Phones that flip and fold have been The Next Big Thing so long it almost seems like they might never happen. Even as they’ve gotten better, faster, and more durable, devices from Google, Samsung, and others have just had too many compromises. (They also cost […]
Day: May 20, 2025
Monzo’s pivot from cool to corporate: ‘freshness is not about gimmicks’
Monzo, Britain’s biggest digital bank, is still synonymous with its neon debit cards, extensive use of emojis, and free spending abroad. But it’s no longer just trying to be cool; it’s trying to become a major financial institution. That shift, from an upstart fintech beloved […]
Waymo and Uber are giving some riders early access to Atlanta robotaxi service
Atlanta is the second city to get the so-called “Waymo on Uber” service. The companies launched the service, which matches riders with a
The ASUS ProArt A16 laptop gets you the latest from AMD and a giant screen
ASUS is updating both its ProArt laptop and its Chromebooks with the latest internals for Computex 2025, and giving both families of laptops a more premium look, with new colors and tasteful finishes. The ASUS ProArt A16 stands out as the most premium pick, with […]
Google launches stand-alone NotebookLM apps for Android and iOS
Google announced on Monday that it has officially released the NotebookLM apps for Android and iOS, a day before Google I/O 2025 and a day before the company said it would roll out. Since its launch in 2023, the AI-based note-taking and research assistant has only […]
“Trump-Putin Talks Fail to Cease Russia-Ukraine Conflict as World Reacts” – 5/20/2025, 6:21:22 AM
Based on the search results from May 20, 2025, here are the latest world news developments: Trump-Putin Call: U.S. President Donald Trump held telephone talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Waymo gets OK to expand robotaxi service into more of Silicon Valley
The company is also aiming to unlock access to the San Francisco International Airport, although those plans are on a much longer timeline.
Monzo’s pivot from cool to corporate: ‘freshness is not about gimmicks’
Monzo, Britain’s biggest digital bank, is still synonymous with its neon debit cards, extensive use of emojis, and free spending abroad. But it’s no longer just trying to be cool; it’s trying to become a major financial institution. That shift, from an upstart fintech beloved […]
Is She Really Mad at Me? Maybe ChatGPT Knows
People are turning to generative AI to sort out their interpersonal conflicts, but some say it’s heightening their anxiety.
Spotify iOS users can now buy audiobooks directly from the app
Spotify is continuing to add more ways for listeners to directly make purchases within its iOS app. Following on the streaming service’s changes to make purchasing subscriptions easier earlier this month, there’s now an an option for users to buy audiobooks in Spotify. “Spotify submitted […]