📰 “Software”
Why an AI Bird Feeder Turned Backyard Nature Watching Into a Pest Nightmare
A hands-on test of the $269 Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro shows how smart garden cameras can quickly attract bully pigeons and backyard rodents.
October 10, 2026 · 8 views
Apple Signs Hiring and Licensing Deal With AI Podcast Startup Huxe
Apple has agreed to license technology and recruit talent from shuttered AI audio startup Huxe, according to a European Commission filing.
October 9, 2026 · 44 views
Nous Research Hits $1.5B Valuation With $90M Round, Debuting Enterprise AI Agents
Open-source AI pioneer Nous Research has secured a $90 million Series B round at a $1.5 billion valuation, unveiling Hermes for Businesses to challenge closed enterprise AI agents.
October 8, 2026 · 84 views
Sigil Wen Launches Underdog, a Privacy-First On-Device AI Assistant
Backed by a16z and Silicon Valley luminaries, Conway Research debuts Underdog, an on-device personal AI built to challenge cloud giants with zero data leakage.
October 7, 2026 · 112 views
Best Affordable Alternatives to Nintendo's $85 Switch 2 Pro Controller
Nintendo's official Switch 2 Pro Controller costs a steep $85, but third-party gamepads offering drift-free sticks and lower prices make skipping the first-party tax easy.
October 6, 2026 · 45 views
Apple Music Is Getting a New Logo Across iOS and macOS
Apple is preparing a global visual refresh for Apple Music, bringing a bolder, lowercase wordmark first seen at London's Apple Music Hall directly into iOS and macOS.
October 6, 2026 · 78 views
Apple Prepares Two Separate Product Launch Windows in October
Apple is reportedly splitting its October hardware releases into two distinct waves, targeting smart home hardware on October 13 before debuting refreshed Macs and iPads later in the month.
October 6, 2026 · 95 views
Apple Tightens macOS Privacy Over AI Agents, Swaps Broken iPhone 18 Pro Max Models
Apple is overhauling macOS Full Disk Access to curb invasive AI agents while initiating hardware replacements for cellular-bricked iPhone 18 Pro Max units on AT&T.
October 6, 2026 · 100 views
iOS 27 Upgrades Messages App With Key RCS Features for iPhone and Android
Apple’s iOS 27 update brings long-awaited RCS upgrades to the Messages app, including threaded in-line replies and proper emoji reactions on photos.
October 6, 2026 · 82 views
Google Maps Adds McLaren F1 Car Navigation Icon for US Grand Prix
Google Maps is letting drivers swap out the boring navigation arrow for a papaya orange McLaren Formula 1 race car ahead of the United States Grand Prix.
October 5, 2026 · 97 views
Why Our Minds Aren’t Built for AI: The Crisis of the 'Meat Computer' Myth
Silicon Valley views the human brain as an imperfect Turing machine, but offloading thought to generative AI is triggering a profound cognitive crisis.
October 5, 2026 · 101 views
Apple CEO John Ternus Makes Design a Top Priority With Hands-On Studio Role
Just one month into his tenure as Apple CEO, John Ternus is reviving a hands-on, product-first culture, visiting Apple's design studio multiple times a week.
October 5, 2026 · 82 views