Apple’s tablets and smartphones used to be a lot simpler. Before the iPad started working like another version of Apple’s Macs, when you downloaded an app to your iPad or iPhone, it would just get added to the nearest empty spot on your home screen. There was no need to…
Periwinkle is making self-hosted social media on Bluesky’s AT Protocol even easier
The Berlin-based startup Periwinkle is offering a new avenue for those wanting to leave centralized social media operated by Big Tech companies. Instead of joining a decentralized, open social networking app like Mastodon or Bluesky, Periwinkle allows anyone to set up a social media account on their own domain, under…
How to read A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms books in order
A hundred years before Daenerys Targaryen set off to retake the Seven Kingdoms, there was a particularly tall knight and his squire whose adventures paint a picture of Westeros and its history like we’ve never seen before. HBO’s latest prequel to the epic events of Game of Thrones, A Knight…
Electric air taxis are about to take flight in 26 states
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved eight pilot programs that will allow a handful of companies, including Archer Aviation, Beta Technologies, Joby Aviation, and Wisk to start widespread electric aircraft testing as early as this summer. The three-year program, which will span 26 states, is designed to ensure U.S. companies…
I stopped my Pixel from spying on me with 3 steps
By and large, I’m a big fan of the Android operating system. The mobile OS manages to strike a solid balance between software flexibility and openness, without running into most of the legacy vulnerabilities of yesterday’s unmanaged PC platforms. Nevertheless, not everything is perfectly rosy when it comes to Android,…
OpenAI and Google employees rush to Anthropic’s defense in DOD lawsuit
More than 30 OpenAI and Google DeepMind employees filed a statement Monday supporting Anthropic’s lawsuit against the U.S. Defense Department after the federal agency labeled the AI firm a supply-chain risk, according to court filings. “The government’s designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk was an improper and arbitrary…
This $3,000 PC might be the MacBook replacement I’ve been waiting for
Ever since I picked up my M1 Pro MacBook Pro back in 2021, I’ve been waiting for the day a Windows laptop could get close to matching the power and convenience it delivers. And to be clear, that’s not a knock on my MacBook — I genuinely love it, and…
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber steps down
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber is stepping down from the top leadership position and transitioning to a new role as chief innovation officer, the company announced Monday. Graber, who has helped grow the X and Threads competitor to 43 million users and furthered the development of its underlying AT Protocol, will…
Blue PhOLED should be in your next TV, even if you’ve never heard of it
If you’ve been paying close attention to the smart TV industry, you might be aware that the bell is already faintly tolling for OLED in the distance. For many shoppers, mini-LED sets offer enough of the contrast of OLED, with the benefit of being both brighter and cheaper. RGB mini-LED…
Anthropic launches code review tool to check flood of AI-generated code
When it comes to coding, peer feedback is crucial for catching bugs early, maintaining consistency across a codebase, and improving overall software quality. The rise of “vibe coding” — using AI tools that take instructions given in plain language and quickly generate large amounts of code — has changed how…