You don’t really ever have to explain why a universal remote is a good idea. You have a bunch of stuff that needs controlling; this thing controls them all. Many companies have set out to build a product worthy of this idea, and one product came much closer than most. It was called the Harmony, … Read More “The impossible dream of the universal remote” »
I work from home, so I typically listen to audio through headphones or AirPods. But I’ve always wanted a desk speaker that doesn’t take up too much space, which made the new Sonos Play a fitting first Sonos product to review. The Play, launched in March, is Sonos’s first new device in more than a … Read More “The new Sonos Play has become my go-to desk and kitchen speaker” »
Apple TV and sex workers — who’d have thought they’d make such a delightful pairing? Earlier this year, the streaming service released the drama series Margo’s Got Money Troubles, based on the book of the same name, which follows a young woman as she turns to cam work to support herself and her new baby. … Read More “Apple TV’s New Camboy Crime Thriller Is the Perfect Summer Binge” »
Live sports remain one of the last uniting forces in the American zeitgeist, one of the only things that friends and families gather around the TV for and form a community around. Even though streaming services and YouTube have fractured viewing audiences and changed our habits, for the most part, people are still tuning in … Read More “The Last Time the US Hosted the World Cup, One of the Weirdest Nights in Sports History Unfolded” »
“That was one of the most egregious things that we saw in her chat,” she said. “Even when we saw things about getting support, the sycophancy kicked in.” OpenAI has previously said it has “deep responsibility to help those who need it most.” The company did not immediately respond to Ars’ request for comment on … Read More “Lawsuit: ChatGPT validated suicidal woman’s distrust of crisis lines” »
Pixar’s technology has advanced so much since Toy Story debuted in 1995 that, for Toy Story 5, the filmmakers purposely held back to preserve the franchise’s visual style. “There’s a lot of restraint,” producer Lindsey Collins told me during an interview at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, California. “We don’t want to all of a … Read More “‘There’s a Lot of Restraint’: How ‘Toy Story 5’ Balances New Technology With Nostalgia” »
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This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on e-bikes, power stations, and how to work anywhere, follow Thomas Ricker. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere as we enter the second … Read More “Solid-state batteries still aren’t ready, but gels are” »
SpaceX lifted off on its first day as a public company, immediately jumping to $150 a share after it began trading on the Nasdaq, around 11% higher than the $135 figure at which it officially priced its IPO on Thursday. The stock price reached as high as $176 in midday trading, pushing the company’s market … Read More “SpaceX IPO closes up 19% and delivers the world’s first trillionaire” »
Apple announced the upcoming iOS 27 update at its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday. While the company announced that the next iOS version will be compatible with devices reaching back to the iPhone 11, the move feels underwhelming for people with older devices, thanks to one wrinkle. WWDC was focused on the integration of AI … Read More “Your iPhone 11 Will Run iOS 27, but It Won’t Run Siri AI” »
