China’s UBTech unveils eerily lifelike companion robots, and yes, they want to move in with you

UBTech’s new Uworld U1 humanoid robots are designed to live alongside people, learning routines, recognizing emotions, and holding natural conversations. The company even envisions customized versions that can recreate a person’s face and voice.

Fujifilm launches two new QuickSnap cameras because Gen Z can’t get enough
Fujifilm launches two new QuickSnap cameras because Gen Z can’t get enough

Fujifilm is expanding its QuickSnap lineup with a new disposable camera focused on taking monochrome photos and another built to survive harsh outdoor environments. The $22.90 QuickSnap Black and White and the $24.75 QuickSnap Active are expected to launch sometime later this fall, to the delight of Gen Z snappers driving the current resurgence in […]

Samsung’s smart glasses leak shows why your next Galaxy wearable may live on your face

A leaked Galaxy Glasses Manager app suggests Samsung’s smart glasses could tie deeply into Galaxy phones, Watches, Rings, Gemini, and Android XR.

Cleared by the US, derailed by the UK: Getty’s Shutterstock merger falls apart
Cleared by the US, derailed by the UK: Getty’s Shutterstock merger falls apart

Getty is planning to axe its $3.7 billion merger agreement with Shutterstock after a UK regulator imposed restrictions that would prevent part of Shutterstock’s business from being included in the deal. The move comes despite the US Department of Justice granting the deal “unconditional antitrust clearance” in February. In an SEC filing published on Tuesday […]

Meta will now charge you for the best AI feature on its smart glasses, and there’s a limit even if you pay

Meta has capped free use of Conversation Focus, the Ray-Ban Meta glasses feature that amplifies a speaker’s voice in loud settings, to three hours a month. Unlocking more requires users to subscribe to a $19.99 monthly Meta One Premium subscription.

Gemini Spark hits Mac, and it might just become your new favorite assistant

Gemini Spark lands on Mac and can now sort your files, build spreadsheets, and even run tasks while you’re away from your desk.

You’ll be able to use Claude Fable 5 again starting July 1

Anthropic is restoring access to Claude Fable 5 globally on July 1, weeks after a US government directive forced it to pull the model for all users.

Rivian R2 spotted with LiDAR near HQ, looks better than most LiDARs
Rivian R2 spotted with LiDAR near HQ, looks better than most LiDARs

Rivian’s new R2 has been spotted near Rivian HQ sporting a LiDAR sensor, which won’t be included with the earliest vehicles but will be added in a few months. And the implementation actually looks pretty good, compared to the large “taxi bumps” present…

This $249 LED sign wants to fix your work-life balance

The Busy Bar display will finally go on sale in July. It looks irresistibly productive, but $249 is just too much