Unless you’re using a device from Boox — which typically run Android — most e-readers and other E Ink devices are often only good at reading and writing. This is often a deliberate way to get people to focus on a few core tasks, and avoid the distractions of notifications,…
Pentagon offers battery startup 6K $250M loan to build US factory
Batteries are everywhere, even on the battlefield, which helps explain the Pentagon’s recent interest in building more domestic manufacturing capacity. The 12-year-old, North Andover, Massachusetts-based startup 6K announced Thursday that it won conditional approval for a $250 million loan from the Department of Defense to build a factory in Tennessee.…
Next year may bring big changes for Samsung’s TV lineup
When you look at Samsung’s current smart TV lineup, it’s organized by the type of panel technology each TV uses, such as Micro RGB, OLED, and Mini LED. However, for 2027, Samsung is reportedly planning a major overhaul of its TV lineup in an effort to simplify its naming structure.…
OpenAI reportedly raises an additional $11 billion at a $1.25 trillion valuation
OpenAI has reportedly raised $11 billion so far in a new funding round that values the AI lab at $1.25 trillion. Bloomberg reported on the new funding on Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The $11 billion is part of a larger funding round that hasn’t closed yet, according…
Pluto TV adds more free live streaming channels and shows from The CW
Pluto TV just can’t seem to stop growing. Paramount’s free, ad-supported streaming platform continues to add several movies, TV shows, and live channels to its lineup, giving users a wide variety of content to watch at zero cost. While platforms like Netflix and Disney+ keep charging audiences hefty fees each…
The Duo apps are coming, says Apple
The early iPhone Duo reviews were a bit hard on Apple’s new foldable for the lack of Duo-optimized apps available at the time of launch. But Apple says things are changing quickly on the software front. The company on Friday announced there are now over 100,000 apps built for the…
Meta introduces Spaces, a new way to collaborate with your Muse agent
Meta recently launched its Muse agents — a new generation of cuddly agentic helpers. Now, the company has launched Spaces, a new way to communicate and collaborate with them. As far as I can tell, Spaces are basically breakout conversations that revolve around a particular topic — although Meta refers…
Your TV’s USB ports can unlock some surprisingly useful upgrades
When you take a look around the back of your TV, you’ll likely find a bunch of ports, including HDMI, Ethernet, and USB. HDMI is probably the one you’ve interacted with the most, as it lets you connect all sorts of devices to your TV, including a streaming stick, game…
Hundreds of Artex AI hacking tools found publicly exposed to the web
Security researchers have discovered hundreds of copies of a Chinese-made AI hacking tool publicly exposed to the internet for anyone to access, potentially allowing outsiders to launch cyberattacks against unsuspecting targets. The hacking software, called Artex, is an open-source autonomous penetration testing tool, meaning software that automatically probes computer systems…
I added a second taskbar to my PC and there’s no going back
Since its introduction in Windows 95, the taskbar has remained one of the defining user interface characteristics of the Windows operating system. As a one-stop-shop for accessing the Start Menu, open applications, and system tray applets, the taskbar is an incredibly useful software inclusion that I can’t imagine living without.…