Emerging Technologies
AI lie detector: How HallOumi’s open-source approach to hallucination could unlock enterprise AI adoption
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More In the race to deploy enterprise AI, one obstacle consistently blocks the path: hallucinations. These fabricated responses from AI systems have caused everything from legal sanctions for attorneys to companies being forced to honor fictitious policies. …
Nintendo Switch 2: Everything we know after the Direct announcement
With Nintendo's April 2 Direct showcase over and done, we now know more about the Switch 2 than ever before, including its release date (June 5) and price ($450!). Thanks to Nintendo's January 16 teaser trailer, we've long known what the Switch 2 will look like, and that it will arrive in 2025 — over…
Nothing Phone 3A Pro Review: Flashy Design Is the Cherry on Top
The Nothing Phone 3A Pro is cut from the same cloth as the rest of London-based Nothing’s handsets. This midrange Android phone packs solid specs and a suite of flashing LED lights and tops it off with an affordable price tag. It has a lot to offer, but competition in the midrange market has never…
Nintendo Switch 2 launch lineup: Every game we predict will be available at launch
The big Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation is almost upon us. Let’s make some predictions. On Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. ET, Nintendo is going to blow the doors off the Switch 2, most likely telling us how much it will cost and when it will come out. That stuff is cool and good to…
The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
Apple executives always describe new hardware and software as the “best” or “biggest” ever, but the delivery doesn’t usually live up to the hype (see last year’s iPads). However, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 might be deserving of a few of those adjectives. The latest version of the operating system has the usual degree of…
Beyond encryption: Why quantum computing might be more of a science boom than a cybersecurity bust
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Last August, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the first three “post-quantum encryption standards” designed to withstand an attack from a quantum computer. For years, cryptography experts have worried that the advent of…
The Partial solar eclipse will be visible at sunrise today: Here's how to watch it
Today’s the day: A solar eclipse will darken the skies in the northeastern US and Canada in the early hours of Saturday. Unlike the “Great American Eclipse” of 2024, however, this will not be a total eclipse. Instead, this event will be a partial eclipse visible in parts of the northern hemisphere. While this one…
I Spent Some Time With Samsung's AI Appliances. Is the Cost Worth The Hype?
Every company is working hard to put AI in all your home appliances. Samsung is no exception. It showcased a range of AI-powered appliances during CES 2024 and CES 2025. Highlighting smart fridges, dishwashers, ovens, washing machines and dryers, Samsung’s smart home appliances integrate AI features, LCD touchscreens, cameras, auto-open doors and other features to improve…
The 103 Best Amazon Spring Sale Deals
Prime Day is months away. Black Friday is nearly a year off. Amazon has spied a gap in the calendar and plans to cram it full of deals. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale runs from through March 31. With no other big sale events in view, this could be a good time to snag that mesh…
CleanPlay has launched on PS5 with rewards for gamers who choose clean energy
CleanPlay has launched its energy-saving app on PlayStation 5, helping to raise renewable energy consciousness among players. Founded by games industry pioneers David Helgason and Richard Hilleman, CleanPlay is a new subscription platform that matches the average electricity used by gaming consoles with verified clean energy solutions for as little as $1.99 a month. CleanPlay…