Meta Is Charging a Subscription for Smart Glasses Features. Welcome to the New Era of Consumer Tech

So you paid a few hundred bucks for a neat little gadget and think you’re good to go. But it turns out you’ll need to…

The Gemini-Powered Google Home Speaker Is Finally Here

The last time Google released a smart speaker, the world was in the throes of a pandemic. Yes, it’s been six years since the company…

Apple’s Camera Chief Thinks AI Can Give You Superpowers

What even is a photograph these days? As tech giants pack generative AI capabilities into our phones and their camera software, the line between what…

Flush With Cash From OpenAI, Opal Is Making an AI-Powered Audio Gadget

A small San Francisco startup known for making well-appointed, beautifully designed webcams is now vying to become the AI hardware company of the moment. Opal…

There Aren't a Lot of Reasons to Get Excited About a New Amazon Smartphone

“This is not a consumer device company that takes privacy very seriously,” Gamero-Garrido says. Since people use smartphones far more than Alexa or a Kindle,…

Gemini Can Now Book You an Uber or Order a DoorDash Meal on Your Phone. Here's How It Works

You might be feeling déjà vu. A decade ago, companies like Google and Apple made promises that their respective voice assistants could complete tasks on…

Gear News of the Week: Apple’s AI Wearable and a Phone That Can Boot Android, Linux, and Windows

The NexPhone is a rugged device powered by a Qualcomm QCM64490 chip with a reportedly long support road map (through 2036), plus 12 GB of…

Whisper Into This AI-Powered Smart Ring to Organize Your Thoughts

When the AI assistant talks back to you, it’ll sound eerily like your own voice—just like your inner monologue. During setup, you’ll be asked to…