Welcome back to Week in Review. This week, we’re looking at GM’s decision to pull out of the robotaxi business, Google alluding to the existence of multiple universes, and how you can make some serious cash by getting an AI bot to fall in love with you. Let’s get into it. General Motors will no…
Geoff Keighley redeemed himself with his tenth anniversary show for The Game Awards. It was an evening full of memorable moments, new game trailers and well-deserved awards. I was in the Peacock theater for more than three hours to witness it all on Thursday night. We held our own GamesBeat Insider Series: Hollywood and Games…
According to a report from Reuters, president-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is trying to kill a rule set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that requires automakers to report crashes if advanced driver assistance technology or automated driving systems were in use within 30 seconds of the crash. The NHTSA issued the Standing…
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands and Connections puzzles. The New York Times Mini Crossword was fun today. It’s one of those no-space grids that I love, because if you get all the Across answers, you…
Y’know, it wasn’t that long ago Marvel had variant covers featuring Godzilla going up against the likes of the Avengers and Spider-Man. Toho’s big lizard will duke it out with anyone these days, no matter how big they are. So you won’t be surprised those covers were a prelude to him actually coming to ruin…
Other Good Keyboards Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% Photograph: Henri Robbins These keyboards are not quite good enough for the spots above or just don’t have standout features. They’re still worth a look. Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% for $300: Razer’s newest and highest-end keyboard does almost everything right but it’s just way too expensive…
State officials said hundreds of thousands of Rhode Island residents could be affected by a cyberattack on the state’s online portal for social services, with a “high probability” that personally identifiable information was breached. According to an update from Governor Dan McKee’s office, the attack targeted RIBridges, which Rhode Island residents use to apply for…
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More My, how quickly the tables turn in the tech world. Just two years ago, AI was lauded as the “next transformational technology to rule them all.” Now, instead of reaching Skynet levels and taking over the…
We may see the next HDMI standard, HDMI 2.2, in only a matter of weeks. According to an email from the HDMI Forum sent around to press including Engadget this weekend, a new HDMI specification will be announced on Monday, January 6 in Las Vegas ahead of the official start to . The details at…
With the right elevation, sleeping on your back relieves heartburn and acid reflux and reduce the risk of wrinkles. It’s great for your spine and, with the right pillow, can offer great support through the night for your head and neck. Read more: 50 Unique Gifts for People Who Have Everything For back sleepers, the…
Studio Trigger’s Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was a hit when it came out, and CD Projekt Red’s more than aware how much folks love it. While we don’t know much about the franchise’s next anime venture, there’s at least some good, more present news for fans of the series to celebrate. First up, did you know Edgerunners got a manga? No,…
If you worry about losing your wallet, you can pick up a tracker card for an extra $49. I opted for the Android version, which works with the Chipolo network to show your wallet’s last known location on a map. There is also an iOS version that works with Apple’s Find My network. Like all…
Arlan Hamilton, founder of Backstage Capital, announced Friday that her role at the firm she started in 2015 will evolve. “After 12 years of being deeply involved in the day-to-day operations, I’ve decided to transition into a chairperson and advisory position,” she wrote in a statement released online. She was previously a managing partner at…
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Proving its intention to support a wide range of enterprise use cases — including those that don’t require expensive, resource-intensive large language models (LLMs) — AI startup Cohere has released Command R7B, the smallest and fastest…
A federal court has denied TikTok’s request for a temporary pause of a law that could result in a ban of the app next month. The ruling, which came in response to an emergency injunction filed by TikTok earlier this week, is the latest legal setback for the company as it tries to avoid a…
What is the best internet provider in Jackson? If you’re looking for the best internet provider in Jackson, Mississippi, you have a few options. The internet provider you choose will depend on several factors, including your location, budget and broadband needs. After reviewing the available options, CNET selected Xfinity as the best internet service provider…
Despite how frequently we deal with knots—in our shoelaces, in our corded earphones, in our holiday gift-wrapping—they might be giving us more trouble than we realized. Two researchers from Johns Hopkins University have revealed that people consistently have a surprisingly hard time wrapping their minds around knots. Their findings, detailed in a September 23 study published…
According to the United Nations, plastic production skyrocketed from 2 million metric tons in 1950 to about 400 million in 2024. This number is expected to triple by 2060. Only 10 percent of this plastic is currently being recycled and reused. The rest will remain in our environment for centuries, polluting the planet, from oceans…
XAI, Elon Musk’s AI company, may be embroiled in an escalating lawsuit with OpenAI. But that’s not stopping it from shipping new products — on a Friday night, no less. This evening, xAI revealed that it has begun to roll out an upgraded version of its flagship Grok 2 chatbot model to all users on…