There are a ton of tricks that smart displays can do. But not all of them are created equal or are worth doing on this style of advice. The basics are easy—just about anyone knows how handy it is to ask any smart speaker or smart display to tell you the weather or play music. … Read more
Apple TV+ may not pack in as many movies and TV shows as other major streaming platforms, but what it showcases rates highest for quality on IMDb, according to a new report. Apple TV+ tops quality ratings in 19 genre categories on the movie-database site, including drama, comedy, action, biography and children’s content. But its … Read more
Earlier this year, Microsoft updated Windows 11 with the ability to show a card containing the weather information on the lock screen, allowing people to check the forecast without unlocking the device. Well, the company is now updating the operating system with the ability to show cards for other types of updates on the lock … Read more
Today marks the end of the Amazon Big Spring Sale and there are still a few tech deals still worth checking out, including this bundle of an Echo Show 8 paired with an Amazon Basics smart bulb. If you bought them at full price and separately, you’d pay $163, but now the set is down … Read more
Some of my Whatsapp chats are about to get very busy once again, with heated discussions about lifting boulders and pulling ropes. Physical: 100, the Korean fitness show that turned into an international phenomenon once it was snapped up by Netflix, is back on our screens again, and I couldn’t be more excited. The premise … Read more
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
Scientists have long accepted the existence of animal culture, be that tool use in New Caledonian crows, or Japanese macaques washing sweet potatoes. Read the paper here: Bumblebees socially learn behaviour too complex to innovate alone But one thing thought to distinguish human culture is our ability to do things too complex to work out … Read more
Nature’s 2024 photo competition is now live, providing a chance to celebrate the diverse, interesting, challenging, striking and colourful work that scientists do around the world. Now in its fifth iteration, the competition is open to anyone who isn’t a professional photographer. It’s looking for images that showcase the work that scientists do — anywhere … Read more
On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple’s new MacBook Air models featuring the M3 chip. We delve into the new machines’ features, exploring upgrades such as the M3 chip, improved microphones, and more versatile external display support. We discuss the MacBook Air’s ideal configurations and key buying decisions, weighing the new … Read more
Mercedes Benz has revealed that it will be showcasing its latest vehicle technology at CES 2024, this will include its AI-powered MBUX Virtual Assistant and a new concept car in the form of the new Concept CLA Class. An extension of you and seamlessly in tune with your needs: This is the way forward for … Read more