Writers are fleeing the Substack Tax
…Others who have departed Substack within the past year voiced similar complaints and cite the platform’s increased focus on social features as well as a pricing model that puts a chokehold…
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The best Memorial Day sales you can shop this weekend
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Windows is back on the Microsoft menu
…MAI-Thinking-1, Microsoft’s first reasoning model, was the main addition, along with six other new models focused on image, voice, transcription, and coding. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman told me…
They’ve finally made the Oura Ring smaller and lighter
…Larger rings always have longer battery life.) The ring itself is titanium and IP68 weather resistant, and the coating is reportedly less scratch-prone than previous models. (Though I will be the…
The Arduboy FX-C is an excellent time killer you might forget you’re carrying
…One feature that could use an upgrade is the Arduboy FX-C’s sliding power switch. It’s small and embedded on the top of the handheld, which sometimes makes it difficult…
The AirPods Pro 3 are $50 off right now, nearly matching their best-ever price
…They’re also more versatile than prior models, thanks to a built-in heart rate sensor that works with Apple’s Fitness app to monitor calories burned across more than 50 workout…
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…It can automatically switch between connected cameras by detecting who’s speaking (including iPhones connected wirelessly) or you can manually switch between sources by pairing it with the Rodecaster Pro II and…
What’s next for Microsoft’s Surface PCs?
…Microsoft is rolling out Office app updates next week that allow users to disable a floating Copilot button. The button has been annoying Excel users in recent weeks, because it obstructs cells…
Here’s how the new Microsoft and OpenAI deal breaks down
…It’s had some impressive results with models like MAI-Transcribe-1, a speech-to-text model that works across 25 different languages. But most of Microsoft’s own AI models have…
Linux devs are fighting the new age-gated internet
…exerting control over our own devices, we’re seeing more interest than ever in switching to more user-respecting alternatives,” he said. “If more and more restrictive measures are legally mandated on…