OORT founder discusses the future of decentralized AI [Q&A]

OORT, a decentralized cloud platform for AI applications, has attracted nearly 10,000 customers and 80,000 data contributors in just one month.

Apple removes Advanced Data Protection in the UK

This is in response to an allegedly secret order from the British government requiring a backdoor to circumvent Apple’s security and...

iPhone 16e officially debuts with Apple’s first 5G modem

iPhone 16e features an updated design, packs an A18 chip with Apple Intelligence support, and starts at $599.

Text messages are failing to send for some Google Voice users

Even if users comply with all the guidelines, their is no guaranty that the messages will be delivered. 

Instagram is testing a hidden dislike button for comments

Users who dislike a comment will not see a count.

OnePlus Watch 3 debuts with a titanium design and rotating crown

Wear OS 5, a five-day-plus battery life, and a host of new health features; the OnePlus Watch 3 is a solid...

Humane AI pin is officially dead as HP acquires the company

All Humane AI Pins sold to date will cease functioning after February 28, 2025. 

X, the home of ‘free speech’ is still blocking Signal links

It is unknown whether this restriction will remain permanently.

Lead dev for Asahi Linux on Apple Silicon Macs resigns

His sudden departure, citing leadership failure as the reason, will raise some difficult questions, but the team is ready to move...

Apple TV+ streaming app is now available on Android

You can now directly subscribe to Apple TV+ from your Android smartphones and tablets through Google Play without needing an Apple...

This new email scam bypasses 2FA and steals your identity

A new phishing kit called Astaroth, designed to compromise login credentials and 2FA codes, has been discovered, making it more dangerous...

Perplexity launched its own “Deep Research” Tool, and it’s actually not terrible

Early reviews praise its speed and accuracy, outperforming competitors in AI research benchmarks.

Man who lost $800M in bitcoin plans landfill purchase to find it

A man who lost $800 million in Bitcoin is considering a bold move to buy the landfill where it was lost,...

Apple strikes deal with Alibaba, bringing its AI features to China

Apple has also reportedly tested and rejected DeepSeek’s models, at least for now.

Apple CEO teases surprise Feb. launch – here’s what we know

Apple’s product launch is scheduled for Wednesday, February 19.

Trump administration in hot water over alleged privacy violations

The data includes background check details, health records, and information on workers in highly sensitive roles.

Google sets dates for I/O 2025 developer conference

Google's annual developer conference, Google I/O, is set for May 20-21. Expect AI-focused reveals and developer empowerment.

Review Roundup: Powerbeats Pro 2

Discover the latest innovation from Beats - the Powerbeats Pro 2, featuring heart rate monitoring, improved sound quality, and seamless Apple...

Discord adds a new ignore button – here’s how to use it

You can now quietly silence unwanted people without notifying them.

Florida stroke victim credits Siri for saving his life

Alone and in and out of consciousness, he yelled to Siri to call his daughter, who ultimately called 911, and emergency...