The creator of Roomba is back with a furry robot companion
…And how much it costs. The first Roomba was a hit because it cost under $200 and vacuumed the floor. “Pet ownership costs” is a dizzyingly broad range. While Angle claims interest…
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Microsoft’s new Xbox chief starts making her mark
…Now, a security researcher is highlighting fresh concerns about latent malware being able to “ride along” and steal Recall data. Microsoft has dismissed the concerns saying there is no vulnerability. Nevertheless, since…
This AI startup says it can tell if a script will make a hit film
…While first establishing their company, Horsman and Wood solicited feedback from a number of other creatives who often voiced concerns about gen AI’s potential to negatively impact jobs and leave human…
In SpaceX’s IPO, Elon Musk is the risk factor
…The tie-up means investors will be buying in at a historically high price — but Musk combined the companies at great cost to himself and also SpaceX. The filing showed that the…
Sony’s Bravia 7 II makes a statement
…lamps or ceiling lights you’re concerned about, that’s the better choice — for at least an extra $1,000. Which brings us to the cost. Sony has always priced its TVs…
The new Razr Ultra isn’t your average phone — for better and worse
…The Razr Ultra costs $1,499, which buys a well-equipped flip phone. I still think calling this phone an “Ultra” is a little too strong. You won’t get all of…
Intel
…Bloomberg reports that Apple has held “exploratory discussions” with the chipmakers to produce the main processors for certain devices in the US, though the Cupertino company still has concerns about using non…
How Ferrari bungled the design of its first EV
…level through Wednesday, with analysts citing a mix of “design hate” and investor concerns about R&D costs and return on investment. Despite the public blowback, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna said on…
Christian content creators are outsourcing AI slop to gig workers on Fiverr
…To a certain extent, that pattern mirrors the way that AI firms have historically outsourced their model training and data labeling labor abroad to keep costs down. But the freelancers I talked…
Food
…Magnum is tapping an AI called Giuseppe to help it develop new products, revamp existing ones, and, of course, cut costs. Giuseppe’s maker NotCo has helped big brands like Shake Shack…