SpeakOn’s dictation device is a good idea, but marred by platform limitations
I always use dictation apps like Wispr Flow, Willow, and Typeless to respond to messages and emails on both my Mac and my phone. But that requires me to dictate my message using my phone’s microphone or AirPods, and they often can’t hear what I’m saying. That’s why when Notta’s SpeakOn invited me to test […]
What are the chances of finding a message in a bottle?
A 100-year-old upbeat message in a bottle was recently discovered on Australia’s south-west coast. In it, a World War I soldier declared he was “as happy as Larry.” If you’re a bettor, you probably wouldn’t expect odds this big to happen. A bottle thrown into the ocean can end up anywhere. If it floats far […]
Astronomers have mapped one of the largest structures in the universe, long hidden behind the Milky Way’s “evasion zone.”
Astronomers have finally revealed a map of a mysterious supercluster of galaxies that has been almost completely hidden from Earth since its discovery a decade ago. The results revealed that the structures were much larger than we realized and currently rank among some of the most massive objects in the known universe. The Bella Supercluster […]
Hubble revisits the stunning Trifid Nebula for the first time in 30 years and discovers a growing jet of energy — Space Photo of the Week
Hubble revisited the aquatic-looking Trifid Nebula 30 years after its first observation. (Image credits: NASA, ESA, STScI. Image processing: J. DePasquale (STScI)) simple facts What is it: Trifid Nebula (Messier 20) Location: 5,000 light years from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius Share date: April 20, 2026 It has spots, horns, and a series of colorful […]
Why do cats and dogs shake their heads?
Most cat owners are familiar with the funny head movements their pets often make after eating, drinking, or getting a light scratch on the cheek. They move their heads back and forth about a mile a minute. Dogs and other mammals are known to exhibit similar behavior. So why do our furry friends shiver like […]
Anthropic creates a test marketplace for agent-to-agent commerce
In a recent experiment, Anthropic created a confidential marketplace where AI agents represent both buyers and sellers, conducting real transactions for real goods and real money. The company confirmed that the test, called Project Deal, was only a “pilot experiment with a self-selected participant pool” of 69 Anthropic employees who were given a budget of […]
OpenAI CEO apologizes to Tumbler Ridge community
In a letter to residents of Tumbler Ridge, Canada, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he “deeply regrets” the company’s failure to report the suspect in a recent mass shooting to law enforcement. After police identified 18-year-old Jessie Van Rootseller as the gunman accused of killing eight people, the Wall Street Journal reported that OpenAI flagged […]
Why Cohere is merging with Aleph Alpha
Canadian AI startup Cohere is acquiring Germany-based Aleph Alpha with the blessing of governments, with the aim of providing companies with a sovereign alternative in an AI landscape dominated by American companies. “Sovereign AI” refers to a system in which businesses and governments have full control over their own data, rather than having it routed […]
Trump administration wants to open precious forests on the East Coast to logging and mining
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist, WABE and the Atlanta NPR station. WBEZ is a public radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan area. When most people think of national forests, they imagine vast Western landscapes such as Alaska, the Rocky Mountains, and the Pacific Northwest. However, millions of acres of federal […]
Why Tokyo will be the most important tech city in 2026
Every major technology conference has a theme. Most of the time, it’s so vague that it means everything and nothing at the same time. SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 is doing something different. There are four precisely defined technology areas, each supported by live demonstrations, dedicated exhibition floors, and sessions featuring the people who are actually […]