Before the iPhone and Android dominated the smartphone market, there was a revolutionary device called the T-Mobile Sidekick, also known as the Danger Hiptop. This soap bar shaped phone made it incredibly easy to get things done, long before the era of smartphones. It introduced features like cloud sync, unlimited data, real web browsing on
The world of smartwatches and fitness trackers is vast and ever-expanding, with numerous brands offering a plethora of options for consumers. One brand that stands out in the realm of multisport watches is Garmin. Known for its high-quality products and advanced features, Garmin has long been a favorite among athletes and fitness enthusiasts. However, the
In a control room in Romania, engineer Antonia Toma stood ready to activate the world’s most powerful laser, a technology that promised to bring about revolutionary advancements in various sectors. The laser, operated by French company Thales, was based on Nobel prize-winning inventions by Gerard Mourou and Donna Strickland, who were awarded the Nobel Physics
The Oculus Quest 1, released just five years ago in 2019, is already facing planned obsolescence by Meta. As of May, new apps released in the Quest Store will not be playable on the Quest 1. This decision is not based on the Quest 1’s lack of power to run these apps but rather on
WhatsApp, the popular messaging app owned by Meta, has recently introduced a significant change to its user interface on Android smartphones. The update involves moving the four navigation tabs from the top of the screen to the bottom, making it more convenient for users to access different sections of the app. By relocating the navigation
AT&T recently disclosed a two-week-old data breach that exposed the personal information of millions of customers. The company has taken steps to reset passcodes and contact affected users. However, AT&T’s response to the breach raises questions about the effectiveness of their cybersecurity measures. The fact that the breach went undetected for two weeks suggests a
Voice synthesis has evolved significantly since the days of the Speak & Spell toy in 1978. OpenAI recently introduced Voice Engine, a text-to-speech AI model capable of creating synthetic voices based on a 15-second audio sample. While the technology shows promise in various applications, OpenAI has chosen to limit its release due to ethical implications.
The concept of self-driving vehicles has been a long-standing goal within both the robotics research and automotive industries. While there have been significant investments in the development of autonomous vehicles, their deployment has been limited to specific settings. Recently, researchers have started exploring the potential of automated valet parking (AVP), a feature that would enable
Recently, Lara Trump, a co-chair of the Republican National Committee, made a surprising move into the world of music with her heavily autotuned track titled “Anything is Possible.” This unexpected foray into the music industry was met with mixed reactions, with many questioning the sincerity and quality of the song. In response to Lara Trump’s
Extremely OK Games, the developers behind Celeste and TowerFall, announced their upcoming project Earthblade almost three years ago. However, fans will have to wait even longer as the game is now not expected to be released until 2025 at the earliest. Lead creator Maddy Thorson recently shared the disappointing news in a blog update, expressing