2025-12-06

Deepmind CEO Demis Hassabis predicts three major AI trends for 2026

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google Deepmind, expects the next year to bring major progress in multimodal models, interactive video worlds, and more reliable AI agents.<br /> The article Deepmind CEO Demis Hassabis predicts three major AI trends for 2026 appeared first on THE DEC [...]

2025-12-06

I've spent 20 years testing hi-fi and these bookshelf speakers are the gateway drug to passive perfection

After chasing the pricier loudspeaker dollar, Dali has returned to its roots with the super-affordable Kupid. Is the company’s entry-level mojo still working? [...]

2025-12-06

ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week, from more GTA 6 rumors to Netflix buying Warner Bros. Discovery

Our in-case-you-missed-it guide to some of the major tech headlines on the site over the last seven days. [...]

2025-12-06

How chatbots can change your mind - a new study reveals what makes AI so persuasive

The more persuasive a model is trained to be, the higher the likelihood that it'll hallucinate, researchers find. [...]

2025-12-06

Apple's STARFlow-V proves that generative video does not strictly require a diffusion architecture

With STARFlow-V, Apple has introduced a video generation model that diverges technically from competitors like Sora, Veo, and Runway. Designed for greater stability, particularly with longer clips, STARFlow-V relies on "Normalizing Flows" rather than the diffusion model [...]

2025-12-06

Forget cameras, AI, and chip upgrades – you really want better phone battery life

I asked TechRadar readers, "What's the most important phone feature?" The verdict came heavily down on battery life. [...]

2025-12-06

Walmart's best-ever AirPods deal just won't end – get Apple's latest ANC earbuds for $99

The Apple AirPods 4 drop to at a record-low price of $99 at Walmart [...]

2025-12-06

Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus Projector Review: 'I Love Lamp'

The Epson Flex Plus projector could actually double as a lamp. A lamp that also streams Netflix. [...]

2025-12-06

Bose Smart Soundbar vs Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6: which Dolby Atmos soundbar is right for you?

The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 and the Bose Smart Soundbar are great Dolby Atmos soundbars, but for very different reasons. [...]