SwitchBot’s acquisition of Nanoleaf is about more than lighting
SwitchBot’s acquisition of Nanoleaf is about more than lighting

Smart lighting company Nanoleaf has been acquired by OneRobotics, the parent company of SwitchBot. In an exclusive interview with The Verge, Nanoleaf CEO Gimmy Chu says the company will remain independent and that he and his cofounder and COO, Christian Yan, will continue to run it. “Nothing is changing operationally,” says Chu, adding that there […]

Can an e-bike really save you money on gas? The math is clear
Can an e-bike really save you money on gas? The math is clear

One of the most common questions I hear from people considering an e-bike right now, during a period of soaring energy prices, is some variation of “Can it actually save me money?”

The answer is yes. Quite a bit, actually. But the interesting part i…

Marvel’s Wolverine shows off fittingly gory gameplay as it eyes September 15 release

Insomniac’s Wolverine game looks gory, fast, and brutal, with Logan healing through aggression and tearing through Reavers ahead of its September 15 launch.

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will make a splash early next year on the PlayStation 5

Lara Croft’s first adventure is getting a massive Unreal Engine 5 makeover, and the changes go far beyond prettier graphics.

Google Photos will turn your pictures into a digital wardrobe that you can mix-and-match

Google Photos is getting a new AI-powered feature that could change the way you plan outfits using photos you already have.

Control Resonant lands in September with a new hero to drive the sibling arc

Control Resonant launches September 24 on PS5 with Dylan Faden as its playable hero, pushing Remedy’s sequel toward a riskier sibling story instead of a simple return to Jesse’s perspective.

Google Play Books is getting an AI reading companion that remembers where you left off

The next time you lose track of a book, Google Play Books may have a surprisingly helpful solution waiting for you.

Google must let publishers opt out of AI Search features, rules UK
Google must let publishers opt out of AI Search features, rules UK

Online publishers are getting more control over whether their websites appear in Google’s AI Search features, thanks to a UK regulatory ruling. The new conduct rule imposed by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) requires Google to let website owners keep their content out of features like AI Overviews and prevent it from being used […]

God of War Laufey puts Kratos’ wife in action mode around dead deities and it’s coming soon

God of War Laufey puts Faye in the lead, sending Kratos’ wife into an afterlife realm filled with dead gods, faster combat, and one risky question for the series.

Amazfit just made a smartwatch for people who train hard but struggle with recovery

The Amazfit Balance Ultra is built for people who run, lift, and train often, with tools that help show when the body is ready to push and when it may need rest.