Starting this month, using smart TV features on Vizio TVs will require signing in with a Walmart account. It remains unclear which models are affected, but the stipulation will likely apply to all new TV sets. The retail giant confirmed to Ars Technica that users can combine their pre-existing Vizio......
“Why make game art at all?” New Blood publisher fears DLSS 5 is replacing artistry with AI
Nvidia says that DLSS 5, due later this year, is designed to sit on top of existing assets, taking a 2D frame plus motion vectors and inferring more photorealistic lighting and materials in real time. The company pitches it as a leap toward more lifelike visuals, but critics see it......
Google’s TurboQuant compression tech cuts LLM memory use by 6x with no accuracy loss
The biggest memory burden for LLMs is the key-value cache, which stores conversational context as users interact with AI chatbots. The cache grows as conversations lengthen, increasing both memory usage and power consumption. TurboQuant addresses this issue by reducing model size with "zero accuracy loss," improving vector search efficiency, and......
Reddit cracks down on bots with new labels and human verification
The move comes just weeks after social aggregator Digg, which once aimed to rival Reddit, shut down its app, citing an inability to control a surge of bots. Reddit, by contrast, appears determined to tackle the problem head-on. Read Entire Article
HP wants your next work PC to be an AI assistant
With the rapid rise of autonomous agents like OpenClaw and Anthropic's Claude Work, along with the wide range of opinions about their impact on the future of work, it is not surprising to see renewed interest in workplace PCs. Add to that Intel's recent release of commercial vPro versions of......
Apple takes on Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace with new business platform
Set to debut on April 14 in more than 200 countries and regions, Apple Business brings together the company's existing enterprise programs – Apple Business Connect, Apple Business Essentials, and Apple Business Manager. The new service represents Apple's most comprehensive effort yet to provide small and mid-sized companies with integrated......
UK warns 2G shutdown could leave older devices offline by 2033
In newly issued guidance, UK officials outlined the timeline for shutting down legacy mobile infrastructure. Operators have already switched off 3G services, and 2G is set to follow between 2029 and 2033. Users are being urged to prepare ahead of time, as not all devices will make the transition intact....
Ring’s new doorbells bring 2K and 4K video to battery models
The most advanced of the new models, the Ring Battery Video Doorbell Pro 2nd Gen, is priced at $249.99 and features 4K video and a 10x digital zoom. The Battery Video Doorbell Plus 2nd Gen, at $179.99, offers 2K video resolution and 6x zoom. A third model, the $99.99 Battery......
Apple could answer Samsung Galaxy challenge with a 200MP iPhone camera
According to a post from leaker Digital Chat Station on Weibo, supply chain insiders say that Apple is testing a 200MP camera with a 1/1.2-inch sensor. That's larger than the 1/1.3-inch 200MP ISOCELL unit in the Galaxy S26 Ultra and other companies' flagships, meaning Apple's version should capture more light......
Sony and Honda pull the plug on $90,000 Afeela EV as electric dreams stall
The cancellation marks the latest retreat in a broader industry pullback from electric vehicle programs, as automakers grapple with falling demand, shifting regulations, and rising costs. More than a dozen global carmakers have already delayed or abandoned their all-electric goals, reversing commitments made when government incentives and climate policies favored......