Month: October 2024

Spotify can now automatically create a playlist for airplane mode

Soon after launching AI playlists in the US, Spotify is adding a new way to keep the music going when you lose your internet connection. The new Offline Backup feature for iOS and Android automatically creates a playlist of your queued and recently played tracks, ready for listening on flights…

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Epic knows its game store social features ‘suck,’ but it wants to fix that

Epic’s game store is finally on mobile. Next up, the company plans to add features that make people want to use it — on both mobile and PC. A key thing Epic Games wants to introduce is what store boss Steve Allison calls a “social framework” — think the types…

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13 Best WIRED Tested and Reviewed Blenders (2024)

The perfect kitchen companion, these versatile blenders can whip up breakfasts, dips, milks, cocktails, and everything in between. Source

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The Morning After: Oura’s return to the smart ring fight

Oura’s next-gen ring appears to be an upgrade in every way. It features a sleeker design, longer battery life and smarter sensors to offer deeper insights for wearers. No more squarish edges; it’s a perfect ring this time. Oura says Ring 4 has 18 signal pathways, up from eight in…

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UK businesses want to spend more on AI, as lack of skills remains an issue

New research from ServiceNow has revealed that a large majority (85%) of UK businesses plan to spend more on artificial intelligence despite initial concerns about how ready their business is. Based on responses from more than 2,000 executives from the EMEA region, the company’s Enterprise AI Maturity Index found that…

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The ‘WordPress’ fight is now a lawsuit

The WP Engine web hosting service is suing WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg and Automattic for alleged libel and attempted extortion, following a public spat over the WordPress trademark and open-source project. In the federal lawsuit filed on Wednesday, WP Engine accuses both Automattic and its CEO Mullenweg of “abuse of…

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