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One of the things that’s long irked me about Meta’s smart glasses is how often you have to say “hey Meta.” Even though the company’s AI assistant has gotten significantly more capable, there’s something a little cringey about using its voice commands in public spaces.Now, the company has rolled out an update that makes you a little less dependent on voice commands for all its glasses. A new “quick connect” feature allows you to create a one-touch shortcut for “frequently used communication actions,” like making a phone call or sending a text to a specific contact. The update is out…
With the holidays quickly approaching, we’re all up to our knees in gift shopping. If you’re looking for some easy corporate sponsored White Elephant gifts or perhaps an extra stocking stuffer to fill up the sock, look for something that everyone and their mother could take advantage of. I’m talking about a portable power bank. Anker has myriad of portable chargers in its product lineup, consisting of all different sizes (both physical and in the storage sense). As the tech has gotten better, prices have come down so you can get something really reliable for dirt cheap — especially when…
Many of you don’t know this, but before getting the PhoneArena gig 17 years ago I developed a system for option traders and sold a newsletter. I was also on the Financial News Network before it became CNBC and made an accurate call on IBM that many heard. I also guest wrote Barrons’ weekly option column “The Striking Price” on December 21st, 1998 (Thanks to ChatGPT for doing a deep dive and getting me the date of the column).Stock analysis that used to take hours takes only seconds to complete with AISo I’m happy to report about the new AI…
So you’re hosting a holiday party. You’ve got the snacks and drinks, the music and the mood lighting, but how do you create a truly festive atmosphere? Aromatherapy, that’s how.When a guest walks in the front door, they assess the general vibe with multiple senses simultaneously. Mood lighting and jolly jingles in the back go a long way, but you can put guests at ease and create a pleasant experience from the moment they take their first breath in your space. I spoke with multiple experts to get tips and tricks on how to hack your party atmosphere to create…
It doesn’t look like Disney-owned channels including ABC and ESPN will be returning to YouTube TV anytime soon. The Walt Disney Co. pulled its channels from YouTube TV as of midnight on Oct. 30 after the two companies failed to reach new terms on their latest carriage agreement and the spat is showing no signs of a resolution yet. While big sporting events are often where the rubber meets the road on these channel blackouts, YouTube TV subscribers were unable to see any college football games on ABC or ESPN all weekend, and it’s looking like this weekend will be…
Gaming laptops don’t come cheap. Of course, the exact price depends on the specs you’re after, but machines that can handle the latest titles without slowing down often land in the $800 to $1,700 range. If you’ve been on the lookout for a solid option without blowing your budget, Amazon is making the upgrade easy. We just spotted the 16-inch Kaigerr gaming laptop going for $490 on Amazon, after an unbelievable 71% drop, and no, it’s not a glitch. It’s an early Black Friday deal available to both Prime and non-Prime members. Hurry to grab yourself this powerhouse, as there’s…
Verizon may start cutting jobs and shuttering stores as soon as this month, per employees who caught a whiff of the change.Reducing physical footprintSources claiming to be Verizon employees have heard chatter that the company plans to announce mass layoffs on November 20. While the company reportedly hasn’t specifically said which units will be downsized, concurrent talk of store closures suggests that store staff jobs will be on the chopping block. Per one employee, even some corporate employees will be let go.Internal leaks show that Verizon is planning on closing stores and cutting workforce.Justshyofcool, Reddit user, November 2025I’ve seen a…
Regular readers will recognize my affinity for America’s Test Kitchen and their recipe-refining process. Their “testing recipes 100 different ways to give you the best one” approach sets you up for kitchen success like nobody’s business. Yet some of their previous books that forayed into other cultures have felt stilted and distant. They took a whole new tack with Umma. Authors Sarah Ahn, a former ATK employee, and her mother, Nam Soon Ahn, a former restaurant owner, share 100 Korean family recipes and the stories and know-how that go with them. With that foundation, the ATK crew can do their…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Stress causes baldness. Bald men are more fertile. If your hairline is receding, your mother’s family is to blame. Some false ideas about baldness seem to linger in our minds like the theme tune from your favorite old TV show. So to set the record straight, Popular Science asked three hair experts to explain what science really says about why people lose their hair. Here’s what they said. Myth 1: You can only inherit baldness on your mother’s side You’ve probably heard the saying: “Your mother’s…
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been delayed again. The project had already been pushed back in May from a planned 2025 release date to a rough early 2026 window. In a post on X today, Skydance Games said the title won’t be ready for even longer. “We’ve made the decision to shift our release window beyond 2026,” the statement reads.Amy Hennig’s studio, which is part of Skydance, is the main driver of the project, which we know is a story-driven title with a quartet of Marvel characters in occupied Paris during World War II. Hennig was a core part…