After a federal court last week denied TikTok’s request to delay a law that could ban the app in the United States, the company is now turning to the Supreme Court in an effort to buy time. The social media company has asked the court to temporarily block the law, currently set to take effect… Continue reading TikTok asks the Supreme Court to delay upcoming ban
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Google’s new AI tool Whisk uses images as prompts
Google has yet another AI tool to add to the pile. Whisk is a Google Labs image generator that lets you use an existing image as your prompt. But its output only captures your starter image’s “essence” rather than recreating it with new details. So, it’s better for brainstorming and rapid-fire visualizations than edits of… Continue reading Google’s new AI tool Whisk uses images as prompts
T-Mobile opens beta test signups for its Starlink satellite cell service
T-Mobile and Starlink are marching forward with their plan to offer cell service via the latter’s satellites. The companies received FCC approval for the project last month, and now the provider is opening up registrations for anyone who wants to beta test the creatively dubbed T-Mobile Starlink direct-to-cell satellite service. The first beta test is… Continue reading T-Mobile opens beta test signups for its Starlink satellite cell service
The latest Beats Pill is $50 off right now
The 2024 version of the Beats Pill is currently down to a record-low price of $100 from $150. This is part of a larger Beats promotion, which includes other Beats Pill models, Beats Solo 4 headphones and Beats Fit Pro true wireless earbuds. The 2024 Beats Pill has a maximum speaker output of 100 watts,… Continue reading The latest Beats Pill is $50 off right now
Google’s new AI video model sucks less at physics
Google may have only recently begun rolling out its Veo generative AI to enterprise customers, but the company is not wasting any time getting a new version of the video tool out to early testers. On Monday, Google announced a preview of Veo 2. According to the company, Veo 2 “understands the language of cinematography.”… Continue reading Google’s new AI video model sucks less at physics
The best board games to gift (and play) this 2024 holiday season
If you ever played with those word refrigerator magnets back in the day, Ransom Notes will give you an instant shot of nostalgia. It also has what I think is the most important quality in a party game: no complicated rules, setup or explanation required. Each round starts with an open-ended question card, like “describe… Continue reading The best board games to gift (and play) this 2024 holiday season
The best tech gifts under $100 to give for Christmas from Apple, Samsung and more
The new Google TV Streamer takes everything great about the original Chromecast and ups the ante. The wedge-shaped set-top box supports 4K video with HDR, HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, plus Dolby Digital and Atmos audio. And it goes without saying that all of the major streaming services are supported here, too, so your giftee… Continue reading The best tech gifts under $100 to give for Christmas from Apple, Samsung and more
The best digital frames for 2025
Making a good digital picture frame should be easy. All you need is a good screen and an uncomplicated way to get your favorite photos onto the device. Combine that with an inoffensive, frame-like design and you’re good to go. Despite that, I can tell you that many digital photo frames are awful. Amazon is… Continue reading The best digital frames for 2025
CD Projekt Red confirms it recast Ciri’s voice actor for The Witcher 4
CD Projekt Red took us by surprise when it dropped a cinematic trailer for The Witcher 4 at The Game Awards, revealing Ciri as the new protagonist. Amidst all the excitement, some observant fans also noticed that Geralt of Rivia’s adopted daughter seems to sound pretty different than before, and not just in a ‘several… Continue reading CD Projekt Red confirms it recast Ciri’s voice actor for The Witcher 4
How to use Genmoji to make your own custom emojis
With iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 now available, iPhone and iPad users have access to a slew of new features that make use of Apple Intelligence. That includes Genmoji, a new type of AI-generated emoji that was first introduced at WWDC 2024. What are Genmoji? Genmoji are custom emojis you can create if you’ve installed… Continue reading How to use Genmoji to make your own custom emojis