watchOS 26 brought a number of big and small updates to the Apple Watch, but one that I still loved is the new flick of the wrist gesture. Here’s how it works and what I use it for. A quick flick of the wrist engages a double-tap, allowing the Apple Watch to be used hands-free … Read more
Amazon’s Alexa+ AI assistant is available to all Amazon Prime subscribers in the US starting today, with the service available at no additional cost. Amazon says Prime subscribers can access Alexa+ using the Alexa app, an Alexa-enabled device, or the Alexa.com website. Prime members can access Alexa+ by saying “Alexa, upgrade to Alexa+” or by … Read more
Starbase, the corporate city that Elon Musk’s SpaceX created in South Texas, is creating its own police force. The City Commission approved an ordinance during a special meeting Tuesday that would create a city police department subject to approval by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). The department will be led by a police … Read more
Gizmo, a TikTok-like app for vibrating code widgets, offers a new way to create interactive media. A relatively new mobile app from startup Atma Sciences allows anyone to create experiences using text, photos, sound and touch, which are then displayed in a vertical channel, similar to TikTok or Reels. But unlike traditional short video apps, … Read more
Resolve AI, a startup automating the work of systems reliability engineering (SRE), or solving system failure problems, announced a $125 million Series A at a $1 billion valuation. The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners with participation from existing investors including Greylock Partners, Unusual Ventures, Artisanal Ventures and A*. The announcement confirms a TechCrunch … Read more
Although the Virtual Boy was a commercial and critical failure, the console’s infamous reputation is part of what made it such a fascinating piece of Nintendo history. The original units still go for hundreds of dollars on auction sites, and hobbyists have spent years keeping the virtual boy alive with emulations and home games. For … Read more
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Last summer, Amazon MGM Studios launched a dedicated AI Studio to develop proprietary AI tools to streamline TV and film production, focusing on areas such as improving character consistency across shots and pre- and post-production support. According to a Reuters report, these tools are now ready to move beyond internal testing. Amazon will launch a … Read more
As part of its broader manufacturing push in India, Apple is expanding supplier training to include Swift coding, robotics, automation technology and smart manufacturing. Here are the details. Part of Apple’s $50 million global supplier employee development fund Apple today announced that it will open its first training center in India as part of a … Read more
The popular strategy game Civilization VII will launch tomorrow on Apple Arcade, allowing Apple Arcade subscribers to play on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Apple Arcade Edition offers the basic Civilization VII gameplay experience with mouse support, controller support and intuitive touch controls. Players take on the role of one of the … Read more