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Google releases Gemini 4 Carbon with agent ‘swarm’ feature
Google is rolling out its latest AI model, Gemini 4 Carbon, to the general public after releasing it to a select group of "cybersecurity defenders" two weeks ago. Google claims…
Ember’s latest self-heating 14-ounce mug is $50 off
You can toggle through temperature settings directly from the mug, or from within the app. | Image: The Verge If you were cool on the $149.95 original price of the 14-ounce Ember…
Reddit wants to guide your next purchase
Millions of people turn to Reddit for firsthand recommendations and reviews of consumer goods. Now, the platform is leaning into its role as a destination for shoppers in a…
GTA VI will be available on Xbox Cloud Gaming for Xbox One consoles
Rockstar Games is making Grand Theft Auto VI available on Xbox Cloud Gaming when it launches next week. While you'd normally assume that would mean Grand Theft Auto VI would be…
Anthropic targets $1.4 trillion IPO
Anthropic confirmed on Tuesday that its IPO could be one of the biggest ever, even while falling short of previous expectations. Its IPO price is expected to be between $70.00…
Aura’s next color E Ink photo frame is smaller, cheaper, sharper, and more colorful
Aura just launched a smaller version of its color E Ink frame with a handful of improvements and a more affordable price. The new Aura Ink frame features a 10-inch E Ink panel…
Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere are making it easier to remove things
Photoshop’s Quick Compare feature lets you quickly review a before-and-after comparison of edits. | Image: Adobe Adobe is expanding its Creative Cloud apps and Firefly AI…
Peak Design’s Roller Lite Carry-On is bigger on the inside — and cheaper, too
AI summary Peak Design's Roller Lite Carry-On offers similar features to its Pro model but at a lower price and in a traditional design.
Adobe is going all in on agentic AI
AI summary Adobe announced at its Max conference in Miami that third-party AI agents can now access and modify Creative Cloud projects. The company also introduced new features for its…
Amazon turned its Alexa robot into a Ring security patrol bot
As part of a new brand called Ring Robotics - designed to take a more proactive approach to security instead of just monitoring - a new rolling mobile security camera was…
Hands-on with Ring’s new AI drone camera for your home
AI summary Ring's new drone camera, the Drone Cam, is set to launch in January, following the unshipped Always Home Cam.
Seagate’s FireCuda Forge moves your data between a hard drive and SSD for better performance
AI summary Seagate's FireCuda Forge combines hard drive and SSD for better performance, using Alkemi platform to move data.
Real Motors’ Project Ares is a cyberpunk fantasy made real
Electrification has done wonderful things for motorcycle design. By getting rid of the engine and the fuel tank that supports it, designers have the freedom to do whatever they…
David Ellison says AI could be the ‘biggest creative unlock in modern history’
During Paramount Skydance's latest earnings call, CEO David Ellison said "it's hard to imagine" AI won't have a bigger impact on the film industry than CGI. In response to a…
What could China get from Jensen Huang?
It's difficult to overstate Nvidia's power in today's AI landscape. The company's chips are the bedrock upon which advanced AI technology in the US is being built, and demand has…
Here’s what Trump said he knew about Jensen Huang
Jensen Huang and President Trump. | Getty Images President Trump held a White House press briefing earlier today and responded to several questions about his knowledge of Nvidia…
Everything we know so far about the Nvidia spy scandal targeting CEO Jensen Huang
AI summary Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is under investigation after an affair with Alice Huang, an AI executive linked to China's intelligence. The company claims no security breaches.
MSI’s refurbished QD-OLED gaming monitor is on sale for under $300
One of the best upgrades you can make to your PC gaming setup is an OLED monitor. Fortunately, MSI’s factory-reconditioned Mag 272QP X24 is on sale at Woot through November 18th…
The global pledge to use AI for climate good is a cruel joke
Murat Kurum (left), Turkey’s minister of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change; and Chris Bowen, Australia's minister for Climate Change and Energy, raise their hands…
Apple’s $50 Intelligence Usage Packs extend access to some AI features
After publishing a support article in early September outlining usage limits for some Apple Intelligence features, the company has updated Logic Pro with an option to "Buy More…
Anthropic launches new Claude Fable and Mythos 5.2 models
AI summary Anthropic launches Claude Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2 models, designed for technical challenges with improvements in coding, reasoning, and vision.
You can grab three months of Game Pass Ultimate for under $20 per month
The price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has fluctuated between $20 and $30 per month over the last year, but you can get three months of the top plan for around $19 per month. At…
Instagram’s Effect Builder makes new filters from AI prompts
After expanding its Edits app to macOS last week, Instagram's next move is launching this Effect Builder that generates custom filters for your Stories posts with AI. Available…
James Gunn is out as DC movie leader
James Gunn. | AFP via Getty Images Soon, James Gunn and Peter Safran will no longer head up Skydance's DC Studios. After taking the helm of DC Studios as co-CEOs in 2022, Gunn…
The future of AI hinges on… Jensen Huang’s sex life?
AI summary The article speculates on Jensen Huang's judgment following rumors about his personal life and connections to a company linked to Chinese intelligence.
Uber wants to park your car now, too
Uber announced the launch of Uber Parking, a native in-app reservation feature that allows drivers to find, book, and pay for garage and lot spaces ahead of time. The new feature…
Sony’s new PlayStation Portal handheld includes ‘additional’ internal storage
Sony is launching a new version of its PlayStation Portal exclusively in Japan next month. The updated model will launch in the midnight black color option we've seen before, and…
Trump’s 60 Minutes interview touched on AI safety, threat to arrest an AI exec
Asked about AI executives' warnings about their models' safety on 60 Minutes, Trump said, "I think that the risk is not nearly as real as it- as they talk, and I think the risk…
Disney and Adobe are building generative AI tools together
Who wants a hand-designed and creatively curated monorail anyway. | Image: Disney / Adobe The Walt Disney Company has teamed up with Adobe to develop proprietary "artist-led"…