We’re in a new age of AI now. Google has an AI video maker available on select Workspace editions. Google Vids runs on Google’s AI model Gemini to create workplace and marketing videos from Google Drive files and descriptions. You can either start a video from scratch or use a pre-made template to get a… Continue reading Google’s Vids AI video maker is rolling out to most Workspace tiers
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Siri might ignore commands spoken in Apple commercials soon
Voice assistants have a reputation for finicky activation, such as responding to their prompts that are spoken in an ad. Apple may have a fix for that in the works. 9to5Mac spotted this element in the tvOS 18.2 beta. A part of code called AdBlocker appears to use the Shazam API to match audio captured… Continue reading Siri might ignore commands spoken in Apple commercials soon
Google’s November Pixel update is rolling out
The November update for Google Pixel devices running Android 15 is rolling out now. This batch doesn’t include exciting new features, like the AI-powered theft protection in the October update, but it has bug fixes and the latest security patches to tighten things up. The new software includes fixes for known intermittent issues with Bluetooth… Continue reading Google’s November Pixel update is rolling out
Seagate’s 2TB Xbox expansion card is down to a record-low price ahead of Black Friday
While Activision has been striving to shrink its notoriously huge Call of Duty games so they take up less storage space, you may still need more room on your console. That’s true even if you have the new Xbox Series X with 2TB of built-in storage. Games can quickly fill an internal SSD and if… Continue reading Seagate’s 2TB Xbox expansion card is down to a record-low price ahead of Black Friday
8BitDo has a new version of the Retro Mechanical Keyboard with a built-in numpad
Accessory maker 8BitDo has unveiled its second new product in two weeks. After showcasing a latch-on gaming controller for Android phones, the company now has a new version of its Retro Mechanical Keyboard that adds a numpad and new shortcuts. And yes, the $120 accessory still includes those begging-to-be-mashed Super Buttons. Like its predecessor, the… Continue reading 8BitDo has a new version of the Retro Mechanical Keyboard with a built-in numpad
Max is about to crack down on password sharing
Max, the other major platform that ruined years of brand recognition with a bizarre name change, is about to get serious about password-sharing, according to reporting by The Verge. Parent company Warner Bros. Discovery said during a Q3 earnings call that it will begin cracking down on the practice over the next few months, along… Continue reading Max is about to crack down on password sharing
Apple’s latest MagSafe charger drops to $25 in an early Black Friday deal
Apple has been forced to ditch the Lightning port and switch to USB-C for charging across its products. But there’s another way to top up the battery of recent iPhones thanks to MagSafe. The company recently released a new, more powerful MagSafe charger, the price of which has fallen in an early Black Friday deal.… Continue reading Apple’s latest MagSafe charger drops to $25 in an early Black Friday deal
Sega will delist a bunch of its classic games from major storefronts next month
Sega is delisting a bunch of its classic games for modern devices. The company posted an FAQ on its website (via Eurogamer), breaking down the Sega Classics games each platform will lose next month. The collection includes some of the publisher’s golden oldies, like Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe and Altered Beast. Over… Continue reading Sega will delist a bunch of its classic games from major storefronts next month
The Fitbit Charge 6 drops to a record low of $100 in this Black Friday deal
Thanksgiving might not be here yet, but that’s not stopping retailers from offering early Black Friday promotions. Amazon, for instance, is selling the Fitbit Charge 6 for $60 off its regular $159.95 price. For those wondering, that’s a record low for the fitness tracker. And if you’re looking for a device to record your steps… Continue reading The Fitbit Charge 6 drops to a record low of $100 in this Black Friday deal
Black Friday deals bring the Google Nest wired indoor camera down to just $70
The Google Nest wired indoor camera is $70 via Amazon as part of an early Black Friday deal. The cam is normally $100, so this represents a savings of 30 percent. This is close to a record low price, which is never a bad thing. The sale includes three colorways, including white, beige and light… Continue reading Black Friday deals bring the Google Nest wired indoor camera down to just $70