John Shirley

Google Launches AlphaEarth Foundations, an AI Model That Acts Like a Virtual Satellite Google has unveiled a new AI model called AlphaEarth Foundations, designed to function as a virtual satellite for tracking environmental changes. The system uses a technique called embedding to process vast amounts of public data daily, sourced from optical satellites, radar systems, […]

Brilliant Labs Unveils Halo AI Smart Glasses with Privacy Focus and Custom Apps Brilliant Labs, the startup known for its open-source Frame smart glasses, has launched its next-generation wearable: Halo. Designed as a wayfarer-style alternative to the panto-shaped Frame, Halo packs AI-powered features, a camera, microphone, and bone-conduction speakers into a lightweight 40-gram frame. One

Spotify Privacy Oversight Exposes Celebrity Playlists in Panama Playlists Leak A recent discovery dubbed the Panama Playlists has exposed the music tastes of several high-profile individuals, from politicians to tech figures, thanks to Spotify’s default privacy settings. While not a traditional cybersecurity breach, the incident highlights how easily personal data—even something as seemingly harmless as

1Password is offering a major back-to-school discount, slashing subscription prices by 50 percent until September 12. The deal applies to both Individual and Families plans, making it an ideal time for students and families to secure their online accounts at a lower cost. The Individual plan drops to just $18 for the first year, while

DJI Steps Into the 360 Camera Arena with the Osmo 360, Challenging Insta360 DJI has entered the panoramic action camera market with the Osmo 360, taking direct aim at rival Insta360. The new camera brings a fresh sensor design, 8K 50 fps 10-bit log recording, and a compact, lightweight body. While 360 cameras trade some

The Rise of Multi-Device Wireless Chargers: A Smarter Way to Power Up We live in an era where gadgets are everywhere—phones, earbuds, smartwatches—and keeping them all charged can be a hassle. Wireless charging has become a game-changer, eliminating tangled cables and making power-ups effortless. If you rely on wireless charging for multiple devices, investing in

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Wireless Headphones for 2025 Wireless headphones have become a must-have for anyone who enjoys music, podcasts, or calls without the hassle of tangled cords. Whether you’re commuting, working, or relaxing at home, a good pair of over-ear wireless headphones can provide comfort, immersive sound, and noise cancellation to block

Mark Zuckerberg Signals a Possible Shift Away From Open Source AI Earlier today, Mark Zuckerberg shared a lengthy memo outlining his vision for building AI superintelligence. In the note, he hinted that Meta might become more selective about open-sourcing its AI models, citing safety concerns and the impracticality of sharing extremely large models. This marks

Spotify Rolls Out Facial Age Verification for UK Users Accessing Explicit Content Spotify is introducing new age verification measures for users in the UK who attempt to access explicit content on the platform. The streaming giant has partnered with digital identity firm Yoti to implement facial scanning technology, which will estimate a user’s age based

Fable, a startup developing AI tools to create animated TV shows from scratch, is launching an AI-powered streaming service called Showrunner this week. The platform will let subscribers generate animated scenes, watch AI-created content, and even insert themselves into the animations they produce. Showrunner is launching in alpha, and initially, users will interact with it