John Shirley

Apple is reportedly working on a stripped-down AI chatbot to compete with ChatGPT, signaling a shift in its artificial intelligence strategy. The company has lagged behind in the AI-powered chatbot race but appears to be pivoting toward an in-house solution that aligns with its philosophy of delivering refined, rather than first-to-market, products. According to reports, […]

DJI Mini 4K Drone Drops to $249 for Amazon Prime Members Amazon is offering the DJI Mini 4K drone at a discounted price of $249, a $50 savings for Prime members. This marks one of the lowest prices seen for the drone this year, making it an attractive deal for beginners and enthusiasts alike. The

Darksiders 4 Officially Announced at THQ Nordic Showcase Fans of the Darksiders franchise have reason to celebrate as THQ Nordic confirmed the development of Darksiders 4 during its recent digital showcase. The announcement came alongside trailers for several other upcoming titles, including Reanimal and The Eternal Life of Goldman. While the series last saw a

X Faces Legal Battle Over Handling of Child Exploitation Content X, formerly known as Twitter, is still entangled in a major lawsuit concerning its handling of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on its platform. A recent ruling by a U.S. Court of Appeals judge has revived claims that the company failed to act promptly in

Instagram Restricts Live Streaming to Accounts With 1,000+ Followers Instagram has quietly rolled out a new policy that prevents public accounts with fewer than 1,000 followers from going live. Over the past few days, users have reported seeing an in-app notice stating that their accounts no longer meet the eligibility requirements for live broadcasts. The

Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Surge Past 6 Million Units Amid Supply Shortages Nintendo has sold over 6 million Switch 2 consoles in less than four weeks, putting the company on track to meet its ambitious target of 15 million units sold by April 2026. The latest earnings report reveals strong demand for the new console,

Google Rolls Out Deep Think, Its Most Advanced AI Model for Gemini Ultra Subscribers Google has launched Deep Think, its most powerful reasoning model yet, for Gemini 2.5 Ultra subscribers. The high-tier AI plan, priced at $250 per month, now includes access to this cutting-edge technology, which was first previewed at Google I/O. After refining

The Best Live TV Streaming Services in 2025 Live TV streaming services still offer a better deal than traditional cable, but the gap between the two is shrinking. Many major providers now charge over $80 per month, making the savings less dramatic than before. However, live TV streaming remains contract-free, with simpler pricing and no

Meta Shifts Stance on Open-Sourcing AI as Zuckerberg Outlines Superintelligence Vision Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently shared a memo detailing the company’s ambitions to develop AI superintelligence, signaling a more cautious approach to open-sourcing its AI models. While Meta has long championed open-source AI, Zuckerberg now emphasizes the need for rigor in deciding what to

Google Expands AI Mode with Image and PDF Support, New Canvas Feature Google is rolling out updates to its AI Mode this week, bringing new features to desktop users. The enhanced AI Mode will now process images, allowing users to ask detailed questions about pictures, similar to the existing mobile functionality. Additionally, PDF upload support