Google Translate is using AI to help users learn languages
That angry green bird just might get angrier. Google is using Gemini AI to increase the power of Google Translate. Now, Translate allows users to practice new languages by creating personalized listening and speaking practice sessions in their preferred language. Sounds a little bit like Duolingo without its iconic mascot. “Whether you’re an early learner […]
Tesla sales continue to decline in Europe even as EV competitors flourish
Forty percent. That’s how much Tesla’s European sales declined in July compared to the year before. The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), the lobbying group for the automobile industry in the EU, released new data on Thursday showing that Tesla, led by Elon Musk, is continuing to face a steep decline in sales. In total, […]
Touchdown deal: Score a giant 100-inch Hisense TV at Amazon for $3,500 off
SAVE $3,500: As of Aug. 28, get the 100-inch Hisense Class U8 Mini-LED TV at Amazon for $3,499.99, down from its usual price of $6,999.99. That’s a discount of 50% and the lowest price we’ve seen. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 100-inch Hisense Class U8 Mini-LED TV $3,499.99 at Amazon $6,999.99 Save $3,500 […]
Grab the immersive ASUS ROG Swift gaming monitor at Amazon for its lowest price yet
SAVE $331.96: As of Aug. 28, get the ASUS ROG Swift gaming monitor for $967.04 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,299. That’s the lowest price we’ve seen. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon ASUS ROG Swift gaming monitor $967.04 at Amazon $1,299 Save $331.96 Get Deal If you’re looking to get […]
Disney sues Sling TV over new short-term TV passes
Sling TV’s new short-term bundles allow people to watch TV for cheap. And now Disney, a company that owns a bunch of TV channels, is suing them, arguing that the plans violate their licensing agreement. According to Deadline, Disney filed a lawsuit against Sling TV over its new “Day Pass” system which lets users pay […]
Warning: AI-powered ransomware is real and in the wild
As if there weren’t enough privacy concerns in the world, AI ransomware is now reportedly a thing. Cybersecurity firm ESET said that it discovered the first-ever AI-powered ransomware, which it has dubbed PromptLock. “The PromptLock malware uses the gpt-oss:20b model from OpenAI locally via the Ollama API to generate malicious Lua scripts on the fly, […]
Save $100 on the Apple iPad Mini — our favorite tablet for reading
SAVE $100: As of Aug. 28, shop the Apple iPad Mini for just $399. That’s $100 off of its standard $499 price tag for 20% savings. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Min (A17 Pro, 128GB, WiFi) $399 at Amazon $499 Save $100 Get Deal Most tablets these days come with 11-inch […]
Microsoft Copilot is coming to Samsung TVs and monitors
Samsung users can now talk to Copilot on their TVs. Microsoft teamed up with Samsung to bring Copilot to select TVs and monitors for discovering what to watch and more. Copilot is now available as a voice assistant app on Samsung’s 2025 lineup of TVs and monitors. For TVs that includes Micro RGB, Neo QLED, […]
Google is shutting down Android sideloading in the name of security
It’s the end of days for one of the main features that differentiated Android from iOS for so many years. Namely, the ability to sideload apps from unverified developers working outside the official Play Store is going away. Google explained the decision in a blog post, which mostly boiled down to wanting to ensure that […]
Level up your home theater experience with a Bose TV Speaker Soundbar for its lowest price yet
SAVE $115.55: As of Aug. 28, get the Bose TV Speaker Soundbar for $163.45 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $279. That’s a discount of 41% and the lowest price we’ve seen. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Bose TV Speaker Soundbar $163.45 at Amazon $279 Save $115.55 Get Deal Football season […]