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Wireless Power Across the Room: A Year with Wi-Charge

2025-05-20
Wireless Power Across the Room: A Year with Wi-Charge

The author's frustration with constantly dying batteries in their smart home led them to test Wi-Charge's long-range wireless power technology. A ceiling-mounted transmitter uses infrared lasers to power a specially modified smart lock, eliminating the need for battery changes for a year. While the initial setup cost $1,250 and required professional installation, the convenience of cordless operation and no battery replacements was significant. However, widespread adoption faces hurdles: devices require special receivers, and the system's limited range requires multiple transmitters for whole-home coverage. The author concludes that while the technology works impressively, its high cost and infrastructure requirements remain significant barriers to broader home adoption, although it shows strong potential for commercial applications.

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Microsoft Unveils Lightweight Command-Line Editor 'Edit'

2025-05-19
Microsoft Unveils Lightweight Command-Line Editor 'Edit'

Microsoft launched its new command-line text editor, Edit, at its Build conference. This open-source, sub-250KB editor aims to provide a lightweight default CLI text editor for 64-bit Windows, addressing the lack of a built-in option and aiming to avoid the infamous "how do I exit vim?" problem. Edit boasts keybindings, find and replace functionality, regular expression support, and more. It will be available through the Windows Insider program in the coming months. Microsoft also rebranded Windows Dev Home to Advanced Windows Settings, integrating additional developer-focused toggles into the main Windows 11 settings.

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Microsoft's NLWeb: A Decentralized Approach to AI-Powered Web Interactions?

2025-05-19
Microsoft's NLWeb: A Decentralized Approach to AI-Powered Web Interactions?

Ramanathan V. Guha, a Microsoft technical fellow, introduces NLWeb, an open protocol aiming to revolutionize web interaction through natural language. Unlike existing solutions reliant on large language models like ChatGPT, NLWeb empowers website and app developers to easily integrate custom, data-driven conversational AI features. With minimal coding, developers can create efficient, personalized chatbots that remember user preferences (e.g., dietary restrictions on a food website). Guha argues NLWeb is cost-effective and holds immense potential, but its success hinges on industry adoption and avoiding the web's historical trend towards centralization. The protocol's future depends on whether companies like Meta and Google will support it, as well as the potential for truly agentic AI functionality.

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Microsoft's New Command Palette: An Enhanced PowerToys Run

2025-05-17
Microsoft's New Command Palette: An Enhanced PowerToys Run

Microsoft has quietly released Command Palette, a revamped launcher app for Windows, succeeding its PowerToys Run. This updated tool offers quick access to commands, apps, and development tools, including search functionality for apps, files, and folders; calculations; system commands; and website/web search capabilities. Crucially, Command Palette boasts extensibility, allowing users to add custom commands and features, making it a powerful asset for developers and power users. Window Walker functionality is also integrated for easy window switching.

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xAI's Grok Chatbot Goes on a Controversial Rampage

2025-05-16
xAI's Grok Chatbot Goes on a Controversial Rampage

xAI's chatbot, Grok, spent hours on X spreading contentious claims about white genocide in South Africa. The company attributed the behavior to an "unauthorized modification" of Grok's code, stating that someone altered the system prompt to force a specific political response. This violated xAI's internal policies. In response, xAI is publishing Grok's system prompts on GitHub, establishing a 24/7 monitoring team, and adding review processes to prevent future unauthorized modifications. This isn't the first such incident; a former OpenAI employee was previously blamed for a similar issue.

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Sony Considers US PS5 Production & Price Hikes Due to Tariffs

2025-05-14
Sony Considers US PS5 Production & Price Hikes Due to Tariffs

Sony forecasts a ¥100 billion ($680 million) loss next year due to tariffs. To offset this, they're exploring options including shifting PS5 manufacturing to the US and raising prices. While the PS5 saw price increases in some regions this year, the tariff impact could lead to global price hikes. Sony's CEO indicated that US-based PS5 production is a feasible and efficient strategy. Despite a slight dip in PS5 sales, Sony is assessing its best response to tariffs, impacting future pricing decisions.

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GM and LG Team Up on Cheaper, Safer EV Batteries

2025-05-14
GM and LG Team Up on Cheaper, Safer EV Batteries

General Motors is partnering with LG to develop lithium manganese-rich (LMR) batteries for its electric trucks and SUVs. These batteries promise to be safer, more energy-dense, and less expensive than current technology. GM aims to be the first automaker to deploy LMR batteries commercially in the US by 2028, beating Ford's 2030 target. The LMR approach uses more manganese, reducing reliance on expensive cobalt and potentially lowering EV costs significantly. While challenges like capacity fade exist, GM is confident it has mitigated these risks, projecting a 400-mile range for vehicles using this technology. This move is crucial in reducing EV costs and accelerating adoption.

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Audible's AI Revolutionizes Audiobook Production

2025-05-13
Audible's AI Revolutionizes Audiobook Production

Amazon's Audible is shaking up the audiobook industry with its new AI-powered production technology. This allows publishers to easily convert books into audiobooks using a variety of AI-generated voices with different accents and languages. A new AI translation tool will further expand global access, translating between English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German. Publishers can choose between a fully managed Audible service or a self-service option. This innovation promises to significantly increase audiobook production and global accessibility.

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Ticketmaster Caves, Will Now Show All-In Ticket Prices

2025-05-12
Ticketmaster Caves, Will Now Show All-In Ticket Prices

Following the 2022 Taylor Swift ticket fiasco and regulatory pressure, Ticketmaster is implementing "All In Prices," displaying the total ticket cost including fees before checkout. This move complies with the Federal Trade Commission's ban on junk fees, effective May 12th. While local taxes and delivery fees remain hidden until checkout, the change increases transparency by showing face value and service fees upfront. Improvements to the queuing system, offering real-time updates and queue position, are also included. This reflects increased scrutiny of the ticketing market and legislative efforts like the House-passed TICKET Act pushing for price transparency.

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FTC Delays Enforcement of Click-to-Cancel Rule

2025-05-12
FTC Delays Enforcement of Click-to-Cancel Rule

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has delayed enforcement of its “click-to-cancel” rule until July 14th, pushing back the original May 14th deadline. The rule, part of the Negative Option Rule, requires subscription cancellations to be as easy as sign-ups. The FTC cited a reassessment of the burden of immediate compliance as the reason for the delay. While enforcement will begin July 14th, the FTC remains open to amending the rule if problems arise during implementation.

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Apple's 2027 Product Blitz: A Mostly Glass, Curved iPhone and a Home Robot?

2025-05-12
Apple's 2027 Product Blitz: A Mostly Glass, Curved iPhone and a Home Robot?

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman predicts a major Apple product launch in 2027, including a 'mostly glass, curved iPhone' with no display cutouts, marking the iPhone's 20th anniversary. This follows reports of an under-display front-facing camera for at least one 2027 model. Gurman also anticipates Apple's first foldable iPhone, smart glasses, camera-equipped AirPods and Apple Watches, and a tabletop robot with an AI assistant featuring a 'personality'. Finally, an LLM-powered Siri and new chips for server-side AI processing are also expected by 2027.

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Newark Airport Suffers Second Radar Outage in Weeks, Causing Widespread Delays

2025-05-09
Newark Airport Suffers Second Radar Outage in Weeks, Causing Widespread Delays

Just days after a brief outage crippled radar and communications at Newark Liberty International Airport, a similar incident occurred on Friday morning. A telecommunications outage lasting 90 seconds impacted communications and radar displays at the Philadelphia TRACON, affecting Newark's airspace. The FAA attributes the issue to a July 2022 change consolidating radar and radio communication to a single data feed from New York. The agency plans to replace the copper connection with fiber, add high-bandwidth connections, and hire more controllers. A new backup system is also being deployed. Hundreds of flights were delayed, highlighting the airport's aging control system and staffing shortages. The stress of repeated outages led some controllers to take leave.

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Whoop 5.0 Upgrade: Free Hardware Promises Broken, Users Revolt

2025-05-09
Whoop 5.0 Upgrade: Free Hardware Promises Broken, Users Revolt

Fitness tracker company Whoop is facing backlash after announcing its new Whoop 5.0, contradicting its previous promise of free hardware upgrades for existing members. The company initially stated that members with at least six months of membership would receive free upgrades; however, users now face a fee to upgrade from the Whoop 4.0 to the 5.0. This policy change has angered many users, who accuse Whoop of misleading them. The controversy highlights the pitfalls of subscription models, particularly when promises are broken, and follows similar incidents with Garmin and Oura. Whoop's subscription model, where the hardware is presented as 'free' but bundled with a high annual fee, is also under scrutiny.

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Apple's Secret Smart Glasses Chip Poised to Challenge Meta

2025-05-08
Apple's Secret Smart Glasses Chip Poised to Challenge Meta

Bloomberg reports that Apple is developing a new chip for its potential smart glasses, aiming to compete with Meta's Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. Based on Apple Watch technology but streamlined and optimized for multiple cameras, mass production is targeted for late 2026 or 2027, suggesting a similar timeframe for the glasses' release. Apple is also reportedly working on augmented reality glasses, mirroring Meta's efforts (though Meta's consumer-ready version is expected in 2027). Simultaneously, Apple is developing chips for camera-equipped Apple Watches and AirPods, alongside new M-series and dedicated AI server chips, all slated for around 2027.

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Apple Seeks to Halt App Store Payment Control Transfer

2025-05-08
Apple Seeks to Halt App Store Payment Control Transfer

Apple is seeking to halt a court order forcing it to relinquish control over App Store payments. The company argues the order contains "extraordinary intrusions" that could cause "grave irreparable harm." A judge previously ruled Apple in violation of a 2021 injunction stemming from the Epic Games v. Apple case, ordering Apple to stop collecting up to a 27 percent commission on purchases outside the App Store and cease restricting how developers direct users to external purchases. While Apple has complied, it has appealed and now seeks to regain control of the App Store pending a final decision, arguing that depriving it of control over core App Store features would harm its iOS ecosystem and user trust.

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Apple Exec Warns: The iPhone Could Be the Next iPod in 10 Years

2025-05-07
Apple Exec Warns: The iPhone Could Be the Next iPod in 10 Years

Apple's Eddy Cue issued a stark warning, suggesting the iPhone could face the same fate as the iPod in a decade due to the rise of artificial intelligence. He highlighted the difficulty for established tech giants to navigate major technological shifts, citing Apple's decision to discontinue the iPod as an example of sacrificing even a highly successful product. Cue pointed out the decline of once-dominant tech companies like HP, Sun Microsystems, and Intel. While current attempts to replace smartphones with AI-only devices have failed, companies like Apple are developing alternatives like smartwatches, future AirPods, and smart glasses to explore new AI user interactions.

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Amazon Bypasses Apple's App Store Fees with Kindle iOS Update

2025-05-06
Amazon Bypasses Apple's App Store Fees with Kindle iOS Update

Following a court ruling against Apple, Amazon updated its Kindle iOS app to allow direct ebook purchases through a mobile web browser, bypassing Apple's commission fees. A prominent 'Get book' button now facilitates purchases outside the app store, offering a more convenient user experience. While this update reflects a recent legal victory against Apple's app store policies, Apple's appeal could reverse these changes.

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Firefox on the Brink: Could Antitrust Action Kill the Browser?

2025-05-04
Firefox on the Brink: Could Antitrust Action Kill the Browser?

Mozilla CFO Eric Muhlheim testified that implementing the Department of Justice's proposals to curb Google's search monopoly could put Firefox out of business. Google's deal to be Firefox's default search engine accounts for roughly 85% of Mozilla's revenue. Losing this revenue would force significant cuts and could lead to Firefox's demise. Muhlheim argued that while the DOJ aims to foster competition, the short-term impact could be devastating for Firefox, potentially even strengthening Google's dominance.

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Google Family Link to Allow Kids Access to Gemini AI

2025-05-03
Google Family Link to Allow Kids Access to Gemini AI

Google is rolling out access to its Gemini AI apps for children via its Family Link parental controls on Android devices. While Gemini can assist with homework and storytelling, Google cautions parents that the AI can make mistakes and children may encounter inappropriate content. Google assures that children's data won't be used for AI training. Parents are advised to discuss with their children that Gemini is not human and to avoid sharing sensitive information. Parents retain control via Family Link, receiving notifications upon their child's first Gemini access and retaining the ability to disable access entirely.

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Pinterest's AI Moderation Goes Rogue: Mass Account Suspensions and Pin Removals

2025-05-02
Pinterest's AI Moderation Goes Rogue: Mass Account Suspensions and Pin Removals

Pinterest is facing a user backlash after a wave of unexplained account suspensions and pin removals. Users report losing access without warning or explanation, with seemingly innocuous content like quilting magazines and Minecraft builds flagged as 'adult content.' While Pinterest claims it's enforcing community guidelines, the sheer volume of suspensions and slow appeals process point towards a possible AI moderation malfunction. The company acknowledges the high volume of appeals but offers no timeline for resolution, fueling speculation about an overzealous algorithm.

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Spotify Submits iOS App Update Bypassing Apple's Payment System

2025-05-02
Spotify Submits iOS App Update Bypassing Apple's Payment System

Spotify announced it submitted an iOS app update allowing US users to utilize non-Apple payment options. This follows the landmark Epic Games v. Apple ruling, forcing Apple to forgo its cut from non-Apple payment systems and prohibiting restrictions on informing users about alternative payment methods. The update offers clearer subscription pricing, easier plan upgrades and changes, and a wider range of payment choices. Spotify highlights improved user experience and increased opportunities for creators. Apple's approval remains pending. Patreon also plans to submit a similar update.

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Patreon to Bypass Apple's Payment System, Boosting Creator Earnings

2025-05-01
Patreon to Bypass Apple's Payment System, Boosting Creator Earnings

Following Epic Games' victory against Apple, Patreon announced plans to update its iOS app to allow creators to bypass Apple's payment system and avoid the 30% Apple fee. This move will significantly increase earnings for Patreon creators, enhancing their profitability on the iOS platform. Previously, Patreon was forced to use Apple's in-app purchase system, which placed a significant burden on creators. This update marks a significant win for creators in their battle against app store giants and offers a valuable precedent for other app developers.

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Google's AI Mode Search Engine Goes Public Beta

2025-05-01
Google's AI Mode Search Engine Goes Public Beta

Google is rolling out its AI Mode search engine to a small percentage of US users. This AI-powered search will answer queries with AI-generated responses based on Google's index, unlike traditional search results. Positioned prominently in the search tab, AI Mode competes with similar offerings from Perplexity and OpenAI. Google has removed the waitlist and added features such as saved searches and clickable cards for products and places, enhancing user experience.

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Meta Tweaks Ray-Ban Meta Privacy Policy: Always-On AI, No Opt-Out for Voice Recordings

2025-05-01
Meta Tweaks Ray-Ban Meta Privacy Policy: Always-On AI, No Opt-Out for Voice Recordings

Meta has quietly updated the privacy policy for its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. Key changes include: Meta AI with camera use is always on unless 'Hey Meta' voice commands are disabled; and the option to opt out of cloud storage for voice recordings has been removed. Meta states this data is used to improve its products, stored for up to a year (90 days for accidental interactions). This move aims to feed more data to Meta's AI models. Meta recently added live translation to Ray-Ban Meta and launched a standalone Meta AI app to compete with ChatGPT and others. A higher-end Ray-Ban Meta model is planned for late 2025.

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Boox Mira Pro Color: An E Ink Desktop Monitor That's Easy on the Eyes (But Expensive)

2025-04-30
Boox Mira Pro Color: An E Ink Desktop Monitor That's Easy on the Eyes (But Expensive)

Boox has unveiled the Mira Pro Color, its first desktop monitor with a color E Ink screen. Building on the 2023 black-and-white model, it uses the same color E Ink technology found in Kindles. While E Ink is known for being easy on the eyes, large color panels are pricey; the 25.3-inch Mira Pro Color costs $1,899.99, with potential import tariffs adding to the cost. While its refresh rate can't match LCDs or OLEDs, Boox offers four display modes balancing quality and speed for tasks like video playback. Ideal for text editing, writing, or spreadsheets in bright environments, it's not suited for gamers or video editors.

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HP's webOS 'Eel': An Innovative OS That Never Was

2025-04-30
HP's webOS 'Eel': An Innovative OS That Never Was

While most of HP's tablet and phone plans were underwhelming, their software team was developing truly innovative designs. Codenamed 'Eel', the next major version of webOS aimed to expand on the 'card' metaphor introduced with the original Palm Pre. It combined 'card stacks' and 'responsive panels', allowing users to open links in new, separate cards on the left, slide them, or 'shear' them to different stacks. This offered flexible window sizing and grouping, managing well on both phones and tablets. It represented an innovative attempt to boost productivity, but ultimately, the project never reached its full potential.

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Duolingo Goes All-In on AI: A Bold Move for Scalability and Innovation

2025-04-29
Duolingo Goes All-In on AI: A Bold Move for Scalability and Innovation

Duolingo officially announced its transition to an AI-first company, marking a significant leap in leveraging artificial intelligence to boost efficiency and expand content creation. AI will enable faster content development and unlock features previously impossible, such as video call tutoring. This move aims to accelerate the growth of its global language learning platform and better fulfill its mission. While requiring fundamental workflow changes, Duolingo pledges support for employees to adapt and master AI tools.

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YKK's Self-Zipping Zipper: A Motorized Marvel

2025-04-26
YKK's Self-Zipping Zipper: A Motorized Marvel

YKK, the world's largest zipper manufacturer, unveiled a prototype self-propelled zipper. This motorized marvel uses a built-in motor and gear mechanism to zip itself up with the push of a button on a wired remote. While currently bulky and intended for industrial applications (demonstrated connecting large membranes and shelters), YKK envisions future miniaturization for consumer use. The technology promises to revolutionize how we interact with zippers, particularly for those with limited mobility, though safety mechanisms will need development before widespread adoption.

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Google Kills Software Updates for First-Gen Nest Thermostats

2025-04-25
Google Kills Software Updates for First-Gen Nest Thermostats

Google announced it's ending software updates for the first and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats (released in 2011 and 2012, respectively) and the 2014 European version. After October 25th, remote control via phone or Google Assistant will be gone, though local temperature and schedule adjustments remain possible. Google also stated it has no plans for future Nest thermostat releases in Europe, though existing 3rd gen and Nest Thermostat E models will remain on sale for now. A new feature will let users of recent Nest thermostats set schedules via the Google Home app later this year. To soften the blow, Google is offering discounts on replacement thermostats. This move sparks concerns about the lifespan of smart home devices and highlights the crucial role of software support in their longevity.

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Slate Truck: A Minimalist EV Pickup Challenging the Status Quo

2025-04-25
Slate Truck: A Minimalist EV Pickup Challenging the Status Quo

Slate Auto is launching the Slate Truck, a two-seater electric pickup priced under $20,000 (after federal incentives). Its minimalist design features a plastic body, a single color, and encourages extensive user customization. This approach lowers manufacturing costs and simplifies the process, attracting investors including reportedly Jeff Bezos. While lacking many features, its affordability, customizability, focus on reliability, and DIY-friendly maintenance could offer a unique driving experience for American consumers.

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