Sora 2, Vibes, Feed: How much AI video do we need?
Never mind the debate over whether OpenAI’s GPT-5 release is disappointing, or whether it can revitalize the failing world of AI Agents. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has already moved on — to releasing Sora 2, the next generation of its text-to-video engine. And to Sora by OpenAI, a new iPhone app that shot to #1 […]
Users claim they accidentally received Xbox ROG Ally X weeks before its launch
Yesterday, rumors started to spread in the tech world that a gamer had accidentally received the upcoming Xbox ROG Ally X gaming handheld weeks before its official launch. The gamer even took to Reddit to post an early review of the device, in a now-deleted thread. If you hang around the tech space long enough, […]
Sora 2 app: 7 weird AI videos people have already made with the new OpenAI tool
AI giant OpenAI debuted Sora 2 this week, its “flagship video and audio generation model.” Sora 2 is OpenAI’s answer to Google Veo 3, which is widely considered the most advanced generative AI video model to date. With the launch of Sora 2 has come lots of strange videos, which you can see for yourself […]
Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2: Early reviews are in — what do they say?
Meta is back with a new pair of AI smart glasses, and the reviews are in. To start, I should clarify that the reviews are for the second generation version of the Meta Ray-Ban glasses, which first debuted a couple of years ago. In other words, this is not the upcoming Meta Ray-Ban Display unit […]
Apple, OpenAI tell judge to dismiss Elon Musks App Store lawsuit
“Speculation on top of speculation” can be used to describe any number of Elon Musk’s daily posts on his social media platform X. However, in this particular case, that’s how Apple’s lawyers are responding to X Corp.’s lawsuit against the company, which alleges rigged App Store charts and favoritism towards certain AI apps. On Tuesday, […]
Gardyn just launched the Studio 2, and I got a first look
Are you an apartment dweller who dreams of a lush garden and endless access to seasonal produce? If you don’t have the backyard fit for such dreams, you could bring your garden inside. Gardyn’s indoor hydroponic systems allow you to grow fresh produce and flowers inside your home. Mashable Deputy Shopping Editor Miller Kern tested […]
AirPods deals are off to a slow start ahead of October Prime Day: Heres how to score the best deals
October Prime Day is coming up quick, but Apple AirPods deals are taking their time to trickle in. The two-day sale, officially dubbed Prime Big Deal Days, doesn’t start until Oct. 7, but we’re already starting to see early deals. While there are a fair number of deals on Apple products, AirPods as a category […]
The best early October Prime Day speaker deals include our top pick for bass lovers
The best early October Prime Day speaker deals at a glance: Best overall Sony ULT Field 3 $133.97 (save $66.02) Get Deal Best Anker Soundcore deal Anker Soundcore Boom 3i $99.99 (save $40) Get Deal Best Amazon speaker deal Amazon Echo Spot $49.99 (save $30) Get Deal Best JBL deal JBL Go 4 $39.95 (save […]
Upcoming potential Google Maps update introduces Aerial button to Street View
It’s about to get a lot easier to toggle between Street View and Satellite View on Google Maps on Android — and it’s coming via an Aerial View button. According to a report from Android Authority, the code in Google Maps‘ newest version, v25.39.07, allows users to seamlessly switch between Satellite View, also known as […]
Google reveals new Gemini-powered smart home devices
Just a day after Amazon rolled out new products, Google is answering with a lineup of Nest smart home devices, as both companies vie for dominance in AI-powered living. The new devices include an indoor ($100) and outdoor Nest Cam ($150), a Nest Doorbell ($180), and a Google Home Speaker ($99). The camera-based products are […]