• AI startup Rocket offers vibe McKinsey-style reports at a fraction of the cost

    April 7, 2026

    Indian startup Rocket is betting that the next big opportunity is the part before vibe coding: having AI help people decide what to build. It has launched a platform that produces consulting-style product strategies. The startup, based in Surat, India, on Tuesday launched its platform, Rocket 1.0, which connects research, product building, and competitive intelligence in a single workflow. The platform generates detailed product strategy documents — including pricing, unit economics, and go-to-market recommendations. As AI-powered coding tools proliferate — from platforms like Cursor, Replit, and Lovable to features such as Claude Code and Codex — writing code has become…

  • Artemis II astronaut puts all of our iPhone moon photos to shame

    April 7, 2026

    When NASA allowed Artemis II astronauts to take their smartphones with them, we already knew it could lead to some epic phone shots of the moon. NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman took one such photo on his iPhone, just as the Orion spacecraft his crew was on approached the moon for a lunar flyby. The astronauts turned off all the lights inside the cabin to be able to take better pictures. In the livestream, Wiseman showed the camera a photo he took on his iPhone 17 Pro. As 9to5Mac notes, he said on the livestream that he took the picture on…

  • Record fuel prices spark gouging probe as government threatens crackdown

    March 30, 2026

    Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers says the Australian Government will act against fuel suppliers accused of price gouging, promising to pursue businesses who are “ripping off” motorists. Since tensions escalated in the Middle East, petrol and diesel prices have hit record highs in Australia, impacting both motorists and the transport industry. Fuel prices are also rising in other countries, including the UK and US, where they have reached around $US4 per gallon (A$5.83 per gallon, or A$1.54 per litre). However, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), “Australian refined international petrol and diesel benchmark prices have increased more than…

  • Anthropic to challenge DOD’s supply-chain label in court

    March 6, 2026

    Dario Amodei said Thursday that Anthropic plans to challenge the Department of Defense’s decision to label the AI firm a supply-chain risk in court, a designation he has called “legally unsound.” The statement comes a few hours after the DOD officially designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk following a weeks-long dispute over how much control the military should have over AI systems. A supply-chain risk designation can bar a company from working with the Pentagon and its contractors. Amodei drew a firm line that Anthropic’s AI will not be used for mass surveillance of Americans or for fully autonomous weapons, but…

  • Anthropic says it will challenge Defense Department’s supply chain risk designation in court

    March 6, 2026

    In a new blog post, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has admitted that it received a letter from the Defense Department, officially labeling it a supply chain risk. He said he doesn’t “believe this action is legally sound,” and that his company sees “no choice” but to challenge it in court. Hours before Amodei published the post, the Pentagon announced that it notified the company that its “products are deemed a supply chain risk, effective immediately.” If you’ll recall, the Defense Department (called the Department of War under the current administration) threatened to give the company the designation typically reserved for…

  • BMW M2 gains M Performance Track Kit, but it ain’t cheap

    March 2, 2026

    M Performance upgrades for the BMW M2 and recently launched BMW M2 CS have been announced in Germany, where they will become available from July 2026. While there’s an M Performance exhaust available for the M2 CS, the M Performance Track Kit for the standard M2 coupe brings upgrades designed for owners looking to take their car to track days, and BMW says they’re all about experiencing the thrill of driving. “Track days promote a sense of community by bringing like-minded people together to share their passion for motorsport and BMW M automobiles,” said a BMW Germany press release. CarExpert…

  • The best projector for a home theater in 2026

    February 2, 2026

    To see a film the way the creators intended, you really need a projector. A good one can show a bright, sharp image up to 250 inches in size for an immersive experience that no TV can match — and usually at a much lower price. Plus, they’re great for immersive gaming with consoles and PCs. Thanks to companies like Anker and Valerion, projectors are starting to be seen as a must-have item for cinephiles and outdoor party screenings alike. That means there are a wide variety of choices, ranging from classic ceiling-mounted models to battery-powered projectors you can take…

  • These AI notetaking devices can help you record and transcribe your meetings

    February 2, 2026

    Digital meeting notetakers like Read AI, Fireflies.ai, Fathom, and Granola help record and transcribe online meetings. But for in-person or more versatile options, many people prefer physical recording devices These physical notetakers transcribe audio and give users summaries and action items of meetings using AI. Some of these devices are wearable—pins or pendants with dedicated mics for recording—while others are credit-card sized with dedicated mobile apps to transcribe and extract insights using AI. A few even offer live translation. Below is a non-exhaustive list of physical AI notetakers and transcription tools. Plaud Note/Plaud Note Pro This credit card-sized notetaker has…

  • TikTok says its services are restored after the outage

    February 2, 2026

    TikTok, which is under new ownership in the U.S., said Sunday that it has restored service after outages last week that marred user experiences. The social network has over 220 million users in the U.S. The company blamed last week’s snowstorm, which caused an outage at an Oracle-operated data center responsible for TikTok operations. “We have successfully restored TikTok back to normal after a significant outage caused by winter weather took down a primary U.S. data center site operated by Oracle. The winter storm led to a power outage which caused network and storage issues at the site and impacted…

  • 2026 GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV priced, significantly undercuts Denza B5

    February 2, 2026

    GWM will become one of just two auto brands to offer petrol, diesel, hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions of the same model when it launches the first PHEV versions of its large off-road SUV from next month. The GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T will arrive in Australian showrooms in March in flagship Ultra trim, with the entry-level Lux following early in April. The Lux is priced at $55,990 drive-away, while the Ultra is priced at $59,990 drive-away. GWM says these are “limited-time special launch offer” prices, though doesn’t confirm when they end. That means the Lux PHEV is priced $7000…