Meta is suing Meta. It’s pretty meta
In October, Facebook announced that it had created a new parent company called Meta. But it turns out that not everyone is happy about it......»»
The Plucky Squire review: meta adventure is bursting with creativity
The Plucky Squire channels tributes to The Legend of Zelda and more for an adventure all about how creativity inspires......»»
This Stormtrooper-themed electric shaver is only $100 today normally $150
Love Star Wars? You need to check out this Panasonic Stormtrooper-themed wet-dry electric razor. It's pretty rad......»»
Huawei Teases its Upcoming Tablet Launch
We're bound to know the full set of features next week. The post Huawei Teases its Upcoming Tablet Launch appeared first on Phandroid. September has been a pretty busy month for tech – we had IFA 2024, Apple’s new iPhone 16 ser.....»»
Target dropped the price of this 55-inch TV to under $300 today
The 55-inch TCL S5 Series 4K TV is already pretty affordable, but it's even cheaper from Target after a $70 discount brings its price down to only $280 today......»»
GAZEploit could work out Vision Pro user passwords from watching their avatars [Fixed]
Security researchers came up with a pretty wild Vision Pro exploit. Dubbed GAZEploit, it’s a method of working out the passwords of Vision Pro users by watching the eye movements of their avatars during video calls. They’ve put together a YouT.....»»
The biggest problem with the Ray-Ban Meta glasses is time
The Ray-Ban Meta glasses are excellent — but it's unlikely their hardware will last as long as my analog Ray-Bans have......»»
GAZEploit can work out Vision Pro user passwords from watching their avatars
Security researchers have come up with a pretty wild Vision Pro exploit. Dubbed GAZEploit, it’s a method of working out the passwords of Vision Pro users by watching the eye movements of their avatars during video calls. They’ve put together a.....»»
Europe’s privacy watchdog probes Google over data used for AI training
Meta and X have already paused some AI training over same set of concerns. Enlarge / Google's booth at the Integrated Systems Europe conference on January 31, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain. (credit: Getty Images | Cesc Maymo ).....»»
The 2024 VW Golf GTI is the last of its kind with a manual transmission
Get the manual while you can. Enlarge / The latest Volkswagen Golf GTI isn't perfect, but it has enough charm to overcome its flaws. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) "They won't make them like this much longer" is a pretty ha.....»»
Grab the Amazon Fire Stick for Less than $30!
Save big and get access to your favourite content! The post Grab the Amazon Fire Stick for Less than $30! appeared first on Phandroid. While smart TVs are an awesome way to stream shows and movies on demand, they are pretty expensive and m.....»»
Meta just accidentally revealed its next VR headset
Check out Meta's leak of an official image of the Quest 3S, which gives confirmation of a budget version of the popular Quest 3 mixed reality headset......»»
TCL’s new e-ink smartphones are pretty damn cool
TCL has unveiled a couple of new Nxtpaper smartphones that feature the use of e-ink displays that are also pretty awesome. The post TCL’s new e-ink smartphones are pretty damn cool appeared first on Phandroid. A lot of smartphones these.....»»
Chickadee research finds cognitive skills impact lifespan
While there is no denying 'survival of the fittest' still reigns supreme in the animal kingdom, a new study shows being smartest—or at least smarter—is pretty important, too......»»
Honor’s New Laptop gets a Lot of Things Right
Meet the MagicBook Art 14. The post Honor’s New Laptop gets a Lot of Things Right appeared first on Phandroid. Honor’s no stranger to making laptops – in fact, the former Huawei sub-brand has produced a pretty solid lineu.....»»
How fish guts might play a role in future skin care products
There are some pretty strange ingredients in cosmetics and skin care products. One example is snail mucin—also known as snail slime—which is used for its moisturizing and antioxidant properties. But researchers reporting in ACS Omega might have f.....»»
New AI model “learns” how to simulate Super Mario Bros. from video footage
Despite limitations, "MarioVGG" makers think AI video could one day replace game engines. At first glance, these AI-generated Super Mario Bros. videos are pretty impressive. The more you watch, though, the more glitches you'll se.....»»
Insurance companies sue Honda, N.Y. dealership to recoup payout from Pilot fire
Three insurance companies are suing American Honda Motor and a New York dealership to recoup more than $1 million they paid for damages caused when a service customer's parked vehicle caught fire......»»
WhatsApp will soon discontinue its old Electron app for macOS
WhatsApp last year launched a new version of its macOS app that was completely rebuilt from scratch. Although users could still use the old Electron-based WhatsApp, Meta has now confirmed that it will soon be discontinued and shut down. more….....»»
Meta lobbied for child safety bill to blame Apple, but Apple’s own lobbying got it off the hook
Apple has its share of frenemies, and Meta is certainly one of them. Though the two companies have a mutually beneficial relationship, they have often found themselves in deep points of conflict. The latest drama? Per The Wall Street Journal, Meta lo.....»»
Starling Home Hub adds deeper HomeKit support for new 4th generation Nest thermostat
One reason I might consider upgrading to the new is its built-in Matter support. In practice, however, the Matter integration appears to be pretty lackluster. My favorite HomeKit bridge, the Starling Home Hub, has just released a new firmware up.....»»