People are using AI to make their smart TVs stupid again
The latest use case for AI? Dumb your smart TV to get rid of bloat. A number of developers and mood coders have recently shared solutions to “vibe code” your TV to remove sponsored ads, speed up the app launcher, redesign the home screen,…
RIP, MacBook Ultra
Apple now invites media to October 28 “launch experience” Apple began inviting select members of the media to a product launch experience in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. In an article on Gurman…
Apple announces a special event for October 28: “Pro and tell”
Apple today announced its second experience of the month, which will take place next Wednesday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m. PT. The slogan of this event is: “Pro and tell”. Here’s what to expect. This is the second Apple event of the month, following…
Before GTA 6, a surprising percentage of adults thought investing in a fictional relationship was cheating
GTA6 arrives in November and focuses on a relationship between its two protagonists, Jason and Lucia. The recent GTA 6 Launch Trailer featured three steamy intimate scenes in the shower and, according to GTA 6 PreviewsJason and Lucia can kiss at the…
Car keys in Apple Wallet will soon be available for three popular vehicle brands
Apple Wallet car keys are poised for a big expansion, with GM announcing support for a variety of vehicles across three of its popular brands: Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC. Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC will support Apple Wallet car keys on 9 vehicles, with…
PS5 game ‘bullet ballet’ Saros gets a big update to make it both easier and more difficult
Bullet-dodging PlayStation shooter Saros today welcomed a significant update from Zenith, which has the dual purpose of making the game both more accessible for those who haven’t played it (or have trouble getting to it) and more replayable for…
DIY VR: How to Make Your Own Headset and Why You Probably Won’t Want to Do It
But sensor drift and headset comfort were real issues. Without a proper solution for routing the cables, the headset constantly pulled to the side and, despite the padding, smashed my nose and cheeks. I’ve participated in multi-hour endurance races…
Some iPhone Duo orders are being postponed to earlier dates
The iPhone Duo became available for pre-order last Friday, then quickly went out of stock until the end of January 2027. However, a number of users have started reporting that their orders are now showing earlier delivery dates than originally estimated.…
Vibe coding is shaking up the world of musical equipment
If you spend any time around synthesizers r/or watch a lot of synth videos on YouTube, you’ve probably noticed the explosion of custom firmware for hardware synthesizers, samplers, and grooveboxes. What unites almost all of them is that they have…
Nintendo ‘underestimated’ Zelda Switch 2 console sales, but restocking promises are on the way
If you’re like us, the reveal of the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Special Edition console last month was quickly followed by the dreaded realization of “oh no, I need that.” Sadly, for many, this need has not been met, with supply…