Stories by Austin Blake
First Human Gets Neuralink Brain Implant, Connects to iPhone
Elon Musk announced on Monday that Neuralink, his brain implant company, has successfully implanted its brain-computer interface (BCI) device in a human patient for the first time. The individual is reportedly "recovering well", with initial results showing promising neuron spike detection, said Musk (via Tesla North). Neuralink was approved for clinical human trials last fall...
Zoom App for Apple Vision Pro Unveiled and Ready for Launch
Zoom has announced the launch of a new app specifically designed for Apple Vision Pro, the expensive headset launching on February 2. This app aims to revolutionize the way users interact with colleagues and customers by providing an immersive, real-world experience in video conferencing. “Zoom on Apple Vision Pro helps teammates stay connected no matter...
Amazon, iRobot Call Off Planned Merger for Consumer Robotics
Amazon and iRobot jointly announced the termination of their previously disclosed acquisition agreement, initially signed in August 2022.
Apple Using ChatGPT to Test AI-Powered Siri, Shows Code
Apple is said to be making huge inroads into artificial intelligence with the upcoming release of iOS 18, as revealed by the first beta of iOS 17.4 analyzed by 9to5Mac. The code indicates that Apple is developing a new version of Siri, enhanced by large language model technology, and is testing its features—by using OpenAI’s...
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max Battery Life Test [VIDEO]
In terms of battery capacity, the Galaxy holds a theoretical advantage with a 5,000 mAh battery, surpassing the iPhone's 4,422 mAh by 13%.
New on Crave: February 2024
Bell Media has released its list of new titles and shows coming to the streaming service in February 2024. Black History Month will be celebrated on Crave in February, while highlights include Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 12 and Tokyo Vice Season 2 (the first season was good) coming next month. Crave recently increased the price...
Mac Users Report Auto-Update to macOS Sonoma Without Consent
Despite turning off automatic updates, some Mac users are reporting automatic upgrades from macOS Ventura to Sonoma without their consent.
Ring Neighbors App Introduces Ring Moments, Best of Ring Features
Ring has just introduced "Ring Moments," a new post category allowing users to share a broader range of content beyond safety-related updates.
How to Turn on Conversation Boost for AirPods Pro on iPhone, iPad [VIDEO]
New support video shows how to turn on Conversation Boost for your AirPods Pro to help you better hear conversations in noisy environments.
Apple’s Vision Pro Faces Hurdles with Third-Party App Support
Apple’s newest product, its expensive Vision Pro headset, is encountering challenges in getting support from major third-party apps and services. That’s according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, pointing out that major streaming services such as Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify are reluctant to launch visionOS apps or adapt their iPad apps for the Vision Pro. This hesitance...
New iPhone 15 Plus Ad Spotlights Long Battery Life [VIDEO]
Apple has just shared a new iPhone 15 Plus ad on its YouTube channel highlighting the device's long battery life, thanks to its higher capacity batter.
How to Watch: Stream UFC 297 in Canada, Strickland vs Du Plessis
The City of Toronto is bracing for an electrifying weekend as UFC 297 rolls into town, marking the organization's much-anticipated return to the city for the first time in over five years (the last time the UFC was in town was 2018). The main event features middleweight champion American Sean Strickland putting his title on...