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Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health
Most teens in the United States say that Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat aren't harming their mental health, though a slightly higher proportion report negative effects on their sleep and productivity, according to a new report from Pew Research. The report offers fresh insights into how teens perceive the effects of social media at a time when there are increasing calls to ban younger teens from social platforms altogether. The report is based on a survey of 1,458 teens between the ages of 13 and 17. Teens were asked about their use of Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok and how those apps affect them. Pew also asked the teens' parents to weigh in. Relatively few teens reported negative mental health effects, with 9 percent of Snapchat and TikTok users and 11 percent of Instagram users saying they thought the services had hurt their mental health. More teens reported negative effects on sleep and productivity, however, especially when it comes to use of TikTok. Thirty-seven percent of teens said their use of the app had hurt their sleep and 29 percent reported that it had affected their productivity. Even so, the majority of teens responded that the apps had neither helped nor hurt their mental health, sleep or productivity. Teens and their parents differed on the effects of social media platforms. Pew Research A significant number of teens did say that social media apps had helped their friendships, particularly Snapchat. At the same time, the app had a somewhat higher rate of bullying and harassment compared with the other services. While the self-reported data is hardly a definitive answer to whether social media is harming teens, the numbers do offer a somewhat different narrative than the one that lawmakers, regulators and other critics have used to pursue social media bans and civil litigation against major companies. Meta, Snap and TikTok are all facing lawsuits that claim the platforms have purposefully created addicting features and enabled other harms to teen users, Perhaps unsurprisingly, when researchers surveyed those same teens' parents, they had a more negative view of the apps' impact on their children. About four in ten parents said that social media hurts their kids' sleep and productivity and about a quarter thought it hurt their mental health. Forty-four percent of parents whose teens use TikTok said they thought their child was spending too much time in the app. The share of parents who say the same of Snapchat and Instagram is lower, the researchers note. But the same pattern continues for both, with parents being more likely than teens to describe their teens use of these sites as excessive. The report isn't the first time Pew has polled teens on their relationship with social media. Last year, a separate report found that teens were becoming more worried about social media, though they were less likely to say they had been negatively impacted on a personal level. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/most-us-teens-say-tiktok-instagram-and-snapchat-arent-hurting-or-helping-their-mental-health-140000912.html?src=rss
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Adobe's Firefly AI Assistant works across Photoshop, Premiere and other apps
Few creative software companies have embraced AI like Adobe , with the company embedding image , video, audio and vector generation tools into nearly all its apps. Now, Adobe is taking on AI apps like Gemini's Nano Banana with its new prompt-based Firefly AI Assistant. You simply describe the outcome you want and it will execute complex multi-step workflows across Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom, Illustrator and other apps to achieve that result, Adobe says. The complexity of apps like Photoshop creates a barrier to entry for users who may have a vision but lack skill, according to Adobe. That's where the FireFly AI Assistant comes in. It works much like ChatGPT and other prompt-based AI assistants, but it has Adobe's suite of powerful apps behind it to execute the required steps. You no longer have to map the process. You can start from the outcome, the company says. Adobe emphasizes that while the Firefly AI Assistant is doing the grunt work, you remain in control. You stay in the loop as the assistant executes, stepping in at any point to guide direction, adjust outputs and create something that's distinctly yours. It also maintains Adobe's native file formats, so the final output remains fully editable. Adobe You'll be able to launch complex workflows with Creative Skills that let you run multi-step workflows from a single prompt, then customize them to your working style. For instance, you can start with the social media assets skill then direct the assistant to crop or use Generative Extend to make it fit the format of Instagram, Facebook and other platforms. It can also handle context-aware creative decisions. In one example, Adobe describes a product photo set in a forest. The assistant might give you a simple slider to increase or reduce the surrounding trees and foliage making it easy to adjust the scene without complex edits, the company explains. Finally, to gather and act on feedback, the Assistant can organize and share work among team members via Adobe's Frame.io. Adobe emphasizes that Firefly AI Assistant is grounded in the company's pro-grade creative tools to deliver precise, context aware results in a way that other AI agents can't and will learn your style over time. That's an argument the company no doubt hopes will counter a narrative that generative AI apps like Nano Banana are eating software like Adobe Photoshop. Adobe's Firefly AI Assistant will arrive in public beta in the coming weeks. Should you wish to use other AI image generator within Adobe apps, the company has added Kling 3.0 and Kling 3.0 Omni, all-purpose video models optimized for fast, high-quality production with smart storyboarding and audio-visual sync. That's on top of other models already offered, including Google's Nano Banana 2 and Veo 3.1, Runway Gen-4.5, Luma AIs Ray 3.14, ElevenLabs Multilingual v2, Topaz Labs Topaz Astra and others. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/adobes-firefly-ai-assistant-works-across-photoshop-premiere-and-other-apps-130055883.html?src=rss
Amazon's budget-friendly answer to the Frame TV will start shipping on April 22
When Amazon introduced the Ember Artline TVs in January , it didnt have a specific date of availability to share. Now, the company is ready to supply the details: Pre-orders open today, and units ship on April 22 in the US and Canada, with the UK and Germany to follow. The company also announced a new version of its Fire TV Stick HD this morning, as well as some new features for its Fire TV software. For those who dont remember offhand, the Ember Artline is basically Amazons answer to Samsungs Frame TV . Its a matte, 4K QLED panel that can double as artwork when youre not watching TV, and to that end, Amazon is including more than 2,000 pieces of art for free. Thats also part of the Fire TV package that comes on the new Fire TV Stick HD, so you dont necessarily need an Ember Artline to access them. In its press release, Amazon said Our collection spans artistic movements and includes Impressionist classics by Monet, Degas, and Renoir, alongside contemporary works of street art, murals, mixed media, and photography. Customers also have access to 60 exclusive motion video pieces commissioned by documentary filmmaker Sam Nuttmann, who traveled the world capturing landscape and wildlife scenes. To make it easier to match the Ember Artline to your rooms decor, there are 10 frame color options to choose from, and the varieties I saw (a faux wood grain and a muted teal metallic finish) looked quite pleasant. If you really want some help finding artwork that will fit your space, Amazons Match the room feature might come in handy. A person holding up a phone taking photos of a room with an Ember Artline TV on the wall. Amazon At a recent demo, I watched as the companys representatives scanned a QR code from the TV to pull up the tool on their phone. There, they took three photos of the environment (surrounding walls and furniture, for example) and the system generated suggested pieces of art from the gallery. Using the TV remote, they were then able to choose from the recommendations on the big screen. In my brief experience, the suggestions were typically quite good at matching the vibe, while offering a variety of styles (geometric, landscapes, modern etc) each time. According to the press release, the AI tool will suggest artwork from our collection based on the room's colors, overall style, and any recurring themes in their existing artwork, including nature or travel photography. If youd like a more personal touch, you can showcase your own photos instead by connecting your Amazon Photos account. You can also ask Alexa+ to play a slideshow of us biking in the mountains, for example, to pull up memories ad hoc. An animated GIF showing the Ember Artline TV in various rooms and settings with varying decor. Amazon Thats not the only new feature coming to the Fire TV ecosystem, by the way. In addition to adding Alexa+ support and the new Fire TV UI it showed off in January , Amazon said that this month, its adding another tool for US customers to seamlessly transfer a show or sports game by asking Alexa to move the content to another enabled Fire TV device in your home. So say you started watching a show in your bedroom and wanted to continue on the bigger screen in your living area. You could say Alexa, move this to the living room. The demo I saw took place on two Ember Artline TVs on adjacent walls, so the speediness was quite noticeable. After the VP for Fire TV Aidan Marcuss asked the assistant to move the content over, the second TV picked up where the first left off in just about a second or two. Maybe real-world performance may vary but I can't imagine dashing from my bed to my couch in under three seconds just to avoid missing precious moments of The Boys drama. For now, the feature is limited to Prime Video content, and Amazon said it plans to roll it out to more services over time. The Ember Artline comes in 55-inch and 65-inch sizes and starts at $900. For context, Samsungs The Frame (not the Pro versions) is available as a 32-inch model that costs $600, while the 65-inch configuration starts at $1,100 at the moment. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/amazons-budget-friendly-answer-to-the-frame-tv-will-start-shipping-on-april-22-130000337.html?src=rss
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Sony is nerfing its Bravia TVs' program guide
Sony is removing some features from its TV guide and program guide displays for channels received by an over the air TV antenna on select models of Bravia televisions from 2023-2025. Cord Cutters News reported on the changes, which will take effect in late May. Channel logos and thumbnail images in program descriptions are going away from the built-in TV Guide for antenna TV channels. Only programs from recently watched channels will be shown in the guide, and depending on the channel, program information may not be displayed. Change is also coming for set top box users, with the dedicated Set Top Box TV menu being removed and replaced by a Control menu. This setup will also not show program thumbnail images any longer. This is an admittedly narrow use case in the age of both streaming and cable TV, but Sony didn't provide any reason for making the change. And for those people who are impacted, this could be an unpleasant surprise next month that makes the TV guide and program guide much less helpful. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/sony-is-nerfing-its-bravia-tvs-program-guide-225640797.html?src=rss
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FCC just handed Netgear a de facto router monopoly in the US
The Federal Communications Commission has announced that Netgear has been given conditional approval that effectively exempts it from a previous ban on foreign-made networking routers . The conditional approval gives the company a de facto though potentially temporary monopoly on the selling and servicing of new consumer routers in the US. We're pleased to share that Netgear is the first retail consumer router company to receive conditional approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as a trusted consumer router company, Netgear CEO CJ Prober said in a statement . As a US founded and headquartered company, Netgear is aligned with the vision for a more secure digital future for our customers. For the last thirty years, we have been, and continue to be, committed to leading the consumer router category for the United States and setting the bar for quality, performance, innovation and security. Both Netgear's lines of Nighthawk and Orbi mesh routers are covered by the approval until October 1, 2027, which appears to mean that the company can continue to offer software updates to both lines and presumably release and sell new models in the future. The FCC dramatically expanded the Covered List , a collection of communications equipment seen as posing a risk to national security, to cover all foreign-made routers in March 2026. The decision prevents companies who make routers outside of the US from introducing new foreign-made models, and pushing certain software updates to existing models after March 1, 2027. Confusingly, though, it doesn't require anyone to replace their existing router or prevent those companies from selling routers they've already made. Receiving conditional approval is the definitive way companies can get off the list, but part of the FCC's requirements for approval is the company offering a plan to bring some or all of its manufacturing to the US a theoretically costly decision. Engadget has contacted Netgear for information about the US manufacturing plan it included in its application for conditional approval. We'll update this article if we hear back. The vast majority of router companies, even ones that are headquartered in the US like Netgear, build their routers in Asia. It's not clear what makes Netgear's currently foreign-made routers safer than, say, an Amazon Eero 7 or a Google Nest WiFi Pro . Until other companies are given conditional approval, though, Netgear is in a unique position. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/fcc-just-handed-netgear-a-de-facto-router-monopoly-in-the-us-223712324.html?src=rss
Sony killing features for antenna, set-top box users of Bravia smart TVs in May
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Google's new Windows app is yet another way to access Gemini
Google has introduced a new app for Windows desktops and, unsurprisingly, it puts AI front at center. If you aren't a big fan of Google's Gemini chatbot, then skip on past this download. For those of you who are heavy Gemini users, though, this could mean a simpler and more integrated experience on Windows machines. Once installed, you can pull up the app's search bar with the Alt + Space shortcut. Queries typed into this open-ended search box can hunt down information from the web like typical Google search, where AI Mode will be enabled for an extra layer of artificial intelligence for follow-up questions or a deeper dive down a rabbit hole. But the app isn't limited to web search. It can delve into your computer's files, other installed apps or Google Drive files to retrieve information. Screen sharing is also built into the app, which enables using Google Lens to conduct AI-powered searches on content displayed on your monitor. The app is rolling out globally today in English. Interestingly, this hasn't been gated to the most recent Windows 11 , but it does require a machine running at least Windows 10. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/googles-new-windows-app-is-yet-another-way-to-access-gemini-214000564.html?src=rss
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What to expect from Google I/O 2026
We're sliding into developer conference season and one of the biggest events on the upcoming calendar is Google I/O. This year's edition is taking place on May 19 and 20 . As usual, the in-person element will happen in Mountain View, California, though many of the keynotes and sessions will be livestreamed. Google will surely make its biggest announcements during the opening keynote, which will start at 1PM ET on May 19. A developer keynote will take place later the same day. As ever, the rumor mill will pick up speed in the leadup to Google I/O. We do have some ideas about what Google will discuss at the event. So let's take a look at what to expect at Google I/O 2026 (we'll update this story as we hear more credible rumors). What's officially on deck Google I/O logo Google When it confirmed the dates for this year's I/O, Google revealed a little bit about what it has in store for us. As you might imagine, AI will be a major focus of the event. Google plans to share its AI breakthroughs and updates in products across the company, from Gemini to Android, Chrome, Cloud and more, it wrote in a blog post in February. There will be news on Gemini model updates as well as agentic coding. Google will have some product demos too. The company has released its initial schedule of keynotes and sessions, but it doesn't provide us with a lot of specifics as yet. It has lined up discussions on what's new in the likes of Google Play, Firebase (a mobile and web app development platform), the Gemma open model family and the open-source app development framework Flutter. Interestingly, there isn't a dedicated session for Android XR on the schedule just yet. What to expect Leaked image of Google's Aluminium OS 9to5Google There haven't been many credible leaks ahead of Google I/O as yet, but we can make some educated guesses about what to expect from the event. It's all but certain that we'll get more details about Android 17 at I/O. Developers need time to tweak their apps ahead of the next major version of the operating system rolling out to everyone if they want to take advantage of new features as soon as possible, and they invariably get a heads up about those at I/O every year. (That said, Google has been moving away from a big annual release approach in favor of juicier Pixel Drops/Android updates, so we may not see some of the new features it unveils at I/O for some time.) As for other operating systems, Google is planning to meld ChromeOS and Android into a unified platform . This seems to be the project that's being referred to as Aluminium OS, which we got a first glimpse of earlier this year thanks to some leaks. I/O seems like the perfect venue for Google to start showing that off to the public. On the AI front, a reveal of Gemini 4 could be on the docket, along with details of the latest Veo text-to-video model. Maybe well hear more about Project Astra , Googles pitch for a universal AI assistant. If Google has some consumer hardware to show off at this year's event, I suspect it'll be an Android XR device or devices, rather than a Pixel phone or watch. There is a chance that we'll get a tease of the Google Pixel 11 lineup. But don't be surprised if we don't see that or the Pixel Watch 5 until Google's dedicated hardware event, which has taken place in August or October in recent years (Google will want to stay well away from Apple's iPhone event, which will likely take place in September as usual). Heres hoping for a big surprise or two Google Sure, Android updates are all well and good. If Google insists on cramming Gemini and other AI tools into all of its tools and services, well at least listen to what they have to say about all that. But I have my fingers crossed for some cool surprises. Give us something new from Google X (Alphabets moonshot factory, not the thing that was once Twitter), an idea that could be a net benefit for humanity and boost the companys bottom line at the same time. These events are always more fun when theres something for us to get genuinely excited about, even if its something relatively niche but out there, like the Google Beam 3D video conferencing tech. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/what-to-expect-from-google-io-2026-200252914.html?src=rss
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The RAMpocalypse continues. Microsoft just revealed significant price increases across the entire Surface line of products, according to reporting by Windows Central . The updated pricing has already hit the official Microsoft Store, with other retailers expected to follow suit in the near future. These are fairly significant upticks. For instance, the base model 15-inch Surface Laptop 7 now starts at $1,600. It cost $1,300 when the laptop was first released back in 2024. It did receive a price increase last year to $1,500, so today's increase tacks on another $100. The cost balloons even further when upgrading components, as a top-end Laptop 7 with a Snapdragon X Elite, 64GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage now costs a whopping $3650. As a comparison, a 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro, 64GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD comes in at $3,300, and the M5 Pro blasts the Snapdragon X Elite out of the water . Microsoft This trend continues with the Surface Pro line of hybrid computers. The 12-inch Surface Pro starts at $1,050, after launching at just $800. The flagship 13-inch Surface Pro cost $1,000 in 2024 and now starts at $1,500. That's a $500 increase in just two years, though the base hard drive did get a bit bigger . These price increases are, of course, being blamed on generative AI's penchant for eating up RAM and related components . Due to recent increases in memory and component costs, Surface is updating pricing on Microsoft.com for its currentgeneration hardware portfolio, Microsoft wrote in a statement. Industry reports have also indicated that the company is currently readying refreshes across the Surface line. It's highly likely these new prices will stay in place if component prices don't decrease. Motorola slapped sudden price increases on the Moto G series right after its new model went live https://t.co/00DzRHXK0f by @chaosromero 9to5Google (@9to5Google) April 8, 2026 These aren't the first devices that have shot up in price due to AI. Motorola recently instituted increases that even impacted its budget-friendly phones . Samsung has also pushed up the cost for its Galaxy Z Fold 7 . The PS5 is now much more expensive when compared to the 2020 launch price, though Sony didn't explicitly blame these increases on RAM, but rather continued pressures in the global economic landscape. There are also rumors that the continued RAM shortage has made it difficult for Valve to manufacture the Steam Deck and likely pushed back the release of the Steam Machine to 2027 . VDURA hikes its enterprise SSD pricing, now costs 22.6x more than hard drives the price of a 30TB SSD has climbed 472% https://t.co/iDOZYMtQbB Tom's Hardware (@tomshardware) April 10, 2026 SSDs have also shot up in price , with old-school HDDs not far behind . It's getting thorny out there. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/microsoft-raises-prices-on-surface-pcs-due-to-skyrocketing-ram-costs-181648588.html?src=rss
Google introduces Skills in Chrome to make Gemini prompts instantly reusable
You can save custom prompts you find useful or grab a premade Skill from Google's library.
Chrome Skills let you save your favorite Gemini prompts for easy access
Gemini in Chrome is about to get a small but handy upgrade. Starting today, Google is rolling out a feature it calls Skills to Chrome on desktop. Skills allow you to save your favorite Gemini in Chrome prompts for quick access, thereby making it easier and faster to repeat certain tasks. For instance, Google suggests you could use one saved prompt to get Gemini to calculate how much protein there could be in a new recipe you found online. Another Skill can make it easier to do a side-by-side spec comparison of a few different products you're looking at across multiple tabs. You can save prompts you want to use again directly from Gemini in Chrome's chat history. To use a saved prompt, type forward slash or click the plus button and select the Skill you want to use. To help people get started, Google is providing a set of ready-to-go prompts you can use to save time on common workflows or as a jumping off point for your own Skills. Skills you save are available on any version of Chrome for desktop where you're signed into your account, though for the time being, Google is only rolling out the feature to people who have their browser language set to US English. Gemini in Chrome, like its other AI tools, has become a major area of focus for Google in recent months. At the start of the year, the company rolled out an update that saw the addition of a dedicated Gemini sidebar to Chrome and access to Nano Banana image generation directly from said sidebar. More recently, Google began rolling out Gemini in Chrome to users in Canada, India and New Zealand. As the high-stakes AI race countinues to heat up, expect more features in that vein, though we may still get more traditional enhancements like vertical tabs from time to time. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/chrome-skills-let-you-save-your-favorite-gemini-prompts-for-easy-access-170000683.html?src=rss
Sony Inzone's latest monitor boasts a blazing 720Hz panel for competitive gamers
Super fast gaming displays have grown in popularity recently following the release of several new models back at CES . Now Sony is hopping on that bandwagon with its latest display featuring a tandem OLED panel from LG that offers the choice of either 540Hz or 720Hz refresh rates. That said, priced at $1,100, the new 24.5-inch Sony Inzone M10S II is only for the most dedicated and deep-pocketed gamers. In normal use, the monitor offers a 540Hz refresh rate at QHD (2,560 x 1,440). However, in competitive situations where that still might not be enough, the display can go even faster by reducing its resolution to 720p while boosting its refresh rate all the way up to 720Hz. On top of that, to help make visuals clearer, Sony added a new Motion Blur Reduction algorithm with Black Frame Insertion that boosts brightness while still delivering a response rate of just 0.02ms. Unfortunately, at $1,100, this thing is out of reach for most gamers. Sony Elsewhere, a new Super Anti-Glare film helps reduce reflections. The company also used feedback from pro gamers to create a stand with a smaller footprint and a wider range of tilt adjustability (from -5 to 35 degrees). For those worried about the panel's long-term performance, the Inzone M10S II comes with a three-year warranty and OLED protection features like a custom heat sink. The new Inzone H6 Air are based on Sony's MDR-MV1 studio monitor headphones while costing half the price. Sony Aside from its new monitor, Sony is also releasing a pair of open-back wired headphones in the Inzone H6 Air . Priced at $200, they are based on the company's well-known studio monitor headphones the MDR-MV1 but with some additional tweaks for gaming. Not only is it really light at just 199 grams (not including its detachable cable and boom mic), it also features a dedicated RPG/Adventure profile designed to improve clarity and environmental details. The one caveat is that to access this mode, you need to use Sony's USB-C Audio box, which offers additional features like virtual 7.1 surround sound and support for 360-degree spatial audio. Atomic Purple, I mean Glass Purple, is always a good look. Sony Finally, while they aren't brand new, Sony is releasing a translucent Glass Purple version of its Inzone wireless gaming earbuds that conjures up nostalgic memories of Nintendos Atomic Purple N64 , along with Fnatic Editions of its Mouse-A, Mat-F and Mat-D peripherals. All of Sony's new gadgets are available today , aside from the Inzone M10S II monitor, which is due out sometime later this year. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/sony-inzones-latest-monitor-boasts-a-blazing-720hz-panel-for-competitive-gamers-165008263.html?src=rss
Samsung's new Micro RGB TVs start at $1,600 for a 55-inch model
Samsung just released its lineup of Micro RGB TVs for 2026, and it includes models that start at 55 inches and go up to 85 inches. These 4K sets feature the company's Micro RGB display technology, which uses thousands of little red, green and blue LEDs to minimize color bleed and enable expanded color with pinpoint accuracy. The display is assisted by a new AI processor that has been specifically designed to calibrate the picture to bring out all of that gorgeous color. The company says this results in stunningly sharp images with incredible detail. The processor also assists with motion smoothing, in addition to handling all of those smart TV apps. These displays support HDR10+ Advanced , which is an updated standard co-developed by Samsung. This ensures genre-based optimization and enhanced brightness, among other features. Samsung The TVs are split into two lines. The R95H is the beefier of the two, with access to Samsung's anti-glare technology and a 165Hz refresh rate. The R85H tops out at 144Hz. All models include Dolby Atmos sound and the ability to pair up to five Samsung sound devices via its Q-Symphony technology . They can also all access Samsung's Art Store, which is a platform that originally launched alongside the company's The Frame display . This lets subscribers choose from thousands of art pieces which will then be displayed on the screen when it's not being used to watch TV or play video games. The R95H line starts at $3,200 for a 65-inch model, going all the way up to $6,500 for an 85-inch display. Samsung promises a 100-inch version is coming later this year. The R85H line is cheaper, starting at $1,600 for the 55-inch release and shooting up to $4,000 for the 85-inch model. The TVs are available right now, directly from Samsung and from retailers like Best Buy. The company recently did manufacture an absolutely massive 130-inch Micro RGB display , which it brought to CES 2026. However, this was just a concept design. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/samsungs-new-micro-rgb-tvs-start-at-1600-for-a-55-inch-model-150023242.html?src=rss
Instacart acquires Instaleap to expand its enterprise platform internationally
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How vibe coding app Anything is rebuilding after getting booted from the App Store twice
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OpenAI buys its second startup in a month
OpenAI has acquired Hiro Finance, a startup that offers AI-powered financial planning tools. As first reported by TechCrunch , fiscal terms of the deal, which was announced on Monday, were not disclosed by OpenAI. However, all signs point this to being an acquhire, with Hiro founder Ethan Bloch writing on LinkedIn that the company's product would stop working on April 20. Users have until May 13 to migrate their data off of Hiro's servers before everything is deleted. It's unclear if OpenAI plans to offer a dedicated financial planning tool in the mold of Hiro. At the start of the year, the company released Prism , a Claude Code-like app for scientific research that built on its acquisition of the startup behind Crixet . At the very least, it sounds like some of the expertise Hiro has built will make its way to OpenAI's chatbot. For decades, personalized financial guidance has been too expensive, too generic, or too hard to access. ChatGPT is finally changing that, Bloch wrote on LinkedIn. The deal is the second acquisition in only two weeks to be announced by OpenAI. At the start of the month, the company bought Technology Business Programming Network (TBPN), a media company known for its daily tech podcast. For a company that has by all indications a long and tough road ahead to profitability, it sure does seem OpenAI is spending a lot of time and money on startups that might not end being central to its core business, which in recent months has seen it target the coding market to edge out Anthropic . This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/openai-buys-its-second-startup-in-a-month-140550769.html?src=rss
Amazon to buy Globalstar for $11.57B in bid to flesh out its satellite biz
Amazon on Tuesday agreed to buy satellite company Globalstar, known for powering Apple's Emergency SOS feature, for $11.57 billion in cash.
Govts Fund of Funds 2.0 to expand into newer startup segments
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Why do humans blush? There is a hidden evolutionary reason that you cant control
Blushing, a uniquely human physiological response, signals social awareness and genuine emotion. This involuntary reddening of the face, controlled by the sympathetic nervous system, acts as a non-verbal apology, helping to repair social mistakes and rebuild trust. Its honesty, due to its uncontrollability, makes it a valuable tool for maintaining social harmony.
Amazon buys the satellite internet company behind Apples SOS system
Amazon has today announced it is merging with satellite internet provider Globalstar Inc. to bolster Leo , its Starlink rival. Globalstar isnt a household name but you do know its work, as it provides Apples emergency satellite connectivity for compatible iPhones and Watches. In a statement, Amazon says the deal will grow Leos space-based footprint and enable direct-to-device service for its burgeoning satellite network. An interesting wrinkle is Apple owns 20 percent of Globalstar, which it bought for $1.5 billion in 2024, but that didnt get a mention. Instead, the release says Amazon and Apple have agreed Leo will power satellite services for supported iPhone and Apple Watch models. And that this support will continue as Leos network evolves, as well as collaborating with Apple on future satellite services using Amazon Leos expanded satellite network. The release adds Leos direct-to-device service wont start until 2028, and the deal itself isnt expected to close until 2027. That is, of course, unless Amazon doesnt placate the FCC into extending its deadline to get more satellites into orbit before July 2026. At present, the company needs to have 1,600 satellites in orbit by that deadline, but only expects to have around 700 actually up in the heavens and working by then. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/general/amazon-buys-the-satellite-internet-company-behind-apples-sos-system-130150744.html?src=rss
GoPro's Mission 1 offers 8K 60p video and interchangeable lenses
GoPro has seen its action camera market share diminish due to strong competition from rivals like Insta360 and DJI of late. Now, the company is fighting back with a new line of flagship cameras called Mission 1, designed to greatly improve the video quality offered by its current Hero 13 camera . The company also introduced a new Wireless Mic system similar to DJI's Mic Mini, along with a point-and-shoot grip and other accessories. The combination of our new 50 megapixel one-inch sensor and ultra-efficient GP3 processor sets a new performance bar for compact cinema cameras, enabling resolutions, frame rates, low-light performance, runtimes and thermal capabilities never seen before in cameras this small, GoPro's senior VP Pablo Lema said in a statement. Sample Photo from GoPro Mission 1 Pro action camera GoPro The new line includes three models: the Mission 1, Mission 1 Pro and Mission 1 Pro ILS. All have a one-inch 50-megapixel sensor, new GP3 processor and up to 8K video, but the Mission 1 Pro supports higher frame rates. The Mission 1 Pro ILS (interchangeable lens system) comes with a lens mount so you can use high-quality Micro Four Thirds lenses from the likes of Panasonic and OM System. The Mission 1 has an updated lens design with a 159 degree native field of view, the widest in its category. It also features a new OLED rear display that's 14 percent larger than previous flagship GoPro cameras, along with bigger raised buttons for easier use with gloves and a removable lens hood to reduce glare and lens flare. GoPro The 50MP 1-inch sensor has large 1.6m pixels at full resolution or 3.2m fused pixels when it's in operating at 4K in quad-bayer mode. That allows for higher dynamic range up to 14 stops and improved low-light performance with exceptional detail in the darkest of shadows while protecting highlight details, GoPro claims. That low-light performance is likely to be better in quad-bayer 4K mode than full resolution 8K, however. Meanwhile, the new GP3 Processor offers a power-efficient 5nm design that allows best-in-class resolutions, frame rates and image quality, the company says. Those resolutions include 8K at up to 60 fps for the Mission 1 Pro/Pro ILS models, 4K at up to 240 fps and 1080p at up to 960(!) fps. GoPro also offers 10-bit HLG/HDR and a 10-bit GP-Log2 mode to maximize dynamic range. The Pro models support 4:3 open gate capture so you can easily reframe shots or export video for different platforms. The Mission 1, meanwhile, captures up to 8K 30 fps, 4K 120 fps and 1080p 480 fps video, along with 4K 120 fps open gate video. You can capture 50MP RAW stills at up to 60 fps burst speeds on all Mission 1 models. GoPro The lineup promises excellent battery life thanks to the new Enduro 2 battery, with three-plus hours of 4K 30p recording on a charge. You can use the Hero 13 batteries as well albeit with shorter recording times. The company is also promising faster charging speeds. Thermal performance is solid despite the small size, with 8K 60p capture possible for 37 minutes straight with no airflow, or 74 minutes with airflow (when riding a bike for instance). Like its DJI and Insta360 rivals, the Mission 1 cameras offer multiple intelligent capture modes, including subject tracking, Dive (underwater stabilization) and Low-Light, along with Slow-Mo, Lapse, Sport POV, Vlog and Open Gate. GoPro action cams generally have excellent stabilization, so it'll be interesting to see if the Mission 1 series continues that trend, especially in low-light conditions. GoPro isn't skimping on audio either, as the Mission 1 models offer a four-mic system with 32-bit float along with stereo recording and wind noise reduction. You can connect wirelessly to compatible devices via Bluetooth 5.3 or wired mics over USB-C audio. GoPro The Mission 1 Pro ILS appears to be the first action camera with an interchangeable lens mount that's compatible with any Micro Four Thirds lenses and adapters. GoPro's HyperSmooth electronic video stabilization will work with any prime (non-fisheye) lens. It's the worlds smallest, most rugged and versatile high-speed cinema camera at a fraction of the cost and size of comparable cameras, GoPro said. Most lenses will likely make the camera too heavy and awkward to attach to a helmet or body, but you could certainly mount it to a motorbike, car or other vehicle. Along with the Mission 1 cameras, GoPro is introducing some new accessories. Key among those is the new Wireless Mic System designed for easy pairing with the Mission 1 cameras, along with DSLRs and smartphones. With a charging case and magnetic clips, it looks a lot like DJI's Mic Mini system and offers 24-bit/48kHz audio with Dynamic Noise Reduction, 150 meters of wireless range, 6.5 hours of run time, adjustable gain and a safety track mode. GoPro Other accessories include a Media Mod kit with a built-in multi-pattern mic and expanded I/O capability including 3.5mm mic and headphone ports, a micro HDMI port and a line-in port for timecode sync. GoPro is also offering a new Point-and-Shoot grip, M-Series ND Filters, a protective housing, a dual Enduro 2 battery charger, Volta battery grip and Light Mod 2 LED light. It's compatible with a GoPro subscription and Quick App, along with GoPro Labs that lets you unlock higher data rates (up to 300Mbps) and over 1,000 complex settings. The new models will be available individually or in kits, including the Mission 1 Pro Creator Edition bundled with the Media Mod, Wireless Mic System and Volta battery grip. The Mission 1 Pro Ultimate Creator Edition includes those while adding GoPro's Fluid Pro AI gimbal and Light Mod 2. Pricing and availability will be announced at a later date. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/cameras/gopros-mission-1-offers-8k-60p-video-and-interchangeable-lenses-130018643.html?src=rss
From jugaad to systems: The shift Indian startups cant ignore
Indias startup culture celebrates scrappiness, but over-reliance on jugaad is creating operational chaos. Heres why founders must shift to integrated systems like Odoo before growth stalls. India celebrates the scrappy founder. The one who bootstrapped from a bedroom, duct-taped a business tog
Paytm becomes majority Indian-owned and controlled company as domestic investors raise stake
Domestic institutional investors raised their stake to a record 23.1% in the March quarter, up 2.8 percentage points sequentially and 9.1 percentage points from a year earlier
Lucid Motors names new CEO, lands more money from Uber and Saudis
The search for a new CEO, which lasted over a year following the sudden resignation of Peter Rawlinson, is finally over.
You can attend Pokmon EDM shows in Los Angeles and London
If you love Pokmon and electronic dance music, the Pokmon Company made the perfect event for you. As part of Pokmons 30th anniversary festivities, the company is holding EDM concert experiences called Pokmon Night Out in Los Angeles and London. American DJ Marshmello, known for wearing a marshmallow-like mask on stage, will be headlining the events, with Australian DJ Alison Wonderland as a supporting act. The experiences will feature custom sets and Pokmon-inspired visual storytelling. The events will be open to fans 16-years-old and up. It will be held at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on October 24, 2026, and at the O2 arena in London on November 10. You can get tickets for both concerts starting on April 18 at 10AM Pacific time for the Los Angeles concert and at 10AM British time for the London experience. In addition to holding EDM concerts, Nintendo and the Pokmon Company re-released the Game Boy Advance remakes of Pokmon Red and Blue on Nintendo Switch Online for the franchises 30th anniversary. They also released a Game Boy-shaped portable Pokmon jukebox , little music players that can be loaded witha different melody or sound effect from the original games' soundtracks. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/you-can-attend-pokemon-edm-shows-in-los-angeles-and-london-120405128.html?src=rss
The 23 Best iPhone 17 Cases and Accessories Out of More Than 100 (2026)
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The Morning After: Meta is reportedly working on an AI model of Mark Zuckerberg
If you were looking for the worst AI project announced so far this week, try Meta. According to a Financial Times report, the company is developing its own Mark Zuckerberg AI , training it on Zuckerbergs mannerisms, tone and publicly available statements. AKA, the good stuff. ( Will it smoke meats ?) The company has reportedly been working for some time on creating photorealistic, 3D-animated AI characters that can manage interactions. However, it now appears to be focusing on this Zuckerberg AI character, which would interact with employees in his stead. Yeesh. Remember when the Meta boss introduced legs to the metaverse? Hopefully, a backbone is in the works soon. Mat Smith The other big stories this morning How to de-Gemini your Google apps YouTube Premiums US pricing is going up Games Workshop brings 7 classic Warhammer games to Steam Meta warned that facial recognition on smart glasses would empower predators Multiple organizations, including the ACLU, are wary of the tech. TMA Dozens of civil rights organizations have written a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg warning of the dangers posed by adding facial recognition technology to the companys smart glasses. More than 70 groups have urged Zuckerberg to abandon plans to incorporate the tech on the grounds that it would empower stalkers, sexual predators and other bad actors. They also want the company to disclose past or ongoing discussions with federal law enforcement agencies, including ICE, about the use of Meta smart glasses and other wearables, according to a report by Wired . Adding to the grossness of all this, according to The New York Times , Meta issued an internal memo last year suggesting it could roll out this technology during a dynamic political environment where many civil society groups that we would expect to attack us would have their resources focused on other concerns. In short, attempting to add the feature when pushback would be limited or unfocused. The coalition called this vile behavior that looks to take advantage of rising authoritarianism. Continue reading. Xbox CEO called Game Pass too expensive for players in a leaked memo Microsoft is eyeing changes to its gaming sub. TMA Xboxs new chief exec, Asha Sharma, reportedly wrote in a memo to employees that the current pricing of the Game Pass subscription service might be too high. According to the note, seen by The Verge : Short term, Game Pass has become too expensive for players, so we need a better value equation. Microsoft raised the price of Game Pass twice in 15 months, and many Xbox exclusives have made their way to rival PlayStation. Game Pass continues to add games: the April update adds indies like Hades 2 and Double Fine-project Kiln alongside Call of Duty: Modern Warfare . The Verge reports the addition of the CoD franchise might have contributed to Game Pass price increases, as in the past, buying the game at retail value was less favorable than a one-month subscription. Continue reading. Apple may be testing up to four styles of smart glasses And another one. Its a real connected-story edition of TMA today. Bloomberg reports Apple could reveal its smart glasses by the end of this year, and its already testing four eyewear styles. Apple is reportedly mulling over a large rectangular frame comparable to Ray-Ban Wayfarers, a slimmer rectangular design, like the one Apple CEO Tim Cook wears, as well as an oval or circular frame in large and small iterations. Apple is also working on a selection of colors. Apples upcoming smart glasses will compete directly with the second-gen Ray-Ban Meta model. While similar, Apple might be differentiating its design with vertically oriented oval lenses with surrounding lights, according to the report. Apples upcoming product will capture photos and videos but is meant to play better with iPhones, so users can take advantage of Apples ecosystem for editing, sharing and more. Continue reading. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/general/the-morning-after-engadget-newsletter-111528055.html?src=rss
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (April 14, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Heres the roundup for Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Sony is developing a Bloodborne animated film adaptation
An R-rated animated film adaptation of Bloodborne is currently being developed by Sony, according to Variety . Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group held a presentation at CinemaCon, where the divisions president said that the adaptation will be very true to the violent and graphic nature of the game. Bloodborne was created by Japanese studio FromSoftware and was published by Sony back in 2015. The critically acclaimed title is an RPG in the style of Dark Souls , featuring heavy blood splatters during combat and other body horror elements. Its director, Hidetaka Miyazaki, said his biggest inspiration for the game was HP Lovecrafts works. Bloomberg had reported in February that Bluepoint Games, the now-defunct Sony studio behind many PlayStation remakes, wanted to work on a new version of the classic Gothic horror RPG for modern consoles. However, FromSoftware blocked the project. Miyazaki reportedly wanted to work on the remake himself. Despite being too busy to do it, he said during an interview that he doesn't want anyone else to touch it. The Bloodborne film adaptation will be co-produced by PlayStation Productions, Lyrical Animation and Sen McLoughlin, a gaming YouTube known by his pseudonym jacksepticeye. It seems to be early stages at this point, and Variety doesnt have a target release date for it yet. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/sony-is-developing-a-bloodborne-animated-film-adaptation-110421866.html?src=rss
The Fanfare Around the Band Geese Actually Was a Psyop
The Brooklyn band Geese was labeled an industry plant by those who questioned its sudden ubiquity. Maybe it was.
TraqCheck raises $8M led by IvyCap Ventures
TraqCheck will use this funding round for expansion into European market and go-to-market initiatives for its HR AI agents.
The Best Streaming Bundles and Streaming Deals of April 2026
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Government Workers Say They're Getting Inundated With Religion
This has never happened before, one government employee tells WIRED. I have never gotten a message like this from anyone.
Inertia moves to commercialize one of the worlds most elaborate science experiments
Inertia has signed three agreements with the Lawrence Livermore National Lab, paving the way for the company to bring its pioneering fusion reactor to market.
Indias strong fundamentals to cushion oil price shock: S&P Global
S&P Global sees Indian economy slowing by 80 basis points this year if crude oil averages $130 per barrel.
Bremont Is Sending a Watch to the Moons Surface
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The Most WIRED Watches at Watches and Wonders 2026
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Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly shooting at Sam Altman's house
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's house may have been the target of a second attack after San Francisco Police Department arrested two suspects for a reported shooting in the Russian Hill neighborhood. The SFPD said in a press release that police officers responded to a suspicious occurrence of possible shots fired at around 5:56 AM ET / 2:56 AM PT on Sunday, April 12. SFPD's Special Investigation Division took over the case and have since detained both 25-year-old Amanda Tom and 23-year-old Muhamad Tarik Hussein, seizing three firearms in the process with the help of a warrant. The two suspects were charged with negligent discharge. According to the initial police report, as reported by The San Francisco Standard , two people inside a Honda sedan stopped in front of Altman's property that spans from Chestnut Street to Lombard Street. The police report also noted that the passenger appeared to fire a round at the Lombard Street side of Altman's property. The property's security personnel reported hearing a gunshot and there was surveillance footage that recorded the incident, according to the report. This could be the second instance of violence targeting Altman and his residence in a matter of days. On Friday, a 20-year-old man allegedly hurled a Molotov cocktail at Altman's home, which caused a fire on one of the property's exterior gates, according to SFPD. The San Francisco Standard reported that there were no injuries in either incident. Daniel Moreno-Gama, the 20-year-old suspect from Texas, was charged on April 13 with murder and attempted arson. According to The New York Times , he wrote a document that discussed the purported risk AI poses to humanity. The document also reportedly included the names and addresses of other executives, investors and board members of AI companies. Update, April 14, 2026, 2:06 AM ET: Updated with the latest information on the suspect who allegedly hurled a Molotov cocktail at Altmans home. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/two-suspects-have-been-arrested-for-allegedly-shooting-at-sam-altmans-house-142655308.html?src=rss
Blackmagic's DaVinci Resolve 21 takes on Adobe Lightroom with a new Photo page
Many creators have already switched from Adobe Premiere to DaVinci Resolve, and now the developer, Blackmagic Design, is going after Lightroom and Photoshop. The Australian company just unveiled DaVinci Resolve 21 in beta at the NAB 2026 broadcast convention with a brand new page called Photo designed to let you do things like crop and color-correct still images. At the same time, the new version introduces video AI tools that can age a subject or reshape their facial features. DaVinci Resolve has always let you edit photos as clips on a video timeline, but now it's greatly simplified with the Photo page. You can import and manage photographs, including RAW files, directly into the new page. Then, you adjust them using the node-based Color page that offers similar and arguably even more powerful tools than Adobe's Lightroom. Just as with video, the Color page includes primary color correction, curves, qualifiers and power windows (along with noise reduction, sharpening and more). However, where Resolve's node-based workflow really shines for photo editing. You can add nodes in series or parallel to build complex grades, then save them to apply to other images or an entire photo album. You can also reframe and crop images at their original source resolution and aspect ratio, without affecting the original image quality. Steve Dent for Engadget The LightBox view lets you see an entire album with grades applied. Select any image and grade it live while seeing the results update across the whole collection in real time. Filter by graded, ungraded, star rating, flag and clip color, Blackmagic Design explains in a press release . Albums, meanwhile, let you build collections like you do in Lightroom. Those also appear as timelines in the Color, Cut and Edit pages for easy access. For pro photographers, the Color page includes camera controls that let you tether a Sony or Canon camera to Resolve for live image capture, while adjusting settings like ISO, exposure and white balance. You can save capture presets to lock in a consistent look before customers shoot, according to Blackmagic. Other Resolve tools also work with the Photo page, like the AI Magic Mask that lets you make one click selections of an object or person. It's also possible to do advanced VFX on still photos using Resolve's Fusion page, or add OpenFX or FusionFX filters directly on the Photo page. Finally, you can collaborate with others using Blackmagic Cloud, thought that does require a paid subscription. I briefly tested the color tool and, as someone who's admittedly familiar with DaVinci Resolve, I found it easy to grasp. It's simple to import and organize images (easier than Lightroom in my opinion) and is as powerful as Lightroom's Develop page for most adjustments, though I really missed the latter's Clarity tool. The node based workflow is powerful, and Resolve makes it easier to apply adjustments to multiple images. When you're ready to export, that's done through a special photo-only version of the Export page and is relatively intuitive as well. Whether or not I'll cancel my Photoshop/Lightroom subscription remains to be seen, however. Blackmagic Design On top of the Photo page, Blackmagic Design introduced a number of new tools for video and VFX as well. Among the most interesting ones are a series of AI tools for facial adjustments. The AI Face Age Transformer tools lets you analyze a face, enter the subject's age and adjust the age offset slider to add things like wrinkles and facial fullness. You can also change the way a subject looks through the AI Face Reshaper tool that lets you adjust the eyes, nose, mouth, eyebrows and overall face shape. Plus, you get an AI Blemish Removal feature that reduces the appearance of superficial skin imperfections like acne, discoloration and large pores, while retaining the skin's natural texture. Another tool that will no doubt get used a lot is AI UltraSharpen that can upscale video to make previously unusable footage sharp in higher resolutions, according to the company. It can also be used to improve slight focus errors. Meanwhile, the AI Motion Deblur fixes slightly blurred images, making it particularly useful for slow motion and freeze frame shots. Other key new upgrades, to name just a few, include the ability to edit Fusion effects from within the Cut and Edit pages, the addition of the Krokodove library of compositing tools and new immersive VR tools for delivery to platforms like Meta Quest and YouTube VR. Most of the new features are available in Blackmagic Design's free version of DaVinci Resolve, though a couple of tools (AI Magic Mask and Film Look Creator) are only available with the paid, $295 DaVinci Resolve Studio version. A complete list of new features is here and you can download the free and paid versions here . This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/blackmagics-davinci-resolve-21-takes-on-adobe-lightroom-with-a-new-photo-page-053034084.html?src=rss
Meghalaya yields new burrowing reed snake
The Calamaria garoensis used to be identified as the Calamaria pavimentata until its identification as a distinct species
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