Sep 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Major record labels allege Anthropic used copyrighted song lyrics without permission to train its AI models. The lawsuit seeks damages and an order to remove protected works from the company's systems. It is the latest in a wave of copyright cases against AI developers. Anthropic has already agreed to pay $1.5 billion to resolve separate claims from authors. View more
Sep 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Narwal's new Freo 20 Edge cuts the price of premium robot mopping to $799.99 while retaining strong suction, edge cleaning, and self-cleaning dock features. It also launched the lightweight V50 Cube cordless vacuum and a steam-capable wet-and-dry vacuum. Here's a rundown of the key specs and what was removed to lower costs. View more
Sep 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Xiaomi officially unveiled the Xiaomi 18 Fold at IFA 2026, giving the world its first real-world look at its wide-screen foldable. The device is powered by Xiaomi's in-house XRing O3 chipset and features a triple camera system in a cherry red finish. It arrives in a crowded foldable market, following Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and ahead of Apple's first folding iPhone. Xiaomi also showcased more than 380 products around its Human x Car x Home ecosystem. View more
Sep 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Belkin introduced three new SoundForm audio products at IFA Berlin, all featuring active noise cancellation at accessible prices. The SoundForm Isolate Buds are the flagship wireless earbuds at $59.99 with strong ANC. The SoundForm Dot ANC earbuds cost only $39.99, while the SoundForm Play ANC is a kid-friendly over-ear headphone. View more
Sep 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google’s Gemini 3.8 Flash is here, just three weeks after Gemini 3.7 Flash, with improved agentic reasoning. A dedicated Cyber variant aims at vulnerability discovery and automated patching, though access is limited to approved security groups. The standard model remains competitively priced and is available to developers and Google AI Pro/Ultra subscribers. View more
Sep 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Anker unveiled MindBase, an AI-powered smart home hub that unifies devices and processes data locally with up to 48TB storage. The company also showcased three new Eufy security products, including the NVR Security System E50, Video Doorbell S4, and Window Camera E10. The hub supports Matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google Assistant, and Home Assistant. Pricing for MindBase is still under wraps, while Eufy security gear starts at $69.99. View more
Sep 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Fossil fuels could be replaced by nuclear power, but the numbers are huge. Replacing just fossil-fuel electricity could require around 2,450 large reactors. Replacing all fossil energy, including transport and industry, could require roughly 18,000 plants. Today the world runs about 440 nuclear plants. View more
Sep 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Microsoft is finally addressing long-standing Windows 11 complaints in 2026. Updates can now be paused for weeks, the taskbar can be moved or resized, Windows Search is cleaner, and the Start menu is customizable. Copilot buttons are being removed, setup is faster, and point-in-time restore offers protection. View more
Sep 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A faulty garage door opener can be more than an inconvenience. These devices typically last 15 to 20 years, but warning signs can appear before total failure. Inconsistent operation, strange sounds, incomplete closing, and old technology all point to a possible replacement. Knowing what to look for helps you decide whether to repair or install a new system. View more
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