National interest technology can show up in a lot of ways, like in data analysis and cybersecurity, as well as satellites and weapons. Many startups with dual-use applications are increasingly looking at the government as an attractive customer due to its wide range of use cases and the amount of federal dollars available. And while … Read more
Damien Wilde / Android Authority TL;DR Android 15 will finally soon be making its way to Galaxy devices. Users in the US and South Korea will likely get the beta first. Samsung has already indicated plans to start the beta before the end of the year. Looking back at the history of One UI, it’s … Read more
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: The trend of big touchscreens in cars has left many yearning for the not-so-distant days when most user interactions happened with physical buttons. But Rivian’s chief software officer Wassym Bensaid believes using buttons in a car is an “anomaly.” “It’s a bug. It’s not a feature,” Bensaid … Read more
Google Maps is rolling out several new features to iOS and Android users this week, focusing on improved navigation and travel planning tools. A new prominent “Add stops” button is being added alongside the Start button with the idea of simplifying route planning: It displays restaurants, gas stations, and points of interest along the way. … Read more
Plaud NotePin MSRP $169.00 “The Plaud NotePin is the ideal companion for recording, transcribing and summarizing the important conversations in my life.” Pros Great battery life and performance Useful accessory kit Simple, yet effective design Choice of multiple LLMs Useful AI transcription and summaries Cons Only 300 minutes of recording per month It can be … Read more
An Ethernet connection is faster and more stable than Wi-Fi. However, there are instances where hardware limitations or software throttling can cause your Ethernet speed to drop. If you’re experiencing this issue, here are some practical steps to troubleshoot and speed up the connection. 1 Check Your Internet Connection Speed If the issue isn’t with … Read more
Max Buondonno/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways TCL’s 98-inch Class S5 Series TV is one of the most accessibly-priced TVs of its size, and it’s currently on sale for $1,000 off. Watching movies and TV shows on such a big display is as close to a theatre-like experience as one can get at home. With such a … Read more
Apple has determined that “a very small percentage” of iPhone 14 Plus models are having rear camera issues, and it has launched a service program to repair them for free. If your phone isn’t showing a preview when you use its rear camera, then you may be eligible to get your phone fixed at no … Read more
ChatGPT has a new feature called Search which mixes its handy AI-powered chatbot with up-to-date online results, OpenAI said in a blog post on Thursday. A Chrome extension is also available. People can use natural language to ask ChatGPT queries and get relevant information plus up-to-date links. There’s also a manual search button in ChatGPT now. … Read more
On a chilly weekend in mid-September, the wind-blasted dunes of San Francisco’s Ocean Beach loomed over the Great Highway — two lanes that run along the Pacific coast in either direction separated by a median of sand and ice plant succulents. In a section of the southbound lanes, the Autumn Moon Festival reverberated with a … Read more