John Shirley

Apple iPhone 17 Event Set for September 9, iOS 26 Release Expected Shortly After The highly anticipated Apple iPhone 17 event is just days away, officially confirmed for Tuesday, September 9. Following Apple’s typical schedule, the official public release of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 is expected exactly one week after the event. These operating […]

Meta is bringing AI powered NPCs to the metaverse Developers working on Meta’s metaverse platform, Horizon Worlds, will soon gain access to new tools for creating AI powered non player characters. The company previewed the upcoming feature, set to arrive very soon, as part of a broader developer update focused on generative AI tools. Using

Microsoft Builds Its Own AI Models in Push for Independence Microsoft has launched two new artificial intelligence models developed entirely in-house, marking a significant step in its strategy to reduce reliance on partners like OpenAI. The new models are named MAI-Voice-1, a natural speech generation model, and MAI-1-preview, a text-based foundation model. MAI-Voice-1 represents the

Rakuten and Instapaper have launched a new integration that brings saved articles directly to Kobo e-readers. This move effectively replaces the previous Pocket functionality that was available on the devices. The change was necessitated after Mozilla announced it would be shutting down its read-it-later service, Pocket, in May of 2025. The new Instapaper feature on

Choosing Your Next Smartphone: A Crypto Enthusiast’s Guide You probably have a good idea of which smartphone you want next. But with more solid options than ever, the decision is no longer simple. The choice is a bit easier if you know you want an iPhone, but even then, the variation between new models might

Over 450 Diablo Developers at Blizzard Vote to Unionize Amid Industry Layoffs More than 450 developers working on the Diablo franchise at Blizzard Entertainment have voted to unionize with the Communications Workers of America. The new union will represent employees from a wide range of disciplines including designers, engineers, artists, and various support staff. This

Meta is experimenting with a new feature for Threads that allows users to share long-form writing directly within a single post. This unannounced tool, called attach text, has been spotted by several users in testing. It enables the embedding of large chunks of text, moving beyond the platform’s current 500-character limit for a standard post.

Fubo is launching a new streaming bundle aimed directly at football fans just in time for the NFL season. The package, called Fubo Sports, is designed to be a one stop shop for major sports content, combining channels from ESPN and Fox with local broadcast affiliates for a monthly cost of 56 dollars. The bundle

Sony RX1R III Review A Decade Later and a Hefty Price Tag The Sony RX1R III is a camera capable of capturing truly stunning photographs. Yet, after nearly a decade since its predecessor, and with a staggering price tag of $5,100, it feels like a significant missed opportunity. The new model is almost $2,000 more

Bose Quietcomfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen Review Still A Noise Canceling Powerhouse Bose announced its latest QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds second generation back in June, and they are now available for preorder ahead of a general release in early September. After testing them for several weeks, it is clear this update refines what was already a