OpenAI just released a new ChatGPT shopping research tool that gives you buying recommendations. Just tell it what you’re looking for and the tool returns a list of options from other websites, including prices, specs and comparisons. The best part? It’s available to everyone who’s registered, no matter what plan, and there are no limits until the end of the year.
Honor has officially lifted the lid on its 500 series in China. For those interested, both the basic 500 and the Pro model are now available. Preorders began today, with sales scheduled to begin on November 27. The 500 and Pro phones exude minimalism; their flat backs are eerily similar to the appearance of the iPhone Air, not to mention the camera array, which cleverly blends into the rear panel with little notice.
Amazon just introduced Leo Ultra, a new satellite internet system that promises to deliver blisteringly fast speeds to even the most remote parts of the world. And this isn’t just a pipe dream; production units are already being sent to early customers, indicating that Amazon is officially competing with the major players in the space-based communication arena. With 150 satellites already in orbit and more on the way, Amazon is racing to create a network that has the potential to change how businesses and governments stay connected in areas where cable and cell towers aren’t available.
Hubble’s most recent view takes us on a wild voyage into N159, a region in the Large Magellanic Cloud where new stars emerge from vast swirling clouds of gas. This breathtaking image focuses on a small portion of what’s going on, displaying the raw machinery of star formation over a 150-light-year span. It’s located 160,000 light-years away in the southern constellation of Dorado, where gravity begins to pull in cold hydrogen gas, paving the way for those stellar nurseries to begin to light up.
For many, unwinding after a long day means diving into a first-person shooter in which every flick of the wrist determines victory or loss. One maker, known online as ‘Basically Homeless,’ grew tired of all the lopsided multiplayer matches. So, he set out to even the odds with something simple on the surface: a mousepad. What emerged goes far beyond cloth and rubber, turning a basic gaming essential into a subtle guide for your cursor.
Milan’s Rho Fiera was once again buzzing with EICMA enthusiasm, and in the midst of all the excitement, the Shoei GT-Air 3 Smart emerged. This elegant full-face touring helmet, the result of a collaboration between Japan’s Shoei and France’s EyeLights, is the first time augmented reality has been integrated directly into one of these. It’s a seamless blend of protection and projection that shoehorns all of the critical riding data directly into the rider’s line of sight.
Zack Nelson of Jerry Rig Everything puts his phones through the wringer like a seasoned mechanic tucking up a new motor, looking for weak points with tools that tell him in no uncertain terms how they’ll stand up to the daily grind. When it comes to the OnePlus 15, this includes dragging a razor blade over its surfaces, twisting it in a vice, and even waving a flame in front of the screen to see how it reacts.
In the midst of the wrapping paper frenzy and tight shipping schedules, one compact machine quietly demands our attention: Apple’s Mac Mini M4. Apple first released it a while back, but now you can snag one for $479 ahead of Black Friday, which feels like a value at this time of year when everything else appears to be inflated. This time around, the Mac Mini M4 comes equipped with 16GB of RAM standard, instead of just 8GB like its predecessor.
AutoFlight has introduced a game-changing solution: a floating platform for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. This is the world’s first dedicated landing location for eVTOL air taxis on rivers, lakes, and the open sea. Built with battery giant CATL, the platform works entirely on solar power and stored energy, with no emissions. Sick of gridlock roads and long airport wait times? There’s a new way to cross the water without ever seeing a fixed runway.
Jens stares down at the row of party guests, his new invention perched precariously on a rickety seat. One by one, they freeze, their faces illuminated by the gentle glow of a low-cost camera module. A few minutes later, the machine starts up, its servos buzzing as a pen scratches across the paper. Jens has been following a wild idea for months, transforming a collection of off-the-shelf parts into the world’s first portable instant sketch camera.