GoKawiil - Latest Tech News & Aggregated Headlines

Fitbit’s got a battery problem

theverge.com Victoria Song 2025-06-07 19:12:49

is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. Last month, Fitbit Versa 3 and Sense owners started getting notifications to download a mandatory firmware update. The problem? Overheating batteries. In an official consumer notice, Google (which owns Fitbit) notes that the firmware update would “reduce the risk of battery overheating and reduce battery capacity.” Affected users, of

Topics: battery devices fitbit users versa

Shop Amazon

Pre-seed firm Afore Capital has a fresh $185M fund and a new program to help founders discover ideas

techcrunch.com Marina Temkin 2025-06-07 16:00:00

Afore Capital, a firm that claims to be the largest dedicated pre-seed investor, was founded on the idea that the first check into a new startup should be larger than what most accelerators and early-stage investors were offering. When Afore raised its third $150 million fund in 2022, the firm wrote checks ranging from $1 million to $2 million, which general partners Anamitra Banerji and Gaurav Jain argued helped companies grow faster. The firm’s strategy worked. Today, its 200-company portfoli

Topics: afore firm founders million startup

Shop Amazon

Amazon shuts down Chime, its Zoom alternative

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-06-07 16:33:25

In Brief Amazon Chime, the tech giant’s underwhelming alternative to Zoom and Google Meet, is shutting down for good. The company on Wednesday confirmed it will end support for Chime, including its Business Calling features, on February 20, 2026. As part of this transition, Amazon stopped accepting new Chime accounts as of February 19, 2025. From now until Chime’s end of life, existing customers will still be able to schedule and host meetings, add and manage users, and take advantage of feat

Topics: amazon chime customers shutdown zoom

Shop Amazon

Meta starts accepting sign-ups for Community Notes on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-06-07 17:55:57

Meta announced in a blog post on Thursday that it’s now accepting sign-ups for its Community Notes program on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. The announcement follows Meta news last month that it’s going to end its third-party fact-checking program and is instead moving to a Community Notes model similar to the one at X. In its blog post, Meta explains that Community Notes will be a way for users across its platforms to decide when posts are misleading, and allow them to add more context to t

Topics: community meta note notes users

Shop Amazon

Bankrupt Nikola wants to sell its whole business by April

techcrunch.com Sean O'Kane 2025-06-07 18:07:07

Electric trucking startup Nikola is hoping to sell what remains of its whole business as early as April, lawyers for the company told a judge Thursday during the first hearing of its bankruptcy case in Delaware. The lawyers claimed Nikola already has at least three interested buyers (who they did not name) and that the company hopes to solicit other bids, with a submission deadline likely in late March. If Nikola can’t find a buyer willing to take on the whole business, the company will pivot

Topics: bankruptcy company girsky nikola said

Shop Amazon

PlayStation 6 likely to launch in 2028, says former Sony exec

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-06-07 18:04:00

Forward-looking: Now that the PlayStation 5 Pro is here, attention is turning toward Sony's next generation of its console, the PlayStation 6. There's been plenty of speculation about when it will arrive, and according to Shuhei Yoshida, the former Sony exec who was head of SIE Worldwide Studios, we could be waiting until 2028. Yoshida worked at Sony for 38 years, 31 of which were spent at PlayStation. After leaving the company on January 15, 2025, he gave a lengthy interview to GamesBeat. Amo

Topics: console playstation sony years yoshida

Shop Amazon

Vanguard Exiles launches on March 11 as next game from Magic creator Richard Garfield

venturebeat.com Dean Takahashi 2025-06-07 18:30:00

Vanguard Exiles, the next game by Magic: The Gathering creator Richard Garfield, will launch into early access on Steam on March 11. The digital board game comes from Australian game developer The Tea Division, and it’s designed in association with Garfield. The title is an innovative auto battler with a redefined take on the genre. The devs say to prepare yourself for a competitive strategy gameplay experience unlike any other, offering new scenarios in each round ensuring no two turns are eve

Topics: exiles game players tea vanguard

Shop Amazon

Boost Mobile’s iPhone 16e deal cuts the price tag by more than half

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-06-07 18:51:20

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The iPhone 16e will be available at Boost Mobile. The carrier is offering the iPhone 16e for only $199. Customers can start pre-ordering Apple’s latest phone on February 21. Apple just launched the iPhone 16e, the successor to the iPhone SE 3, and now all of the carriers are starting to share their deals for Apple’s latest phone. T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile recently revealed that their customers can practically get the device for free. Boost Mobil

Topics: 16e boost customers iphone mobile

Shop Amazon

Brace yourself: The era of 'citizen developers' creating apps is here, thanks to AI

zdnet.com Joe Mckendrick 2025-06-07 17:53:00

ZDNET Generative AI (Gen AI) has eliminated much of the grunt work of building applications for professional software developers. Now, the question is: can citizen developers also benefit from this new paradigm in code creation? Some experts certainly think so. Over the coming year, citizen developers will deliver 30% of Gen AI-infused automation apps, predicted Craig Le Clair, principal analyst with Forrester. Also: The best AI for coding in 2025 (and what not to use - including DeepSeek R1)

Topics: ai code developers gen said

Shop Amazon

The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising

wired.com Eric Berger 2025-06-07 18:00:00

An asteroid discovered late last year is continuing to stir public interest as its odds of striking planet Earth less than eight years from now continue to increase. Two weeks ago, when Ars first wrote about the asteroid, designated 2024 YR4, NASA’s Center for Near Earth Object Studies estimated a 1.9 percent chance of an impact with Earth in 2032. NASA’s most recent estimate has the likelihood of a strike increasing to 3.2 percent. Now that’s not particularly high, but it’s also not zero. Ars

Topics: ars asteroid earth impact odds

Shop Amazon

OpenAI now serves 400M users every week

techcrunch.com Romain Dillet 2025-06-07 18:45:35

In Brief OpenAI is increasingly looking like a consumer company, telling CNBC that it now has 400 million weekly active users. Usage is still growing at a rapid pace as the AI developer behind the AI chatbot, ChatGPT, “only” had 300 million users in December 2024. Though OpenAI has not revealed the number of paid customers with an active subscription to ChatGPT Plus or ChatGPT Pro. On the B2B front, ChatGPT’s enterprise plans are growing nicely: OpenAI now has 2 million paying enterprise users

Topics: ai chatgpt developer openai users

Shop Amazon

AI cracks superbug problem in two days that took scientists years

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-06-07 21:08:28

AI cracks superbug problem in two days that took scientists years Cases of tuberculosis (pictured) have increased in the UK and worldwide as the disease increases its resistance to antibiotics A complex problem that took microbiologists a decade to get to the bottom of has been solved in just two days by a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool. Professor José R Penadés and his team at Imperial College London had spent years working out and proving why some superbugs are immune to antibiotics.

Topics: ai antibiotics problem took years

Shop Amazon

This company is trying to make a biodegradable alternative to spandex

technologyreview.com Megan Dematteo 2025-06-07 19:00:00

“True circularity has to start with raw materials,” says Peña. “We talk about circularity across many industries, but for textiles, we must address what we’re using at the source.” Engineered from recombinant DNA, SELPs are copycat proteins inspired by silk and elastin that can be customized for qualities like tensile strength, dye affinity, and elasticity. Silk’s amino acid sequences—like glycine-alanine and glycine-serine—give fibers strength, while elastin’s molecular structure adds stretchi

Topics: fibers like proteins says startups

Shop Amazon

The Download: Microsoft’s quantum chip, and explaining rising energy demand

technologyreview.com Charlotte Jee 2025-06-07 22:10:00

A new Microsoft chip could lead to more stable quantum computers Microsoft has announced that it’s made significant progress in its 20-year quest to make topological quantum bits, or qubits—a special approach to building quantum computers that could make them more stable and easier to scale up. The company says it’s developed a chip containing eight of these qubits, and has also published a Nature paper that describes a fundamental validation of the system. It’s a different approach to competi

Topics: computers demand new quantum story

Shop Amazon

On T-Mobile and hate the T-Life app? We have bad news

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-06-07 08:25:14

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile’s new internal Magenta Welcome program starts today. This is a continuation of T-Mobile’s efforts to push customers to the app, even when getting in-store support. Customers will now be able to check in to T-Mobile stores through the app, or even automatically using location services. Customer service reps will then connect to the T Life app and essentially use it to make changes for the customers. This change could end up making customer serv

Topics: app customer customers life mobile

Shop Amazon

Android Auto glitch is causing phones to reboot when connected wirelessly

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-06-07 15:45:28

Adam Birney / Android Authority TL;DR Android Auto users are experiencing phone reboots when wirelessly connecting to their car systems. Complaints indicate that the issue stems from a recent Android Auto update. Some users are also experiencing complete wireless connectivity failure. Android Auto users are facing an irritating issue. Their phones are rebooting when attempting to wirelessly connect to car systems using the platform. This problem appears to have emerged after the release of A

Topics: android auto issue users wirelessly

Shop Amazon

Emulators for Android: Can your phone handle these consoles?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-06-07 21:15:05

There are loads of brand new games on the Google Play Store, and you can find plenty of retro titles too. But what if your favorite classics aren’t available on Google’s app store? That’s where emulators come in. Emulators let you play console games from past generations (or current) on modern hardware, including smartphones. But how do you know which Android emulators will run well on your phone? You can either go through the painstaking process of downloading the best emulators for Android an

Topics: android emulator emulators games requirements

Shop Amazon

DJI's RS4 Mini stabilizer can now track subjects automatically

engadget.com Unknown 2025-06-07 22:40:45

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Shortly after introducing subject tracking with its latest smartphone gimbal, DJI has done the same with its new lightweight camera gimbal. The RS4 Mini is now available with DJI's RS Intelligent Tracking Module to keep a human subject in frame and also offers the latest features from

Topics: dji gimbal mini new rs

Shop Amazon

A four-pack of Chipolo One Bluetooth trackers is on sale for 32 percent off

engadget.com Unknown 2025-06-07 22:49:47

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . If you're constantly losing your keys, wallet and other important stuff, Bluetooth trackers could be a big help. Attach them onto your things and you can monitor their location directly from your phone. Our current favorites are the Chipolo One trackers, and right now you can snag a pa

Topics: chipolo code like percent trackers

Shop Amazon

Disney Plus: 20 TV Shows You Should Definitely Watch Right Now

cnet.com Aaron Pruner 2025-06-07 20:00:06

It took five years for Disney Plus to become a formidable streaming platform. That's a commendable accomplishment. Is it really that shocking, though? Where else can you find copious entries from the catalogs of Marvel and Star Wars? Do I even need to mention Bluey? In true Disney fashion, the company's TV streaming service has something for every family member: riveting comic book adventures, magical tales for young adults, educational docuseries and engaging unscripted shows. And though we're

Topics: disney marvel plus series wars

Shop Amazon

Google Ad-Tech Users Can Target National Security ‘Decision Makers’ and People With Chronic Diseases

wired.com Dell Cameron 2025-06-07 21:21:41

A WIRED investigation into the inner workings of Google’s advertising ecosystem reveals that a wealth of sensitive information on Americans is being openly served up to some of the world’s largest brands despite the company’s own rules against it. Experts say that when combined with other data, this information could be used to identify and target specific individuals. Display & Video 360 (DV360), one of the dominant marketing platforms offered by the search giant, is offering companies globall

Topics: based data google segments users

Shop Amazon

This smart thermostat compay is considering charging users for its app

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2025-06-07 22:56:01

In a first for a smart thermostat company, Tado is exploring charging its customers £1 / €1 a month just to control their devices from its app. Multiple users have reported that Tado, manufacturers of smart thermostats, radiator valves, and heat pump controllers for Europe and the UK, sent a message through their app alerting them to the impending charge. The Verge reached out to Tado to confirm this, but the company declined to comment. According to a post on the Tado community forum earlier t

Topics: app community company tado users

Shop Amazon

Valar Atomics comes out of stealth with $19M and a pilot reactor site

techcrunch.com Mike Butcher 2025-06-07 20:40:53

Companies developing small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) have raised more than $1.5 billion in the past year, as tech companies hunger for power to train AI models and governments decide to commit to the industry. For example, X-energy raised $700 million this month, and Paris-based Newcleo raised $151 million last year, and one would be remiss to not mention the $700 million invested into Oklo, NuScale and Nano Nuclear for similar projects in the U.S. While nuclear fusion still looks relati

Topics: nuclear raised reactor reactors valar

Shop Amazon

Microsoft's new AI for game development called Muse can generate entire gameplay sequences

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2025-06-07 16:10:00

In brief: Despite the controversy surrounding generative AI, some game designers use the technology to brainstorm concepts during development. Microsoft's new open-source model aims to make this practice feasible for interactive content. It focuses on maintaining consistency across many frames while recognizing and integrating player input. Microsoft researchers recently introduced Muse, a generative AI model designed to extrapolate interactive video game scenarios from images, clips, and recor

Topics: ai developers game microsoft muse

Shop Amazon

The Thing and the Human Torch Are Coming to Marvel Rivals on Feb. 21

cnet.com Oscar Gonzalez 2025-06-07 17:09:00

The Fantastic Four were the first new characters to join the roster in Marvel Rivals season 1, but so far only Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman have been added. The team will be in full force on Feb. 21 as the Thing and the Human Torch will make their debut in the hero shooter. Developer NetEase Games confirmed the addition of the two heroes on Tuesday on its Dev Talk blog. The characters' introduction to the game will conclude the first half of season 1 and bring with it some major balanc

Topics: characters enemies marvel team thing

Shop Amazon

‘For You’ feeds are not for creators, Patreon says

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2025-06-07 16:13:04

Patreon has continued on its crusade against algorithmic feeds with its latest State of Create report, a look at trends in the creator economy based on internal data, and it’s an effort creators can get behind. In its survey of 1,000 creators and 2,000 fans, the membership platform reported that 53% of creators think it is more difficult to reach their followers today than five years ago. This doesn’t come as a surprise. Celebrities have fought against Instagram’s video-centric, algorithmic fe

Topics: content creator creators fans form

Shop Amazon

DRAM makers set to halt DDR3 and DDR4 production in 2025

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2025-06-07 17:56:00

Rumor mill: The DRAM industry could be in for a major shake-up this year. Sources claim production of mature DRAM solutions may be winding down as the largest memory manufacturers shift their focus almost entirely to high-performance chips. If true, the move could have significant consequences for the market and end customers alike. The "big three" in the DRAM industry are preparing to end production of DDR3 and DDR4 memory solutions this year. Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron are repo

Topics: demand dram manufacturers market memory

Shop Amazon

New open-source AI for game developers interprets footage and player input

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2025-06-07 20:36:00

In brief: Despite the controversy surrounding generative AI, some game designers use the technology to brainstorm concepts during development. Microsoft's new open-source model aims to make this practice feasible for interactive content. It focuses on maintaining consistency across many frames while recognizing and integrating player input. Microsoft researchers recently introduced Muse, a generative AI model designed to extrapolate interactive video game scenarios from images, clips, and recor

Topics: ai developers game microsoft muse

Shop Amazon

Researchers Find Elon Musk's New Grok AI Is Extremely Vulnerable to Hacking

futurism.com Unknown 2025-06-07 18:28:54

Researchers at the AI security company Adversa AI have found that Grok 3, the latest model released by Elon Musk's startup xAI this week, is a cybersecurity disaster waiting to happen. The team found that the model is extremely vulnerable to "simple jailbreaks," which could be used by bad actors to "reveal how to seduce kids, dispose of bodies, extract DMT, and, of course, build a bomb," according to Adversa CEO and cofounder Alex Polyakov. And it only gets worse from there. "It’s not just ja

Topics: ai cybersecurity grok model polyakov

Shop Amazon

Your Android Automotive dashboard just got a lot more fun with these new apps

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-06-07 16:21:35

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced a wave of new apps for Android Automotive, promising better in-car entertainment for cars with Google built-in. This expansion is part of Google’s car-ready program, which adapts large-screen Android apps for safe use in parked vehicles, removing the need for special automotive versions. The apps will first roll out to certain Volvo and Polestar models, with more makes and models set to join soon. Last year, Google teased a major

Topics: android apps automotive cars google

Shop Amazon

Latest Tech News

Fitbit’s got a battery problem

Pre-seed firm Afore Capital has a fresh $185M fund and a new program to help founders discover ideas

Amazon shuts down Chime, its Zoom alternative

Meta starts accepting sign-ups for Community Notes on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads

Bankrupt Nikola wants to sell its whole business by April

PlayStation 6 likely to launch in 2028, says former Sony exec

Vanguard Exiles launches on March 11 as next game from Magic creator Richard Garfield

Boost Mobile’s iPhone 16e deal cuts the price tag by more than half

Brace yourself: The era of 'citizen developers' creating apps is here, thanks to AI

The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising

OpenAI now serves 400M users every week

AI cracks superbug problem in two days that took scientists years

This company is trying to make a biodegradable alternative to spandex

The Download: Microsoft’s quantum chip, and explaining rising energy demand

On T-Mobile and hate the T-Life app? We have bad news

Android Auto glitch is causing phones to reboot when connected wirelessly

Emulators for Android: Can your phone handle these consoles?

DJI's RS4 Mini stabilizer can now track subjects automatically

A four-pack of Chipolo One Bluetooth trackers is on sale for 32 percent off

Disney Plus: 20 TV Shows You Should Definitely Watch Right Now

Google Ad-Tech Users Can Target National Security ‘Decision Makers’ and People With Chronic Diseases

This smart thermostat compay is considering charging users for its app

Valar Atomics comes out of stealth with $19M and a pilot reactor site

Microsoft's new AI for game development called Muse can generate entire gameplay sequences

The Thing and the Human Torch Are Coming to Marvel Rivals on Feb. 21

‘For You’ feeds are not for creators, Patreon says

DRAM makers set to halt DDR3 and DDR4 production in 2025

New open-source AI for game developers interprets footage and player input

Researchers Find Elon Musk's New Grok AI Is Extremely Vulnerable to Hacking

Your Android Automotive dashboard just got a lot more fun with these new apps

About GoKawiil

Privacy

Advertising

Latest Tech News

Trending Topics

Hot Now

Popular

Emerging

About GoKawiil

Privacy

Advertising