One of the more unsettling things about AI is how blisteringly fast the technology develops. A few months ago, it seemed like useful AI-generated video tools were still out of reach. Well, now that’s over. OpenAI just released a new text-to-video generator called Sora. In a word, it’s stunning. Read more… Read More

Living in a walking city like New York, my earbuds are a constant accessory as I navigate the subway, gym, work, and even the grocery store. And while ANC earbuds get more impressive with each iteration, it becomes harder to hear your surroundings, like a coffee order or something more dire. That said, the one-bud …

It’s that time of year again! Nerdy romance is in the air, and io9 is here to share 10 movies easily found on streaming services that make for perfect Valentine’s Day viewing. As always, you won’t find any standard rom-coms here; we’re bringing sci-fi, fantasy, and horror into the mix. Read more… Read More

JBL’s Pulse 5 Bluetooth speaker has a lot going on. At its most basic, it carries over the company’s professional audio quality in a (mostly) portable wireless speaker that would work just as well at a beach BBQ as it is stowed on a shelf in your shower. Read More

For some people, their names will never quite be the same again. If you’re named Alexa, Siri, or, erm, Google, you’ll have had to get used to people shouting out your name at random moments, or your smart speakers firing up every time anyone tries to say your name. Read More