Pavel Durov, Telegram founder, revealed he has over 100 children from sperm donations and will leave his $13.9 billion fortune to them, albeit with a 30-year delay. He aims to ensure they become self-sufficient. Durov, currently facing criminal charges in France related to alleged insufficient content moderation on Telegram,...
Spotify is reportedly preparing to launch a new lossless audio tier, tentatively called "Music Pro," offering 24-bit/44.1kHz audio. Code references within the desktop, web, and iPhone beta apps confirm this, suggesting streaming and download capabilities. This premium feature, potentially costing $5.99 extra per month atop Premium, will include...
Google's Gemini AI app now allows users to upload and analyze videos. This update, available on iOS and Android, lets users add video clips to prompts, enabling Gemini to analyze the content and answer questions about it. The feature is rolling out gradually, with availability varying across accounts...
Tesla's much-anticipated robotaxi service launches in Austin, Texas, with a limited rollout of 10 geo-fenced vehicles and human backup operators. This differs significantly from Elon Musk's previous promises of fully autonomous vehicles. While Tesla highlights cost advantages in hardware and a potential fleet advantage using customer vehicles, questions...
AMD and Xbox announced a multi-year partnership to develop next-gen gaming devices, including consoles and handhelds. AMD CEO Lisa Su confirmed the development of gaming-optimized chips for various platforms, ensuring backward compatibility. The partnership aims to create an open ecosystem with AI-powered graphics and immersive gameplay. Su...
CNET's Scott Stein reviewed Xreal One Pro smart glasses at Apple's WWDC, using them to cover the keynote. The glasses, tethered via USB-C, projected a clear, larger display than previous models, even in bright sunlight. A standout feature was the auto-transparency mode, seamlessly switching between virtual screen and...
Apple engineered a custom high-speed camera system for its Formula 1 film, "F1: The Movie." Using iPhone 15 Pro components (a 48MP sensor and A17 Pro chip), the system fits within existing F1 camera mounts, meeting FIA regulations for weight and durability. The system captures high-resolution ProRes Log...
Samsung will launch a thinner, lighter Galaxy Z Fold, aiming to compete with Chinese rivals like Oppo and Honor in the foldable phone market. Current foldable phones, while innovative, represent only 2% of the smartphone market. Samsung's new device aims to address this by offering a design closer...
Leaks suggest Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will feature 6.27-inch and 6.86-inch displays, respectively, with a circular punch-hole cutout replacing the pill-shaped notch. Face ID components will be embedded under the screen, potentially improving screen-to-body ratio but raising concerns about Face ID accuracy and front camera image...
Apple ended its decade-long tradition of participating in John Gruber's WWDC podcast interview, following Gruber's critical blog post about Apple's misleading Siri preview at WWDC 2024. Gruber claims Apple's decision reflects poorly on the company, highlighting his journalistic independence. This year's podcast featured interviews with Joanna Stern and...
