Category: Hardware
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Google Maps is rolling out live lane guidance to drivers of the Google-powered electric Polestar 4. The company announced Tuesday that the new feature relies on the EV’s front-facing camera to “see” lane markings and road signs. That information feeds into Google Map’s AI and provides the driver with customized audio and visual cues about…
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The war for AI dominance just got a new front of sorts. According to a new report, some Chinese provinces are now offering steep discounts on industrial power pricing to AI datacenters, with only one catch: they have to use homemade chips rather than Nvidia’s or AMD’s. According to a Financial Times article citing sources…
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WhatsApp is officially coming to the Apple Watch, with a new WatchOS app that supports chats, voice messages and call notifications. The Meta-owned chat app announced the launch in a Tuesday blog post. The update should provide better access to WhatsApp’s suite of features when using an Apple Watch. Previously, Apple Watch owners could only…
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The Switch 2 console has now surpassed 10 million sales. The Switch 2’s popularity has exceeded even Nintendo’s anticipations, with the company raising its sales forecast for the console by more than 25 percent. In its latest earnings release, covering April 1st to September 30th, Nintendo now predicts that it’ll sell 19 million Switch 2…
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Boiled eggs present a quandary about which method is best. There’s a camp that insists you must begin with cold water, bring it to a boil and then set a timer. This method requires near-constant watching to avoid overcooking. If you’re noticing your air fryer giving side-eye from the corner of the kitchen counter…yes, that’s…
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Turning your home into a smart home is easier than ever. Today’s gadgets can do everything from warming the house before you wake up to locking the door behind you at night. You can ask a voice assistant to dim the lights, set a reminder or play music while a robot vacuum takes care of…
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Mercedes-Benz provided flights from Washington, DC, to Las Vegas and accommodation so Ars could drive the prototype GLC. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. LAS VEGAS—About 100 miles from Las Vegas, at the northern end of the Mojave Desert, you’ll find a pretty large pile of sand. The Dumont Dunes formed thousands of years…
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TL;DR: The MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card for Android helps you keep track of your stuff for just $23.99 (MSRP $59.99). If you’re an Android user—or you love someone who is—this little gadget might just save your sanity. The MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card slides right into your wallet and connects directly to Android’s Find My Device or Find Hub…
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Logitech is hoping to attract all the keebheads out there with its latest Alto Keys K98M. While this keyboard has been available in Asian markets for a while, Logitech finally brought its customizable work keyboard to the US. It may appeal to a specific demographic, but it’s a welcome return to hot-swappable offerings from Logitech.…
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Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? There are a few tricky clues, so read on for the answers. And if you…