Google is finally giving Pixel users the ability to remove the persistent At a Glance widget from their home screens. This marks a significant shift for the Pixel Launcher, which has historically limited customization compared to third-party alternatives. The change raises questions about what other
Ubisoft has unveiled Teammates, a generative AI-powered gaming prototype that lets players interact with NPCs using natural voice commands. The system allows characters to adapt their behavior, interpret player intent, and reveal distinct personalities. This follows their earlier Neo NPC demo and re
Elon Musk’s Boring Company has been hit with a $500,000 fine for illegally dumping drilling waste in Las Vegas. Workers were caught covering fencing with tarps to hide a toxic green pond. The company continued dumping even after agreeing to stop.
The M4 Mac mini continues to deliver exceptional value nearly a year after its debut. With current Black Friday pricing starting at $479 for the 16GB RAM configuration, it’s lowering barriers for developers and creators entering the Mac ecosystem.
Google’s AI infrastructure head Amin Vahdat told employees the company needs to double capacity every six months and achieve 1000x scaling in 4-5 years. The announcement comes as OpenAI plans massive data center expansion to serve 800 million weekly ChatGPT users.
Judge Leonie Brinkema is considering whether Google needs to be broken up to address its ad tech monopoly. The Justice Department wants Google to sell its AdX exchange, while Google argues only behavioral changes are needed.
TUXEDO Computers has abandoned plans for a Snapdragon X1 Elite Linux laptop after discovering major compatibility problems. The company cited poor battery performance, missing BIOS updates, and lack of virtualization support as key issues. With the X2 Elite successor coming in 2026, continuing devel
Intel has officially confirmed its Panther Lake CPU lineup will launch at CES 2026 on January 5. The chips feature a five-tile architecture with new performance cores and advanced AI capabilities. This represents Intel’s continued push against AMD in the competitive processor market.
Perplexity has launched its Comet AI browser on Android, bringing the company’s search engine and AI assistant to mobile. The browser can synthesize information across tabs and includes voice chat capabilities. Surprisingly, it debuted on Android before iOS despite most major apps typically launchin
The Bureau of Labor Statistics canceled October’s consumer price index release, citing government shutdown complications. This leaves Federal Reserve officials without key inflation data ahead of their December 10 interest rate decision.
