Honor’s Robot Phone is better than a gimbal in a phone has any right to be

The Robot Phone, which launches today in China, doesn’t sound like a good idea — and not only because it’s not actually a robot. Instead it’s a regular Android smartphone with its main camera installed on a compact gimbal arm that unfolds from the phone’s rear. Cramming the equivalent of a DJI Osmo Pocket inside […]

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A Rare Two-Player Computer Space Arcade Machine Is Up For Auction

So is David Perry’s two-player Computer Space arcade machine, apparently. Perry, the programmer of 1994’s Earthworm Jim and co-founder of the game streaming company Gaikai, is selling a fully functional two-player Computer Space cabinet on RR Auction, and the bids are rolling in. As of August 12, it’s sitting at $6,748 with 12 bids, and

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Google’s Pixel 11 series pairs a little new hardware with a lot of new software

When I first picked up the Pixel 11 Pro this week, it was clear to me that this was one of those refinement years — at least when it comes to hardware. Aesthetically, the phones are as beautiful as ever, with Google’s signature camera bar and bright, colorful backing glass. There are small updates, like

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German Nonprofit Files Criminal Complaint Over Meta Smart Glasses Privacy

Worrying about Google Glassholes almost feels quaint in comparison. Meta / YouTube As privacy blowback grows over Meta’s smart glasses, one nonprofit is taking matters into its own hands. German human rights group HateAid has filed a criminal complaint against Meta. It essentially argues that slapping discreet cameras on people’s faces is, you

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Google’s Pixel Watch 5 dives deeper into AI and health

The $399 Google Pixel Watch 5 isn’t about the hardware. Sure, there’s a new satin pyrite case finish, a few new strap colors, and a Steph Curry Special Edition. Under the hood, there’s a slightly faster Qualcomm processor and an itty-bitty battery bump. There’s a $50 price hike from last year, too, because the Pixel

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A Flight Tracking Service Is Suing Kalshi For Using Its Data Without Authorization

FlightAware is seeking a permanent injunction against the prediction market platform. Gece33/Getty Images FlightAware, a flight tracking service and data provider, is suing Kalshi for using its “data and name to run gambling markets,” TechCrunch writes. The lawsuit was filed in New York, where Kalshi is currently being sued by New York Attorney

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NYC Mayor Mamdani Announces Support For The Delivery Protection Act

Amazon, on the other hand, is fighting the measure to stop use of contractors for last-mile delivery. Spencer Platt/Getty Images New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is throwing his office’s support behind a measure to change last-mile delivery practices. The Delivery Protection Act was introduced several months ago in the major metropolis’ City

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