Embodied, which made an $800 companion robot called Moxie for kids, says it is closing down after a failed funding round and that its robot will soon be bricked (Scharon Harding/Ars Technica)

Microsoft is testing a new compact view for Copilot in Windows, accessible through the Alt+Space shortcut. The app is now considered "native", not just a PWA, but still relies on the Copilot website. The update allows for a more streamlined view and the potential for future enhancements, currently available to Windows Insiders. Full Article

Apple has released iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, introducing new Apple Intelligence features like Image Playground, Genmoji, and ChatGPT integration. Image Playground allows users to create images from prompts or suggestions, focusing on cartoony or stylistic photos. Genmoji lets users generate custom emoji-like stickers, while the Notes app offers an "Image Wand" tool. ChatGPT integration enables text generation and text-to-image capabilities. Other updates include Visual Intelligence, AirTag sharing, daily sudoku puzzles, and...

In early 2025, the soccer story game Despelote will be released on the Nintendo Switch, following its previous announcement for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game centers around 8-year-old Julián from Quito, Ecuador, as he joins his friends for a game of neighborhood football, showcasing Ecuador's economic struggles in the late 1990s and the unity that grew leading up to the 2002 World Cup. Based on the childhood memories of developers Julián...

The Ring Spotlight Cam Pro Battery, currently on sale for $170, boasts top-of-the-line audio performance, dual-band Wi-Fi support, and a removable rechargeable battery pack, but falls short on image quality, spotlight brightness, and requires a subscription for Pro features. Despite these drawbacks, the camera offers impressive features like 1080p HDR video quality, Audio+, and easy setup with a Quick-Release Battery Pack. The Ring Protect subscription unlocks additional features and cloud storage, making the Ring Spotlight...

During his tenure as Intel's CEO, Pat Gelsinger aimed to rectify strategic errors, promising Intel's 18A process would restore its foundry leadership. Recent rumors questioned the process's viability, prompting Gelsinger to defend its progress amid concerns about Intel's future in the semiconductor market. Despite ongoing challenges, Intel's aggressive push to revive its foundry business continues with uncertain outcomes following Gelsinger's departure as CEO. Full Article

The Marshall Woburn 3 is the most expensive home audio speaker from Marshall, offering fantastic sound quality with strong bass and clear mids, but limited to the SBC codec. On sale at Amazon for $499 after Cyber Monday, it's the lowest price yet, making it a good deal for Marshall fans looking for a high-quality Bluetooth speaker with a timeless look and feel. Despite lacking some features like Wi-Fi and voice assistant support, the Woburn...