Runway unveils a new hyper-realistic AI video model Gen-3 Alpha, capable of 10-second clips

It’s time to celebrate the incredible women leading the way in AI! Nominate your inspirational leaders for VentureBeat’s Women in AI Awards today by June 18. More information New York City-based Runway ML, also known as Runway, was one of the first startups to focus on high-quality, realistic generative AI video creation models. But after … Read more

Google unveils new Play Store warning for Samsung and Pixel users

Google dials in Play Store security, but is that enough? AFP via Getty Images Google has a serious problem. It designed Android not-iPhone: more user choice, more user flexibility. A big part of that choice was to open up devices to third-party app stores. But this turned out to be a boon for bad actors … Read more

Audio-Technica unveils its most advanced vinyl cartridge ever

The new AT-ART1000X is Audio-Technica’s most advanced cartridge for vinyl record playback. Audio Technica If you had said twenty years ago that vinyl would make a comeback and rival the Lazarus revival, I wouldn’t have believed you. Today, vinyl is extremely popular, despite the high media costs and the need to invest in a turntable. … Read more

Apple unveils ‘Image Playground’ AI image generator on the device

As part of Apple Intelligence, Apple has unveiled a new Image Playground feature that lets users quickly create generative images using a range of concepts such as themes, costumes, accessories, places and more. Image Playground allows users to quickly create playful images, choosing from three styles: animation, illustration or sketch. Image Playground is easy to … Read more

Apple unveils macOS 15 Sequoia with iPhone Mirroring, Passwords app and more

Apple today at WWDC announced macOS 15 Sequoia, the next version of its Mac operating system with several new AI capabilities also announced for iPhone with iOS 18, in addition to a new Password app, a major Safari update, and a new Continuity feature called ‌iPhone‌ Mirroring. At the heart of the new AI features … Read more

Apple unveils Calculator app for iPad with math notes and support for Apple Pencil

Apple today at WWDC announced a new Calculator app as part of iPadOS 18, with special Apple Pencil support and a new Math Notes feature. Apple says the Math Notes calculator allows users to type or write out math expressions and see them instantly solved in their own handwriting. It is also possible to assign … Read more

Apple unveils new head gestures coming to AirPods Pro later this year

Apple today announced a number of new features coming to AirPods Pro later this year, highlighting a new ability to use head gestures to control the ‌AirPods Pro‌. This feature allows you to nod your head up and down or shake it from side to side to answer or reject a call. In addition to … Read more

Wahoo unveils brand new features for Elemnt bike computer users

Long gone are the days when your bike computer only showed how long, far and fast you rode. These days it’s all about bells and whistles (or maybe beeps and flashes). In recent months, Wahoo has once again taken a lead in the field with a number of updates that allow riders to control their … Read more

AMD unveils Ryzen AI 300 CPUs for Copilot+ laptops

Microsoft’s Copilot+ initiative for super-powerful AI PCs is becoming a reality at Computex 2024. Today, AMD announced its next major chip platforms, Ryzen AI 300 for notebooks and Ryzen 9000 for desktops, which respectively target more powerful laptop AI performance and fast gaming on desktops. Notably, the Ryzen AI 300 chips feature a revamped neural … Read more