As much as we love watching cat videos on the internet, it turns out that some cats love watching our media, too. There are plenty of videos out there of cats sitting on the sofa and watching everything from TV shows to sports games. Now, someone has created a TV for their cat that runs off a YouTube stream and a Raspberry Pi 5, and you can make one yourself.

Large Language Models (LLMs) are powerful tools, and ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini consistently manage to blow me away. Their capabilities are extensive, but they're not without their faults. Hallucinations are a big problem with LLMs like these, though companies are aware of them and try to stamp them out whereveer possible. However, I don't think these models are the future of LLMs. I think the future of AI are the smaller, specialized models, rather than the general purpose tools that these are.

Millions of Americans rely on Xfinity as one of their only internet options, and with some of the best average download speeds in the country, it’s also one of the best options for many people. Xfinity uses copper coaxial cables for most of its customers meaning you’ll need a DOCSIS compatible modem in order to use your own modem. While you can get a router-modem combo that does it all, a standalone router and modem gives you the most flexibility moving forward.

Image: William Joel / The Verge Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 29, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, I promise I don’t always complain about music streaming, and also, you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been plowing through Shōgun and watching Ricky Stanicky, catching up on all the Oscar-nominated documentaries, reading about the rivalry between Steve Jobs and Adam Osborne and the scary potential of solar storms, watching the story of the US’s nuclear bunkers, staring at the thoroughly fun and weird MacPad that Federico Viticci made, and playing a whole bunch of the new New York Times word game, Strands.I also have for you a cheap new smartphone, a cheap(er)... Continue reading…

Microsoft just recently released the latest update for Windows 11, called Moment 5. As per usual, it's rolling out in a gradual process that's somewhat confusing, but at the end of the day, it's a nice update with some welcome improvements to Copilot and more. But who really cares about Moment 5 when we have Windows 11 version 24H2 (also known as the 2024 Update) coming out later this year?

Looking at a lot of the best laptops on the market today, generous port selection beyond Thunderbolt/USB-C has been sacrificed in the name of mobility. Even if your laptop still holds onto USB-A, HDMI, or an SD card reader, it might not have enough native ports to connect all of your favorite accessories.

Are you a subscriber to Copilot Pro? If so, you may have noticed that you don't have access to Microsoft's GPT Builder, despite it being part of the subscription plan. Well, now's a good time to double-check if you have it, as Microsoft has rolled out the feature to more people around the world.

Good browser hygiene, believe it or not, is crucial for online safety. I say that because things like your browsing history — which is essentially a window into who you are — can cause a lot of problems for you when it gets in the wrong hands. That's why clearing your browser history frequently is just as important as, say, using a password manager. Consider this as a reminder to clear your browser history if you haven't done it in a while.

Years ago, it was impossible to imagine running games on a remote system and streaming them to the device of your choice. Thanks to advancements in hardware capabilities and network bandwidth, today, you can not only broadcast your entire library from a cutting-edge PC, but also enjoy high graphical fidelity and solid frame rates while doing so.

Sony’s latest bundle nets you either the standard or disc-less PS5, along with one of its best exclusives to date. | Image: Sony Interactive Entertainment Happy Saturday, dear readers! Just over a week ago, we saw a bundle containing the disc-based PlayStation 5 “slim” and a digital copy of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 drop to $449 ($50 off) — a deal that’s still readily available at Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop. What’s changed over the past week, however, is that Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop are all now selling the disc-less PS5 Digital Edition with the same Spider-Man sequel for $399.99 ($50 off), an all-time low.If you’ve been thinking about picking up Sony’s latest console, there’s never been a better time to do so. Sony’s new midcycle refresh isn’t drastically slimmer than the original model that launched in 2020, though it does feature two front-facing USB-C ports — instead of one... Continue reading…

As much as we'd like them to, computers don't always work as they should, and while it's uncommon, they can sometimes stop working altogether and crash. This is what's often called a Blue Screen of Death (formerly a Black Screen of Death), or BSOD, which is actually a mechanism in Windows 11 to help you diagnose problems with your system. A BSOD can also be referred to as a stop error or a bug check, which is when a critical process to the normal operation of Windows runs into a problem and forces the computer to restart.

As our favorite smartphones have grown over the years, they have allowed us to become more immersed in our content with larger screens. But they have also become more challenging to hold. If you're having trouble holding onto your device, whether an iPhone or Android device, try getting a grip. There are standard grips, as well as those that add a bit of extra functionality, including kickstands, MagSafe compatibility, rechargeable batteries, and wallets. We've rounded up the best ones you can buy below, and you can't go wrong with any one of them.