Month: January 2024
Elon Musk’s Neuralink has performed its first human brain implant, and we’re a step closer to having phones inside our heads
Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain interface company, achieved a significant milestone this week, with Musk declaring on X (formerly Twitter), “The first human received an implant from yesterday and is recovering well.” Driven by concerns that AI might soon outpace (or outthink) humans, Musk first proposed the idea of a brain-to-computer…
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Why Sen. Brian Schatz thinks child safety bills should trump the First Amendment
Today, I’m talking with Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii. He’s been in the Senate for a little more than a decade now, and he’s seen a lot in that time. We joke that Decoder is ultimately a show about org charts, but there’s a lot of truth to it. A…
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The Victrix Pro BFG is returning with an officially licensed Xbox version – and you can pre-order it now
PDP has announced that an Xbox version of its Victrix Pro BFG controller is coming soon, with pre-orders for the gamepad live now. Compatible with Xbox Series X|S consoles as well as PC, the Victrix Pro BFG has received the official ‘Designed for Xbox’ treatment, offering Xbox players a chance…
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The latest iPad Air has dropped to an all-time low
In case you haven’t heard, Apple might be dropping the new iPad Air at the end of March. The rumored, next-gen iPad Air is said to come in two configurations, one of which will supposedly boast a larger 12.9-inch display like the iPad Pro. Even if it is released later…
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iOS 17.4 fixes the biggest problem with your iPhone’s Stopwatch
The iPhone’s Stopwatch app could receive new improved functionality in the iOS 17.4 update that will make it easier for users to keep track of timers they’ve set. According to MacRumors, the Stopwatch update, which has been spotted in the beta version of the next iOS update, will allow timers…
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AT&T launches branded calls to help filter out spam
In a move that’s supposed to help people screen spammy phone calls, AT&T announced a new service today that allows businesses to make branded calls. If a business opts in to the program and calls an AT&T wireless customer, its brand name and logo will pop up on the receiving…
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