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Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google could be preparing to bring the Pixel Studio app to the Pixel 8 series. The app is currently exclusive to the Pixel 9 series. The app uses on-device AI and Google’s Imagen 3 AI model to generate images from text prompts. It looks like Google is preparing to … Read more
An anonymous reader quotes a report from NPR: There’s a valley in rural southwest Utah that’s become a hub for renewable energy. Dozens of tall white wind turbines whoosh up in the sky. A sea of solar panels glistens in the distance. But the new kid on the block is mostly hidden underground. From the … Read more
Sonos today announced the launch of two new products, the Arc Ultra Soundbar and the Sonos Sub 4. The Sonos Arc Ultra is a new high-end soundbar that’s priced at $999, while the $799 Sub 4 is the newest Sonos subwoofer with improved design and internals. The Arc Ultra offers up to double the bass … Read more
Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle. Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can be a bit difficult to solve some days. There’s no shame in needing a little help from … Read more
Razer has rolled out a new firmware update for its Kishi Ultra mobile gaming controller, bringing a host of new features, faster performance and better responsiveness. The Razer Kishi Ultra works with your smartphone or iPad mini, bringing full-sized ergonomics to gaming on the go. The latest firmware update improves controller performance and responsiveness, which … Read more
EGM Media announced today that it is launching a new Kickstarter for a product called The Electronic Gaming Monthly Compendium. As the name implies, it’s a compilation of stories from the magazine Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM) gathered into a book that spans the publication’s 25-year history. The Kickstarter launched today and, within a few hours, … Read more
Let’s talk USB-C chargers. Not the big, powerful GaN models that can power laptops and charge a multitude of devices simultaneously, but the sort of charger that someone might need for their smartphone or tablet. You know, the sort of thing that once might have been included with a new device, but is often now … Read more
The Nuio Flow is a new ergonomic keyboard and accessory system for those who don’t mind trading serious cash for a sleek and thoughtful design. Co-founded by two brothers, one of whom is a former Apple designer, Nuio has an Apple-like value proposition: a split keyboard and an optional trackpad, desk pad, magnetic stands and … Read more
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 and Connections puzzles. The New York Times Crossword Puzzle is legendary. But if you don’t have that much time, the Mini Crossword is an entertaining substitute. The Mini Crossword is much easier … Read more
We here at io9 have, hopefully, made it abundantly clear that The Wild Robot is a masterpiece. It’s in theaters now and if you have a heart, you should watch it and be reminded of why you love the movies. You’ll remember what’s possible when pictures and sound unfold perfectly in front of your eyes. … Read more