You can’t replace the battery in Lego’s Smart Bricks — and many of its sensors aren’t available yet
The first Lego Smart Brick sets, based on Star Wars, aren't quite what my kids and I hoped, and I suspect much of that's down to programming. But the Smart Bricks may also have some technical limitations out of the gate. The first sets don't ship with a number of their sensors enabled, including the
Lucid Motors ships Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to Gravity SUV owners
The update comes after a rocky first few months of software problems on the electric SUV.
Godzilla Minus One, a very good movie, is $15 on 4K Blu-ray
I love Godzilla Minus One. Granted, it’s only the second Godzilla movie that I’ve watched, the other being 1998’s terrible Godzilla featuring Matthew Broderick (the soundtrack has bangers, though). While I may not exactly be an expert, this is a good movie, whether you’re a first-time Godzilla viewe
Meta Developed 4 New Chips to Power Its AI and Recommendation Systems
The MTIA processors are the tech giant’s latest attempt to build its own AI hardware, even as it continues spending billions on gear from industry leaders like Nvidia.
New iPhone 18 Pro leaks explore design details, dimensions, more - 9to5Mac
New iPhone 18 Pro-related posts from Weibo leakers outline what to expect from the product’s design, dimensions, and more.
Studio Display vs. Studio Display XDR Buyer's Guide - MacRumors
Apple's refreshed Studio Display arrives alongside the all-new Studio Display XDR, which replaces the previous Pro Display XDR. The Studio...
Tembo is a playful drum machine that thinks it’s a checkerboard
Checkers? Go? | Image: Alon Daniel / Musical Beings Tembo looks like a toy, but one of those bougie wooden toys you get on Crate & Kids, not some cheap plastic garbage. Despite its appearance, it is a fully functional drum machine and sampler. Rather than a bunch of buttons and a screen, you build b
Former Apple engineer raises $5M for a note-taking pendant that only records your voice
Taya is trying to address privacy concerns around note-taking wearables with its device that can be worn as a pendant and records only the user's voice.
Canopii looks to succeed where past indoor farms have not
Canopii's robotic farms can autonomously grow 40,000 pounds of herbs and leafy greens a year while being the size of a basketball court.
I was interviewed by an AI bot for a job
Millions of people are on the job hunt right now - and for many people, landing a job in the AI era feels more intimidating than ever. That's why the onset of AI avatars running your job interview via one-on-one video call, asking you questions, and analyzing how well you respond has generated a lot
Framework raises RAM and storage prices again
For the fourth month in a row, Framework is increasing prices on RAM and storage for its modular PCs due to ongoing shortages from suppliers. An update to Framework's blog on Tuesday states that DDR5 RAM will now cost $13 to $18 per GB, up from February's rate of $12 to $16 per GB. This is partly du
The mysterious case of the DHS white supremacist memelord
Department of Homeland Security. | Image: The Verge Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter that takes Verge subscribers into the smoke-filled back rooms of Washington as they become the Zyn-filled back rooms of Washington. (Although Tucker Carlson's ALP is more popular among a certain set.) No
What crackdown? Trump's EPA enforcement claims don't pass sniff test.
75% of the criminal cases closed last fiscal year originated before Trump took office.
Chatbots encouraged ‘teens’ to plan shootings in study
AI companies have repeatedly promised safeguards to protect younger users, but a new investigation suggests those guardrails remain woefully deficient. Popular chatbots missed warning signs in scenarios involving teenagers discussing violent acts, in some cases even offering encouragement instead of
After using MacBook Neo, it's clear Windows needs to rethink its PC strategy (and fast) - ZDNET
Apple's new $599 laptop will force Windows PCs and Chromebooks to respond in turn. That's a good thing.
TikTok now lets Apple Music subscribers play full songs without leaving the app
TikTok, which is known for shaping music trends and viral songs, said the new feature is designed to make it easier to go from the moment of discovery to deeper listening.
This Digital Picture Frame Wants to Bring People Closer to a Holographic Future
Brooklyn-based Looking Glass has been dabbling in 3D screens for nearly a decade. It's finally launching Musubi, an AI-powered holographic frame to bring your photos and videos to life.
You can soon listen to Apple Music inside of TikTok — and artists get paid for it
Apple Music subscribers are getting new music discovery tools on TikTok. | Image: Apple / TikTok Apple Music subscribers will soon be able to listen to full-length music tracks on TikTok without having to leave the TikTok app. The platforms have teamed up to launch two new features - Play Full Song
Intel announces Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus, its ‘fastest gaming desktop processors ever’
Intel hasn't made it easy to buy a flagship desktop chip. The company's 2022 and 2023 Raptor Lake chips ran hot, power-hungry, and had those infamous crashes, while 2024's Arrow Lake-based Core Ultra 9 285K had lackluster gaming performance that the company has tried to address with updates. Now, In
Lego Smart Brick review: my kids are not impressed
I was about to be the coolest dad ever. I'd prepared the magic words: "Do you want to help daddy test the new Lego Smart Bricks? I can pick you up from school early!" It worked. My kids literally jumped for joy. When The Lego Group announced in January that a tiny computer brick would be the company
Looking Glass' Musubi showcases its holographic display in a consumer-friendly package
Looking Glass has been doggedly committed to making holographic displays the next big thing since 2019, and with its new Musubi digital photo frame, it might finally be offering its tech at a price that's hard to deny. Musubi is scheduled to start shipping in June, and unlike the company's previous,
Google completes $32B acquisition of Wiz
Google has officially acquired Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in all-cash, a full year after the companies announced the deal. This marks Google's biggest acquisition in its history.
Don't lick that cold metal pole in winter—if you do, don't panic
Highest risk of part of tongue being torn off is with temps between -5° and -15° C (23° to 5 °F).
Kuo shares MacBook Neo shipment and touchscreen updates, OLED MacBook Air timing
MacBook Neo launch day has arrived, and supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has some interesting insights around Apple’s first $599...