Just a couple of years ago, AI agents were mostly chatbots that could use basic tools. People were curious, but given concerns around reliability and security, as well as cost, the tech remained in the realm of early adopters. How things have changed. Coding agents like Claude Code, Codex, and…
Google Drive just got an AI upgrade that’s actually useful
In addition to unveiling a slew of new Gemini AI features for Google AI Ultra and Pro subscribers across Docs, Sheets, and Slides, Google is today bolstering the search and summarization capabilities of its flagship cloud storage service, Drive. Namely, Google Drive’s built-in natural language search box is being powered…
‘Pokémon Pokopia’ is even better than ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’
On Friday night, my boyfriend and I sat on the couch for a refreshing evening of doing nothing together. We tuned into a baseball game, he picked up my guitar, and I eagerly booted up “Pokémon Pokopia,” the thirty-year-old franchise’s new cozy, life simulator game, which is unlike anything we’ve…
The new Apple TV 4K may have been delayed again
If you’ve been patiently waiting for Apple to release a new Apple TV 4K to upgrade to, there’s a good chance you might be waiting a lot longer. For years, rumors have suggested a refreshed version of the Apple TV 4K is coming soon, but it has never materialized. Many…
Google gives in to users’ complaints over AI-powered ‘Ask Photos’ search feature
In a slight capitulation to those who don’t want AI infused into their everyday apps, Google said it’s now offering a toggle that will allow users of its Google Photos app to return to the previous and often faster “classic” search experience instead of the newer AI-powered option known as…
YouTube expands AI deepfake detection for politicians, government officials, and journalists
YouTube is expanding its likeness detection technology, which identifies AI-generated deepfakes, to a pilot group of government officials, political candidates, and journalists, the company announced Tuesday. Members of the pilot group will gain access to a tool that detects unauthorized AI-generated content and lets them request its removal if they…
This SpaceX veteran says the next big thing in space is satellites that return to Earth
The reusable rocket has transformed the space industry in the last decade, and a new startup led by a SpaceX veteran wants to do the same for satellites. Brian Taylor, who helped build satellites for networks like SpaceX’s Starlink and Amazon’s Leo, founded Lux Aeterna in December 2024 to develop…
AI network startup Eridu emerges from stealth with hefty $200M Series A
Drew Perkins has been inventing computer network tech and building startups since the dawn of the internet age. Now he’s back as a co-founder and CEO of AI networking startup Eridu that’s officially coming out of stealth on Tuesday with an oversubscribed $200 million Series A round. The round was…
3 long-forgotten CRT ports I wish my modern TV had
The age of CRT TVs has come and gone, and while I’m guilty of being happy to move on, I’ve started to look back at the era fondly. No, I don’t miss the weight of these things, and lugging one up the stairs is a hassle that is incomparable to…
Whoop launches a new blood test focused on women’s health
Fitness wearable maker Whoop is launching a new panel focused on women’s health through its Whoop Labs blood testing service. The company is also adding a new feature to its app that surfaces information about hormonal changes during menstrual cycles. The startup said the panel includes 11 blood biomarkers that…