An ALS patient "sees" in a whole new way thanks to Neuralink and a $200 webcam
A year after Neuralink secured FDA approval to test brain implants designed to restore sight, one of its earliest patients has found another use for the technology – reclaiming his sense of movement. Brad Smith is not blind, but has advanced ALS, which severely limits his head movement. So, instead...
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A new bipartisan bill would force companies to reveal how AI is impacting jobs
The Senate recently introduced a bill aimed at revealing AI's real impact on layoffs and job losses. Sponsors Senator Josh Hawley (R) and Senator Mark Warner (D) hope the legislation will transform how organizations report workforce reductions. Its bipartisan backing may also increase its chances of passing in Congress.
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Bluetooth Core 6.2 brings new enhancements to the ubiquitous wireless standard
According to the announcement, key features in the 6.2 spec include Bluetooth Shorter Connection Intervals, which reduce the minimum connection interval for Bluetooth LE devices from 7.5 ms to 375 µs. For context, one microsecond equals 1,000 nanoseconds or one-thousandth of a millisecond. This improvement should enable significantly faster responsiveness.
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AI is taking over Google Maps to plan routes, find parking, and answer questions
According to Google, Gemini will be able to locate virtually any destination, including restaurants, hotels, and movie theaters, and automatically suggest the fastest route. It will also identify parking spots, report traffic incidents, check for nearby EV chargers, and perform a variety of other tasks using natural language commands.
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Rockstar says employees were fired for leaking secrets, not for trying to unionize
Reports emerged last week that Rockstar Games had fired between 30 and 40 staff across its UK and Canada offices on October 30.
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Tinder will use AI to analyze your photos and personality to improve matches
Tinder will soon leverage generative AI and related technologies to enhance its dating app, aiming to attract users back with new experiences. One AI feature is already being tested by Tinder users in New Zealand and Australia. Match Group CEO Spencer Rascoff said it will become one of the main...
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This ultimate portable CD player brings back everything we love, and more
The EC Zero AKM Portable CD Player is, at its heart, a portable optical disc player. It features an AKM AK4493S DAC for smooth and natural sound that supports PCM 768kHz / DSD512, as well as a pair of SGM8262 amplifiers. Shanling went with an active magnetic design that continuously...
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SK hynix expects to launch DDR6 and GDDR7 successor after 2028
SK hynix has unveiled a new roadmap outlining its upcoming memory technologies. While the chart doesn't include detailed specifications, it reveals the company's plans to introduce DDR6, a successor to GDDR7, and other next-generation standards by 2031.
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Louvre heist exposes museum's history of security failings: used 'LOUVRE' as a password, still ran Windows 2000
Following a burglary at the Louvre on October 19 in which thieves took jewelry from the French Crown Jewels valued at $102 million, reports have been scrutinizing the museum's security.
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Windows 10 and 11 update is pushing some users into BitLocker recovery
The October 2025 security update for Windows 11 25H2, Windows 11 24H2, and Windows 10 22H2 has reportedly forced some users into the BitLocker recovery screen upon rebooting. Those who have not installed the update yet should check their BitLocker recovery status.
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