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Pebble was the first proper smartwatch to make it to market. I have one of the original Kickstarter versions, and I loved using it. In fact, I’d still consider it one of the best smartwatches ever made. And for any other Pebble lovers like myself, there’s good news – the smartwatch is coming back with a true pang of nostalgia. Eric Migicovsky, the original creator of Pebble, is now at the helm of Core Devices. The new brand is getting ready to ship two new smartwatches that hold all the charm and simplicity of the original Pebble devices. These watches…
A modern parent might struggle to suppress a hint of envy at the very best apps for kids today. These educational and creative titles – along with the odd game – are well beyond anything previous generations had to hand. They’re great for keeping your ‘mini you’ entertained during seemingly endless journeys. Perfect if you’ve grabbed one of the best cheap phones or a budget tablet on sale and don’t mind handing it to your child! But not all kid-focused apps and games are made equal. That’s why, after extensive testing by the Stuff team’s eventual successors, we’ve narrowed down the most absorbing, ingenious apps for all age…
At Nvidia’s annual GTC conference in San Jose, Calif. today, the chipmaker announced it was teaming up with General Motors to develop next-generation cars, robots, and factories. GM says it will apply several of Nvidia’s products to its business, such as the Omniverse 3D graphics platform which will run simulations on virtual assembly lines with an eye on reducing downtime and improving efficiency. The automaker also plans to equip its next-generation vehicles with Nvidia’s “AI brain” for advanced driver assistance and autonomous driving. And it will employ the chipmaker’s AI training software to make its vehicle assembly line robots better…
In Apple’s world, a cheap phone is all relative – and your options aren’t nearly as extensive as they once were. The most affordable iPhone option now starts at $599/£599, which is a big leap from just a year or two ago. The iPhone 16e has now effectively replaced the third-gen Apple iPhone SE as the baby of the line-up, while the last-gen iPhone 15 slots in as the most affordable ‘full-fat’ iPhone – albeit one that’ll set you back $699/£699. While it’s true you can still find iPhone SE in retail stores and online marketplaces for a lot less…
Google just released two new features for its Gemini AI assistant: Canvas and Audio Overviews.Canvas introduces a dedicated workspace within Gemini where users can create and refine both documents and code in real-time. Users can spin up initial drafts and then work with Gemini to edit specific sections, adjust tone, or reformat content as needed.For coding projects, Canvas includes a live preview alongside the code so users can iteratively edit while watching it evolve as you make the changes.The second feature, Audio Overview, converts written materials (like documents or slides) into a “podcast-style discussion between two AI hosts.” This functionality…
It’s the first rule of courier’s law: you spend all day tracking the progress of your package, only for the driver to arrive the moment you take a quick trip to the facilities. Caught short and can’t dash to the door? Put an end to failed deliveries with the best wireless video doorbells which you can extend with a mesh network should you need. And you can team them with a smart speaker. From interactive smartphone alerts to intelligent package recognition, the top connected doorbells can make missed callers a thing of the past. Stick one beside your portal for…
Lego has announced that another popular gaming franchise is getting the plastic brick treatment. On its website, the company has teased that Lego Pokémon sets are “coming soon,” but also says the sets won’t arrive until 2026 — which isn’t as soon as we’d hoped. There are no details yet on specific sets or which characters will be available in Lego form, but the teaser does include a peek at Pikachu’s tail built from yellow bricks. Read the full article here
While there are plenty of sports headphones to pick from, some of our favourites are bone conduction. These cans rest on your jaw and blast your tunes via vibrations on your skull. With an open-ear design, they let you hear what’s around you as well. And they’re not just our favourites. Both open-ear and bone conduction earbuds have flown off the shelves. And now Samsung wants in on the action. According to the latest rumours, the tech giant is gearing up to launch its first-ever pair of open-ear bone conduction earbuds, codenamed “Able,” later this year. If the whispers are true, they’ll…
Some of my favourite streaming shows live on Apple TV+. Severance is a stand-out favourite, with the second season coming in January. But if you’re not sold on the Cupertino-grown streaming service, you’re about to be. Apple is offering the streamer for free this weekend (4-5 January), so you can get hooked. Apple is flinging open the doors of Apple TV+ this weekend, 4–5 January 2025. You can binge the end-of-Christmas blues away without spending a penny. You can check out the existential office nightmares of Severance or Ted Lasso’s quips without spending a penny. Apple confirmed the news on…
Nanoleaf has announced that it will be offering one of the easiest ways to add an immersive lighting experience to your gaming PC. Its new PC Screen Mirror Lightstrip features 75 color-changing LEDs that can be attached to the back of your display to cast a colored glow on a wall that will then mirror or react to what’s happening onscreen. And instead of requiring additional hardware like a control box or a camera, the lightstrip plugs directly into a PC’s USB port.It’s designed for use with monitors up to 32 inches in size and features a flexible adhesive zigzag…
The latest console era has seen the Xenoblade Chronicles series grow from cult appeal to mainstream popularity, with new entries buoyed by characters guest starring in the Smash Bros games, and 3DS and Wii U ports of older releases getting a new lease on life on the Switch. It’s fitting, then, that the biggest (and perhaps most overlooked) Xenoblade has been remastered ahead of the Switch 2’s arrival. Xenoblade Chronicles X always felt like a black sheep, with a setting divorced from its predecessor. But being let loose on an expansive alien planet with nigh-complete freedom to explore was just…
Introduction Meet the biggest shake-up for Google’s Pixel smartphone range in generations – and not just because of a radical styling shift. The clue is in the name: the Pixel 9 Pro XL is now the larger of two Pro variants, meaning you no longer have to choose between screen size or camera capabilities. Both get the latest Tensor G4 chipset, both have a trio of rear lenses and both land with the best version of Gemini yet. Now you can have have full-blown conversations with Google’s AI assistant, and it can scour your screenshots for long-forgotten information. The only…