The war in Ukraine has shown that warfare changes by the day. It’s also clear that the tech used to make war today is costly: While larger countries can afford legions of tanks, helicopters, and precision-strike systems, smaller nations find themselves scrambling for cheaper ways to defend themselves. Origin, a new defense tech startup out of … Read more
What you need to know Google announced that it will roll out a new AI note in the details page of images in the Photos app. If someone has used features like Magic Editor or Magic Eraser, this AI note will inform people of its use and it will credit “Google AI.” This feature is … Read more
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR A new leak suggests Samsung could finally upgrade the front camera with the Galaxy A56, switching out from the 32MP sensor it has been using since the Galaxy A51 launched in 2019. However, the rear camera setup on the Galaxy A56 could be the same as on the Galaxy … Read more
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: The European Space Agency is in talks with SpaceX about the possibility of Elon Musk’s space venture joining an international charter designed to reduce a growing swarm of debris in space, Director General Josef Aschbacher told Reuters. The 22-nation agency is spearheading one of several efforts to … Read more
From business meetings to family memories, there are countless reasons to record a phone call, but until now, iPhone users have had to rely on third-party apps or complex workarounds. That changes on October 28 with the release of iOS 18.1, which introduces native call recording and transcription powered by Apple Intelligence. Apple’s new Phone … Read more
Smartphones are constantly getting bigger, and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL both stretch the boundaries of what’s comfortable to use with one hand. Thankfully, Apple and Google also launched the iPhone 16 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro, which offer the same premium flagship experience in a smaller, more … Read more
Key Takeaways The Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024) has enhanced power and storage and provides the best performance in its class. Thanks to an upgraded processor and memory, the tablet performs well with resource-intensive games like Fortnite. Low-quality display and sound quality are drawbacks, but hands-free Alexa and exceptional battery life add value. The Amazon … Read more
Mattel and Outright Games today launched Barbie Project Friendship, on the PC and consoles. Players can join Barbie “Malibu” Roberts and Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts as they team up to save the Malibu Waves Community Center with help from their friends and family. It’s a test of the market in some ways, as it’s released broadly on most … Read more
Kayla Solino/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Snapsicle silicone straps upgrade the grip options on your Kindle and provide a secure hold to prevent drops. At $21, Strapsicle is an easy and affordable Kindle accessory to make your reading experience even more comfortable. If you prefer more ergonomic grips or don’t like the look of straps … Read more
Teaching can often feel like a thankless job, so a good gift can help show that you appreciate someone who’s helped you or your kid learn and grow. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy: A thoughtful thank-you note, perhaps with a gift card, is still a warm way of recognizing everything they do (and … Read more