OpenAI is showing off Sora, its first text-to-video generative AI model. Sora can turn a simple text prompt or image into a minute of high-res video. It can also “extend” or insert frames into existing videos. However, OpenAI is still deciding whether to offer Sora as a product. This isn’t the first text-to-video AI, but it may be the most impressive. Generative videos fromGoogleandMetaare low-resolution, choppy, and excruciatingly nightmarish. Meanwhile, the Sora model produces 1080p video at a smooth frame rate, and its output may be mistaken for real video....

Summary Plex is well-known for letting people manage their media libraries, but did you know you could expand your collection with public-domain films for free? These movies are not restricted by copyright and allow you to download, stream, and share them legally. In this guide, I’ll walk you through finding and adding public-domain films to your Plex library. Why Consider Adding Public Domain Movies? If you want to expand your Plex library, domain movies are the way to go....

Quick Links As a tech enthusiast, I love getting my hands on new gadgets, but that can be both pricey and unnecessary. Some of the most impressive devices I’ve used are the ones that have been with me for the long haul. Here are 10 tech products (from the most recent to the oldest) that I’ve been using the longest. I even surprised myself with how long I’ve been using some of these things....

Ever wonder if it’s worth it to buy LEGO right from the source? We can give you plenty of reasons to buy directly from LEGO, but one that stands out for many brick-builders is the free gift with purchase (GWP). To prove it, we’re highlighting seven of the coolest GWP promos from LEGO. 1Eiffel’s Apartment (40579) It was big news when LEGO released its giantEiffel Tower set. At nearly five feet in height, this buzz-worthy set came with plenty of features to merit its more than $600 price tag....

Smartwatches have evolved from novelty gadgets to essential fitness, communication, and daily-life management tools. For Android users, there are a dizzying amount of options available. TickTalk 5 What to Keep In Mind When Buying an Android Smartwatch In 2024 Wearable technology sales are steadily growing year-on-year, and smartwatches take up nearly 60 percent of this niche market. The Apple Watch remains the bestseller, but Android smartwatches from brands like Samsung and Garmin compete with their offerings of advanced health and fitness tracking, smart home integration, and continuous connectivity through calls and messaging....

Summary Last week, we were surprised to see that Microsoft was not only caring about gaming handheldsbut was actively supporting themwithin its Xbox ecosystem. And if Microsoft’s final plans turn out anything like the way they currently look, they might be about to play a much more central role. Microsoft has officially confirmed development of its next-generation Xbox hardware, signaling a strategic shift towards a more open and versatile gaming ecosystem....

Quick Links There have been many formats introduced for playing music over the years, but none have dominated more than CDs. After peaking in 2002, it’s been a slow decline ever since. However, their turn as the golden child of physical media may not be over. The Compact Disc Arrives In 1979, Philips showed a prototype of the “Compact Disc” at a press conference in Eindhoven, Netherlands. There was some initial skepticism, as there is with many new products, but Sony saw the potential....

When you open aScreenRant movie hub, tap aCarBuzz model-year card, or check aGameRant titlefor a day-one patch, you’re stepping into something much denser than an ordinary article. Those pages are miniature web apps, stitched together from half a dozen data feeds, a home-grown CMS module, and a thin layer of editorial polish. Since August 2024,Valnet, the publisher behind all aforementioned three brands, has been quietly standardising that machinery so every brand can spin up an authoritative “database” in weeks, not years....

After a decade-long wait, Fairphone is finally selling one of its user-repairable products in the United States. But the details are a little bit strange—theMurena Fairphone 4uses a non-standard operating system, it only works well on T-Mobile’s network, and it’s expensive. The Fairphone 4 originally debuted on the European market in 2021. It isn’t the most powerful or flashy smartphone, but it’s incredibly sustainable and repairable. Most of its components, including its cameras, battery, and display, can be removed and replaced with very little effort....

Even as EVs begin to encroach on ICE cars, the development of fuel-burning engines hasn’t stopped. With almost 150 years of development in the Otto cycle internal combustion engine, you may think there’s not much left to do—but you’d be wrong. One company is looking to the past, to bring ICE into the future. By rethinking the venerable two-stroke engine, we might just see ICE vehicles hold their own against EVs for some time yet....

Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....

While you were watching Super Bowl commercials (or the halftime show) this weekend, we were busy keeping an eye out for all the best tech deals floating around. Some of those include the lowest price we’ve seen on Apple’s Studio Display, PC accessories, and other gadgets. It feels like Christmas was only a few days ago, but it’s already Valentine’s Day, and summer will be here before you know it. To help you prepare, we found a big discount on the JBL Partybox speaker, chargers, and more....

Quick Links All but the most barebones of computer mice now come with a couple of side buttons on the left side. However, with a plethora of buttons on your keyboard already, you’re able to’t help but wonder what these additional mouse buttons could possibly do that you don’t already have. What Are Mouse Side Buttons For? The side buttons on a mouse areextra buttonsthat you can use to move forward and backward in web browsers by default....