Friday

3 April 2026 Vol 19

Category: Tech

The Rise of the Ray-Ban Meta Creep

The Rise of the Ray-Ban Meta Creep

Other governments have taken notice of the privacy implications of wearables like Meta’s glasses, raising concerns about more advanced capabilities…
The Bay Area’s animal welfare movement wants to recruit AI

The Bay Area’s animal welfare movement wants to recruit AI

AI has injected a shot of optimism. Like much of Silicon Valley, many attendees at the summit subscribe to the…
What Happens When You Can’t Get a Death Certificate in Gaza

What Happens When You Can’t Get a Death Certificate in Gaza

In Gaza, registering a death was once—as in most places around the world—a relatively simple administrative task. A body was…
GE Profile Smart Grind and Brew Review: Just the Basics

GE Profile Smart Grind and Brew Review: Just the Basics

Situated at the top of this 16.5-inch caffeination station is a removable hatch that covers up a sloped bean hopper,…
The AI Race Is Pressuring Utilities to Squeeze More From Europe’s Power Grids

The AI Race Is Pressuring Utilities to Squeeze More From Europe’s Power Grids

European countries are racing to bring new data centers online as AI labs across the globe continue to demand more…
Headless and Ready, Renault Deploys Calvin-40 Robots Across Its Electric Car Factory

Headless and Ready, Renault Deploys Calvin-40 Robots Across Its Electric Car Factory

Two Calvin-40 robots have recently appeared on the Renault assembly line in Douai, France. They keep placing tires into the…
Slicing a Festiva in Half Delivers the Skinniest Ride That Still Hits the Street, Legally

Slicing a Festiva in Half Delivers the Skinniest Ride That Still Hits the Street, Legally

Prop Department begins with a 1988 Ford Festiva, a small vehicle with a single wheelbase that screams to be laughed…
Xiaomi Book Pro 14 Delivers 19 Hour Battery and 120Hz Display, Might Give MacBook Air Competition

Xiaomi Book Pro 14 Delivers 19 Hour Battery and 120Hz Display, Might Give MacBook Air Competition

Xiaomi has been out of the laptop game for a few years, but the Book Pro 14 (2026) completely outperforms…
Amphibious StabiX 250UC Opens Remote Shores That Stay Out of Reach for Most Campers

Amphibious StabiX 250UC Opens Remote Shores That Stay Out of Reach for Most Campers

Drive along a rough coastal road, and the StabiX 250UC camper just continues rolling, right to the water’s edge. Instead…
AI influencer awards season is upon us

AI influencer awards season is upon us

First came the AI beauty pageant. Then the AI music contests. Now, there is an award for AI Personality of…