NASA Rover Spots ‘Enigmatic’ Rock

The Perseverance rover has uncovered a compelling red rock on Mars that contains blobs of green, hinting at the stone’s composition. The “enigmatic” rock, ...

Instagram reorganizes message requests for creators

A new update for Instagram posted earlier today could fix one of the most frustrating problems for creators. Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, announced a new filtering update on Instagram for ...

How I use Amazon’s Rufus AI to shop smarter

Key Takeaways Amazon's Rufus is an AI shopping assistant for answering questions about products in its marketplace. Rufus is accessible without Amazon Prime, offering product recommendations ...

Here’s The Trick To Pay Three Times Less Through An Official Reseller

As the holiday season is getting closer, StackSocial is offering an exceptional early Black Friday deal for anyone looking to equip their computer with a ...

Disney forms dedicated AI and XR group to coordinate company-wide use and adoption

Disney is adding another layer to its AI and extended reality strategies. As first reported by Reuters, the company recently formed a dedicated emerging technologies unit. Dubbed the Office of ...

Get almost any audiobook for $1 with this early Black Friday deal

Who doesn't love a good audiobook? It's great for listening to while driving to work, out on a walk, or simply just lying in bed. If you're new to audiobooks, or have always wanted to give them a ...

8 Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books to Read Ahead of Their Adaptations

Since its earliest days, Hollywood has been fond of adapting books for the screen—and in recent years, sci-fi, fantasy, and horror books have become even ...

Amazon reportedly bumped back its AI-powered Alexa to next year

If you’re wondering what happened to Amazon’s new and improved version of its Alexa voice assistant, you’re not alone. reports that the new Alexa is still stuck in its developmental phase and Amazon ...

great for reading and gaming, but not much else

Key Takeaways The iPad mini (2024) is ideal for reading and gaming but feels cramped for tasks like editing or writing. Upgrades from the 6th generation iPad mini aren't significant. At ...

The Best New Movies and TV Streaming in November 2024, and Where to Watch Them

The holiday season is upon us and your favorite streaming services are happy to let the festivities begin. Welcome to io9’s latest edition of the Nerd’s ...