Author: News Room
President Donald Trump helped announce more than $90 billion in investments in AI and energy at an event in Pennsylvania on Tuesday.Among those investments include some multi-billion dollar commitments from Google. The company is planning to invest $25 billion to build data centers and AI infrastructure for the electric grid in the PJM region, according to remarks from president and chief investment officer Ruth Porat. It is also announcing a $3 billion US hydropower deal with Brookfield Energy.CoreWeave, a cloud computing company, announced plans to invest more than $6 billion to build a new data center “to power the most…
xAI has offered a couple more fixes for “issues” with its Grok AI chatbot, promising it will no longer name itself “Hitler” or base its responses on searches for what xAI head Elon Musk has said.According to an X post earlier today, the chatbot’s latest update sets new instructions that its responses “must stem from your independent analysis, not from any stated beliefs of past Grok, Elon Musk, or xAI. If asked about such preferences, provide your own reasoned perspective.”The changes follow more than a week of controversy for Grok. In recent days, multiple reports showed that when asked its…
After nearly a decade, Sony has announced a new version of its fixed-lens compact RX1R camera that was last updated in 2015. The new third generation RX1R III arrives with the same 35mm full-frame Exmor R sensor as its predecessor, but with a bump from 42.4 to 61 megapixels. It also benefits from Sony’s latest Bionz XR and AI image processors to deliver better autofocus that can track the movement of human bodies and more accurately focus on their heads and eyes.The RX1R III will be available sometime in July for approximately $5,099.99, according to Sony. That’s considerably more expensive…
Sameer Samat, Google’s head of Android ecosystems, recently confirmed that Android and ChromeOS will be merged into a single platform, reigniting a slew of questions about the future of the operating systems. Combining them makes sense. It made sense way back in 2013, and it was first supposed to happen back in 2015, but until recently, that mostly just amounted to Chromebooks being able to run Android apps. Last year, Google announced that ChromeOS would be built on the Android tech stack, including the Android kernel.What is the point of merging ChromeOS and Android?Android has an enormous app ecosystem, but…
Whether you need a laptop for work, play, or something else entirely, having the best laptop for your needs can make all the difference in getting things done efficiently. With major leaps in AI integration, efficiency-focused chipsets, and game-changing battery life thanks to next-gen silicon from Apple, Intel, and AMD, 2025’s top notebooks are leaner, faster, and smarter than ever. Many ditch the fan altogether without breaking a sweat, while others handle ray-traced gaming and 4K editing on the fly. Compared to models even two years ago, you’ll see huge improvements in performance-per-watt, portability, and display quality – making now…
The developer of ICEBlock, an iOS app for anonymously reporting sightings of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials, promises that it “ensures user privacy by storing no personal data.” But that claim has come under scrutiny. ICEBlock creator Joshua Aaron has been accused of making false promises regarding user anonymity and privacy, being “misguided” about the privacy offered by iOS, and of being an Apple fanboy. The issue isn’t what ICEBlock stores. It’s about what it could accidentally reveal through its tight integration with iOS. Aaron released ICEBlock in early April, and it rocketed to the top of the…
There are plenty of broadband options to choose from, catering for all budgets. But if you’re anything like me, you’ll want the fastest you can get. Well, Sky’s newest package is the fastest in town. In fact, it’s the fastest broadband package you can get in the UK with speeds up to 5Gbps. Yes, 5Gbps – which is probably more than most know what to do with. But there’s one major catch that means me (and many others) miss out on these speeds. The new Full Fibre 2.5 Gigafast+ and Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+ packages are the fastest broadband speeds from any…
A watch is more than just a tool to tell the time; it’s an extension of your personality, a nod to tradition, and often a lifelong investment. Whether you’re dressing for the office, heading to an adventure, or making a statement at a formal event, one of the best watches can elevate any outfit. This guide brings you the very best watches for men, featuring iconic models from the most renowned watchmakers. These timepieces represent the pinnacle of design, innovation, and heritage, catering to every taste – from classic dress watches to rugged sports pieces and everything in between. We’ve…
It’s been well over 40 years since Mario – first called “Jumpman” in those simpler days – first leapt into our hearts in the original Donkey Kong, and we’ve savoured nearly every moment since with the loveable action-plumber. He’s appeared in hundreds of games now, spanning all manner of genres, platforms, and styles, but Nintendo’s impressively mustachioed mascot has an incredible legacy for quality: his core games, in particular, have consistently defined and redefined genres, not to mention single-handedly made pricey gaming hardware into essential purchases. To keep things focused, we’re only including Mario platformers here, with all 2D and…
Google’s upcoming Pixel 10 Pro Fold could be the first dust-proof foldable. A new leak published by Android Headlines says the Pixel 10 Pro Fold may come with an IP68 rating, which would make it completely dust-tight and allow it to withstand continuous submersion in water.To compare, Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Motorola Razer Ultra have an IP48 rating, which means the phones offer similar protection against submersion in water, but aren’t completely dust-proof. Instead, they’re only capable of sealing out objects 1mm and larger.Additionally, Android Headlines reports that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold could have a…
When it comes to the top fitness tech, most stuff focuses on sports on dry land. There are options for those that prefer to hit the water, but not usually as smart or slick. Enter Form’s Smart Swim 2 goggles, following up the first-generation. These smart swimmers have a built-in AR display, tracking info, and can hook up to your Apple Watch. Form’s Smart Swim 2 goggles come with a built-in AR display that shows a variety of live metrics including stroke rates, distance swam, calories burned, pace, and split times. New to these goggles is built-in heart rate monitoring from…
Apple has announced a $500 million investment in MP Materials, a rare earth mining company based in the US. With the deal, the two companies will partner on the development of a rare earth magnet recycling line in Mountain Pass, California, allowing Apple to use reprocessed electronics and scrap material to build its products.Apple has worked with MP Materials for almost five years to pilot the new recycling technology, though the companies haven’t shared any details about when the initiative will kick off.The new deal with MPMaterials also involves expanding the rare earth company’s Fort Worth, Texas factory with neodymium…