Google open-sources the Pebble smartwatch’s software, and its creator is making a new model

Pebble is back, baby. On Monday, Google (which owns Pebble’s IP via its Fitbit purchase) open-sourced the OG modern smartwatch’s software. Although that paves the road for anyone to make new Pebble-esque wearables (or custom firmware for the old models), one high-profile figure has already raised his hand: Pebble creator Eric Migicovsky. Google says the… Continue reading Google open-sources the Pebble smartwatch’s software, and its creator is making a new model

Apple Sports adds the FA Cup and other UK soccer tournies

On the same day Apple launched iOS 18.3 to the public, its dedicated sports app got a few tweaks — including beefed-up soccer coverage. Apple Sports also now has a new way to navigate favorites and broadcast info for each game’s page. Apple has invested heavily in soccer for Apple TV+, scooping up the exclusive… Continue reading Apple Sports adds the FA Cup and other UK soccer tournies

Meta AI will now use your Facebook and Instagram activity to inform its recommendations

Meta is giving its AI assistant a better “memory” in an effort to make the chatbot more useful. The company’s latest AI update allows the assistant to “remember certain details that you share with it in 1:1 chat” and uses your past activity on Facebook and Instagram to make more personalized recommendations. With the change,… Continue reading Meta AI will now use your Facebook and Instagram activity to inform its recommendations

I recommend this soundbar if you want the most immersive audio – even if it’s a year old

ZDNET’s key takeaways The LG S95TR soundbar with wireless subwoofer is optimized for the company’s OLED TVs with immersive audio features. The LGS95TR may be expensive, but the high-quality audio is easily worth the price. The soundbar has many features, but some of the best ones require a newer LG TV model. more buying choices… Continue reading I recommend this soundbar if you want the most immersive audio – even if it’s a year old

Sony reduces OLED burn-in fears with a three-year warranty on InZone monitors

/ Sony is the latest company to include explicit language for burn-in coverage for an OLED desktop monitor. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this story Image: Sony Sony… Continue reading Sony reduces OLED burn-in fears with a three-year warranty on InZone monitors

Tesla shareholders have a long list of questions about failed promises for TSLA earnings

Tesla shareholders have voted for the questions they want to ask Elon Musk and Tesla’s management at the upcoming earning results this week. The questions have something in common: they are primarily about failed promises. It should be interesting to see Elon Musk skate around all those questions. Tesla is going to release its Q4… Continue reading Tesla shareholders have a long list of questions about failed promises for TSLA earnings

New Tesla Model Y vs Old Model Y – which do you prefer?

Now that the new Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh has been fully unveiled and we know all the details, which one do you prefer: the new one or the old Model Y? We are curious to get your opinion on the new Model Y design. Opinions appear divided as some see the update with the… Continue reading New Tesla Model Y vs Old Model Y – which do you prefer?

Tesla goes after EU for tariffs on its Chinese EVs despite getting lowest rates

Tesla is challenging the European Union in court over the tariffs imposed on its Chinese electric vehicles despite getting the lowest rates of any automaker. Last summer, the European Commission revealed new tariff rates on Chinese-made EVs imported into the continent. The logic behind the tariffs was that the EU sees China as subsidizing electric vehicle production… Continue reading Tesla goes after EU for tariffs on its Chinese EVs despite getting lowest rates

DeepSeek Has a Very Interesting Answer About the Tiananmen Square Massacre

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has made a huge splash with its ChatGPT competitor, claiming it developed a similarly-performing AI assistant at a fraction of the cost. It’s a serious contender — at least in the eyes of investors, with AI chipmaker Nvidia’s shares sliding by around 15 percent Monday morning. But the app also has… Continue reading DeepSeek Has a Very Interesting Answer About the Tiananmen Square Massacre