My robot vacuum can map a house. My car broke its brain
So let me set the scene here. It’s Friday afternoon, and I’m picking up a few friends for a Taylor Swift-themed hangout later on. But the backseat of my car is covered in dog hair,…
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Apple turns the Sydney Opera House into an iPad canvas with stunning results
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Apple celebrated its 50th anniversary by transforming Sydney Opera House into a digital canvas using iPad and Logic Pro technology. Macworld reports global celebrations featured performances by…
Anker Nano 10K Power Bank 45W review: Compact power house for iPhone, Mac and more
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros High charging power Compact dimensions Integrated USB-C charging cable Display Cons Scratch-sensitive housing No rubber feet Not magnetic Our Verdict The Anker Nano 10K Power Bank (45W) impresses with…
White House officials reportedly frustrated by Anthropic’s law enforcement AI limits
Anthropic’s AI models could potentially help spies analyze classified documents, but the company draws the line at domestic surveillance. That restriction is reportedly making the Trump administration angry. On Tuesday, Semafor reported that Anthropic faces…
I won’t leave my house without these 6 useful gadgets under $50
In a world of overpriced tech and gear, it’s easy to think that you have to spend a ton of money on the things you need to have in your backpack whenever you leave home.…
White House unveils sweeping plan to “win” global AI race through deregulation
Trump’s plan was not welcomed by everyone. J.B. Branch, Big Tech accountability advocate for Public Citizen, in a statement provided to Ars, criticized Trump as giving “sweetheart deals” to tech companies that would cause “electricity…
SwannBuddy 4K Video Doorbell review: Let the robots run the house
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Much better video quality than previous generation Quick responsiveness AI voice response mode could be a game-changer—when it’s finished Cons Night vision quality isn’t the best Cloud recordings auto-delete…
US bans WhatsApp from House of Representatives staff devices
The U.S. government has banned WhatsApp from devices used by U.S. House of Representatives staff, saying the app poses potential security risks, Reuters reported, citing a memo sent to House staff. “The Office of Cybersecurity…
White House investigating how Trump’s chief of staff’s phone was hacked
The White House is investigating after one or more people reportedly accessed the contacts from the personal phone of White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, and used the information to contact other top officials…
White House scraps plan to block data brokers from selling Americans’ sensitive data
A senior Trump administration official has scrapped a plan that would have blocked data brokers from selling Americans’ personal and financial information, including Social Security numbers. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said in December…