The Humane AI Pin aimed to be a replacement for smartphones with no screen and the power of generative AI, but the company making it didn’t last long, and all existing Pin devices have been cut off from the servers powering them. A new project is hoping to make them useful again. A group of udevelopers started an open-source project called OpenPin with the goal of bringing the device back to life....
The cancelation ofThe Last of UsFactions, was really surprising, but it turns out it was the best possible outcome. Some details from a previous PlayStation executive help explain why the cancelation happened. Former PlayStation exec Shuhei Yoshida recently shared some insights withEurogamerabout why development onFactionswas stopped. He confirmed that the game was well into development and was considered “great” by those who had the chance to play it. However, once it became clear what goes into live-service games, Naughty Dog decided it would be better to cancel it....
Digital storage manufacturer Buffalo is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the limited-edition HD-SKL Skeleton HDD. It’s an attractive little showpiece—an external hard drive with a “window” that lets you see the spinning platter and R/W head—but it appears to be a Japan-exclusive item. TheHD-SKL Skeleton Disk Drive’senclosure is extremely flashy, featuring black machined aluminum housing with gold accents, the aforementioned HDD “window,” plus a couple of exposed wires the run between the drive and its USB interface....
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4. Each group of words will be connected by some common idea or theme....
UGREEN just opened a Kickstarter campaign for its first NAS devices. Customers can save up to 40% on a UGREEN NASync device with early bird pricing, meaning that the cheapest two-bay NASync unit can be secured for $239 instead of $400. During its crowdfunding period, UGREEN is offering up to40% off each modelin the NASync collection. But there are a limited number of early-bird discounts, and some discounts were already secured by UGREEN fans back in January and February....
Quick Links The Everything app makes file searching effortless, but if you only use it for basic searches, you’re missing out. Recently, I began using filters, excluding folders and bookmarking searches, which completely transformed how I find files. Here’s how to use this powerful app the right way. 5Exclude Unwanted Folders From Results By default, Everything indexes all drives and folders, meaning every search returns results from your whole storage. This has two drawbacks: it can make finding specific files harder due to unnecessary clutter, and while Everything is fast, indexing too many locations can slightly slow down search results....
Quick Links Some of the most memorable scenes from Jurassic Park and Minority Report involve 3D computer interfaces that look amazing onscreen but haven’t taken off in real life. Yet 3D desktops aren’t dead, and their peak is still ahead. What Is a 3D Desktop? If you think about the typical computer desktop, it’s a 2D image where you move 2D images around to accomplish tasks such as copying files or running software....
Quick Links Summary For a long time, the social media landscape was pretty static—then Elon Musk bought Twitter. In the aftermath, several alternatives popped up. Most have faded away, but one of the most popular is Bluesky, and it has a lot in common with the social network now known as “X.” Does it have anything unique to offer? What Is Bluesky Social? Bluesky is adecentralized,open-sourcemicrobloggingsocial network very similar to Twitter (X)....
Quick Links Summary Google Go is a streamlined version of the Google app that works well on Android devices with limited space and internet speed. It’s no surprise Google has a large library of Android apps, but there’s one you’ve likely never heard of. The main “Google” app is a cornerstone, but there’s also the lesser-known “Google Go.” You might want to try it. What Is Google Go? Simply put, Google Go is a lightweight version of the Google app for Android devices with limited storage space and slow internet connections....
Microsoft is officially killing off Windows Maps. The desktop app, which dates back to 2014, will become nonfunctional in July 2025. This change does not affect Bing Maps. Windows Maps initially launched during Microsoft’s “Metro” era, when the company was trying to push into smartphone and tablet markets. And, as someone who owned a Windows Phone, I can confirm that Windows Maps was a pretty solid app. But it kind of became useless after the death of Windows Phone....
Summary You’ve likely noticed that your Windows computer tends to slow down after it’s been running for a while. This can happen even on brand-new laptops and powerful gaming PCs, yet few people understand why this happens. The good news is that I have a solution. Why Windows Clogs Your RAM If your PC generally has good specs and is fast but slows down when you try opening a new app or even a tab in a browser, you’re probably running out of space on yourRAM....
Quick Links For better or worse, Facebook Marketplace has become the primary destination for buying andselling used stuffonline. However, you may not want to sign into Facebook to browse listings. You actually don’t have to—if you know where to look. How to Use Facebook Marketplace Without Signing In You might think you need a Facebook account to browse Marketplace, but that’s not the case—you can simply visitfacebook.com/marketplace. When you see the sign-in prompt, just click the “X” icon in the corner....
Canva has a collection of neat plug-ins called mini apps for simplifying your design workflows. There are hundreds of them, and they’re always adding more, so you can most likely find some that make your design work easy and fun. Allow me to share a few. Boring Text? No More The next time you’re whipping up a quick text-based design but don’t want to spend too much time styling the text from scratch, give these Canva apps a try....
