Amazon’s new plan for games: James Bond and AI Snoop Dogg
…Netflix has the biggest subscription business in streaming but hasn’t made much of a dent in games. And even though Amazon seems more focused than before, it still seems to be…
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You’re about to feel the AI money squeeze
…So if the users wanted its Claude AI to power their popular agents, they’d have to start paying handsomely for the privilege. “Our subscriptions weren’t built for the usage…
Google’s AI future demands trust — and your personal data
…or acting as a thought partner for navigating big decisions in life, like a career change,” Josh Woodward, the head of Google Labs, the Gemini app, and AI Studio, said during I…
Microsoft counters the MacBook Neo with freebies for students
…The MacBook Neo looks like it will have a positive impact on Windows itself, with Microsoft unveiling big changes to Windows 11 just days after Apple’s MacBook Neo announcement.
Microsoft starts canceling Claude Code licenses
…In response, Scott Hanselman, vice president of technical staff for CoreAI, GitHub, and Windows, defended Microsoft’s speed boost changes, pointing out that “your smartphone already does this” and Microsoft isn’t…
Garmin’s mini satellite communicators are on sale for up to 40 percent off
…They also operate in higher temperatures and allow you to pull the weather report, which is a massive plus when you’re off the grid and exposed to ever-changing weather patterns…
Smart Home Reviews
…Jennifer Pattison Tuohy May 1 Latest In Smart Home Reviews 8 Verge Score Ikea’s smart donut lamp is a sweet treat The new Varmblixt adds color-changing, dimming, and Matter-over…
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Xbox and PlayStation have to prove they’re worth their new price tags
…Yes, it has had to contend with price hikes like everyone, both for its hardware and its Game Pass subscription service. (Though that recently got a rare price cut.) But the main…
Welcome to the personal software revolution
…The era of personal software is upon us, and it is changing our relationship with technology forever. It has certainly already changed mine. AI lets us make apps the way we used…