Samsung’s ball-shaped robot Ballie to launch with Gemini smarts this summer
Hey Ballie, how do I look? Samsung’s Ballie, a ball-shaped robot that the company’s been working on for five years, is finally coming to market. The company originally announced Ballie in 2020, and displayed a redesigned version during CES 2024. Now, the home AI companion robot – as Samsung calls it – is actually …
The secret to elevating stadium experiences through private 5G
Private 5G networks offer a powerful solution to support diverse connectivity needs whilst improving the overall event experiences for fans.
Samsung, Sony and LG OLED TVs for 2025 now have Australian pricing, and one brand is already offering huge discounts
If you’re considering getting a flagship OLED TV this year, here’s how much you can expect to pay from the key brands.
Tesla, Nvidia lead rebound for tech stocks and crypto as Trump pauses tariffs
Trump has (temporarily) put out the fire that he lit. President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on his reciprocal tariffs, and the stock market is already bouncing back — from the damage caused last week when Trump announced his reciprocal tariffs. Tech stocks, like Apple, Sony, and Microsoft, shot up quickly following Trump’s […]
Apple Watch ad uses real SOS call from man swept out to sea
The swimmer used his Watch to call for help after being dragged a mile from shore.
Google reveals Reddit Answers is powered by Gemini AI
Reddit Answers uses Gemini to find and summarize responses from the Reddit community. Google has now confirmed that Reddit uses Gemini to power Reddit Answers, an internal AI search tool for Reddit users. Contrary to some early reports, a Google PR representative told Mashable that Reddit Answers was already integrated with Gemini prior to the […]
Immigrants’ social media accounts will be monitored for ‘antisemitic activity,’ DHS says
The policy applies also applies to international students. Adding to growing fears of digital surveillance under the Trump administration, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it will begin screening immigrants’ social media accounts in an effort to uncover “antisemitic activity,” the department explained. The department will be on the hunt for […]
Meet Nova Sonic, Amazon’s new AI voice model
Making your Alexa sound like a thing of the past. AI companies have been working on voice models for a while now, but it seems things really ramped up after OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Voice Mode. Now, Amazon has just introduced its new “foundation” AI voice model called Nova Sonic. And it really makes Alexa sound […]
Canon reportedly U-turns on price drops for two of its most popular cameras – and it could be the tip of the tariffs iceberg
Canon has reportedly canceled some planned price cuts for two of its most affordable cameras. Here’s why it could be just the start of an expensive year for photographers.
Sony ULT Field 3 hands-on review: Testing the new addition to Sony’s bass line
This speaker packs a punch. A year after its initial launch, Sony has expanded its ULT speaker lineup. New additions include the ULT Field 3, ULT Field 5, and ULT Tower 9. This expansion focuses on middle sizes of the Field variations and a smaller tower speaker. I was stoked to see Sony expand this […]
