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AI-Assisted Drones Are Helping To Stop Shark Attacks Before They Happen

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Shark attacks are relatively rare, but they can be fatal or traumatic experiences when they do occur. Several companies are using AI drones to prevent them.

Drivers Are Using This Free Tool To Beat Flock's AI Traffic Camera Tech

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:45:00 +0000

Concerned about Flock ALPR camera tracking your every move on the highway? Discover the free open-source map that helps you dodge invasive license plate reader.

What Is The 5-Hour Limit On Claude's Free Plan & How Does It Work?

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

If you use Claude regularly, there's a good chance you're on the free plan. Unfortunately, this approach does have limitations, such as the AI's 5-hour limit.

What Is The 30% Rule For AI? Here's What It Means

staff@slashgear.com (Eric Hamilton) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:45:00 +0000

AI is split among two groups -- those enthusiastic about the technology, and those worried about its implications. The 30% rule may bring balance to the issue.

Snap's SPECS May Be The Best Smart Glasses Yet, But There's Good Reason To Be Skeptical

staff@slashgear.com (Jowi Morales) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:58:16 +0000

Snap is finally releasing its Spectacles glasses for consumers, called SPECS. They are cool (and expensive), but they may still not be suitable for daily use.

Tech Leaders Say AI-Created Bioweapons Are Getting Too Easy To Make

staff@slashgear.com (Nate Williams) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0000

AI is changing a lot of things quickly, but one unexpected consequence is the complicated process of creating a bioweapon is getting a lot easier.

What Is 'Magic Pointer'? Googlebook's Flagship AI Feature, Explained

staff@slashgear.com (Cody D. Campbell) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Sick of opening new tabs just to use AI tools? Discover the new Googlebook feature that builds Gemini intelligence directly into your mouse cursor.

5 Free AI Tools That Might Actually Save You Time In 2026

staff@slashgear.com (Emma Street) — Sat, 30 May 2026 23:45:00 +0000

AI can be fun to play with, but a lot of AI tools out there are of questionable practicality. These are apps we've tried and found actually save time.

Nvidia Claims AI Made This 10-Month Job Accomplishable In One Night

staff@slashgear.com (Monica J. White) — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Graphics card maker and AI titan Nvidia has been implementing AI into its own workflows in all sorts of ways, and apparently saving some serious time doing it.

Sony's AI Robot Took On Human Table Tennis Pros – Here's Who Came Out On Top

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Sun, 10 May 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Sony's table tennis robot faced elite and professional players in a real match setting, giving us a glimpse of how AI handles fast-moving competition.

You Should Remember This Warning When Using An AI Shopping Agent

staff@slashgear.com (Emma Street) — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:45:00 +0000

Agentic AI looks to be a promising innovation coming to shopping very soon, but one retailer has updated its terms of service in a distressing way.

Car Buyers Are Turning To ChatGPT To Help Them Get A Better Deal

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Wed, 06 May 2026 18:45:00 +0000

From analyzing offers to suggesting negotiation tactics, AI is starting to influence how some people approach buying a car. But does it work?

Not ChatGPT, Not Claude: This AI Platform Ranks Highest For Customer Satisfaction In 2026

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0000

A new AI platform satisfaction study for 2026 compared ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini, Grok, and Perplexity, with one taking the top spot.

If You Played Pokémon Go, Your Activity Was Used For Way More Than You Think

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Did you play the viral Pokémon Go AR game back in 2016? It turns out the developers used your camera data to train modern delivery robots.

Viral Video Shows Workers Wearing Cameras That May Be Training AI To Replace Them

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Workers wearing camera headsets in a viral video have prompted discussion about AI training methods, automation, and what it could mean for jobs.

Dealerships Are Now Using AI To Find Car Problems Without Ever Opening The Hood

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Artificial intelligence is being incorporated into a lot of industries. This new dealership tool helps mechanics and technicians diagnose car issues.

Why Google's Nano Banana Pro Image Model Has Such A Weird Name

staff@slashgear.com (Emma Street) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Fruit names aren't uncommon in the technological space, with major brands like Apple or Blackberry coming front to mind. However, Nano Banana is a bit odd.

Experts Keep Predicting AI Doom, But Mark Cuban Sees A Different Future

staff@slashgear.com (Jon Dempsey) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0000

AI headlines often focus on risk and dystopian outcomes, but Mark Cuban argues the technology could create opportunity instead of catastrophe.

Engineer Launches Genius AI Scheme To Track The Price Of His Favorite Beer

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Frustrated by an expensive bar tab, one engineer unleashed a brilliant AI scheme to secretly map out exactly where to find the cheapest pints.

Ways To Detect Deepfakes Are Only Getting Harder - Here's What To Watch For

staff@slashgear.com (Philip Kambutu) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Deepfakes really started to pick up some ground with the continued advancement of AI, and it's getting harder to spot them. What details should you look for?