The new low-cost MacBook might lack features you actually use

A sketchy new leak claims Apple’s budget MacBook could skip True Tone, fast charging, and a backlit keyboard. Here’s what to watch for in March.
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Google takes control of ‘Android of robotics’ project in quest for physical AI
Google takes control of ‘Android of robotics’ project in quest for physical AI

Google is folding Alphabet’s AI robotics “moonshot,” Intrinsic, into the company after five years as an independent unit. The move marks a strategic shift as Google doubles down on physical AI and pulls experimental projects closer to its core business. Intrinsic “graduated” into an independent company inside Alphabet’s Other Bets division in 2021, a portfolio […]

Perplexity reveals Computer, and it wants AI agents to do all your work

Perplexity Computer lets Gemini, Grok, and ChatGPT 5.2 collaborate on the same task. The feature is live for Max subscribers today.
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Adobe Firefly can take your random clips and and stitch them together like an expert

Save hours of editing with the latest Adobe Firefly update. The new Quick Cut tool automates rough cuts, accelerating your workflow and helping you move from idea to finished video faster than ever.
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That awesome wireless charger for electric bikes just hit a surprise hurdle
That awesome wireless charger for electric bikes just hit a surprise hurdle

For the last few years, one of the coolest bits of e-bike tech I’ve seen didn’t involve more power, bigger batteries, or new motor designs. It involved getting rid of the charger cable altogether.

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You can now make Alexa match your mood so every conversation feels just right

Alexa now lets you change its personality style to match your mood, giving you more control over how it responds, thus making everyday conversations feel more natural.
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New York sues Valve, alleging its loot boxes are ‘quintessential gambling’
New York sues Valve, alleging its loot boxes are ‘quintessential gambling’

New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing Valve for “illegally promoting gambling” through the loot box systems it has built for video games like Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2, according to a press release. The attorney general seeks to “permanently stop Valve from promoting gambling features in its games, disgorge all […]

Hyundai has high hopes for its first midsize pickup, and we may even see a new 4WD SUV
Hyundai has high hopes for its first midsize pickup, and we may even see a new 4WD SUV

Hyundai looks to tap into a new market with its first midsize pickup. The pickup, potentially the IONIQ T7, may even share a body-on-frame platform with a rugged new 4WD SUV.

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Corsair is halting Drop sales after March 25th
Corsair is halting Drop sales after March 25th

The Drop store, which was acquired by gaming gear giant Corsair in 2023, was a haven for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts and audiophiles to discover and buy hard-to-find gear – sometimes at surprisingly good prices. The company will cease sales after March 25th at 11:59PM PT, which is also the cut off to redeem Drop Rewards. […]

These schools went solar – and the savings will pay for teachers
These schools went solar – and the savings will pay for teachers

Fifteen schools in Wayne County, West Virginia, are getting solar power, and the district says the energy savings will fund teachers’ salaries.

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