Agility Robotics, the humanoid robotics startup that spun out of Oregon State University in 2015, plans to go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company Churchill Capital Corp XI in a deal that values the company at roughly $2.5 billion. The transaction is expected to generate more than…
I’ve been waiting for a new Apple TV 4K, and tvOS 27 just gave me two reasons to be excited
At WWDC 2026, Apple’s annual developer conference held earlier this month, the company unveiled the latest features and software updates it’s been working on for its devices, including iOS 27, macOS 27, and iPadOS 27. Though the star of the show was undoubtedly Siri AI, Apple’s highly anticipated (and long-delayed)…
Deezer says its new feature lets fans remix songs with artist consent
Global music streaming service Deezer announced on Wednesday the launch of its new feature, “Remix Lab,” which allows fans to creatively remix songs with the consent of the original artists and rights holders. Plus, the company says artists actually get paid for every stream of these remixed tracks. The new…
Facebook rolls out an AI companion app for creators
Facebook announced on Wednesday that it’s reimagining its Creator Studio tool as a standalone AI companion app designed to help creators grow their audiences on the social network. By giving creators access to this AI companion app, Meta is looking to keep creators active on Facebook as it competes for…
I’m considering upgrading my Kindle for a very small reason
When it comes to eReaders, it feels like it’s Kindle and then everything else. Sure, there are plenty of competitors between Nook and Kobo, but anybody I talk to about eReaders is always talking about a Kindle. As you might know, there are many different Kindles to pick from, but…
Figma adds code layers, support for animations, more AI features in new update
Figma on Wednesday showed off an update that adds a new code layer, support for motion and shaders, and the ability to create custom plugins for various tasks using AI. The design platform has been working on bringing code integration into its tool for a while. Last year, it unveiled…
Roku’s free live TV lineup keeps getting bigger with 7 new channels
The Roku Channel is already home to more than 500 free live TV channels, but that isn’t stopping Roku from continuing to expand its lineup. So far this year, Roku has been on a roll when it comes to adding new free channels. It added 30 in April, another 15…
Zoox upgrades its robotaxi as it prepares for commercial service
Zoox has given its custom-built robotaxi a makeover — and not just to make it look sharper. The Amazon-owned company revealed Wednesday a series of upgrades to the comfort and function of its electric, autonomous vehicle based on rider feedback and ahead of what it hopes will be a commercial…
If you want to cut your screen time, just get a Brick
I’ve had screen time limits on my iPhone for years, allowing me 30 minutes on social media each day. How many times have I dismissed the limit notification and continued watching mindless Reels? I’d be horrified to find out. It turns out that all along, what I needed was a…
Slate Auto’s radically simple electric truck starts at $24,950
Slate Auto, the EV startup backed by billionaire Jeff Bezos, has finally revealed the starting price of its electric truck: $24,950. That’s excluding taxes, title, license, registration, governmental fees, destination charges, documentation fees, and any optional equipment, according to the company. Slate started taking pre-orders for the truck on Wednesday.…