Apple doesn’t offer many discounts for its product lineup, so seeing one of its tablet accessories on sale for a third off the usual cost is exciting. The Apple Pencil Pro is available on Amazon for just $90, the lowest price we’ve seen for it. This is the most recent stylus model from Apple, with… Continue reading The Apple Pencil Pro is 30 percent off, taking it down to an all-time low price
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Intel and AMD team up to stem the x86 bleeding
Like Professor X and Magneto, Intel and AMD know when to team up and take on a shared adversary. The two companies have formed a new x86 advisory group to stem the platform’s bleeding from Arm’s rapidly growing adoption. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, whose company is also part of the initiative, said the board will… Continue reading Intel and AMD team up to stem the x86 bleeding
The New York Times tells Perplexity to stop using its content
One of the nation’s largest newspapers is targeting another AI firm for reusing its content without its permission. The Wall Street Journal reported that the New York Times sent a cease and desist letter to Perplexity, the AI startup funded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The letter states that Perplexity’s use of the New York… Continue reading The New York Times tells Perplexity to stop using its content
Apple may be adding digital car key support for specific Volvo, Polestar and Audi vehicles
Apple is reportedly going to add digital car key support in the Wallet app for some Volvo, Polestar and Audi vehicles. Currently, Apple’s digital car key support list includes vehicles from Kia, BMW, Lotus and several other manufacturers. The digital car key function allows iPhone and Apple Watch owners to access, lock or start vehicles… Continue reading Apple may be adding digital car key support for specific Volvo, Polestar and Audi vehicles
Hilton and Be My Eyes team up to make hotels more accessible for blind and low-vision users
[embedded content] Hilton has teamed up with Be My Eyes to make hotel stays more accessible for blind and low-vision guests. The free app links users with sighted volunteers and companies who can help them navigate spaces and complete tasks using video calls. By going to the app’s service directory, selecting the “hotels” option then… Continue reading Hilton and Be My Eyes team up to make hotels more accessible for blind and low-vision users
You’ll soon be able to safely and easily move your passkeys between password managers
By now, most people know passkeys offer a better way to protect their online credentials than passwords. Nearly every tech company of note, including Apple, Google and Microsoft, supports the protocol. Moreover, despite a slow start, adoption has dramatically increased in the last year, with, for instance, password manager Dashlane recently noting a 400% increase… Continue reading You’ll soon be able to safely and easily move your passkeys between password managers
New Pixel updates include AI-powered theft protection
Google is rolling out a slew of updates for Pixel watches, smartphones and tablets. In many cases, their predecessors are also getting the new features, such as Night Sight for Instagram — available on all Pixel 6 or newer devices other than the A series. The tool allows you to take photos directly on Instagram… Continue reading New Pixel updates include AI-powered theft protection
Google strikes a deal with a nuclear startup to power its AI data centers
Google is turning to nuclear energy to help power its AI drive. On Monday, the company said it will partner with the startup Kairos Power to build seven small nuclear reactors in the US. The deal targets adding 500 megawatts of nuclear power from the small modular reactors (SMRs) by the decade’s end. The first… Continue reading Google strikes a deal with a nuclear startup to power its AI data centers
DJI’s Osmo Mobile 6 smartphone gimbal is cheaper than ever right now
There are few faster ways to improve your smartphone photo and video game than by snapping up a gimbal. This increases image stabilization, reducing hand shake to make for smoother shots and help ensure a still is framed just as you want it. DJI’s Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal is an option worth considering, especially since… Continue reading DJI’s Osmo Mobile 6 smartphone gimbal is cheaper than ever right now
Three Call of Duty games arrive on Xbox Cloud Gaming later this month
Microsoft is bringing the latest Call of Duty game to Xbox Cloud Gaming on day one. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be available to stream for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers at 10AM PT on its launch day, October 25. Modern Warfare III and the battle royale Call of Duty: Warzone arrive on the… Continue reading Three Call of Duty games arrive on Xbox Cloud Gaming later this month