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Smart glasses, such as those sold by Meta Ray-Ban, aren’t particularly well-suited for conversations in public places. A key part of the problem is that their mic and speaker assembly is not up to the same standard as a pair of dedicated earbuds like the AirPods. Thankfully, a software-driven trick is fixing the challenge of talking in chaotic places for Meta smart glasses users.  What can it do? The solution is called Conversation focus, and it’s not rolling out for all users who registered for the Early Access program to test experimental features. The new feature essentially focuses on a…

It’s a remarkably sunny day for San Francisco. The fog that often encases the city in the morning has lifted, opening up spectacular views of Golden Gate and its eponymous bridge. I’m sharing a 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class with two other people, and as we’re enjoying the scenery, the car brings itself to a halt at a stop sign, checks that the intersection is clear, and makes a left turn without any human intervention. This is Mercedes’ latest driver-assist system in action. It’s called MB.Drive Assist Pro, and it’s coming to the United States in the redesigned CLA-Class later this year.…

Grok, the Elon Musk-backed AI chatbot woven into the fabric of X, has started walling off its image generation and editing tools to paid subscribers. The change follows a tidal wave of criticism regarding the tool’s ability to churn out non-consensual sexualized imagery. While the restriction is clearly an attempt to stem the tide of controversy, regulators, advocacy groups, and users alike argue that it does little to stop the creation of harmful and potentially illegal content involving women and children. Starting late Thursday, Grok officially moved its image-making features behind the X Premium paywall, which starts at $8 per…

OnePlus Pad Go 2 MSRP $399.00 Released December 2025 “The OnePlus Pad Go 2 presents an Android-ified version of an iPad, with strong processing power and a good-looking screen to make it a useful entertainment device. However the software isn’t up to snuff to rival Apple’s heavyweight, and it has no killer feature.” Pros Competitive price Lots of power Nice big screen Affordable accessories Cons Android feels awkward on large screen Poor auto-brightness Battery should last longer Instant insight More so than most Android tablets, the OnePlus Pad Go 2 sets itself up as a rival to the stalwart Apple…

Air purifiers haven’t fundamentally changed in decades. Most still rely on bulky HEPA filters, high-powered fans, and consumable cartridges that must run continuously to be effective. It’s a model built on the assumption that constant air circulation and filtration are the only way to clean indoor air.But what if they aren’t? Meet AirSancta®, a company re-imagining air purification with a radically different approach: water. Powered by its proprietary NanoJet® Technology, AirSancta® uses nano droplets of water to encapsulate and remove airborne pollutants from the air — without filters, chemical additives, or consumable replacements. It looks like magic. It isn’t. It’s…

All the way back in 2021, Apple put a notch on its laptops. Five generations later, it’s still here. But what’s truly surprising is that Apple hasn’t played around with any meaningful utilities around it, unlike the Dynamic Island that gives a functional twist to the pill-shaped hole on your iPhone’s screen.  Thankfully, the developer community has built a handful of cool apps that turn the notch into an activity hub. From music playback and calendar control to a tiny viewfinder for the webcam, the notch can now do a lot.  In my most recent trip to the Mac community…

YouTube is tweaking its search filters to help users more effectively find the videos they’re looking for, without wading through irrelevant search results. The most notable change is a new Shorts video type option that lets users filter search results to only see short-form content. According to a recent post on YouTube’s support forum, the search filters now include a dedicated “Shorts” option in the Type menu, which narrows results to short-form portrait videos. YouTube has also updated the Sort By menu in a bid to improve overall utility. The Sort By menu has been renamed to “Prioritize,” and it…

The launch of the new features will underscore the growing industry-wide shift towards greater professionalism, competence and accountability across fire protection and life safety Intersec 2026 takes place from 12-14 January at the Dubai World Trade Centre Captured by Lights In Motion Dubai, UAE: Organisers of Intersec 2026 have announced the launch of three significant new features which will be showcased when the event returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 12-14 January 2026. Reinforcing its position as the world’s leading platform for advancing security, safety and fire protection, the 27th edition of Intersec, which is held under the…

RTX 50 SUPER delayed talk is back, and it changes the math for anyone trying to time a GPU upgrade. Rumors from Gazlog say NVIDIA has postponed the GeForce RTX 5000 SUPER series indefinitely, even as current RTX 5000 cards stay scarce and expensive. None of this is confirmed by NVIDIA. But if the refresh really is on ice, ask yourself if you can live with today’s pricing and availability, or whether you should hold off longer. Some of the same chatter also claims the RTX 5000 series could remain the main lineup until the RTX 6000 series arrives in…

OpenAI introduced an Instant Checkout feature in ChatGPT last year, letting users browse and buy products without leaving the chat interface. Google soon followed with shoppable product listings in its Gemini app, and now Microsoft has announced a similar checkout experience for Copilot. According to Microsoft, Copilot Checkout lets users browse, compare, and buy products without leaving the chat screen. The company has partnered with Shopify, PayPal, and Stripe to enable the experience and promises a friction-free onboarding process for businesses that want to participate. The feature is rolling out in Copilot on the web in the US, and merchants…