Part of what has held back electric cars has been the cost. But an influx of used vehicles over the next three years could bring prices down dramatically. In 2025, just 123,000 leases on EVs expired. That is expected to more than double to 300,000 in 2026, and double again to 600,000 in 2027 and […]
Samsung is offering a $30 store credit for customers who preorder the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold phones after registering their interest. The credit must be used at checkout for accessories or services like Samsung Care Plus, not on the phone itself. The Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for July 22nd, 2026.
General Intuition CEO Pim de Witte believes embodied AI will adopt a foundation model approach, similar to NLP. The company raised $320M at a $2.3B valuation for its model trained on video game data, capable of powering robots with minimal real-world data.
SpaceXAI has launched Grok 4.5, a new AI model emphasizing "workhorse" capabilities in coding, office tasks, and research. The company claims "twice greater token efficiency" compared to competitors, potentially lowering costs for users. Elon Musk compared it to Anthropic's Opus model, noting Grok 4.5 is faster and cheaper.
Roost, a 'slow-cial' app, uses virtual birds to deliver messages, contrasting with instant communication. It gained viral popularity, growing from 10,000 to 300,000 users, praised for its wholesome and intentional communication.
Google's Android Bench, a benchmark for evaluating LLM performance in Android app development, has been updated with new models and a new framework. While Claude Fable 5 leads in accuracy, Gemini models lag behind competitors, raising concerns for Google as it shifts towards agentic development.
Thousands of SamKnows routers used in Australia's Measuring Broadband Australia program were bricked after the government initiative concluded. Volunteers expressed concern over the e-waste generated, as the devices could be repurposed with custom firmware.
