2026-07-09

The PocketMage is an E Ink digital assistant that's absolutely obsessed with wizards

It has a proprietary OS, a QWERTY keyboard and dual(ish) screens. [...]

2026-07-09

GPT-5.6 Sol nearly matches Fable 5 on aggregated benchmarks at one-third the cost

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol scores 59 points on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, just one point behind Claude Fable 5. At $1.04 per task, it costs a third of what Anthropic's top model charges. In agentic coding, Sol beats every competitor, adding even more pricing pressure on Anthropic.<br /> The article GPT-5.6 Sol nearly matches Fable 5 on aggregated benchmarks at one-third [...]

2026-07-09

I'm a certified barista, and these are the best 3 espresso machines I've tested so far this year — and the only ones genuinely worth your kitchen counter space

I test over a dozen coffee makers every year, and these are the three models that have received my seal of approval so far in 2026. [...]

2026-07-09

Meta announces its first data center in Canada — estimated $9 billion 1GW Alberta mega facility sees the AI expansion cross the border

The 1GW facility will be built outside of Edmonton, and is predicted to create about 300 operational jobs once completed. [...]

2026-07-09

I tested ChatGPT's Live Voice upgrade, and it almost felt human - how to try it

The latest GPT Live Voice models can listen, speak, and conduct online research all at the same time. Does it feel like you're talking with a real person? Almost. [...]

2026-07-09

Sony launches $120 in-ear monitors for pros

The IER-M500 earphones were designed for fit and comfort during stage wear. [...]

2026-07-09

Judge doesn't like Elon Musk settlement with SEC, but says court can't block it

Judge reluctantly approves $1.5M settlement with SEC over Twitter stock violation. [...]

2026-07-09

OpenAI may have made a fatal misstep in copyright fight with news orgs

OpenAI may be sanctioned for hiding, deleting ChatGPT logs in NYT copyright fight. [...]

2026-07-09

It's not just about the GPU crunching on an LLM anymore': Apple silicon leader explains why a Mac Mini could be the surprising choice for a machine running all your AI agents

Doug Brooks has described how Apple desktop systems can run AI agents without breaking into a sweat. [...]