Sonos has been rumoured to be introducing an Amazon Echo-style smart speaker to its line-up for a while, but now we know the date it is likely to be unveiled. The company has sent out invites to a launch event in New York on 4 October. It features a mouth on the front, which is a not-too subtle hint that voice recognition will be part of the new device’s feature set....

Study Shows Robots Using Internet-Based AI Exhibit Racist And Sexist Tendencies A new study claims robots exhibit racist and sexist stereotyping when the artificial intelligence (AI) that powers them is modeled on data from the internet. The study, which researchers say is the first to prove the concept, was led by Johns Hopkins University, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and the University of Washington, and published by theAssociation for Computing Machinery(ACM)....

Withings has announced the U-Scan, a hands-free urine analysis device that you can use at home. The pebble-like design means that you can place the U-Scan in the bowl of your toilet, allowing you to urinate on it so it can capture your sample and perform its analysis. You then just leave it in position in the toilet. There’s a range of tech involved - which you don’t have to worry about - so you just pee and the U-Scan takes care of the rest, sending the results to the accompanying app on your smartphone....

Matt Reeves has been hard at work on putting together his version ofThe Batmanever since Ben Affleck stepped down as the director. It’s been slow moving, but he’s reportedly turned in the first draft of his screenplay, or at least part of it anyway, as he’s said to have turned in the “first act” of his screenplay during the Memorial Day weekend. Apparently, it centers on a young caped crusader, as opposed to Affleck’s more grizzled, older version....

If you are still the proud owner of a four-inch iPhone, there are plenty of stylish and protective cases available for you to choose from. Whether you seek something to match Apple’s chic flagship design, safeguard it from accidents, or show off your personality, we’ve got you covered in this roundup of the best iPhone 5 cases (they’ll all fit the iPhone 5S, too). Choose from unbreakable iPhone cases, gorgeous iPhone cases, retro iPhone cases — there’s something for everyone....

For the record,The Kill Room’s director,Nicol Paone, is an art-lover. At the onset of our Zoom interview, Paone revealed her long-standing relationship with fine art and its industry: her close friend is an art advisor, and it was vicariously through her, over the course of the last decade, that Paone learned the ins and outs of art, how its sold, and, more importantly, how it is perceived. “I’m just fascinated by it and what makes people attracted to a certain piece,” she said....

JBL Tune 510BT Headphones These high-quality headphones deliver JBL’s Pure Bass sound for resonant lows and crisp highs. They provide music for up to 40 hours in between charges and support Siri and Google voice assistants. If you’re on the hunt for portable audio but don’t want to drop a huge amount of money, JBL’s Tune 510BT headphones are a seriously attractive option, especially at 50 per cent off. Right now, Amazon has a massive pre-holiday sale on these over-ear cans that produce potent sound at a reasonable price....

Today’s Wordle Answer #459 - June 24, 2025 Solution And Hints If today’s Wordle puzzle is proving to be too much of a head-scratcher, here are some hints to help you arrive at the answer in time to preserve your streak. We’ll also reveal the full solution in the second section, so you can skip ahead if you don’t mind the spoiler. Today’s word is a noun that describes a summary that usually comes at the end of an address or presentation to highlight the main points....

Today’s Wordle Answer #598 - June 12, 2025 Solution And Hints If you’re struggling with unraveling today’s Wordle mystery, we have some hints that could help you turn your tiles green in no time. The word of the day is in common usage, and even though it contains a repeated letter, it’s still such a familiar thing that a few clues should set off the light bulb for you. If you’ve already used up some of your attempts, you might not want to take chances with the rest....

Icons have a special place in the hearts of EA FC 24 Ultimate Team players. These are special cards of retired legends, and they’re extremely popular due to their incredible in-game stats and boosted contribution to squad chemistry. Here’s the list of the five best icons you can use in your squad (irrespective of their versions) in EA FC 24 Ultimate Team. 5 Best Icons of EA FC 24 Ultimate Team Ronaldinho Gaucho The Samba magician is absolutely incredible to use on the field, all thanks to his weak foot and skill moves....

“Super Bass,” “All About That Bass,” and “Daddy Sang Bass” – all these famous songs have one obvious thing in common: the fact that the word bass is in the title. They don’t necessarily feature a ton of bass, minus Johnny Cash’s low voice muttering, “Daddy sang bass.” But focusing on bass is something that is incredibly important when it comes to aspeaker. Having a speaker with proper bass provides an incredibly rich sound as you’re listening to your music....

It’s been 18 years since Virtua Fighter 5 was released, butSegahas been updating the game ever since then, with new iterations every few years, but finally, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O will bring the classic fighter toSteam.With updated textures, 4K graphics and roll-back netcode, it’ll be the best looking game in the franchise, and hopefully, one of the best controlling. Based on real martial arts, the franchise has made a name for itself with an emphasis on frame-perfect gameplay that’s both simple to learn, but hard to master....

I get many offers from websites to do paid reviews of their services but I rarely (if ever) do it because I usually don’t think the site is good enough to share with you. I was recently contacted by the guys over ateSeth.netto do a review of their site. To be honest, they’re paying me money for this but that doesn’t mean I’m going to be gentle with them. The site is a mobile community where quality content like themes, wallpapers and ringtones are shared by members around the globe....