Apple Apologizes for ‘Crush’ iPad Pro Ad, Won’t Put It on TV

Apple Apologizes for ‘Crush’ iPad Pro Ad, Won’t Put It on TV

When introducing the new M4 iPad Pro models, Apple showed a video of a hydraulic press crushing all manner of creative tools, including musical instruments, electronic equipment, arcade games, paint and brushes, computers, cameras, and more, with the aim of demonstrating how the iPad represents all of the tools condensed into a single device. The … Read more

Ruh-roh, Boston Dynamics Spot put a dog costume on Spot and it’s downright adorable

Ruh-roh, Boston Dynamics Spot put a dog costume on Spot and it’s downright adorable

If I’m being honest, I’m writing this just so I can show you a bizarre 52-second video that stopped me in my tracks: it’s a Boston Dynamics Spot robot in a dog costume. The robotics firm didn’t unveil any new technology or robotics breakthroughs. Nope, this video is just of an unadorned Spot dancing next … Read more

Fairphone’s repairable wireless earbuds put the industry on notice

Fairphone’s repairable wireless earbuds put the industry on notice

True wireless earbuds are flimsy, easily lost and prone to battery failure. Given their size and cost, companies would rather you throw them out when they succumb to the inevitable. Fairphone, however, has built a pair of buds with easily replaceable batteries, as well as a swappable cell in the charging case. And, look, if … Read more

Google Search on Android might get a nifty Gemini switch and put AI at your fingertips

Google Search on Android might get a nifty Gemini switch and put AI at your fingertips

Gemini is lining up to become an even bigger part of the Android ecosystem as a toggle switch for the AI may soon appear on the official Google app. Evidence of this update was discovered in a recent beta by industry insider AssembleDebug who then shared his findings with news site Pianika Web.  The feature … Read more

Edifier QR65 active speakers put on light show

Edifier QR65 active speakers put on light show

Edifier’s new desktop speakers put on a light show and charge gadgets. Photo: Edifier Edifier’s new QR65 Active Monitor Speakers pack 70 watts of power with hi-res audio certification, put on a light show and act as a fast gallium nitride (GaN) charger for your other gadgets, too. And the value-oriented Chinese audio brand brings … Read more

Remote workers won’t be put up for promotion, Dell declares

Remote workers won’t be put up for promotion, Dell declares

According to a new report by Business Insider, Dell has announced a significant policy change that will impact its remote workforce. Starting in May, fully remote Dell employees will no longer be eligible for promotion within the company. Employees are said to have told the publication that their remote setups had enabled them to adjust … Read more