Amazon recently announced that it will be discontinuing its Astro for Business robot, shifting its focus towards home robotics instead. The 20-pound wheeled robot, priced at $2,349.99, will stop working on September 25th, and Amazon will issue full refunds to customers along with a $300 credit. This move comes after Amazon’s VP of hardware engineering
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Threads, the social media platform introduced by Meta, has seen significant growth since its launch a year ago. With more than 175 million monthly active users, Threads is positioning itself as a competitor to established platforms like X. However, when analyzing the growth and potential of Threads, it becomes apparent that there are both strengths
Brazil’s data protection authority (ANPD) has recently made a decision to ban Meta from training its artificial intelligence models on Brazilian personal data. This decision was made due to the perceived risks of serious damage and difficulty to users. Following an update to Meta’s privacy policy in May, the social media giant granted itself permission
In today’s fast-paced world, technology plays a vital role in our day-to-day lives. From streaming services to gaming accessories, there is no shortage of options available for tech enthusiasts. However, with the plethora of choices comes the challenge of finding the best deals and saving money on your purchases. In this article, we will explore
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has recently found itself in hot water with the European Union for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The EU has charged Meta with violations related to its advertising model, specifically its “pay or consent” approach for Facebook and Instagram users. This marks the second such charge against Meta in
Apple’s integration of AI models into its devices is set to expand beyond just ChatGPT. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple will be announcing at least one other deal this fall to add Google Gemini to the mix. This move has been long rumored, with Gemini being part of the iOS 18 chatbot discussions for
The recent news of Redbox’s owner, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, filing for bankruptcy protection has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. The DVD rental company had been facing financial difficulties leading up to this decision, including defaulting on loans, facing repossession of its cars, and missing payroll for employees. Employees of Chicken Soup
AT&T has recently announced its new early upgrade program called Next Up Anytime, which will be available starting July 16th. Priced at $10 per month, this new add-on allows customers to upgrade their smartphones after just one installment payment has been made, up to three times per year. This is a significant change from AT&T’s
Unistellar, a French company with a decade of experience in creating smart telescopes, is now venturing into the world of binoculars with their latest innovation – the Envision. Unlike traditional binoculars, the Envision brings smart functionality similar to Swarovski’s Optik AX Visio binoculars by using augmented reality (AR) to identify and label over a million
Recently, Valve has announced the release of a new officially licensed gamepad for Steam, known as the Wireless Horipad. This gamepad, created by Hori, is specifically designed for PC gaming and is set to launch in Japan on October 31st. The controller boasts a range of features, including Bluetooth wireless and USB-C wired connections, gyro