Author: The Tech Guy

Over the past five years, private-sector funding for fusion energy has exploded. The total invested is approaching $10 billion, from a combination of venture capital, deep-tech investors, energy corporations, and sovereign governments.Most of the companies involved (and the cash) are in the United States, though activity is also increasing in China and Europe.Why has this happened? There are several drivers: increasing urgency for carbon-free power, advances in technology and understanding such as new materials and control methods using artificial intelligence (AI), a growing ecosystem of private-sector companies, and a wave of capital from tech billionaires. This comes on the back…

In the last few years LG’s “C” series OLED models have risen to the top of my list as the best high-end TV for the money and C2 is the latest example. The C2 offers image quality that’s a clear step above any non-OLED TV I’ve seen, a bigger range of sizes than ever — including a new 42-inch option — and a price that’s not too steep. Like Better picture quality than any non-OLED TV Superior contrast and off-angle image Best-in-class gaming features Sleek styling with ultralight, thin panel Don’t like Expensive No major picture quality improvements over the C1 from 2021 This…

People assume smart homes cost a fortune and require some kind of tech wizard to set up. I was in that camp until last year when I picked up an Amazon Echo Dot, some smart bulbs, and a smart plug. They cost me under $100 total. You literally just screw in bulbs and plug things into outlets like you normally would, then spend a few minutes in an app. Start with an Echo Dot as your smart home hub Voice control makes everything click The Echo Dot costs about $50. It plays music, answers questions when you ask, and talks…

Redmi has already confirmed that the upcoming K90 line will have a Pro Max member – its next flagship device – and that the series will be officially announced on October 23. Ahead of that, the brand has also published a quick hands-on video showcasing the K90 Pro Max in three colorways. We assume these will be all the hues in which it will be offered, but of course the brand could still surprise us. Aside from the very traditional white and black, we also get the hero color which is denim inspired (it’s no coincidence that the woman presenting…

Google is adding a new feature for third-party developers building atop its Gemini AI models that rivals like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude, and the growing array of Chinese open source options are unlikely to get anytime soon: grounding with Google Maps.This addition allows developers to connect Google's Gemini AI models' reasoning capabilities with live geospatial data from Google Maps, enabling applications to deliver detailed, location-relevant responses to user queries—such as business hours, reviews, or the atmosphere of a specific venue. By tapping into data from over 250 million places, developers can now build more intelligent and responsive location-aware experiences.This is…

AI-powered deepfake tech has come a very long way. Unsurprisingly, teens have been using the tech to prank their friends and family. The latest hoax involves kids sending their parents AI-manipulated pictures of them welcoming homeless men into their houses — prompting widespread alarm and even 911 calls, as NBC News reports. The trend shows how widespread highly sophisticated generative AI tools have become, foreshadowing a future in which you can’t believe even imagery from friends and family. Case in point, countless videos on social media involve youngsters boasting about how they terrified their parents or friends with the help…

OnePlus is announcing the 15 alongside the Ace 6 on October 27 at an event in China, and while the company has already revealed a few details about its next flagship, it has so far stayed mum regarding the Ace 6. Today courtesy of a listing on JD.com, China’s biggest online store, we finally get a better idea of what to expect from the Ace 6, as its main specs have been confirmed. OnePlus Ace 6 teasers It will have an OLED screen with 165Hz refresh rate, and while the resolution isn’t mentioned, it’s surely not above…

Google said Tuesday it’s making a number of changes to how the Play Store looks and functions in an effort to better personalize the store to its users and increase engagement. Among the new features is a redesigned Apps tab, a new Play Games experience, a new tab focused on your interests, and other features that leverage Gemini AI. The update builds on other recent additions that aim to make the Play Store more of a destination — like a tab that shows you where you can watch your favorite shows or Collections, which organizes your favorite apps and games…

TL;DR A new Play Store section highlights apps and games built for Android XR. Titles spotted include Asteroid, Vacation Simulator, and NFL Pro Era. Virtual Desktop has also appeared, hinting at PCVR streaming support for the platform. The big Galaxy XR headset reveal is just around the corner, but Google seems unconcerned about syncing everything perfectly with Samsung’s timing. A section on the Play Store has popped up showcasing “immersive experiences made for your XR headset,” giving us a decent idea of what’s on the way for Android XR. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? The page,…

Apple released new software updates on Monday, including iOS 18.3, which automatically opts users into Apple Intelligence, at least for newer devices.  Unlike what the tech industry seems to think, or wants to believe, not everyone wants generative AI features enabled by default on their devices. You may want to switch off the new AI features because you are concerned about the AI industry’s impact on the environment or some of the political views of the industry’s top players, or you just don’t think it works very well right now — something that has so far been proven true with…