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A lot of content on LinkedIn might seem like AI slop, and now, you’ll be able to report those posts. As part of a series of updates to reduce the volume of AI slop on the platform, LinkedIn is introducing an actual button that lets you flag a post as something that “Seems like AI slop.”The new feature is part of a broader push to reduce the volume of apparent AI slop on the platform. AI detector Pangram recently found that 41 percent of longform LinkedIn posts were flagged as being completely generated by AI, as reported by 404Media.“AI slop…

Google DeepMind says the latest version of its Gemini Robotics AI model can “control entire humanoid robots.” While the previous model focused on controlling a humanoid robot’s upper body, Gemini Robotics 2 now supports “whole-body motions” ranging from its feet to fingertips, according to an announcement on Thursday.The new model will allow humanoid robots to perform a wider range of actions, as it allows them to walk, crouch, stretch, and manipulate objects. Videos shared by Google show how Apptronik’s Apollo 2 robot can bend over to pick up a watering can, as well as find and take specific items off…

Ever wonder how it would feel to commute to work in a Ferrari? Order all your meals from a Michelin star restaurant rather than the local takeout? The Huntsman Signature Edition is a similar deal but for gaming keyboards. The exclusive drop elevated a fan favourite ‘board to levels of opulence previously unheard of from a mainstream gaming brand – and brought a $500/£500 asking price that put it beyond the reach of the 99%. Razer had no trouble selling out, though. The original run of (appropriately enough) 1337 pieces were snapped up in mere minutes. Limited number releases of…

Do you remember Friend? The Friend that launched an AI pendant, spent $1.8 million of its $2.5 million to acquire friend.com, and plastered the NYC subway with ads promoting artificial companionship?Yeah well, if you didn’t remember, Friend is back. And now, it’s twice the price.This morning, Friend launched a new ad showing two people talking to their Friend pendants about very personal life problems. It didn’t say it explicitly, but the ad showcased a new feature the pendant now includes: a speaker. Before, Friend would only message back to you, but now, it will talk to you, too. For some…

The SkyNomad N90 Max is the latest electric SUV from Xiaomi and its first extended-range EV, with a claimed range of over 1,705 km (about 1,059 miles). It will come in both five- and seven-seat configurations, as well as an N90 Max Camping Edition.One of the big features of the N90 is its highly customizable interior. The front seats rotate 180 degrees, the center armrest slides out to become a small table, and the second row features zero gravity seats with footrests. The Camping Edition adds a pop-up top, a rooftop bed platform, an attachment point for a tent, and…

Razer has insisted that optical keyboard switches are the best choice for competitive esports stars and the sweatiest of try-hards, but it’s now relenting slightly by offering cheaper keyboards with magnetic switches and a similar array of gaming features. The $120 Razer Huntsman V3 HE Magnetic Mini and $140 Huntsman V3 HE Magnetic Tenkeyless, both launching today, are the company’s first keyboards to use Hall effect switches. They’re wired-only boards loaded with gaming-first features, and I’ve had a brief chance to test both and take them for a spin.The new Huntsman boards offer the hallmarks found in many other Hall…

Zoox just got permission to charge for robotaxi rides in its boxy, steering-wheel-less vehicles. On Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced it has granted the Amazon-owned Zoox a temporary exemption, allowing it to deploy up to 2,500 vehicles annually over the next two years, as reported earlier by Reuters.In its decision, the NHTSA says it determined that Zoox robotaxis “have an equivalent or greater level of motor vehicle safety” compared to vehicles compliant with federal vehicle safety standards. Under the exemption, Zoox will be subject to “an enhanced oversight condition” that “may update and expand” as the company’s…

In a glimpse of the future, electric car maker BMW has recently upped its use of humanoid robots in its factory at Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina, USA. The facility employs 11,000 people who have now been joined by the humanoids, known as Figure 03. They follow on from a test of a previous test version of the humanoid, unsurprisingly known as Figure 02. Both have been developed by tech firm Figure AI, working alongside BMW. The robots are an example of so-called Physical AI, joining up the physical world with AI. While the previous pilot took place in the…

Spotify has introduced a new Running Mode feature that makes it easier to curate playlists around your workout goals, music tastes, and desired beats per minute (BPM). The aim is to help you “spend less time hunting for the right music and more time moving,” according to Spotify’s announcement, providing customizable running presets and optional coaching features.Running Mode is an AI-powered experience that builds on personalization capabilities that were introduced with Prompted Playlists last year, with Spotify finding that fitness-based prompts have been some of the most popular uses for that feature. It requires a Premium subscription and can be…

DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4P is a pretty simple proposition: an Osmo Pocket 4 with a second camera lens slapped inside. But is that extra lens worth the added size, weight, and cost relative to the regular Pocket 4? And how does it compare to the only rival on the market, Insta360’s dual-lens Luna Ultra?It depends on what you’re filming. But I think most prospective buyers would get plenty of use out of the 4P’s 3x telephoto lens, and its quality is certainly impressive. Meanwhile, DJI has managed to undercut Insta360 on price while at least matching it on quality. For…

You’re going to die! Hopefully not soon, but you do need to figure out what to do with all your things – and that includes digital information and possessions on your phone, laptop and other devices. This guide explains how to create a digital legacy and ensure your loved ones have access to your data after you die. (But only the data you want them to have!) The basics Know what matters Not everything needs to live on after you’re gone. Decide what’s most important to you – and to those you’ll be leaving behind. Some things will be sentimental,…

The compact Fan 2 Pro is designed to be carried anywhere and move air around medium-sized rooms, a balcony, or family tent. It features a big 3,600mAh battery for up to 70 hours of very quiet (21dB), cordless operation at low speed, or four hours on max. It can operate even longer when connected to a USB-C power bank or large power station. The blades, filter, and front & rear housing are fully detachable for easy cleaning, and there’s even an integrated nightlight.The Fan 2 Pro can move air up and around thanks to its ability to continuously oscillate 90-degrees…