The popular Backbone One is an excellent accessory that brings a controller-like experience to your iPhone or Android device. It was so successful that the company collaborated with Sony last year to build a PlayStation Edition. This model replaces all of the face buttons with the traditional PlayStation controller layout, with a white finish to match. The PlayStation Edition has been exclusively…
It’ll be some time before we have a full picture of what the next version of Windows looks like, but that’s not stopping Microsoft from rolling out a few updates to Windows 11 amid this year’s Build developer conference. Today the company announced a list…
You can now use Flipboard to browse Bluesky
May 24, 2023
Bluesky, the Jack Dorsey-backed decentralized Twitter alternative, isn’t even out of beta yet but it’s already drawing the attention of more mainstream platforms. Now, Flipboard is adding Bluesky to its news reading app so users can browse their feeds alongside the…
Guess Android tablets aren’t dead just yet. Following Google’s official launch of the Pixel Tablet last week, Amazon has unveiled a new Fire tablet called the Max 11. For just $230, the Fire Max 11 offers an 11-inch LCD screen, slim aluminum frame and smart home controls courtesy of Alexa. I was able to briefly check out a sample at a briefing last week and am impressed by how much…
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Apple has posted dozens of job listings in recent months focused on artificial intelligence (AI), signaling that the company may be…
At the end of last year, Apple announced iMessage Contact Key Verification, a tool the company said would allow those who face “extraordinary digital threats” to safeguard their conversations from malicious actors. At the time, the company promised the safety feature…
DoorDash has been charging iPhone users more than Android users for identical deliveries, according to a lawsuit seeking class action status. The court documents (PDF, via 9to5Mac) submitted for the case included screenshots showing how iPhone users are charged an extra fee for “expanded range.” On the company’s website, it said the fee “helps DoorDash preserve…
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Razer announced this week that it’s launching its latest line of PC gaming speakers. This line consists of three speaker types: The Nommo V2, the Nommo V2 Pro and the…
NASA has picked the company that will handle the third crewed Artemis Moon landing. Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin will build the landing system for Artemis V, which is currently set to launch in September 2029. While they didn’t mention the choice of vehicle, the…
ChatGPT now has an official iPhone app
May 19, 2023
OpenAI has launched a free ChatGPT app for iOS. It’s the first official smartphone app for the viral language model, joining a crowded field of third-party mobile AI software vying for your attention — many of which tap into the GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 APIs powering ChatGPT. It’s only available in the US for now, but the company says it will expand to additional countries “in the coming…
