Electronic Design

May the 4th: Fan-Made Star Wars Props and the Electronics Inside

Fan-built Star Wars props show how maker electronics, 3D printing, and robotics can turn static replicas into projects that ...

Google Home gets upgraded Gemini voice assistant and new camera controls

The AI-powered Ask Home feature is also expanding beyond the app with this update. In the near future, the Home-specific ...

Roborock Reigns Supreme for Robot Vacuums—But These Other Editor-Tested Models Are Worth a Look

We put several robot vacuums from Roborock, Eufy, Dreame, and more through a series of mess tests to see which stood out.
Interesting Engineering on MSN

DIY robot head inspired by Star Wars’ C-3PO droid comes to life with local AI

A hobbyist maker has transformed a popular science fiction character into a functional desktop ...

Volvo and Polestar Are Giving Their Cars a Voice That Actually Understands You

Volvo Cars and Polestar are taking a major step forward in in-car AI, introducing Google Gemini across their lineups. The ...
CNET

Would You Trust This Companion Robot With Your Grandma? CNET Families Gave It a Try

We had our parents and grandparents live with and review ElliQ, a multipurpose robot that serves as a digital assistant, ...

I tested ChatGPT and Perplexity AI as my CarPlay voice assistants - this model was better

I tested ChatGPT and Perplexity AI as my CarPlay voice assistants - this model was better ...
New York Magazine

I’ve Tested More Than 20 Robot Vacuums. These Are the Best.

To find the best robot vacuum for every type of home and lifestyle, I tested more than 20 robot vacuums in my home, which I ...
CNET

Claude Can Now Run Tasks on Your Behalf With New 'Computer Use' Feature

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...