Saavon Smalls

This AI chessboard may checkmate you in under 5 moves

Meet Suare Off — the telerobotic chessboard of the future.

Sep 20, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

This AI chessboard may checkmate you in under 5 moves

Here’s what’s coming to HBO in September

Time to replace days at the beach with days on the couch.

Aug 31, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Here’s what’s coming to HBO in September

Tesla S key fob security flaw revealed once again by researchers

Found by Belgium university researchers, the flaw once again allows hackers access to steal the car.

Aug 30, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Tesla S key fob security flaw revealed once again by researchers

Pharrell to partner with Adidas on women empowerment campaign

It will feature artists and activists such as Patrisse Cullors, Nadya Okamoto, and Iddris Sandu.

Aug 22, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Pharrell to partner with Adidas on women empowerment campaign

Parents can now block explicit content on Spotify Premium Family Plan

The company recently announced that it’ll add an “Explicit Content Filter.”

Aug 22, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Parents can now block explicit content on Spotify Premium Family Plan

Here’s a guide for downloading web pages, articles to read offline

You may find yourself wanting to do some reading in a place without WiFi.

Aug 21, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Here’s a guide for downloading web pages, articles to read offline

Nintendo forces YouTube to remove vids featuring its music

Two YouTube channels with a combined 900,000 subscribers have found themselves hit with copyright infringement violations.

Aug 20, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Nintendo forces YouTube to remove vids featuring its music

British Airways travelers will soon receive VR for in-flight entertainment

One of the first airlines to integrate VR, British Airways plans to test this out for select passengers over the next four months.

Aug 16, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

British Airways travelers will soon receive VR for in-flight entertainment

Instagram users can now create their own AR effects on app

Instagram’s new AR creation software, Spark AR Studio rolls out new AR effects on Instagram.

Aug 15, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Instagram users can now create their own AR effects on app

‘Doodle for Google’ winning image honors Georgia teen’s mother

Heartwarming illustration.

Aug 14, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

‘Doodle for Google’ winning image honors Georgia teen’s mother

Tinder sued by former exec over sexual assault, wrongful termination

Pambakian, who was fired in December, believes she was terminated because she spoke up about her assault.

Aug 07, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Tinder sued by former exec over sexual assault, wrongful termination

Stephen King confirms new ending to ‘The Stand’

After 40 years since it was published, “The Stand” continues to be revered.

Aug 03, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Stephen King confirms new ending to ‘The Stand’

Five receding glaciers you may want to visit

Glacier melting trend are expected to continue.

Aug 02, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Five receding glaciers you may want to visit

This helpful micro-robot may be the cutest robot

Georgia Tech researchers were behind the bot's creation.

Jul 31, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

This helpful micro-robot may be the cutest robot

Tesla's auto-pilot painted in good light in own safety report, but it isn’t that simple

Tesla also shared that there is only one fire per 170 million miles driven.

Jul 19, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Tesla's auto-pilot painted in good light in own safety report, but it isn’t that simple

Elon Musk hopes to have brain-reading ‘threads’ available by 2020

These threads are covered in electrodes and inserted into the brain next to neurons and synapses.

Jul 18, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Elon Musk hopes to have brain-reading ‘threads’ available by 2020

A pickup truck emoji may be on its way

The emoji, displayed and created by Ford, was shortlisted as an emoji candidate for the 2020 addition.

Jul 18, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Researchers to test VR therapy for mental health treatment

Starting in early July and lasting for 18 months, the trial was started by UK VR therapy outfit gameChange.

Jul 17, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Researchers to test VR therapy for mental health treatment

Baz Luhrmann’s new Elvis movie cast Austin Butler as its lead

Led by Butler, the film will follow Pressley and his manager Colonel Tom Parker.

Jul 17, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Baz Luhrmann’s new Elvis movie cast Austin Butler as its lead

R. Kelly arrested in Chicago for federal sex crimes

Surviving R.Kelly.

Jul 13, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

R. Kelly arrested in Chicago for federal sex crimes

Nintendo reveals portable Switch device called Switch Lite

The Lite also does away with the larger Switch’s infrared sensor.

Jul 12, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Nintendo reveals portable Switch device called Switch Lite

Yandex unveils self-driving Hyundai Sonata

The car is a modified version of the sedan, with Yandex working with Hyundai over six weeks.

Jul 12, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Yandex unveils self-driving Hyundai Sonata

Apple Watch Walkie-Talkie function disabled due to eavesdropping bug

Yikes.

Jul 12, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Apple Watch Walkie-Talkie function disabled due to eavesdropping bug

Facebook forms group dedicated to projects with ‘experimental apps’

In the past, the social network has tried and failed to to create new standalone apps with virality. The group, NPE, hopes to change that.

Jul 11, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Facebook forms group dedicated to projects with ‘experimental apps’

Tesla delivers 95,200 cars in Q2, breaking record

Heading to a positive direction.

Jul 04, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Tesla delivers 95,200 cars in Q2, breaking record

Volkswagen reveals electric concept car modeled after 1962 bus

A modernized classic.

Jul 04, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Volkswagen reveals electric concept car modeled after 1962 bus

U.K. study releases top 10 most-played Disney songs on Spotify

Let it go… let it go… !

Jul 03, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

U.K. study releases top 10 most-played Disney songs on Spotify

Netflix picks up Neil Gaiman’s ‘Sandman’ adaptation

Gaiman will be co-writing the pilot, but won't be acting as showrunner.

Jul 03, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Netflix picks up Neil Gaiman’s ‘Sandman’ adaptation

Chrissy Teigen has some ideas for making Twitter better

Over the last few days, the celeb made a few humorous suggestions for the social network.

Jun 29, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Chrissy Teigen has some ideas for making Twitter better

Prince William says he would be ‘absolutely fine’ if his child came out as gay or lesbian

The prince said he'd have no issue with them coming out as queer.

Jun 29, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Prince William says he would be ‘absolutely fine’ if his child came out as gay or lesbian

Second Samsung foldable phone reportedly on the way despite Fold delay

Samsung Fold delays were announced after issues with the phone breaking down.

Jun 28, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Second Samsung foldable phone reportedly on the way despite Fold delay

Facebook to ‘evaluate’ deepfake policy, according to Mark Zuckerberg

The founder spoke on the issue following criticism over a manipulated video of Nancy Pelosi.

Jun 28, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Facebook to ‘evaluate’ deepfake policy, according to Mark Zuckerberg

Bitcoin values surge over six-month period

The current values are just $7,000 from their all time high of $19,900.

Jun 27, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Bitcoin values surge over six-month period

FedEx to sue U.S. government over export rules for Huawei

Huawei, a Chinese tech company, has recently faced hurdles in the U.S. following a ban from President Trump.

Jun 27, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

FedEx to sue U.S. government over export rules for Huawei

Kim Kardashian faces heat for new 'Kimono' brand

Kardashian-West also trademarked the word, sparking more debate and discontent for the brand.

Jun 27, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Slack, Google Docs among others to be banned by Microsoft

Other programs include Amazon Web and GitHub.

Jun 26, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Slack, Google Docs among others to be banned by Microsoft

USB creator discusses successes, regrets regarding the design

Ajay Bhatt discussed the design, some ideas he and the IBM team had, and his response to people's request for a reversible design.

Jun 26, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

USB creator discusses successes, regrets regarding the design

New Instagram feature brings 'Suggestions For You' in DMs

Feature, along with Facebook's future plans, could lead to more engagement and ad dollars.

Jun 22, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

New Instagram feature brings 'Suggestions For You' in DMs

Google Nest camera security flaw allows former owners to observe others' homes

A former user found that he was able to look into the current Nest Cam Indoor owner’s home.

Jun 22, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Google Nest camera security flaw allows former owners to observe others' homes

'Avengers: Endgame' will return to theaters with bonus content, Stan Lee tribute

According to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, this rerelease will be here as early as next week.

Jun 21, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

'Avengers: Endgame' will return to theaters with bonus content, Stan Lee tribute

Amazon to end its social network, Amazon Spark

You had a good run. Kinda.

Jun 18, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Amazon to end its social network, Amazon Spark

New Harry Potter ride is packed with fans waiting up to 10 hours at Universal

The Universal Orlando website has cautioned fans that the ride is in "high demand," meaning it'll likely have longer lines.

Jun 15, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

New Harry Potter ride is packed with fans waiting up to 10 hours at Universal

Here's a look at what Uber Air drones, skyports may look like

By 2023, Uber Air plans to be in Melbourne, Los Angeles, and Dallas.

Jun 14, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Here's a look at what Uber Air drones, skyports may look like

Huawei cancels new laptop launch, cites U.S. ban as cause

Huawei was likely unable to finish work on their new laptops.

Jun 14, 2019

By Saavon Smalls

Huawei cancels new laptop launch, cites U.S. ban as cause