Launched in early 2023, X’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Grok, has made a significant leap with its availability as a standalone app for iPhone and iPad users. In its beta phase, Grok for iOS offers free access to xAI’s latest model, Grok 2, which boasts improvements in natural language understanding and generation capabilities. The Grok app provides an intuitive conversational interface that enables users to engage in dynamic dialogues while creating high-quality images tailored to their specifications. This feature enhances creative expression and leverages real-time data from X and the broader web, making it a powerful tool for information…
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When it comes to smart home technology, smart locks are some of the most convenient gadgets you can buy. They’ll automatically unlock your door as you approach, making it a lot easier to get inside when your arms are full of groceries (only one trip, right?). On the other hand, they can sometimes unlock when you don’t want them to — like when you’re looking out the window beside the door. The Schlage Sense Pro made its debut at CES 2025, and it practically reads your mind. OK, it can’t actually read your mind, but it’s a bit mind-blowing what…
That question loomed as I saw this PS Plus news in the wake of deep discounts for Suicide Squad during the Steam Winter Sale, just as Rocksteady confirmed that its updates would end in January. At this point, Rocksteady’s latest is infamous for being a live service flop: a game that Warner Bros. hoped would be a moneymaker for years to come but instead was dead on arrival. Getting back into Suicide Squad a year later is a conflicting experience. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is in the hands of more people than ever this week because it’s one…
AMD’s upcoming RX 9070 XT is still largely a mystery, but it won’t be long before it’s out there, competing against some of the best graphics cards. Many are wondering about how much it’ll cost, and a reliable leaker just shared the rumored pricing of the RX 9070 XT. Reportedly, it’s going to be cheaper than Nvidia’s RTX 5070. The information comes from Zhangzhonghao on the Chiphell forums. This leaker has previously shared claims that turned out to be true, but still, it’s important to take this with a healthy dose of skepticism, as it’s not being presented as a…
Thankfully, Poco’s Iron Man Edition of its new X7 Pro has absolutely nailed the formula. Announced at CES 2025, I had the chance to see it in person — and it’s fantastic. Recommended Videos Iron Man-themed design Poco could have gone mad with the design, but it has held back (slightly) and created something eye-catching but not too ridiculous. It all centers around a “relief” (a design technique where a flat image appears to be 3D) of Iron Man’s famous helmet on the back of the phone, which is so effective you immediately run your finger across it, expecting to…
Tech company iGarden revealed several new products at CES 2025, but the TurboX and TurboX Master robotic pool cleaners were undoubtedly the most exciting. Both are designed to make pool maintenance effortless — but it’s the TurboX Master and its staggering 15-hour runtime that stood out from the rest of the iGarden lineup. The iGarden TurboX Master is expected to launch in April, and it’s poised to make waves in the robotic pool cleaner marketplace. While most products can only run for a few hours before needing a recharge, this one can clean for 15 hours before running out of…
That’s not the only thing that stands out about Scout being here, though. In a sea of screens, AI, and voice assistants, Scout is sticking to a far more classic approach with its two vehicles, the Traveler SUV and the Terra pickup. That means regular old door handles, not ones that magically pop out of the side of the car, as well as optional gas-powered range extenders on both vehicles. And it means buttons — lots of buttons — at a time when many major automakers seem to think physical toggles, levers, or knobs are passé. Scout’s not anti-tech. After…
Google searches for how to cancel and delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts have seen explosive rises in the U.S. since Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will end its third-party fact-checking system, loosen content moderation policies, and roll back previous limits to the amount of political content in user feeds. Experts see the move as an attempt to cater to the incoming Trump administration and avoid political retaliation. The consequences of Meta’s new policies could have serious implications for the types of posts, hateful and violent speech, and misinformation that can spread even faster than they already…
WatchDuty, an app to track wildfires with live maps and alerts, has become the No. 1 free app in Apple’s App Store as of Wednesday morning. The fire-tracking app surpassed the ChatGPT app for the No. 1 spot as devastating fires continue to rage across Southern California. ChatGPT had been in the No. 1 spot in the U.S. since August 9, according to app intelligence provider Appfigures. Watch Duty has been around since 2021 and says it’s used by firefighters and first responders across the western United States. The Watch Duty app pulls information about active wildfires from a network…
Google is testing a new “Daily Listen” feature that automatically generates a podcast based on your Discover feed. The company confirmed to The Tech Spot that Daily Listen is a personalized AI-powered audio experience that is designed to help you stay up to date on the topics you care about. The feature is currently rolling out on the Google app on Android and iOS and will be open to U.S. users who have opted into the company’s Search Labs experiment. With Daily Listen, you will get a podcast episode up to five minutes in length that gives you an overview…
