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4 weeks ago | inferse.com | Bill Taylor

When Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2’s Joy-Con 2 controllers with built-in mouse functionality, reactions ranged from curiosity to skepticism. The idea of sliding a Joy-Con across a surface to emulate mouse movements seemed unconventional. However, one launch title, Drag x Drive, transformed this novelty into a compelling gameplay experience. Drag x Drive is a 3-on-3 wheelchair basketball game where players control robotic avatars using the Joy-Con 2’s mouse mode.

1 month ago | inferse.com | Lynn Schindler

Amazon’s autonomous vehicle division, Zoox, is facing renewed scrutiny after a software flaw led to a collision involving one of its driverless robotaxis in Las Vegas last month. The incident has prompted a voluntary recall of 270 vehicles and raised fresh concerns about the safety and readiness of fully autonomous transportation. On April 8, an unoccupied Zoox robotaxi collided with a passenger vehicle in Las Vegas.

1 month ago | inferse.com | Bill Taylor

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence powerhouse behind ChatGPT, has reversed its plan to become a for-profit company. The organization will remain under nonprofit control, restructuring its for-profit arm into a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) while retaining oversight by its nonprofit board. Initially, OpenAI intended to convert its for-profit subsidiary into a PBC, allowing for greater capital investment and potential equity for employees and investors.

1 month ago | inferse.com | Lynn Schindler

In a sweeping move that has sent ripples through the tech community, Google has removed approximately 1.8 million apps from its Play Store since the start of 2024. This action represents a staggering 47% reduction from the 3.4 million apps previously available, marking one of the most significant cleanups in the platform’s history.​The Drive for Quality and SafetyGoogle’s decision stems from a concerted effort to enhance the quality and security of its app ecosystem.

1 month ago | inferse.com | Bill Taylor

For months, you have likely eyed them. Those sleek, white earbuds promising a world away from distracting noise, a personal concert hall in your ears, and effortless connection to your Apple devices. Apple’s latest AirPods Pro, the second generation with the modern USB-C charging case, represent the pinnacle of their earbud technology. Now, if you have been waiting for the right time, your patience is paying off.