Gemini Chatbot Shows Promise but Lacks Integration and Perseverance
I think the Gemini chatbot has all the pieces to be a useful tool, but struggles to put it all together. It still doesn't seem to know what files it can create or how its tools work together. It also seems to get "discouraged" a lot, giving up rather than finding new solutions. https://t.co/Y0S6YKlho3
Anker Prime 220W Power Bank: 30‑Minute MacBook Boost
The Anker Prime 220w power bank is now on sale • 20,100mah • 220w Total Output • 140w max charging • 100w max recharging Gets a MacBook to 50% in under 30 minutes Get it here: amzn.to/4t7dQ4b As Amazon Associate I earn commission...
Why the $400 vSeeBox V6 Plus Isn't Just a Roku
This Android set-top box costs $400! Why? Because it ain't just a bigger Roku, as I explain in my review of the vSeeBox V6 Plus Android TV device. It's a grey market device, quite interesting, and probably illegal. Sort of......
Four Windows 11 Tweaks to Speed up Your PC
Is your Windows 11 computer running more slowly than when you first got it? There are some simple tweaks to regain some of that speed. Here are 4 key settings to check and potentially disable for maximum boost: https://t.co/6HaGfPZdPU #windows...
Pixel Launcher to Search Google Photos via New Connector
Google Photos may soon be searchable from your Pixel launcher — and that's just the start Evidence in both Google Photos and recent Android 17 Beta builds hints at a new framework for Pixel launcher search bar integration through "Launcher Connector" ✅...
Pixel’s AI Lets You Create Post‑apocalypse Photo Effects
With the latest version of Android, Pixel phones have gained some powerful AI photo manipulation tools. If you can find them, that is. Here's a walk-thru of how to "distress" a photo for that post-apocalypse look... https://t.co/PuHVZYeIjW #android #gemini #photography...
Cheaper, Lighter AR Glasses Outpace Apple’s Vision Pro
The Apple fans are regurgitating a @markgurman report that Apple has given up on Apple Vision Pro. What am I hearing? Scuba masks are too hard to sell. Glasses are the future. Should I show you my @getVITURE ones to emphasize that point? Immersion suffers...
Built a Minimal iPad Index Card App in 30 Minutes
Just one-shotted a pretty descent index card handwriting app for the iPad. - Dot Grid cards that zoom open to write - Infinite Canvas - Move them around on the board - spatially I just wanted something simple, without any bloat of the...
Microsoft Refocuses on Fundamentals to Win Back Consumers
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella just commented about winning back consumers across Windows, Xbox, and more: "When it comes to our consumer business, we're doing the foundational work required to win back fans and strengthen engagement across Windows, Xbox, Bing, and Edge....
AI's Global Reach Will Redefine Jobs Everywhere
AI will transform everything. On my recent trip to Morocco, our tour guide asked ChatGPT and invented a novel career for himself. We have 8 billion handsets on the planet, and I'm hopeful AI will diffuse into every one.
Meta's Muse Spark Boosts Sessions, Deepening Screen Addiction
$META says its new Muse Spark model is improving user sessions by a "double digit" percentage. My take: AI is going to make it even more difficult for humanity to put down their screens.
Seeking a Versatile Calendar Client Beyond Gmail
Would *really* love it if someone would vibe code a really great calendar client that supports more than just Gmail.
Apple's AI Falls Behind Smarter Third‑party Agents
🤖 @tayvano_: "Apple has completely flopped with AI." "Siri was too early. It's weird that my Macbook Pro has all these agents and Claude, Codex, and Perplexity ... the delta between how smart the operating system is vs the apps is...
Work‑Focused AR Glasses Need Apple‑Level Power, Light Weight
I gotta do a new review of glasses. My favorites at the moment: Heavyweights: Apple Vision Pro Middleweights: Viture Lightweights: Mentra Glass or Even Realities The Viture is a great set to sit down and compute virtually. Like when you are stuck in an...
Holodeck Tech Is Materializing: AR Glasses and Investor Momentum
The Holodeck is literally coming to life every day. A couple of years ago when @3duaun and I did audio spaces talking about this people would tell us there's no way this is happening. Google Glasses coming soon to let us...
Dreame Next: Smart Home Brand’s Ambitious World‑Domination Showcase
Dreame Next is a weird showcase of how one smart home brand wants to rule your world. https://t.co/XSrvqdCvt1
Everyone Will Have a Personal AI OS Soon
How many of you have a personal AI operating system? You all will a year from now. If not sooner.
Camera-Equipped Earbuds Offer Discreet Alternative to Smart Glasses
@UofWA researchers have created VueBuds, a wearable device that adds a camera to your earbuds. Instead of glasses, earbuds are easy to remove when you want privacy and are less intrusive on your face. https://spectrum.ieee.org/smart-earbuds-smart-glasses-privacy
Google Photos AI Creates Digital Closet, Reshapes Camera Roll
Google Photos’ new AI wardrobe feature builds a digital closet from your photos, organizes outfits, and even offers virtual try-ons. I tried it on Motorola’s new Razr devices, and it’s a surprisingly compelling look at how AI could reshape your...
Half of Phones to Gain Satellite Connectivity by 2030
“Nearly one in two smartphones is expected to support satellite connectivity by 2030. Apple, Google and Samsung will lead in terms of overall penetration, but Android brands ... will see less penetration." https://t.co/u3SHMINmnZ via @CounterPointTR
Apple Maps Reveals Hidden Apple Park Mini‑model and Barista
Ok, this is actually insane. Apple Maps lets you zoom inside the Apple Park visitor centre to see the Apple Park miniature display model…and you can even see the cafe barista if you keep zooming: https://t.co/LuB6EcOtYc
Motorola Wins by Prioritizing Identity Over Specs
. @Moto Collections and the razr 70 family launch in LA. Renewed partnerships with Pantone, Swarovski, Bose, Alcantara. While everyone else competes on specs, Motorola is competing on identity. That lane is working. Hope the incoming leadership knows not to...
Smart Fridge Uses Robotic Arm and Biometrics for Health
The refrigerator has a robotic arm to organize your food, and uses biometric data to help you meet your health goals. https://t.co/RkIfvBl5Ux
Xbox Launches Diablo IV Lord of Hatred Dynamic Background
Xbox has released a new Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Dynamic Background for Xbox Series S / X consoles https://t.co/XtKzmAVM9Q
Motorola Razr Fold Perfectly Scales Flip Phone Formula
We went hands-on with the Motorola Razr Fold, and it feels like Moto's excellent flip phone formula finally scaled up https://www.techradar.com/phones/i-went-hands-on-with-the-motorola-razr-fold-and-it-feels-like-motos-flip-phone-lessons-finally-scaled-up
Remote 120Hz XPS Delivers Ultra‑Smooth LAN Racing
Until we can get @TimSweeneyEpic to bring Fortnite to Linux, this is the next best thing: Using that gorgeous 120hz XPS 16" running Omarchy as a remote console for my 5080 racing sim downstairs using Moonlight/Artemis. Unbelievably smooth gameplay over...
AI Builds Apps Fast, but Google Mispronounces My Street
It continues to baffle me that AI can now rapidly develops applications from scratch and yet Google Assistant still can’t pronounce the name of my neighborhood "Peck Slip".
Muse Headband’s Decade‑Long Evolution Boosts Mindfulness Guidance
About a decade ago, I had a chance to test the first Muse Headband that claimed to measure EEG (essentially brain waves) at home and provide biofeedback while doing meditations. Muse redesigned its device by 2026 and they sent me a...
Parents Demand Proof and Oversight of School Tech
Parents are demanding more oversight for the laptops, tablets and apps that schools give kids. And it's not just about screen time. It's a national reckoning for Big Tech in schools. Parents say they want proof that classroom tech improves learning. https://t.co/o34XY3DXcp
Opera Neon: Fully Autonomous AI Browser Handles Tasks Alone
Wow... Opera just built a browser that runs your computer for you. It's called Opera Neon. A fully autonomous AI agent that fills forms, replies to emails, organizes files, and does deep research while you sleep. No prompts. No babysitting. Just open...
Testing Visible Home Internet Against Three Other 5G Services
Excited to try out Visible Home Internet and see how it compares to the other three 5G home internet services I'm currently testing. https://t.co/m77LoUBEOR
Apple Vision Pro Powers First VR-Assisted Surgery, Heralding Medical Future
‘Safer, smarter, and more connected’: Apple’s Vision Pro used in world-first VR-assisted surgery, and it could be the future of medicine https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/safer-smarter-and-more-connected-apples-vision-pro-used-in-world-first-vr-assisted-surgery-and-it-could-be-the-future-of-medicine
AI Shoes Convert Walking Pace Into Running Speed
Moonwalkers: #AI-Powered Shoes That Turn Your Walk Into a Run by @IntEngineering #ArtificialIntelligence #EmergingTech #Engineering #Technology https://t.co/1sWBhjKpjx
Dreame TV's Adaptive Speakers Deliver Perfect Sound Everywhere
This Dreame TV has speakers that adjust to your position to deliver perfect sound. https://t.co/RuuILoVqHv
Google Messages Chats Vanish After Samsung Messages Shutdown
Google Messages users are seeing their chats disappear, and it's all because of the Samsung Messages shutdown. https://t.co/FDUjGIxuLu
Google Messages Adds Icons to Flag RCS Spam
Google Messages is making it easier to spot RCS marketing spam in your conversation list New rounded-square icons and verified checkmarks will help you distinguish personal chats from business conversations ✅ Details and screenshots - https://t.co/QHKB2DqzW3 https://t.co/PNaqJyyRa0
Apple’s AI Role Questioned as Macs Sell for LLMs
This might a dumb question but why do people talk about Apple not being a player in AI at the same time as people talk about Macs instantly selling out because people use them for self-hosting LLMs?
PS5 Can Now Run Linux and PC Games
Your PS5 can now transform into a Linux PC. A developer has released a method to get PC games running on a PS5 console with Linux. Details 👇 https://t.co/R5gSyp43vG
New Steam Controller Improves Ergonomics and Functionality
Soon as I've got the money for it, yes. Love the OG Steam Controller for its customizability and versatility. This one is that + better ergonomics + even more functionality.
Pixel Glow Leaks Reveal New Rear LED and Gemini Integration
Google's upcoming "Pixel Lights" detailed: Rear LED tests and "aurora animations" point to the new "Pixel Glow." More 'Pixel Glow' clues surface, and they point straight to Gemini ✅ Details - https://t.co/FoUiTICZn6 https://t.co/zIdVCuzQ7r
Ternus Could Reboot Developer Relations with Apple
Ternus has a unique chance to reset the relationship between developers and Apple: 1) Tear down the App Store tollbooth, 2) reintroduce Boot Camp for M macs so we can run Linux on them, and 3) fix the infuriating 500ms...
Skyrover S1 Mini Offers DJI‑Level Value at Low Price
The Skyrover S1 Mini is going cheap right now at Amazon - this lesser-known DJI alternative could beat its rival for sheer value. https://t.co/vM0EgGYUJU
Customize Samsung Weather App’s Activity List Easily
The Weather app on Samsung Galaxy phones is nice, but its list of outdoor activities is probably NOT what you enjoy. Here's how to update those activities to what you prefer: https://t.co/Ahpn65zC4d #weather #activity #samsung #oneui @SamsungMobile https://t.co/eicqoeGrnm
Testing New Smartwatch's Durability with an All‑night Challenge
Got a new smartwatch and need to disabuse it of the notion that I'm soft. Should probably pull an all-nighter just to be safe. https://t.co/K9z7A64RXS
Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide Matches Battery Life Despite Smaller Capacity
Galaxy Z Fold8 • Main, Ultrawide & Telephoto • 5000mah battery • 3.9mm thin Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide • Main & Ultrawide • 4800mah battery • 4.3mm thin The smaller displays on the Wide should allow it to match the Z Fold8 in battery life even with the...
Jobs' Relentless Calls Secured Siri for Apple
When Steve Jobs saw the first Siri demo in 2010, he was immediately hooked. The founder didn’t want to sell, though. So, Jobs called him 24 straight days until he agreed let Apple acquire the company. https://t.co/3J0ZZkDqTQ
AI Wearable Turns Daily Life Into Continuous Vlog
An AI wearable device that regularly captures footage throughout the day and compiles it into a full-day vlog.
Ray‑Ban Meta Glasses: Half‑Step AR, Missing App Integration
I've been wearing @raybanmeta display smart glasses since launch. Here are my thoughts on using them up until now. They are a half-step to full AR, but need to do a better job of integrating 3rd party apps, which still...
Mother’s Day Galaxy Deals: Top Devices on Sale
Mother's day is around the corner, the best Galaxy devices for the best Mom are now on sale • Galaxy S26 Ultra: howl.link/9o0idirg3hn3i • Galaxy Book6 Pro: howl.link/j6frbr8ug15we • Galaxy Buds4 Pro: howl.link/qvjtp34i52phu • Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: howl.link/4ijb6uno6wa5h
Palm‑sized Infrared Laser Boosts Skin and Muscle Health
This device will not only improve your skin, but the muscles beneath as well. Infrared laser treatment used to mean expensive clinic visits. LYMA put that same technology into an at-home device that fits in your palm. Your skin, healing,...