Author: The Tech Guy

I often work on the go and and charging all my devices at maximum speed can be can challenging when they’re all running out of juice after a long trip. This is because I usually have a single cable and can’t charge my smartphone, Apple Watch, and AirPods in the limited time I have before catching the next flight. ESR’s new CryoBoost Foldable 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Station promises to solve this issue by simultaneously topping up all my devices while being compact enough to fit in my pocket. I was impressed with the brand’s magnetic car charger and wireless charging…

Anthropic released Cowork on Monday, a new AI agent capability that extends the power of its wildly successful Claude Code tool to non-technical users — and according to company insiders, the team built the entire feature in approximately a week and a half, largely using Claude Code itself.The launch marks a major inflection point in the race to deliver practical AI agents to mainstream users, positioning Anthropic to compete not just with OpenAI and Google in conversational AI, but with Microsoft's Copilot in the burgeoning market for AI-powered productivity tools."Cowork lets you complete non-technical tasks much like how developers use…

NASA has identified a list of 32 technology shortfalls and invites you to give input on your critical technology needs using this feedback mechanism. Whether you’re part of the space technology community or an interested member of the public, your input is invaluable. By registering and providing your feedback, you could help inform of national space technology priorities. NASA will analyze and aggregate the rankings to produce priority lists for each stakeholder group, which will be made publicly available for continued collaboration. This prioritization framework will guide the Space Technology Mission Directorate’s evaluation of current development efforts to identify necessary adjustments within its…

As rumored already, Apple has picked Google’s Gemini to power its upcoming revamped Siri. This is a multi-year partnership which “will lean on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology for future Apple foundational models”, according to a statement obtained by CNBC. Here’s what Apple says: After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users. The news sent up shares of both Apple and Google. The AI-powered Siri was delayed time and time again. Last March, Apple acknowledged one…

Through the years, I’ve relied on Windows mouse settings. I barely tweaked them, assuming the defaults were good enough. After all, Enhance Pointer Precision was on by default. However, as time passed, the inconsistency with small, precise movements became increasingly apparent. I decided to try Raw Accel, a free, open-source Windows program for highly customizable mouse acceleration. This driver processes the mouse’s raw input before standard OS acceleration and scaling, making small movements more consistent and predictable when configured properly. It’s an invaluable tool for designers, gamers, or anyone who needs to make precise mouse movements. OS Windows Price model…

96% of developers don’t fully trust AI, 52% don’t always check for errorsThe majority of ChatGPT and Perplexity users access AI through a personal accountConversely to trends, data exposure and vulnerabilities are big concernsSonar’s latest State of Code Developer Survey has found almost all (96%) developers say they don’t fully trust AI-generated code to be functionally correct, despite widespread use, and even worse, many don’t check their AI-generated code properly.Currently, around 42% of developers’ code is said to be AI-generated (up a significant amount from just 6% in 2023), but this is expected to rise to around 65% by 2027.And…

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images Cosmetic surgeons have turned to using a “fat filler” harvested from dead people in order to give patients new breasts, sexier buttocks and other body contouring tweaks, according to reporting by Business Insider — in a practice that not even “Frankenstein” author Mary Shelley could have dreamed up in her day. The hot new product in question is called alloClae, manufactured by biomedical science business Tiger Aesthetics, and it’s become increasingly popular in plastic surgery circles despite its gruesome origins and aggressive price tag — ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per…

Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. The Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat is an easy-to-use Energy Star certified thermostat. It’s not the most sleek or modern-looking device, but it does the job.The Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat is compatible with up to 2 heat/2 cool conventional, up to 2 heat/1 cool heat pump with electric backup, hot water heat, forced air (gas, oil, or electric.) It isn’t compatible with electric baseboard heat (120-240V).This thermostat comes…

The Motorola Moto G Power (2026) launched just last week – it’s a $300 phone with an IP69 rating and a MIL-STD-810H compliant design. It has a 6.8” LCD and is powered by the Dimensity 6300 paired with expandable storage, plus a 5,200mAh battery with 30W wired and 15W wireless charging. If you ever need to repair the latest G Power model, you may want to consult this disassembly video by PBKreviews. The phone has two cameras on the back – a 50MP main with OIS and an 8MP ultra wide with macro mode. The third lens isn’t a camera,…

Operation Absolute Resolve was like the US Dream Team of Basketball Domination. It was like Shaq and Jordan in their prime versus a High School Squad. It was a wake-up call for China and Russia. It was a stunning display of military prowess and intelligence and drone infiltration and sabotage. Recent events in the Russia-Ukraine war and the aftermath of the 2025 Iran-Israel conflict show that both Russia and Iran have struggled to fully prevent drone penetrations that have damaged air bases, military facilities, and other critical infrastructure. This vulnerability aligns with your broader thesis on U.S. (and allied) dominance…