Gadgets
Why Samsung is talking up Audio Eraser Samsung has been building a suite of on-device AI tools under the Galaxy AI banner, and one of the most visible features is Audio Eraser — a tool that uses machine learning to remove background noise and unwanted sounds from recordings. With the Galaxy
AI
What changed (in plain language) Google recently extended its Gemini AI capabilities to draw directly from a user’s Google Photos library when generating images. Instead of relying only on text prompts or generic image datasets, Gemini can incorporate visual elements from your own pictures to produce personalized AI images
AR/VR
What changed and why it matters In mid-April Meta adjusted its headset lineup pricing and added a lower-cost model to the family. Beginning April 19, the company set the price for the new Quest 3S at $349.99 for the 128GB SKU and $449.99 for the 256GB SKU, while
Games
The headline: three PS6 variants and a possible new name A recent leak indicates Sony plans to introduce the next PlayStation platform in 2027 not as a single console but in three distinct hardware forms — and that it may subtly shift the branding away from the familiar "PS6"
Security
What are "nudify" apps and why they matter now “Nudify” apps use machine learning image-editing techniques to remove clothing from photos or generate realistic nude images from a person’s photo. The underlying models are typically variants of generative neural networks or image-to-image transformers trained to synthesize or
Games
Quick overview Reports from community data trackers indicate Valve is testing a built-in 30-day price history for Steam store listings. If rolled out, this would give users an on-page view of short-term price movement without relying on external sites or browser extensions. Below I break down what that means for
Software
Why this change matters YouTube’s short-form video format, YouTube Shorts, reshaped the platform by injecting a TikTok-style, vertical-video experience into Google’s video empire. Until now, Shorts were increasingly prominent across the app: a dedicated tab, autoplay reels on the Home screen, and heavy algorithmic promotion. A new user
Gadgets
Why this small gimbal camera matters DJI's compact gimbal cameras have been shorthand for one-person video production for years. The latest model, the DJI Osmo Pocket 4, advances that lineage by prioritizing image quality and on-device smarts while keeping the core appeal: a pocketable, motorized camera that replaces
Games
Why reviews matter when a console debuts Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream arriving into the conversation just before the Nintendo Switch launch is a useful case study in how review coverage can influence a game's early trajectory. When a new console debuts, attention is concentrated: players, press, and
Startups
What Axiom is building and why it matters Axiom Space, the Houston-based company known for commercial modules and private astronaut missions, is developing a new spacesuit intended for lunar surface operations. The program has a near-term milestone: a planned flight test in 2027. That trial could take place either aboard
Games
The context: Nintendo, Tomodachi Life, and a music tie-in Nintendo recently aligned an update to its Nintendo Music offering with the launch of Tomodachi Life on Switch. Tomodachi Life began as a social-simulation title on the 3DS and has found renewed attention with a Switch release. Nintendo’s music platform
Games
What Marvel Rivals is and who made it Marvel Rivals is a multiplayer, hero-focused shooter set in the Marvel universe, built as a competitive, team-oriented PvP experience. The project comes from a partnership between Marvel Games — the studio that manages Marvel’s licensed interactive projects — and NetEase, the Chinese publisher-developer