Google is investing another billion dollars in Anthropic
Google has decided to invest another billion into Anthropic, four sources told the Financial Times, bringing its total sunk cost to more than three billion dollars. Both companies have declined to...
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Can our climate be saved by vacuuming carbon out of the skies?
Imagine: A switch is flicked and, in a heartbeat, every process spewing deadly pollution into the heavens is replaced with something clean and sustainable. Sadly, even then, the Earth would still tip...
View ArticleYouTube Premium adds 256kbps audio 'experiment' for music videos
YouTube is rolling out new perks for paying users, starting with the ability to switch on more than one experiment. If you're paying for a Premium subscription, you can test out the video streaming...
View ArticleFormer Amazon Executive to run UK's antitrust agency
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (MCA), a watchdog agency which has repeatedly probed Amazon's business dealings, will now be run by former Amazon executive Doug Gurr. — that makes sense,...
View ArticleKeychron mechanical keyboards are up to 63 percent off right now
The clickety-clacking sounds of mechanical keyboards are satisfying for a lot of people, even if the prices of many such devices may not be. So it’s nice to see some discounts of up to 63 percent on...
View ArticleHere's a look at Mike Mignola’s new book set in a macabre, folklore-inspired...
Mike Mignola, the creator of Hellboy, has been cooking up a whole new fantasy universe, and the first book set in it is out now. Bowling with Corpses and Other Strange Tales From Lands Unknown, is an...
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Korg joins the turntable craze with portable options for archiving, DJing and...
Korg is a name that typically brings to mind synths, keyboards and production tools, but ahead of NAMM 2025, the company announced new turntables. These aren't just your typical shelf-bound,...
View ArticleCircle to Search now offers one-tap actions for phone numbers, emails and URLs
Today may seem like it’s all about the Galaxy S25, but if you use an older Android phone, there’s something new for you too. Starting today, Google is rolling out an enhanced version of Circle to...
View ArticleThe Samsung Galaxy S25 doesn't fully support Qi2 on its own
Last year, none of Samsung's phones offered support for Qi2 magnetic wireless charging. However, there was hope that would change after Samsung said it would launch compatible devices in 2025....
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The Galaxy S25 and S25+ have more RAM and context-sensitive AI
As expected, Samsung used its first Unpacked shindig of the year to officially unveil the Galaxy S25 series. Although the Galaxy S25 and S25+ bring welcome hardware upgrades like more RAM (12GB) and a...
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Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25+ hands-on: Slimmer, but a little too similar
In just a few years, Samsung has built up a substantial collection of artificial intelligence tricks, features and apps. While some of them have been impressive, like live translation and annotation,...
View ArticleThe Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is more AI-focused and tougher than before
Samsung has announced the latest version of its flagship device, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and it will come with more AI-focused features than its predecessors like the other phones in its lineup. It's...
View ArticleSamsung retires S Pen Air Commands because no one was using them
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will have an S Pen onboard, as is tradition for all Galaxy S Ultra smartphones since the 2022's Galaxy S22 Ultra. What that S Pen won't have anymore is Air Commands,...
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Samsung Galaxy AI becomes more personal and cohesive
For the second year in a row, the story of Samsung’s new flagship Galaxy phones isn’t about hardware changes. For better or worse, the Galaxy S25 features few material changes from its predecessor, and...
View ArticleHere's how Samsung's new Galaxy S25 phones compare to each other
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra, and for the most part, the changes aren't massive. The jumbo-sized S25 Ultra has the most noticeable updates, including...
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy S25 smartphones are powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC
Samsung unveiled a bunch of new gadgets at its Unpacked event, but the baddest of the bunch were likely those Galaxy S25 smartphones. Smartphones are only as good as the chips that power them, and the...
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra hands-on: Faster, curvier and way more... AI-ier
Last year Samsung embraced artificial intelligence with its suite of Galaxy AI features. And while the new S25 Ultra is a bit faster, a little curvier and has a slightly bigger display than before,...
View ArticleSamsung borrows from the Apple Wallet playbook with layaway and tap-to-send...
Alongside the launch of the Galaxy S25 series today, Samsung also made a slew of software updates that might not have gotten much attention during the keynote. Specifically, two updates are coming to...
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The Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup leans on AI to keep its cameras fresh
Samsung's Galaxy S25 smartphones launched today, but when it comes to the all-important cameras, the company leaned on AI rather than making any meaningful changes. There is one welcome addition,...
View ArticleHow to pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra...
We've finished up with CES and now Samsung Unpacked has arrived to bring us new Galaxy phones — it must be January. Like last year at this time, the world has just been introduced to brand new set of...
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