Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Flock is adding mandatory auditing and case codes for searches, and cutting data retention to 7 days after police misuse reports. CEO Garrett Langley concedes the company got it wrong. The ACLU remains skeptical, but Langley predicts more officer firings and arrests.
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Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
After six months with the $899 Litter-Robot 5 Pro, the automatic scooping proved excellent. The AI features, however, struggled: Cat ID mixed up two very different cats, WasteID mislabeled deposits, and scales logged incorrect weights. The Pro is a great pooper-scooper, but not yet a smart one.
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Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Enterprises are pouring money into AI without seeing proportional gains, often because they are applying new tools to old workflows. Junior developers can help rewrite the rules of software development, while experienced engineers provide essential judgment and guardrails. The key is mixing youthful curiosity with senior expertise to redesign how software is specified, tested, and shipped.
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Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
AI is driving massive cloud infrastructure spending, but workloads may not stay in hyperscaler environments permanently. Enterprises are experimenting in public cloud and moving steady-state workloads on-premises or to neoclouds. The future will be segmented, with placement driven by economics. This article examines the key factors shaping AI workload ownership.
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Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Homeowners may soon host small-scale AI infrastructure, with companies like PulteGroup and Nvidia exploring residential data centers. Economic pressures and edge computing demand drive interest, but power, heat, trust, and insurance issues remain significant. A selective, tightly controlled micro-hosting market is the most likely outcome.
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Aug 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple TV has added a large batch of classic movies for subscribers, spanning popular hits like The Martian, Arrival, and Gone Girl. The move comes just before a packed fall lineup of six new original films. With a mix of star-driven action and awards-season dramas, Apple is making a bigger push into movies.
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Aug 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple has submitted its proposed fee structure for purchases made outside the App Store in the Epic Games antitrust case. The plan sets a 15% commission for standard apps, 10% for certain partner programs and subscription renewals, and 5% for small business apps. The Supreme Court recently refused to pause the lower-court proceedings, allowing the fee-setting process to move forward. Epic has already criticised the proposal, arguing that Apple's own calculations suggest a 0% fee would be appropriate under the Ninth Circuit's standard.
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Aug 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
watchOS 27 has yet to introduce new Apple Watch faces, but the Modular Ultra face remains a standout for Apple Watch Ultra owners. A scaled-back configuration focusing on time, weather, and activity rings offers a clean, intentional experience. The face also supports a full data-dense layout with up to six complications and bezel info. Discover why this restrained approach is worth trying.
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Aug 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple is set to announce the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12 at its September iPhone event. Expect a new S11 chip, possible hypertension notifications, and subtle design updates. While a major redesign may wait until next year, a ceramic case could return. Here’s a roundup of the latest rumors and what they mean for Apple Watch fans.
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