choice for millions of teachers and students around the world. Every country has…
Preparing for Adventure – Talking to the Creative Minds Behind Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
SummaryXbox Wire Japan recently had a chance to speak with Studio Head and Illustrator Junko Kawano, Producer and Art Director Junichi Murakami, and Director Osamu Komuta at Rabbit & Bear…
Bringing down skyscrapers’ sky-high carbon footprint with Joselyn Lai from Bedrock
Keeping homes and offices at just the right temperature requires a lot of energy. Buildings generate about a third of the carbon pollution in the U.S., most of which comes…
Obvious choice for Android fans
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 tablet is one of the best all-around tablets that Samsung makes. It’s the ideal balance between price and performance, giving you more bang for your…
Chip giant ASML plans Eindhoven expansion in big win for Dutch tech
In a major win for the Dutch tech industry, chip giant ASML intends to remain and further expand in the Netherlands. The chip machine manufacturer has signed a non-binding letter…
Perplexity is raising $250M+ at a $2.5-$3B valuation for its AI search platform, sources say
Perplexity, the AI search engine startup, is a hot property at the moment. TechCrunch has learned that the company is currently raising at least $250 million more at a valuation…
Fisker plans more layoffs as cash dwindles and bankruptcy looms
Fisker says it’s planning more layoffs less than two months after cutting 15% of its workforce, as the EV startup scrambles to raise cash to stay alive. Fisker expects to…
Armadillos are Rolling into Minecraft with the Armored Paws Drop!
The post Armadillos are Rolling into Minecraft with the Armored Paws Drop! appeared first on Xbox Wire. News Article Courtesy Of Joe Skrebels, Xbox Wire Editor-in-Chief »
Apple’s next iPad event is May 7
Apple just dropped an invite for its next event. Scheduled for May 7, the “Let Loose” presentation appears to be happening exclusively online — something that became standard fare for…
Ubisoft’s Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora gets a 40FPS mode on consoles and Intel XeSS on PC
Massive Entertainment today pushed out another update for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. The Ubisoft-published alien adventure has been receiving updates about once a month since its launch in December last…
EU threatens to suspend ‘addictive’ TikTok feature by end of today
Yesterday, the EU issued TikTok an ultimatum. The Chinese-owned social media app was given just 24 hours to outline the mental health risks related to its new app TikTok Lite…
Apple iPad event announced for May 7
Today, Apple announced a special event for May 7. The company will likely announce the new iPad Pro, iPad Air, Apple Pencil 3, and Magic Keyboard in this keynote.The “Let…
Campus, a community college startup, receives $23M Series A extension led by Founders Fund
Although many students in the United States enter community colleges intending to transfer to four-year universities, only 16% of those students receive bachelor’s degrees within six years. But Campus, an…
Framework’s repairability philosophy is set to expand beyond the laptop
Framework Computer was ahead of the curve. The company was founded in 2019, as 20 U.S. states began exploring potential right to repair bills. It delivered its first product, the…
An update on our child safety efforts and commitments
Combatting child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) is profoundly important work for Google. We’ve invested significant resources in building detection technology, training specialized teams and leading industry efforts to stop…
Xbox Celebrates Mutant Nostalgia With Marvel Animation’s X-Men ‘97 Custom Comic Xbox Series X and Controllers
SummaryXbox and Marvel Animation’s “X-Men ’97” have united to bring fans an extraordinary collaboration – the “X-Men ’97” Xbox Series X, wrapped in an exclusive comic by Marvel’s Rich Douek…
Two widow founders launch DayNew, a social platform for people dealing with grief and trauma
After losing their husbands in devastating and unexpected ways, Karine Nissim and Eloise Bune discovered there were no suitable places where people could go to face all the challenges that…