Consumer Tech
The devices, apps, and platforms changing how we live and work.
112 articles published
Uber Is Now at the Center of the Robotaxi Era
Uber, once an ambitious developer of its own self-driving cars, has radically pivoted its strategy, emerging as a central orchestrator in the robotaxi market. The company is forging a vast network of partnerships with autonomous vehicle (AV) pioneers, including a recent deal with Nissan and Wayve to
Lucid Unveils Cybercab Rival and Self-Driving Subscription to Challenge Tesla
Lucid Motors is directly challenging Tesla's robotaxi ambitions, unveiling its two-seater, steering wheel-free "Lucid Lunar" concept and a new self-driving tech subscription service. Announced at an investor day, these initiatives aim to diversify Lucid’s revenue streams and accelerate the company t
Looking Glass Musubi Brings Holographic Displays to Consumers
Holographic displays are finally reaching a consumer-friendly price point with the launch of Looking Glass's Musubi digital photo frame. Priced initially at $99 for early backers and then $149, Musubi aims to democratize access to 3D content display, allowing users to convert and showcase personal p
Perplexity's Personal Computer: What It Is and What It Costs
Perplexity has unveiled its "Personal Computer," a cloud-based AI agent designed to operate as a persistent digital worker, continuously running on a user-provided Mac mini. This software aims to transform traditional computing by taking high-level objectives rather than mere instructions, coordinat
TikTok Will Let Apple Music Subscribers Stream Full Songs In-App
TikTok has transformed the music discovery landscape, and now it’s deepening its integration with Apple Music, allowing subscribers to stream full songs directly within the app. This new "Play Full Song" feature, coupled with "Listening Parties," marks a significant shift, enabling users to enjoy en
Amazon’s autonomous ride-hailing service now testing in 10 markets
Amazon’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Zoox, is significantly expanding its ride-hailing service, adding Phoenix and Dallas to its testing operations. This move brings the company's total U.S. testing markets to 10, aiming to gather critical real-world data in diverse environments, according to CNB
Joby, Archer, and Beta Rise After Trump's Air Taxi Pilot Program
Shares of Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Beta Technologies experienced significant climbs after their inclusion in the Department of Transportation’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, a federal initiative to accelerate electric air taxi development. This program, often linked to the Trump admini
Apple is reportedly looking into 3D printing aluminum iPhones and Apple Watches
Apple is reportedly intensifying its exploration into 3D printing for key components of its iPhone and Apple Watch lines. This strategic shift towards additive manufacturing, particularly for aluminum, aims to streamline production efficiency and could potentially lead to lower manufacturing costs.
Meta hit with a class action lawsuit over smart glasses' privacy claims
Meta Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Ray-Ban Smart Glasses' Privacy Claims Meta is facing a new class-action lawsuit alleging false advertising regarding the privacy features of its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. The lawsuit claims the company misled users by failing to disclose that human contractors
Apple brings its M5 Pro and Max silicon to the next MacBook Pro generation
Apple Elevates Pro Lineup with M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros, Featuring AI-Focused 'Fusion Architecture' Apple has unveiled its latest MacBook Pro models, integrating the new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips designed with a "Fusion Architecture" to deliver significant performance boosts, particularly in AI
The MacBook Neo may be Apple’s cleverest bait to catch them young
The Apple MacBook Neo marks a strategic pivot for the tech giant, introducing its most affordable new laptop ever at AAPL's lowest price point of $599. This move, targeting students and budget-conscious users, aims to expand the macOS ecosystem by leveraging an iPhone-grade chip and seamless integra
Google Pixel 10a review: Small changes, but still great value
The Google Pixel 10a continues the tradition of Google's A-series phones, offering solid value in the midrange smartphone market for $500. Despite incremental upgrades over its predecessor, it features a brighter 120Hz P-OLED display, improved charging speeds, and an industry-leading seven years of