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Cutting YouTube Ads: 10 Ways to Watch Ad-Free
tech11 hours ago

Cutting YouTube Ads: 10 Ways to Watch Ad-Free

Lifehacker surveys free, ad-free YouTube viewing options, from YouTube Premium to third‑party Android apps (NewPipe, SkyTube, LibreTube) and browser‑based blockers (DuckDuckGo with ad blocking, Firefox with uBlock Origin, Brave), plus iOS AdGuard and a Smart TV sideload (SmartTube). A SponsorBlock feature helps skip sponsor segments. Each method has trade-offs—cost, feature limits, or privacy considerations—so pick the option that fits your device and comfort level.

via Lifehacker|
#ad-blockers#android#open-source-apps
Microsoft’s emissions climb as AI-driven demand outpaces sustainability efforts
tech1 day ago

Microsoft’s emissions climb as AI-driven demand outpaces sustainability efforts

Microsoft’s 2026 sustainability report shows carbon emissions rose 25% in 2025 to 34 million metric tons, driven mainly by datacenter expansion and a policy shift away from certain renewable-energy certificates, underscoring that AI infrastructure is increasing energy demand and outpacing scalable sustainability solutions on the path to carbon negativity by 2030.

via The Verge|
#ai#climate-change#environment
Sony RX10 V stacks tech and price in one built-in telephoto package
tech1 day ago

Sony RX10 V stacks tech and price in one built-in telephoto package

Sony revives the RX10 as the RX10 V, packing a stacked 20.1MP 1-inch sensor that delivers up to 30fps blackout-free bursts and 4K/60p (4K/120p cropped) video, plus a Sony Alpha–style body, a high-capacity NP-FZ100 battery, and top-tier real-time autofocus. It retains the 24–600mm f/2.4–4 Zeiss zoom from earlier models and adds live 4K streaming over USB-C, but it drops features like a built-in ND filter and a pop-up flash. At $2,299.99 at launch, it’s aimed at deep-pocketed travelers and action shooters who want an all-in-one, portable camera, though the 1-inch sensor means some resolution limits compared with full-frame rivals.

via The Verge|
#4k#autofocus#rx10-v
Microsoft to boost Windows security updates with AI
tech1 day ago

Microsoft to boost Windows security updates with AI

Microsoft says it will use AI to identify potential security issues earlier, leading to a higher volume of security updates in each Windows release. While AI helps speed fixes, the company emphasizes that humans will still review and approve updates as it expands AI usage across its Secure Development Lifecycle, amid growing AI-enabled cyber threats and research into vulnerabilities.

via The Verge|
#ai#cybersecurity#security
Pixel lineup could cost more this year
tech1 day ago

Pixel lineup could cost more this year

Google's Pixel lineup could be pricier this year. Leaks suggest the Pixel Watch 5 may start at $399 (LTE $499) for the 41mm model, with the 45mm at $429 (Wi‑Fi) or $529 (LTE). In Europe, the Pixel 11 may start at €999 for 256GB and the Pixel 11 Pro at €1,199, with the Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold rumored at €1,399 and €1,999. The price bumps are linked to a global memory/storage shortage driven by AI demand, and Google will unveil the new devices at an August 12 launch event.

via The Verge|
#european-pricing#google-pixel#pixel-11
PocketMage revives the PDA era with e-paper and dual screens
tech1 day ago

PocketMage revives the PDA era with e-paper and dual screens

The PocketMage is a crowdfunded clamshell PDA from Talisman Design that pairs a tactile keyboard with a 3.1-inch 320×240 e-paper main display and a 1.8-inch OLED secondary display for a distraction-free productivity device. It runs on an ESP32‑S3 with 2MB RAM and 16MB storage (expandable via microSD) and comes with calendar, journal, dictionary, and a Markdown editor, plus other apps like a calculator, e‑book reader, and browser. It includes a week‑long 1,200 mAh battery, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, USB‑C, and a powered expansion port for hardware add‑ons. Crowd Supply offers two preorder options—$235 for a fully assembled unit or $185 for a DIY kit—in parchment gray or royal purple accents, with shipping not expected before March 2027 at the earliest.

via The Verge|
#crowd-supply#e-paper#gadgets
Fi Ultra brings Starlink to pet tracking for off-grid dogs
tech2 days ago

Fi Ultra brings Starlink to pet tracking for off-grid dogs

Fi Ultra is the first dog tracker to combine Starlink satellite connectivity with GPS/LTE, enabling real‑time location in cellular dead zones via T‑Satellite. It costs $199 for the device plus a $20 activation fee and $189/year, attaches to standard collars (around 68g), and is IP68‑rated. In field testing near Charleston, updates came every 2–3 minutes when LTE wasn’t available, but the battery generally lasts about two days (draining faster during Lost Mode). The unit is large for small dogs, and reconnection gaps can occur, but it’s a compelling option for hikers who need off‑grid tracking, with Fi Mini/3 Plus offering longer battery life for everyday use.

via The Verge|
#fi-ultra#gps#pet-tracker
Meta’s 'super sensing' glasses could record 24/7 for an AI assistant
tech2 days ago

Meta’s 'super sensing' glasses could record 24/7 for an AI assistant

Meta is reportedly developing prototype “super sensing” smart glasses that could continuously record audio and take photos for Meta AI to query, with raw footage potentially not stored and only metadata uploaded to servers. The approach, described by the Financial Times, would raise privacy concerns amid ongoing scrutiny of facial-recognition features and recording indicators. Meta says privacy is built in, and an update can disable the camera if the privacy light is tampered with, though the LED may stay off during “AI Feature” or “super sensing” use. Executives have signaled glasses could become a day‑long personal assistant, and FT reports detail, though release timelines remain unclear.

via The Verge|
#ai#meta#privacy
Solos cuts weight with camera-free AirGo A6 smart glasses
tech3 days ago

Solos cuts weight with camera-free AirGo A6 smart glasses

Solos unveiled the AirGo A6, a camera-free smart-glasses model weighing about 19g—roughly half last year’s AirGo A5—thanks to thinner temple arms and smaller internals, while still offering hands-free AI via voice commands, translations, and calendar reminders. It will support prescription lenses and come in multiple transparent styles, with pricing not finalized yet. Solos also announced privacy accessories for AirGo V2, including $39 transparent temples and a $49 privacy shield (bundled with sunglasses for $79) to physically block the camera, underscoring a privacy-first approach when smart features aren’t needed.

via The Verge|
#ai-artificial-intelligence#gadgets#news
iRobot’s Roomba Electro Plus is a floor cleaner you push, not a robot
tech3 days ago

iRobot’s Roomba Electro Plus is a floor cleaner you push, not a robot

iRobot announced its first manually operated floor cleaner, the $399 Roomba Electro Plus, a 5‑in‑1 hard-floor cleaner that vacuums, mops, and sanitizes using electrolyzed tap water, eliminating the need for a separate cleaning solution, while also introducing five cheaper, smaller Roomba robot vacuums with higher suction, lidar navigation, and AI obstacle detection; preorder begins July 7.

via The Verge|
#disinfection#irobot#robot-vacuums
Nothing’s first B-series phone skips the US again with big battery
tech3 days ago

Nothing’s first B-series phone skips the US again with big battery

Nothing’s first B-series phone, the Phone 4B, is skipping the US again and launching in the UK, Europe, and India for £299 / €329. It features a plastic unibody design, a 6.77-inch 120Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 with 8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage, and a 5,200mAh battery (6,000mAh in India), running Android 16 with three years of OS updates. Availability starts July 17, with the US left out, while the cheaper Phone 3A Lite branding has been folded into the lineup, Ear 3A earbuds are launching in the US, and Nothing paused CMF budget phones due to RAM price rises.

via The Verge|
#gadgets#mobile#nothing
Trump Phone lands: Verge’s first impressions of the gold T1
tech6 days ago

Trump Phone lands: Verge’s first impressions of the gold T1

Dominic Preston reports on The Verge’s hands-on with Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone: a gold, tacky device that arrives with a charger and Truth Social preinstalled; setup is smooth and the fingerprint sensor works, but in the UK it won’t yet connect to LTE/5G, and there’s a tiny pre-existing scratch and a cheap-feeling build, suggesting it’s more novelty than a serious handset—full review coming next week.

via The Verge|
#gadgets#hands-on#mobile