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Many hospitals around the world currently have an alarming shortage of mechanical ventilators, which they can use to treat COVID-19 patients. Responding to this crisis, Belgian 3D printing companyMaterialisehas developed a 3D-printable device that transforms standard equipment available in the majority of hospitals into a mask that can help coronavirus patients get the oxygen they desperately need into their lungs. The company’s smart solution promises to create high positive pressure in patients’ lungs without the use of a traditional ventilator....

No streaming service has a more extensive library of interesting movies worth watching than Max. In spite of its rather silly name,Max’s libraryincludes some of the best films ever made, as well as plenty of other movies that range from good to great to excellent. If you’re perusing Max and finding that it’s difficult to make up your mind, we’ve got you covered. We’ve pulled together five titles available on the streaming service that are the perfect way to spend some time this fall no matter what you might be interested in....

A couple of months ago, many music fans were fooled by a band on Spotify called The Velvet Sundown that claimed to be real but insteadturned out to be generated by AI, including everything from the music to the photos of the group. Now, generative-AI tools — or, more accurately, some of the people who use them — are causing headaches for real musicians as AI-generated songs appear on their official profile pages without fans realizing they’re fake....

Rolling out to all Echo devices this week, Amazon’s new update to the Alexa software will include the ability to make intercom-style calls between rooms that have an Echo,Echo Dotor anEcho Show. Useful for large families, users will be able to specify a room in the home they want to call. For instance, if a parent has just finished preparing dinner, they can use the Echo to call their kids to the table without having to shout across the home....

AMD is heating up its battle with Intel with a slew of high-performance-driven processors. Targeting enthusiasts who don’t want to compromise on performance, AMD unveiled itsthird-generation RyzenThreadripper processors, which tops out with a massive 32-core, 64-thread design. This year, there will be two models in theThreadripper powerhouse family: The Ryzen 3960X and the Ryzen 3970X. Like AMD’s recent CPU andGPUannouncements, the3rd-Gen Threadripper familywill utilize AMD’s 7nm Zen 2 architecture, though these high-end silicons are designed to deliver more performance — especially in multi-threaded workloads, so they should be a powerful contender for creatives and workstation users — and power efficiency....

AMP’s Agent plans mod to his $500k Ferrari despite fears they will sue him AMP streamer Agent has revealed that he could be in trouble with Ferrari over his $450k SF90 as he is planning to modify it soon. Over the years, as online content creation has become a legitimate career choice, we’ve seen plenty of creators splash out on flashy cars. The AMP crew falls well into that group too, with Fanum having a purple Lamborghini Urus that he’s taken out to show fans....

On the hunt for sometrue wireless earbuds? Amazon has discounted the Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds — and with pricing starting at only $118, there’s little chance of them dropping by a whole lot more when theLabor Day salesstart next month. Samsung Galaxy Buds— $118, was $130 While the AirPods remain on top of (nearly) everyone’s list when it comes to true wireless earbuds, we think theSamsung Galaxy Budsare a much better value for your money....

Apple explains iPhone 15 Pro requirement for iOS 18 AI features Apple’s new artificial intelligence features, announced with iOS 18, need an iPhone 15 Pro to work. The company has explained that the reason behind this is not to sell more new iPhones, but rather AI’s computational requirements. During aWWDCtalk show, Daring Fireball’s John Gruber asked Apple’s AI/machine learning head John Giannandrea, marketing chief Greg Joswiak, and software engineering chief Craig Federighi why the AI features are limited to iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max (ViaMacRumors)....

Apple announced that it is officially exiting the Wi-Fi router business, and the company will now end production of its AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Time Capsule models. After launching the first model in 1999, Apple more recently let its AirPort line stagnate when competitors — includingGoogle, Samsung,Huawei,Netgear, Belkin, Linksys, andEero— pushed forward with newer technologies like mesh connectivity. Some routers, like those from Samsung, also come with smart home integration, allowing consumers to replace a traditional router and a smart home base with one stand-alone unit....

Destiny 2 players still want “atrocious” Tonics removed despite huge buffs Towards the end ofRevenant Act 2, Bungie gave Tonics ahuge buffin response to community feedback, but this hasn’t been enough to convince Destiny 2 players they are worth keeping. On June 08, 2025, the Destiny developer buffed Tonics by increasing their duration and making them always drop their associated reward. Furthermore, Tonics now increase the chances of rewarding gear from seasonal activities, making it easier than ever to farmEpisode Revenant’s new weapons....

For years now, studios have been chasing the impossible dream. Rather than giving games one or two great expansions, we’ve seen a rise in live-service games looking to replicate the titanic success of games likeFortnite. Though that continued in 2023 (especially inFortniteitself), this year has seen a return to a more traditional approach to DLC and expansions — and that’s led to some unforgettable results that prove the power of a focused update....

The presidential fleet has a new pair of armored limos, according to theDetroit Free Press. Nicknamed by tradition “The Beast,” the two new 2018 Cadillacs appeared in an image on the U.S. Secret Service Twitter account September 24. “The Secret Service is ready to roll into #UNGA 2018!,” the tweet proclaimed, referring to preparations to transport President Trump to the United Nations General Assembly meeting. The Secret Service is ready to roll into#UNGA2018!...

A little over two years after its launch,Google Duo, Google’s FaceTime competitor, is getting an upgrade — it’s finally coming to Android and iOS tablets, meaning that you’re not limited to just your smartphone if you want to use the service. The update is rolling out to users starting today, so if you don’t yet have the new version of Google Duo with support for tablets, you may need to hold tight for a few days....