AI & RoboticsNews

Google shows off what’s next for Vertex AI, foundation models

AI is a core focus for Google, and at its Google Next event today, the company announced a series of updates across its portfolio that benefit from the power of generative AI. Front and center are enhancements and new capabilities across Google’s Vertex AI platform, including both developer tooling and foundation models. Google’s PaLM 2 large language model (LLM), first announced at the Google…
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ComputersNews

The best MacBook accessories for 2023

The right accessories can make an old MacBook feel new again, or level up your experience with a brand new laptop. For example, a good wireless mouse can be more comfortable on your longest work days than your MacBook’s trackpad, and it’s always handy to have a few extra…
AI & RoboticsNews

iRobot's Roomba 694 robot vacuum drops back to $179

iRobot is running another sale on Roomba robot vacuums and Braava robot mops, which includes the Roomba 694 back down to $179. We’ve seen this deal pop up periodically over the past several months, but it’s still $71 below the vacuum’s typical street price.
CryptoNews

DeOrderBook Set to Launch on Ethereum Mainnet, Pioneering Truly Trustless DeFi Optionality – Press release Bitcoin News

PRESS RELEASE. , a groundbreaking decentralized finance (DeFi) optionality protocol, is gearing up for its Ethereum mainnet launch, ushering in a new era for DeFi users who seek unprecedented capital flexibility, advanced hedging mechanisms, and sustainable real yield. At launch, the protocol supports $WBTC and $USDC although the team is actively working on support for further coins and…
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MobileNews

Apple's iPhone 15 event is set for September 12th

Fed up of telling your friends and family not to buy an iPhone 14 right now? Me too, so here’s some good news on that front: Apple has set a date for its annual September event, during which we’ll surely learn all about the iPhone 15 lineup as well as new versions of other devices. You can set a calendar alert for September 12th at 1PM ET to remind yourself to come on back to Engadget…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Kia EV5 will start much cheaper than expected, undercutting Tesla's Model Y in China

After the new EV5’s debut last week, we are finally learning the starting price of the compact electric SUV. And as a pleasant surprise – the Kia EV5 is much cheaper than initial expectations. Kia EV5’s starting price will be around $22K in China The EV5 will have a starting price of roughly $22,000 (159,800 yuan), Kia’s Chinese joint venture announced Tuesday (via The Korean Car Blog).
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