Fox has announced that it’s acquiring Roku outright, in a deal that values the streaming company at $22 billion. Once the deal is complete, Fox content will be promoted more heavily than before on Roku streamers and smart TVs. The deal will see Fox’s TV networks and Tubi streamer combine with Roku’s network of streaming … Read More “Fox is buying Roku | The Verge” »
The Ultrahuman Ring Air: Following a lawsuit filed by Oura Ring, the Ultrahuman Ring Air has been banned in the US. It was not at the time of my testing, after which we awarded it the superlative “best smart ring if you like working out.” But if you own a ring or purchase one, you … Read More “Best Smart Rings for 2026: Expert Tested and Reviewed” »
Strava has added some new features today that are “designed to meet athletes where they are”, the company says. There are map style improvements launching “later this summer” that will give you richer trail surface data and clearer points of interest like trailheads, picnic areas, and campgrounds. For subscribers only, there’s also Route Saves, which … Read More “Strava gets improved map styles, route saving, and off-route alerts” »
For the first time, an Earth observation satellite has found what it was looking for — on its own, without human analysts on the ground. The milestone, which occurred in April, marks the first reported use of a vision-language model in orbit, and offers a glimpse of how AI could fundamentally change what space-based sensors … Read More “A satellite just learned to find things on its own — here’s what that means” »
From the dawn of the era of smart TVs — internet-connected TVs with built-in streaming apps and other web services — there have been many people who wanted nothing to do with them. Some might think it would save them money, assuming the smart circuitry adds cost. Others might just hate the idea of everything requiring … Read More “Why I’m Telling People to Stop Hunting for Dumb TVs” »
Following its announcement last week, the Motorola Edge (2026) is now on open sale in the US and Canada. In the US, the 6.3-inch OLED flaunting Dimensity 7450-powered device can be had for $600 unlocked from Motorola.com as well as partnering retailers like BestBuy. That’s for the single 128GB storage trim in the Pantone Martini … Read More “Motorola Edge (2026) now available in the US and Canada” »
Anyone dedicated to saving a buck could spend a little time researching, shopping and toiling to build their own PC. This has been true since the earliest days of personal computing. Usually, it would result in a considerable discount compared to an off-the-shelf, prebuilt PC. That has changed. The AI-driven confluence of RAMageddon, the NAND-pocalypse … Read More “I’ve Been DIYing PCs for 10 years. It’s No Longer Cheaper to Build Your Own PC” »
Welcome to Import AI, a newsletter about AI research. Import AI runs on arXiv, cappuccinos, and feedback from readers. If you’d like to support this, please subscribe. AI researchers launch new safety startup because “alignment is not on track”:…Sequent will have a portfolio of under-resourced research bets…Researchers from the UK AI Security Institute Alignment team … Read More ““Alignment is not on track”; FrontierCode; and synthetic research interns” »
Through more than two decades of travel for both work and leisure, my packing list has evolved from a random assortment of gadgets and accessories thrown together at the last minute into a refined checklist of gear honed by trial and error. The right packing list, I’ve found, can be the difference between a good … Read More “All the gear a 20-year gadget blogging veteran packs when traveling” »
The UK is following in the footsteps of Australia and banning all children under the age of 16 from social media. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the ban on Monday, saying that he’ll introduce legislation into Parliament before Christmas, with protections expected to come into force by spring 2027. The ban is designed supported … Read More “UK to Ban Social Media for Under-16s, With Sweeping Restrictions for All Teens” »
