US signs up more countries for its anti-spyware push

During its third Summit for Democracy held on March 18, 2024, the White House made a significant announcement confirming that six additional nations have pledged their support to an international coalition focused on countering commercial spyware. With the inclusion of Finland, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Poland, and the Republic of Korea, the international coalition has significantly…

Dyson’s upgraded Supersonic hair dryer promises better scalp-care, but that’s not what has me most excited

Dyson has been busy expanding it ever-popular haircare range, releasing the Airstrait in select markets in May last year, followed by the professional-grade Supersonic r earlier this year. There’s now a newer hair dryer in the Dyson range with the announcement of the Supersonic Nural. Unlike the Supersonic r, which has been released exclusively for…

Not keen on Copilot just yet? ChatGPT’s precursor now runs in Microsoft Excel

Software developer Ishan Anand has successfully integrated OpenAI’s precursor to ChatGPT – GPT-2 – into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Anand’s creation, dubbed ‘Spreadsheets-are-all-you-need’, offers users a hands-on exploration of how large language models (LLMs) operate without the need for coding expertise. Part-novelty, part-education tool, Anand’s brainchild lets users input words into designated cells and receive results…

This rugged smartphone has the biggest phone battery ever but that’s not its most interesting feature – TANK3 PRO has a DLP projector, a 200-megapixel camera and a camping light

The 8849 TANK3 PRO is a rugged smartphone sporting a massive 23,800mAh battery, which means you won’t have to worry about running out of juice while on the go.  While the battery should be the main highlight, as the phone also supports 120W super-fast charging, the TANK3 PRO boasts several other unexpected standout features. Marketed…