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Deezer has launched a free online AI music detector that checks playlists from 20 major streaming platforms for AI-generated tracks. It uses the same technology Deezer has been using to detect and tag synthetic music on its own service. The tool is available in 27 languages, and it arrives as Deezer says nearly 75,000 AI-generated tracks are being delivered to it every day. That volume gives the launch a sharper edge than a simple playlist cleanup feature. It’s a way to put synthetic-song detection in front of listeners before the rest of streaming settles on common rules. How much AI…

Amazon has added a new bedtime feature, called Sleep Studio, to its Echo Kids lineup. It gives children access to a curated library of sleep-focused content, including guided meditations, soundscapes, and stories from Calm, Headspace, and Moshi. The feature is included with Amazon Kids+, a subscription that comes bundled with Echo Dot Kids and Echo Pop Kids. How it works Parents set up sleep schedules and build playlists through the Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard. About 30 minutes before bedtime, the Echo device automatically starts playing the queued content. Kids can also trigger Sleep Studio themselves by asking Alexa, which Amazon…

TikTok appears to be testing voice calling inside direct messages, a move that could put the short-video app in more direct competition with instant messaging apps like Messenger and WhatsApp. Jonah Manzano on X recently spotted the feature and shared screenshots, including an incoming call notification labeled “TikTok Audio” and a phone icon added to the DM interface. From voice notes to calls The feature seemingly works as a standard audio call initiated from within a DM conversation. Based on Manzano’s testing, it requires both users to be friends on the platform before a call can be placed. A “Mute…

It’s no secret that the Windows budget-market segment has been stagnating for years. While premium machines kept getting thinner, lighter, and faster, the affordable segment was stuck with five to seven year old technology and minor updates.  Intel, it seems, wants to change that. In a recent Talking Tech interview, the company detailed how Project Firefly plans to drastically overhaul the budget laptop segment by creating a whole new ecosystem of laptops.  What exactly is Project Firefly? At the heart of the project is Wildcat Lake, a chip Intel custom-built for everyday users. It packs two P-cores for snappy performance…

If you have ever winced at your monthly AI bill, here’s some good news. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, OpenAI is considering drastically lowering the prices it charges users as it fights to win customers from its rival, Anthropic. The company is weighing significant cuts to its token pricing, the unit AI firms use to bill for their products. Interestingly, the move is in anticipation of similar cuts OpenAI expects from Anthropic. So whichever AI service you use, your bills should get smaller. Why is OpenAI suddenly feeling generous? The answer is simple: businesses are tired…

If you pre-ordered the Framework Laptop 13 Pro and were expecting it in June or July, I have some bad news. Framework has emailed customers announcing that shipments are being pushed back by about a month. According to the email, posted by a Reddit user, the first-batch shipments are moving from late June to late July, with some units possibly slipping into early August. Framework plans to catch up to its original schedule in August, though the company admits the last August batches carry some risk of moving into early September. Framework 13 Pro is one of the most anticipated…

Researchers at UNSW Sydney have figured out how to brew espresso-strength coffee without heating any water. The method replaces hot water and high pressure with ultrasonic sound waves, and in blind taste tests involving 100 regular coffee drinkers, participants could not tell the two apart. How it works Dr. Francisco Trujillo and his team at UNSW’s School of Chemical Engineering converted a traditional espresso machine filter basket into an ultrasonic reactor. A transducer attached to the side of the basket generates high-frequency sound waves that vibrate through the coffee grounds and water simultaneously. Those vibrations trigger acoustic cavitation, a process…

If you have been holding off on getting a Kindle Scribe because of the price, Amazon just gave you a reason to reconsider. The Kindle Scribe without Front Light is now available for purchase on Amazon for $429.99, making it $70 cheaper than the standard Kindle Scribe. Amazon first announced this model back in 2025, and it has finally arrived. However, the one catch is right there in the name. There is no front light, which means reading or writing in dim environments will be trickier than on the pricier model. What does Kindle Scribe without Front Light offer? This…

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a Soulslike action game from Team Ninja, the studio behind the Nioh series, set during China’s Three Kingdoms era, and it’s a great time. Team Ninja recently announced that a sequel, Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, is due out on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, but ahead of that, you can hop into the upcoming Switch 2 port of the first game this September. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty launched on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC back in 2023 and has since surpassed 5 million players to date (selling 1 million copies in…

Insta360 has officially unveiled the Luna Series, a new lineup of compact gimbal cameras developed in partnership with Leica, and leading the range is the new Insta360 Luna Ultra – a dual-lens 8K camera designed for creators who want professional-grade stabilization and cinematic image quality in a portable form factor. The Luna Ultra represents Insta360’s latest push into the premium creator and mobile filmmaking segment. The camera combines a dual-lens setup with an integrated gimbal system, allowing users to capture ultra-stable footage while shooting handheld, walking, or moving through dynamic environments. One of the headline features is 8K video recording,…