I’ve experienced Meta’s translation with text before and found it adequate for reading my children’s books in Spanish; Meta AI even offered, unprompted, some funny insights. When traveling, my coworker Kate Knibbs discovered that live translation is a little awkward when it’s limited to the written word. Live translation with …
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US iPhones Made In India Solve Apple’s Tariff Problem, But Not Its China Problem
According to the Financial Times, which cites sources “familiar with the matter,” Apple plans to assemble in India all iPhones intended for the US by the end of 2026. The majority of Apple’s iPhones are currently made in China, but Chinese-made products have become a toxic asset for US import. …
Read More »The Apple Watch Just Turned 10. Here’s How Far It’s Come
Every year, Apple launches one stand-out health feature, from measuring VO2 Max on the Series 3 to the ECG sensor on the Series 4, all the way to sleep apnea notifications on the Series 10. “If you zoom out way into the future, and you look back and ask what …
Read More »Motorola’s Latest Razr Phones Are All In on AI
Moto AI’s core features are Catch Me Up, Remember This, and Pay Attention. Catch Me Up summarizes notifications, prioritizing urgent messages, if you’re coming back to your Razr after some time and have a pile of notifications to sift through. Remember This lets you ask Moto AI to remember anything, …
Read More »Slate Auto’s $25K Electric Pickup Is Here: Pricing, Specs, Range, Release Date
The Blank Slate will have a curb weight of 3,600 pounds, with a payload capacity of 1,430 pounds. Rated towing capacity is listed at 1,000 pounds—significantly less than the 4,000-pound maximum towing capacity in the new 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid AWD, which has a smaller cargo bed but four doors …
Read More »In a Boon for Tesla, Feds Weaken Rules for Reporting on Self-Driving
Automakers and tech developers testing and deploying self-driving and advanced driver-assistance features will no longer have to report as much detailed, public crash information to the federal government, according to a new framework released today by the US Department of Transportation. The moves are a boon for makers of self-driving …
Read More »The Tariffs Are Coming For Baby Products
Being a parent is an expensive experience. A stroller alone can easily cost over a thousand dollars, not to mention the constant new clothing as children grow, formula and food for them to eat, and the rising costs (and challenge to find) of childcare. Unfortunately, there’s no reprieve in sight, …
Read More »Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders: Everything You Need to Know
You might have already made up your mind about lining up outside a GameStop to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 when it launches on June 5. Or maybe, if you’re like me, you’re wondering whether it’s smart to shell out $450 for Nintendo’s console when prices are jumping everywhere. Whatever …
Read More »Amid Tesla Earnings Slide, Pressure’s on for Cybercab
Tesla brought in 20 percent less automotive revenue at the end of last year compared to the year previous, the company reported Tuesday, as demand for its electric cars appear to have dipped precipitously across the globe. The drop exceeded even some pessimistic Wall Street analysts’ predictions. By late afternoon, …
Read More »Teen Coder Shuts Down Free Mac App Whisky, Encourages Supporting the Paid Alternative
Whisky, a gaming-focused front end for Wine’s Windows-compatibility tools on macOS, is no longer receiving updates. As one of the most useful and well-regarded tools in a Mac gamer’s toolkit, it could be seen as a great loss, but its developer hopes you’ll move on with what he considers a …
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