We took viral TikTok gadgets on the road

View Link A single-second pause over a social video can dismantle your algorithm. Even at my best, I can still hesitate over a poorly shot video demonstrating the “latest tech” that I simply “can’t live without” and later learn I really could have lived without it. However, by then my feed is already filled with … Read more

Tesla is facing an investigation over Full Self-Driving traffic violations

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into more than 2.8 million Tesla vehicles with the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. As reported earlier by Reuters, the investigation will probe the traffic violations that occur with FSD, including driving through red lights and traveling the wrong way down the street. NHTSA’s Office … Read more

Elgato is launching a bigger teleprompter for presenters, podcasters, and businesses

Elgato first launched a USB-C-powered teleprompter two years ago, and I was impressed with the $279.99 package. Now, it’s launching an even bigger version, the Prompter XL, that’s targeted at studio use, podcast rooms, and corporate AV setups for $599.99. The Prompter XL has a 15.6-inch LCD display (1920 x 1080), up from the 9-inch … Read more

California arson suspect used ChatGPT to generate an image of a burning city, DOJ claims

The Palisades fire burned through more than 23,000 acres. | Photo by David Swanson/AFP via Getty Images Federal law enforcement has arrested a suspect in connection with starting what became the Palisades blaze that killed 12 people and burned through thousands of acres. Among the evidence cited is an AI image of a burning city that … Read more

This BlackBerry-style iPhone keyboard case has an optional weight to improve its balance

The MetaKey connects to iPhone models through their USB-C port, but includes a passthrough port for charging and syncing. | Image: Akko Akko, a company best known for keyboards, keycaps, and switches, has launched its own keyboard case for the iPhone. The MetaKey looks very similar to Clicks’ lineup of cases that add a BlackBerry-style … Read more