HyperX’s new gaming headset claims to last 250 hours on a single charge
What’s black and white and RGB all over? HP-owned HyperX is announcing a slew of new gaming headsets and streaming-friendly microphones. The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 is the new flagship at $299.99. It uses 53mm drivers and 2.4GHz wireless lasting up to 250 hours — an impressive 10+ days of continuous use — though it […]
Stop using these ESR power banks that have been recalled for fire and explosion risks
Two of the recalled power bank models featured built-in kickstands. | Image: ESR ESR has issued a recall for 33,000 HaloLock wireless power banks, in 6,000mAh and 10,000mAh versions, because their lithium-ion batteries can “overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.” The power banks were cheaper alternatives to Apple’s MagSafe accessories (priced […]
Meta’s AI policies let chatbots get romantic with minors
In an internal document, Meta included policies that allowed its AI chatbots to flirt and speak with children using romantic language, according to a report from Reuters. Quotes from the document highlighted by Reuters include letting Meta’s AI chatbots “engage a child in conversations that are romantic or sensual,” “describe a child in terms that […]
Consumer safety groups are demanding an FTC investigation into Grok’s ‘Spicy’ mode
A new letter to the Federal Trade Commission, and US attorneys general for all 50 states and the District of Columbia, calls for an urgent investigation into Elon Musk’s Grok – especially its new “Imagine” tool for AI-generated image and video. The tool, released by xAI earlier this month, encourages users to create NSFW content […]
Airbnb now lets you ‘pay later’ on vacation rentals
Airbnb has introduced a new “reserve now, pay later” option that lets users in the US book a reservation without paying right away. Instead, users can put off their payment to a later date before check-in. Airbnb says it will require payment before the end of a stay’s free cancellation period, ensuring “hosts have time […]
Nanoleaf’s smart lights are cheaper than ever in its back-to-school sale
Nanoleaf’s Lines let you unleash your creativity as you can arrange them in all kinds of fun patterns. Some cool decor can help a new dorm or apartment feel like home, which is why Nanoleaf’s back-to-school sale is worth checking out. The company’s offering all-time low prices on a wide range of its modular smart […]
