BBC and Agatha Christie estate respond to deepfake controversy
On Wednesday, BBC Maestro — a similar service to Masterclass — launched a new writing course taught by the best-selling novelist of all time. There’s a catch: the author, genre-defining mystery writer Agatha Christie, died 50 years ago, and was thus unavailable to participate. Instead, BBC Maestro used an actress and artificial intelligence to recreate […]
Wyze shares massive tariff bill on just one shipment from China
President Donald Trump’s tariffs are hitting tech companies hard, or at least they are in this one specific case. Wyze, a company that specializes in security equipment like cameras, took to X on Wednesday to share an example of what tech companies are going through right now. According to Wyze, one shipment of floodlights accrued […]
What Trump’s de minimis change means for your online shopping habit
There are many reasons why you might want to start spending less money online: It can be bad for the environment, it can be bad for your quality of life, it’s bad for your wallet, and, with the ‘de minimis’ import rule changing, it will soon be extra bad for your wallet. On Friday, May […]
Tesla reportedly went looking for a new CEO. Elon Musk denies it.
Was Tesla’s board looking to replace Elon Musk as CEO? A surprising new report from The Wall Street Journal claims Tesla’s board sought to replace Elon Musk with a new CEO. However, since the report was published, Musk has denied the accuracy of the WSJ’s reporting. In a late-night post on X, Musk wrote, “It […]
Lyft Silver rolls out today for senior riders
Lyft is launching a new app experience for older riders, intended to support senior independence. Called Lyft Silver, the new update redesigns the app into a simplified, heavily-supported ride experience featuring enlarged text and simplified ride options, with just single “request ride” and “schedule a ride” buttons. Lyft Silver users will also be paired with […]
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Who needs a console? Amazons cloud gaming bundle is on sale for 35% off.
SAVE $45: As of May 1, Amazon’s cloud gaming bundle — which includes the Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Luna controller — is on sale for just $84.98. That’s 35% off the usual cost of $129.98. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Luna controller $84.98 at Amazon $129.98 Save […]
Sam Altman-backed startup makes optical scanner to detect humans from AI
Have you ever wanted a mobile device designed solely to scan your eyeballs? No, that sounds a little creepy? Well, that’s too dang bad, because you’re getting it anyway. Tools for Humanity, a start-up backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, debuted the Orb Mini this week, a smartphone-sized device with two massive eye sensors on […]
Dont miss a match: Get 30% off MLS Season Pass on Apple TV for the 2025 season
SAVE $30: As of May 1, get the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV for $69, down from its normal price of $99, for the rest of the 2025 season. That’s a 30% discount. It’s just $59 for current Apple TV+ subscribers. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple MLS Season Pass on Apple TV […]
Google makes AI Mode search experiment available for everyone to try
AI Mode in Google Search is one step closer to public launch now that the waitlist has been removed for U.S. users. In an announcement on Thursday, Google shared that all users over 18 years old can now opt in to trying out AI Mode in Labs, the company’s testing ground for new AI features. […]