Emoji Updates - The Unicode Consortium's emoji subcommittee releases new emoji annually [1][3] - This year's release includes eight new emoji [1] - New emoji include: Apple Core, ballet dancers, distorted face, fight cloud, trombone, "hairy creature" (Bigfoot), treasure chest, and orca whale [1] Emoji Selection Process - The emoji subcommittee evaluates proposals based on cultural significance and usage data [3] - Proposals require evidence of global cultural relevance, often supported by Google Trends data [3] - The subcommittee votes on whether to adopt proposed emoji [3]

My daughter heard Alexa respond to something and it's very different from how it used to talk. It's like, "You're very welcome, Jen. I hope you have a great day today and don't forget, you know, it's very different. " And she's like, "Oh my god, what was that.That's horrifying. " Now, to frame this, she's 14year-old and she hates AI. But, you know, it definitely opened my eyes to this because I've lived with an AI in my home for over a decade and I've never felt like it was part of my family or, you know, a ...

AI Companion & Ethical Concerns - The AI companion "Anie" for Grock is designed to be flirtatious and can be taken to extreme levels, resembling a modern phone sex line [2] - The testing experience of Anie raised ethical concerns due to the feeling of being steered towards sexually explicit interactions [3][4] - Insufficient guard rails exist in Anie, allowing for extremely sexually explicit content [5] Grock & Market Position - Grock is a major chatbot owned by an influential tech figure [5] - A super Grock subscription, which includes access to Anie, costs approximately $30 per month [1] User Experience & Impact - The overt sexual framing of Anie makes it difficult to feel good about the interactions [4] - The experience of testing Anie was described as deeply disturbing, leaving the tester feeling unclean [6]

Product Overview - The 1X Sugar Sugar 1 is a gaming handheld prototype resembling a Nintendo Switch that transforms into a Nintendo DS, featuring two screens and dual controls [1] - The device uses a flagship Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 processor capable of emulating demanding games and displaying Genshin Impact at high settings on a 6-inch OLED screen [2] - It supports DS and 3DS emulator games with dual screens and automatically reorients controls when flipped [2] - The handheld includes built-in virtual joystick and button mapping for touchscreen games, allowing simultaneous gameplay and downloads [3] Technical Specifications and Design - The prototype weighs over 1 pound (approximately 453 grams) and has a larger battery than the Switch 2 [4] - It features drift-resistant Hall effect joysticks, but the magnetic D-pad's performance is suboptimal [5] - The prototype uses a plastic frame, which will be replaced with aluminum in the final version [4] Software and User Experience - The prototype runs on Android 14, with the final skinning details yet to be determined [4] - Users cannot swipe out of apps on the secondary screen and must use a button to close them [4] - Emulator compatibility requires manual resizing of games for the screens [4][5] Pricing and Availability - The Sugar One is a crowdfunded gadget priced upwards of $600 on Indiegogo [5]

Ethical Considerations of Smart Glasses - The report highlights potential privacy concerns related to smart glasses, suggesting that intimate moments could be leaked despite security protocols [3][4] - The report suggests that smart glasses may not be appropriate for all settings, particularly intimate ones like the bedroom [3][4] User Experience and Social Impact - The report raises the issue of social acceptance and potential impact on personal relationships, specifically mentioning a user's concern about intimacy with their wife while wearing smart glasses [1][2] - The report suggests open communication with partners about the appropriate use of smart glasses in different settings [3][4] Technological Features - The report mentions the existence of an off button on Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, allowing users to disable the camera [4]

What would you like for those of us who are cited or perhaps skeptical of AI to better understand about the experience that you've had. I think with AI, people are looking for the negatives right now. And I think we need to be open-minded to the amazing things that it can offer us to improve the human condition.And if you look at what blind life was like 150 years ago before braille really became a thing, being visually impaired meant a life of isolation and loneliness. Having access to this evolving techno ...

There's a Game Boy camera emulator coming to the iPhone. And I took some beautiful, terrible, nice, bad pictures, but they're good and I like them. And this isn't just a filter or an effect, but an actual emulation of the Game Boy camera software using the iPhone's camera.Seriously, you need a ROM of your game cartridge to use it. Riley tested and Shane Gill, who made the Delta emulator, are working on this Delta camera, which only emulates the Game Boy camera. This app supports switching to the rear or sel ...

Executive Health & Wellness - Tim Cook is reportedly in excellent physical condition, engaging in regular and intense workouts, potentially influencing Apple's health-focused products [1][2] - Tim Cook's dedication to health and fitness is perceived as a positive attribute, suggesting his potential longevity in his role [2] - There is an ongoing, lighthearted observation and discussion about Tim Cook's physique and fitness level [1][3] Leadership & Image - The report humorously investigates and comments on Tim Cook's physical appearance and fitness [1] - The physical condition of other key executives, such as Jeff Williams, is also a point of (humorous) comparison, though with less information available [2]

Product Overview - The company introduced three new foldable phones: Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7F [1] - Z Fold 7 is significantly thinner, measuring 8.9 mm [1] - Z Fold 7 is 26% thinner compared to Z Fold 6 [1] - Z Flip 7 features a larger front screen [1] - Z Flip 7F is positioned as an affordable option, priced at $8.99 [1]

Product Overview - Aver Media GC313 and GC313 Pro are portable Nintendo Switch 2 docks that also function as chargers [1] - The Pro version additionally serves as a 1080p USB video capture card [1] - These docks support 4K 60 resolution but lack HDR [2] Compatibility and Functionality - These docks work with Switch 2 by cloning Nintendo's commands, overcoming third-party dock restrictions [2] - Firmware update is required for compatibility [2] - Proper cables are necessary for optimal performance [2] Pricing and Alternatives - The docks are relatively expensive, priced at $90 and $130 respectively [2] - Genki's covert dock is smaller but incompatible with Switch 2 [1][2]