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We recently covered Emily, a life-size AI-assisted ‘companion doll’ from Singapore-based Lovense. But it actually isn’t a new idea. Dolls have long been around, of course, but the idea of a robotic version has also been seen before. However, the sands are now shifting and we’re seeing more AI used to enhance the user experience. Realbotix was founded in 2020, but its AI-powered humanid robots are rooted in older projects such as the Harmony AI Doll. This was first developed and publicly revealed in 2017, profiled in this BBC article. When a prototype of the sex doll was introduced late…

Epstein had nothing to do with the reintroduction of a politics board to 4chan, nor anything else related to the site. The decision to add the board was made weeks beforehand, and the board was added almost 24 hours prior to a first, chance encounter at a social event. His assistant reached out to me afterward, and I met with him one time for an unmemorable lunch meeting. This happened at a time when I was meeting hundreds of people a month while speaking and networking at tech events.I did not meet him again nor maintain contact. I regret having…

Apple is reportedly planning to offer cellular connectivity over satellite within its iPhone 18 Pro handset later this year, according to a leaker. The second generation Apple C2 modem could house the capacity to give users access to the web via satellites, taking things well beyond the current SOS messaging that helps iPhone users get in touch with the emergency services via text. The next-generation Apple-made modem, which’ll be part of the wider A20 chipset, “will support NR-NTN this year” according to the Chinese leaker Fixed Focus Digital (via Apple Insider). That means New Radio Non-Terrestrial Networks, which could give…

If you like how well AirPods work with iPhones but want something more colorful and flexible, the Beats Studio Buds Plus are a nice middle ground. They’re platform-agnostic and are on sale for $99.95 ($70 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart for Presidents Day. The deal includes the eye-catching translucent option and is just $10 shy of the buds’ best price to date.Unlike Apple’s AirPods, the Beats Studio Buds Plus play well with both iOS and Android devices, which is why they’re among our favorite wireless earbuds. You don’t get every ecosystem perk, but you do get a…

Samsung is said to be preparing a wider version of the Galaxy Z Fold this year, and now we might have our first look (of sorts) at the next foldable device. Animations have been discovered within a version of the One UI 9 build that’s scheduled to arrive later this year. Android Authority has posted animations with the H8 codename matching those spied within earlier builds. It appears, from the animations that the phone will have a much-wider 4:3 aspect ratio for the cover display, which then opens up into a tablet. Recent rumours have suggested this 2026 Galaxy Z…

User reviews on Steam may get more informative after a Steam Client Beta update released on Thursday, which adds an option for users to attach their hardware specs to game reviews. Steam users have always been able to share their specs in the text of their reviews, but the option to automatically include that data could encourage more users to add it, potentially making reviews more useful.When a user posts a negative review or reports having performance issues, the attached hardware specs could reveal why, highlighting when performance issues might be caused by a player’s hardware rather than a problem…

Is it time to upgrade your watch? The Apple Watch Series 11 is 25% off for the President’s Day sales. You can save $100 on the Apple Watch Series 11, the most recent addition in the company’s smartwatch line-up. The 42mm Apple Watch Series 11 with GPS and Cellular is down from $399 to $299 at Amazon. The larger 46mm model with GPS & Cellular is also $100 off. You can get it for $429, down from $529. The Apple Watch Series 11 got some define refinements. It’s thinner and more comfortable. There’s also a newly scratch-resistant cover glass too.…

During the 2024 presidential election, @KamalaHQ was something of an alter ego for Vice President Kamala Harris — as Harris ran a buttoned-up campaign, the online accounts shared clips of her set to viral TikTok sounds, shitposted unflattering pictures of Donald Trump, and adopted a voice that was at times indistinguishable from the average 20-something posting about politics on X. It was an effective way to rack up likes, engagement, and explainers, but it did not stop Trump from winning a second term.The same people who ran @KamalaHQ announced last week that they were reviving the accounts and rebranding as…

LeBron James, Jay -Z, Guy Ritchie and the Beckham’s all have a Gozney pizza oven. Gordon Ramsay and Matty Matheson, amongst other leading chefs, recognise Gozney products for their superior design and amazing results. The man behind it all, Tom Gozney, despite his huge success, was humble, warm and open when we spoke to him about his unexpected route to CEO… I was kicked out of school and became an alcoholic and drug addict. I’m not a conventional learner: undiagnosed but probably ADHD and dyslexic. I just didn’t land in school and, as a teenager, I got involved in very heavy…

Stuff VerdictThe Epson Lifestudio EF-72 looks as good on your coffee table as it does on a shelf, with rich 3LCD picture quality, clean Bose sound, and smart features that make it easy to live with every day.ProsStylish design and premium materialsAccurate coloursAutomatic screen size and keystone make it easy to useConsCustomisable designs would have been niceSound lacks oomphCould go darker There’s a new kind of projector moving into your living room. Not the chunky black box you hide on a shelf, but something you actually leave out – like a lamp, or a carefully chosen coffee table book. It’s…

As part of its acquisition by China-based Picea Robotics, iRobot is creating a new US-based subsidiary called iRobot Safe, which the company says will be “responsible for the protection of US consumer data,” similar to the TikTok deal that was completed last month. iRobot customers in the US will be able to continue using their robovacs as usual, but now their data will be handled by iRobot Safe, rather than the company’s new owner.In a press release published on January 23rd, iRobot stated that the creation of iRobot Safe is “designed to maintain a clear separation between iRobot’s non-US ownership…

There’s been some hullabaloo over HP’s laptop subscription service, recently brought to light by a Linus Tech Tips video. And for good reason: it feels like everything is a subscription these days. But it’s not just the dystopian feeling that companies are happy to sell you access to movies, music, games, phones, printers, and now even laptops without you actually owning them. HP’s subscriptions for its consumer and gaming laptop lines are just a bad deal.HP offers subscriptions for four productivity laptops and four gaming laptops, starting at $34.99 per month and $49.99 per month, respectively. There’s no starting fee…