Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins wants data centers in space
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins wants data centers in space

Today, I’m talking with Chuck Robbins, CEO of Cisco. Cisco is one of those big companies that everyone has heard of but that most of us don’t have to interact with very much; it’s not really a consumer brand. But all of us are in some way using Cisco’s products and services every day because […]

Can AI responses be influenced? The SEO industry is trying
Can AI responses be influenced? The SEO industry is trying

Let’s pretend you work in IT and you’re looking for a new digital service desk platform to help your employees reset passwords or onboard new hires. You use Google’s AI Mode to search for suggestions, which quickly spits out a detailed answer listing companies to explore, their pricing, and what each option is best for. […]

Suno is a music copyright nightmare
Suno is a music copyright nightmare

AI music platform Suno’s policy is that it does not permit the use of copyrighted material. You can upload your own tracks to remix or set your original lyrics to AI-generated music. But, it’s supposed to recognize and stop you from using other people’s songs and lyrics. Now, no system is perfect, but it turns […]

I let Gemini in Google Maps plan my day and it went surprisingly well
I let Gemini in Google Maps plan my day and it went surprisingly well

You may be familiar with Gemini as the thing that’s in every Google service you use – whether you want it or not. While it’s been a constant, sometimes unwelcome presence in Gmail for at least the past year, it’s a relatively new addition to Maps. And you know what? It’s kind of great. To […]

Is the Slate Truck too minimal for its own good?
Is the Slate Truck too minimal for its own good?

The first thing you notice about the Slate Truck is its size. It’s small, surprisingly so. In a country where trucks often come with their own zip code, Slate’s pickup is refreshingly puny, measuring 174.6 inches long, 70.6 inches wide, and 69.3 inches tall, with a curb weight of approximately 3,602 pounds (1,634kg). As a […]

How the Amazon Echo learned to talk — and listen
How the Amazon Echo learned to talk — and listen

Jeff Bezos badly wanted a voice computer. He had been saying so publicly since the very early days of Amazon, telling anyone who would listen about why voice might make it easier and more natural to interact with technology. (And to buy stuff from Jeff Bezos.) But when a team at Amazon set out to […]

The HP iPod? 7 forgotten Apple products you didn’t even know existed

Not everything Apple has made has turned to tech gold — here are the niche Apple curiosities from the last half-century that fell by the wayside.

ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week, from Apple’s 50th celebrations to the Artemis II launch

It’s been another packed week in the world of tech, and you can catch up with the major stories here.

Don’t wait — save $100 on the Crucial P310 1TB SSD before the RAM crisis gets worse

If you’re worried about the RAM crisis, Best Buy has an impressive $100 discount on the Crucial P310 1TB SSD.

Really, you made this without AI? Prove it
Really, you made this without AI? Prove it

“This looks like AI.” It’s a phrase I dread seeing as a writer who dabbles in illustration and amateur photography. In a world where generative AI technology is increasingly adept at mimicking the work of humans, people are naturally skeptical when online platforms refuse to label even obvious AI content. This leads me to one […]