"I"m CEO of a Robotics Company, and I Believe AI"s Failed on Many Fronts"
"Aside from drawing photo-realistic images and holding seemingly sentient conversations, AI has failed on many promises," writes the cofounder and CEO of Serve Robotics: The resulting rise in AI skepticism leaves us with a choice: We can become too c.....»»
Failed Graceland sale by a mystery entity highlights attempts to take assets of older or dead people
Failed Graceland sale by a mystery entity highlights attempts to take assets of older or dead people.....»»
Don’t want to spend $600+ on a new iPad? This Amazon Fire Tablet is the perfect alternative
When Amazon released the first batch of Fire Tablets, it was pretty clear what the company’s intention was. As is the case with many of … The post Don’t want to spend $600+ on a new iPad? This Amazon Fire Tablet is the perfect alter.....»»
New iPod-like device turns a strapless Apple Watch into a click-wheel ‘phone’
Apple’s most successful product of all time, the iPhone, was at one point going to look a lot more like an iPod than the device we ended up getting. The iPod was such a hit for Apple that the company naturally explored making an iPhone that looked.....»»
Big brands are "failing to curb plastic sachet use"
Small plastic sachets commonly used in low- and middle-income countries must be phased out and packaging reuse systems promoted, urge campaigners and waste pickers, as new analysis reveals major corporations have failed to curb their use......»»
If you like Samsung phones, you need to be ready for July 10
We have further confirmation that Samsung's next event will be in early July. On that date, the company is likely to reveal several new phones and watches......»»
Apple Vision Pro: Release date, price, hands-on, features, accessories, and more
Announced at WWDC 2023, Apple Vision Pro is the company’s first spatial computer. Here’s everything you need to know about Apple’s headset: its price, features, … The post Apple Vision Pro: Release date, price, hands-on, featu.....»»
Can anyone guess what this ‘Apple pebble’ device is for?
We reported last year on an intriguing patent for an ‘Apple pebble’ device, which appeared to be intended as some kind of Vision Pro accessory. Now the company has applied for a new patent on what appears to be another take on the tiny mysteri.....»»
Apple plans macOS 15 changes for the controversial System Settings app
The Mac’s position as an established, decades-old platform means that any time Apple makes changes to the way that platform works, some pushback is expected. In macOS Ventura, for example, the company redesigned the System Preferences app to look a.....»»
Apple Explains the Whole Mess behind Reappearing Photos on iOS
The company clarifies what went wrong. The post Apple Explains the Whole Mess behind Reappearing Photos on iOS appeared first on Phandroid. Just recently, Apple came under fire following several user complaints that deleted photos have sta.....»»
Google’s “AI Overview” can give false, misleading, and dangerous answers
From glue-on-pizza recipes to recommending "blinker fluid," Google's AI sourcing needs work. Enlarge / This is fine. (credit: Getty Images) If you use Google regularly, you may have noticed the company's new AI Overviews.....»»
BMW, Mercedes, Volvo turn to natural fibers to make cars more sustainable
Demand is so strong for products made using alternative materials that interiors giant Forvia has created a stand-alone company to address the need......»»
Fail2Ban: Ban hosts that cause multiple authentication errors
Fail2Ban is an open-source tool that monitors log files, such as /var/log/auth.log, and blocks IP addresses that exhibit repeated failed login attempts. It does this by updating system firewall rules to reject new connections from those IP addresses.....»»
Watch this SpaceX Raptor engine blow up during testing
A SpaceX Raptor engine of the type used by the company's Starship megarocket exploded during a test firing on Thursday......»»
BlueSky DMs might be here, but you probably shouldn’t use them yet
Bluesky DMs are here, further proof that every social media app eventually morphs into each other. However, after reading into the company’s announcement, I’d really … The post BlueSky DMs might be here, but you probably shouldnR.....»»
Sonos has heard the music: VoiceOver improvements, local playback, and more return to new app
Sonos launched a brand-new version of its app this month. And it received lots of critical feedback from users over missing features, broken VoiceOver for vision-impaired users, and more. Now the company has acknowledged some of the problems and laun.....»»
Apple elaborates on rare iOS 17.5 bug that resurfaced deleted photos
Earlier this week, Apple released iOS 17.5.1 to address a rare problem where deleted photos would reappear on a user’s device after installing iOS 17.5. In the release notes, Apple said this was caused by “database corruption.” The company has.....»»
Apple TV Issues Emerge After Latest Software Updates
Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD users are running into bugs and performance issues after downloading Apple’s latest software updates. Last week, Apple pushed tvOS 17.5 to the Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K. A week later, the company was forced to rele.....»»
“Unacceptable”: Spotify bricking Car Thing devices in Dec. without refunds
Spotify stopped making Car Things in July 2022 but kept selling them. Enlarge (credit: Spotify) Owners of Spotify's soon-to-be-bricked Car Thing device are begging the company to open-source the gadgets to save some the.....»»
Snack company releases first-of-its-kind chip bag: "The potential to revolutionize packaging as we know it"
Snack company releases first-of-its-kind chip bag: "The potential to revolutionize packaging as we know it".....»»
T-Mobile price increase of $2 or $5 per line for some older plans
You might need to prepare yourself for a T-Mobile price increase, if you’re on one of the company’s older plans. The company is reportedly set to announce increases of $2 or $5 per line tomorrow … more….....»»