Category: Technology


  • Aqara’s S1 Plus: Siri’s New Best Friend (Meanwhile, Alexa Rolls Its Eyes)

    Ladies and gentlemen, gather ’round for some juicy smart home news! Aqara’s spiffy S1 Plus smart home hub has just leveled up with built-in Siri support. Thatโ€™s rightโ€”no more yelling “Hey Siri” from across the room while your phone ignores you like a pet cat. This seven-inch touchscreen marvel promises to bring the sparkle of…

  • License Plate Readers: Are They Watching Us? Spoiler: Yes.

    If you thought the only thing keeping tabs on your whereabouts was the nosy neighbor with the binoculars, think again! A recent AP investigation has peeled back the curtain on a nationwide surveillance network operated by the Border Patrol, armed with an army of license plate readers. Since 2017, these high-tech gadgets have blossomed from…

  • The New Generation of News: Who’s Influencing You?

    If you think Kardashians drive most of the news these days, brace yourselfโ€”there’s an official typology for that! The Reuters Institute just dropped some fascinating facts about whoโ€™s shaping our news landscape, leaving traditional media to sip on some lonely tea in the corner. In this new age, news creators have been categorized into four…

  • Googleโ€™s AI: Coming Soon to a Screen Near You, with Ads!

    Hold onto your keyboards, folksโ€”the ads are crashing Googleโ€™s AI playground! Yup, you heard it right. According to Robby Stein from Google, we should get ready for *new and novel ad formats* thatโ€™ll be sliding into our AI experiences like that extra slice of pizza you never asked for but now canโ€™t resist. While weโ€™re…

  • Holy IPO: Pat Gelsingerโ€™s Divine Side Hustle

    In what can only be described as a holy rollercoaster of an announcement, former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger’s startup, Gloo, is gearing up to file for an $873 million IPO. Yes, you read that right. Now, this isnโ€™t your garden-variety tech company. Gloo has its sights set on tech inspired by faithโ€”because apparently, artificial intelligence…

  • Blueskyโ€™s Quest for Better Replies: Can It Save the Conversation?

    In the wild, wild west of social media, where replies often devolve into snarky one-liners or baffling emoji sprees, Bluesky is stepping up to the plate (or maybe the tweet?) to enhance our digital dialogues. Yes, you heard it right! Bluesky is testing new features designed to improve how we respond to each other. First…

  • Gemini for Home: When Your Smart Camera Turns into a Nature Documentary

    Picture this: youโ€™re chilling in your living room, drinking your favorite beverage, when suddenly your Nest Cam sends you a notification. You open it up, expecting a delightful update about your pet, and instead, itโ€™s a supposed *deer* thatโ€™s just your confused dog on the couch. Welcome to the wild world of Gemini for Home,…

  • The Great Meme Misadventure: Larry Bushartโ€™s Month in Memes

    Hold on to your keyboards, folks! A 61-year-old retired policeman just spent a month behind bars for sharing a meme on Facebook. Yes, you heard that rightโ€”a meme! In a world where cats can become internet billionaires overnight, Larry Bushart found himself on the wrong side of the law after posting a Charlie Kirk meme.…

  • Relive Your Pandemic Vibes with Nintendo’s Music App

    Remember those pandemic days when you found joy in fishing for virtual fish and chatting with anthropomorphic animals? Well, Nintendo’s Music app has just leveled up your nostalgia game! Now, as you drift through your day, you can switch on themed playlists from “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” that cater to every weather moodโ€”be it Rainy,…

  • Perplexity Partners with Getty Images: A Beautiful Match!

    In a world where searching for images can often feel like hunting for unicorns in a sea of blurry cat pics, Perplexity is making a splash by teaming up with Getty Images! Theyโ€™ve officially signed a multi-year licensing agreement that’ll have you saying ‘cheese!’ in no time. What does this mean for you? Well, Perplexity…