It feels like not a day goes by at the moment without some Xbox news, and today is no different. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma just announced that Xbox owners will get a new boot up sound and animation on May 13th. The console boot animation is the new Xbox logo, complete with a slight twist […]
VLC Media Player's lead developer, Jean-Baptiste Kempf, has raised $5 million for his new startup, Kyber. The company provides an infrastructure layer for real-time control of remote devices, synchronizing video, audio, sensor data, and control inputs with minimal latency, targeting applications in physical AI, robotics, drones, and remote IT access.
The White House ordered Anthropic to restrict exports of its AI models Fable and Mythos due to national security concerns, marking the first major test of US export controls on advanced AI. The decision follows concerns over a South Korean telecom's access and a reported "jailbreak" of Fable 5, highlighting challenges in controlling powerful AI technologies.
Aura's new Ink frame uses color e-ink technology to create a digital photo display that mimics the look of printed art, overcoming the clunky appearance and bright screen issues of traditional digital frames. Despite a limited six-color palette, Aura's dithering algorithm renders images acceptably for most users, though discerning photographers may find the color accuracy lacking.
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries is rolling out AI services for calls, apps, and homes, aiming to be India's national AI champion. New services include Jio Call Agent, an AI assistant for phone calls, and AI-powered app features, positioning Reliance to compete in the global AI race.
NTS Radio and Atonemo have partnered to release a $179 dedicated player that streams NTS's curated mixes and stations to various audio setups. It supports AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, and Tidal Connect, offering 24-bit/192kHz audio, but lacks Bluetooth.
SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 may launch next month with a suborbital path. Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket test flight was scrubbed again due to fluid system issues. NASA's Swift observatory rescue mission by Katalyst Space Technologies is ready for launch. New launch pads are planned at Cape Canaveral, and China's Zhuque-2E upper stage broke up in orbit.
