What I learned from using a Raspberry Pi 5 as my main computer for two weeks
Pi 5's speed makes it a useful and usable general-purpose desktop, with limits. Enlarge / The Raspberry Pi 5 inside its official case. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) I bought an 8GB Raspberry Pi 5 as soon as they went up fo.....»»
Sonos Arc Ultra review: Stellar sound like no other
As a longtime Sonos user, I was excited when I first learned that Sonos was updating its soundbar lineup to add a new high-end model. … The post Sonos Arc Ultra review: Stellar sound like no other appeared first on BGR. Sonos A.....»»
Untreated sewage and fertilizer runoff threaten the Florida manatee"s main food source, contributing to malnutrition
The gentle, slow-moving Florida manatee has no natural predators......»»
Vocalization study finds highly individualized preferences for singing and speaking voices
The way people talk determines, among other things, whether we listen to what the other person has to say and, for example, whether we like them. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics (MPIEA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany,.....»»
Infinity Nikki launches in December after racking up 30 million preregistrations
Infinity Nikki is set to release in just a few weeks, and is already on its way to being one of the most-played games of the year......»»
Google Gemini Live takes on Siri via a standalone iOS app
Google is increasing the competition with Siri and Apple Intelligence on iPhone, by releasing a standalone iOS app for Gemini.Google GeminiGoogle's Gemini has been available to use for some time on the iPhone, but as part of the main Google app. Now,.....»»
Everything on Amazon’s new ‘Haul’ store costs less than $20
Amazon has just launched a new store full of stuff costing no more than $20, though orders could take up to two weeks to arrive......»»
Spain flood epicenter under highest alert for fresh rain
Spain's national weather agency put parts of the eastern Valencia region under the highest alert level for rain on Wednesday, two weeks after floods killed more than 200 people there......»»
iOS 18.2 has the best Apple Intelligence features, here’s what’s coming
iOS 18.2 is just a few weeks away. It’s a huge software update that includes some of the best, most powerful Apple Intelligence features yet. Here’s the full list of AI features coming soon. more….....»»
I wore two of 2024’s best smart rings. This is the one you should buy
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Apple’s hitting its AI stride right as competition is slowing
Apple Intelligence just arrived last month, and some of its most exciting features will arrive with iOS 18.2 in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, a new report indicates Apple’s major AI competitors are hitting speed bumps with their growth. It seems App.....»»
This elephant figured out how to use a hose to shower
A younger rival may have learned how to sabotage those showers by disrupting water flow. Mary the elephant shows off her hose-showering skills. Credit: Urban et al./Curren.....»»
Here are 5 ways Visual Intelligence will make your life easier [Video]
I have been using Apple’s new Visual Intelligence feature since the moment iOS 18.2 Developer Beta released a few weeks........»»
Report: Upcoming AirPods models will prioritize new health features
AirPods have been among Apple’s biggest hits in the last decade, and the company apparently has big plans for their future. Just weeks after launching hearing health features in iOS 18.1 for , a new report indicates health will be a big priority fo.....»»
Fifth storm in under a month bears down on Philippines
The Philippines issued fresh weather warnings on Tuesday as the fifth major storm in three weeks bore down on the archipelago, days after thousands were evacuated ahead of Typhoon Toraji......»»
Starship’s Next Launch Could Be Just Two Weeks Away
The SpaceX rocket will launch during the late afternoon so its descent into the Indian Ocean is visible......»»
How a stubborn computer scientist accidentally launched the deep learning boom
"You’ve taken this idea way too far," a mentor told Prof. Fei-Fei Li. During my first semester as a computer science graduate student at Princeton, I took COS 402: Artificial In.....»»
Apple found a way to monetize Apple Intelligence without even charging for it
Apple Intelligence officially launched just weeks ago, and its more exciting new features are coming next month with iOS 18.2—all available cost-free. While many analysts and investors are anxious to see how AI might fuel an uptick of iPhone 16 pur.....»»
"Storyline" simulations can gauge the role of global warming in extreme weather events
Only a few weeks ago, massive precipitation produced by the storm "Boris" led to chaos and flooding in Central and Eastern Europe. An analysis conducted by the Alfred Wegener Institute shows that in a world without the current level of global warming.....»»
Microsoft just learned its lesson about overcharging for AI features
Apple is just getting started with building AI into its various software platforms. However, one of its chief competitors, Microsoft, just learned an important lesson the company could take to heart: most consumers aren’t willing to pay very much f.....»»
iMac review roundup: good performance, good price -- and great colors
Apple's new M4 24-inch iMac shows that the all-in-one desktop computer still has a loyal fanbase, with every reviewer also relishing the more vibrant colors of the new model.M4 24-inch iMac - Image credit: AppleApple hosted a "week of exciting announ.....»»