Everytime someone finds out I write about sunrise alarm clocks, they ask me if I’ve tried the Hatch. Specifically, the Hatch Restore 2 ($170), which I’ve seen on gift guides left and right this holiday season. It’s a good device, but personally, I think you can do better. The Hatch Restore is great for falling… Continue reading Skip the Viral Hatch Restore 2 for This Brighter, Cheaper Clock
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The Inside Story of Apple Intelligence
Google, Meta, and Microsoft, as well as startups like OpenAI and Anthropic, all had well-developed strategies for generative AI by the time Apple finally announced its own push this June. Conventional wisdom suggested this entrance was unfashionably late. Apple disagrees. Its leaders say the company is arriving just in time—and that it’s been stealthily preparing… Continue reading The Inside Story of Apple Intelligence
The Crypto Industry Hails David Sacks, Its New ‘Czar’
Trump officials did not respond when asked to clarify whether the new position would be internal to the government, or whether Sacks would act as a “special government employee,” allowing him to continue in other private-sector roles. Sacks did not respond to a request for comment. Sacks first made his name as one of the… Continue reading The Crypto Industry Hails David Sacks, Its New ‘Czar’
A Federal Appeals Court Just Upheld the TikTok Ban. Here’s What Could Happen Next
The appeals court ruled today that the PAFACA does not violate TikTok’s free speech rights. “The Government does not suppress content or require a certain mix of content. Indeed, content on the platform could in principle remain unchanged after divestiture, and people in the United States would remain free to read and share as much… Continue reading A Federal Appeals Court Just Upheld the TikTok Ban. Here’s What Could Happen Next
Canva Revolutionized Graphic Design. Will It Survive the Age of AI?
Right from the start, we had this Venn diagram: On one side is creativity, and on the other side is productivity. And you might guess, right in the center is Canva. We really believe that people on the productivity side actually want to be more creative, and that people on the creative side want to… Continue reading Canva Revolutionized Graphic Design. Will It Survive the Age of AI?
Here’s What OpenAI’s $200 Monthly ChatGPT Pro Subscription Includes
Earlier today, OpenAI launched ChatGPT Pro, a $200 monthly subscription for its flagship chatbot. This release is the first of many expected during the next 12 days, as the San Francisco startup has scheduled a slew of announcements to roll out starting today. Everything from OpenAI’s $20 monthly subscription is included at this price level… Continue reading Here’s What OpenAI’s $200 Monthly ChatGPT Pro Subscription Includes
Universal Plug-and-Charge for EV Charging Stations Is Set to Launch in 2025
To fill a car with gas, you generally just need a credit card or cash. To charge an EV at a DC fast-charging station, you need any number of things to work—a credit card reader, an app for that charger’s network, a touchscreen that’s working—and they’re all a little different. That situation could change next… Continue reading Universal Plug-and-Charge for EV Charging Stations Is Set to Launch in 2025
Android Is Now Using AI to Upgrade Your Phone’s Closed Captions
Other Android upgrades include better-looking document scans in Google Drive thanks to improved contrast and white balance in the document processing steps, and easier sharing with Quick Share, which is the Google equivalent of Apple’s AirDrop. You can quickly share images and videos with a QR code rather than requiring the person to be a… Continue reading Android Is Now Using AI to Upgrade Your Phone’s Closed Captions
Trans Americans Are Turning to TikTok to Crowdfund Their Relocations
Since the election, Richards says that applications have skyrocketed, with a majority of requests coming from Texas and Florida. In October, TCP had gotten a little more than 20 applications. By mid-November, that number was already over 400. “Everyone is terrified right now,” she says. “Nobody really knows what’s going to happen … the rhetoric… Continue reading Trans Americans Are Turning to TikTok to Crowdfund Their Relocations
OpenAI Is Working With Anduril to Supply the US Military With AI
OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT and one of the most prominent artificial intelligence companies in the world, said today that it has entered a partnership with Anduril, a defense startup that makes missiles, drones, and software for the United States military. It marks the latest in a series of similar announcements made recently by major tech… Continue reading OpenAI Is Working With Anduril to Supply the US Military With AI