Nicole Lee
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'Alexa, Improvise' is a comedy show that uses AI fails for laughs
It was 7:55 p.m. on a Saturday night, and I had just arrived at a small improv workshop and stage space in San Francisco's Mission district. Mere moments after... → Read More
This ridiculous $4,500 all-in-one PC is built into a standing desk
"All-in-one" computers typically combine the PC and the monitor in a single unit, such as an iMac or a Surface Studio. But what if that "all-in-one" system has... → Read More
Google Fi’s iPhone debut comes with caveats
Three years after its debut, Google's Fi is no longer just a "project." The company announced today that its wireless service has matured enough to not only get... → Read More
Facebook plans 'independent' committee for content moderation appeals
In response to the recent New York Times report, Facebook just announced that it was going to take important steps in curtailing misinformation. During a call w... → Read More
Google improves Assistant with a slew of home-friendly features
From merging with Nest to creating its own line of smart-home products, Google's spreading the word that it doesn't just belong in your phone or computer, b... → Read More
The best ways to stream live sports
If you're a sports fan, there's nothing quite like kicking back on the couch, cracking open a cold one and watching your favorite team rise triumphant over the... → Read More
Tovala's latest smart oven looks and feels a little more familiar
Last year, Tovala introduced its first smart steam oven, which was specially designed to go with the company's own meal delivery service. Think Blue Apron, but... → Read More
HTC’s standalone VR is available in the US, starts at $599
Almost a year after it was released in Asia, the HTC Vive Focus is finally available in the US. It will be shipping to 37 new markets in North America and Europ... → Read More
Facebook Portal and Portal+ review: Video chat takes center stage
Facebook was set to launch Portal -- its first consumer hardware -- at this year's F8 developer conference. However, with the Cambridge Analytica scandal sti... → Read More
Samsung debuts foldable 'Infinity Flex' display
As predicted, Samsung has unveiled a flexible display the company's 2018 developer conference in San Francisco. It's still very much in prototype stage, but Sam... → Read More
Razer Phone 2: Strictly for gamers
When the Razer Phone debuted last year, it was one of the first modern gaming phones to hit the market. While it may not seem like it here in the US, there'... → Read More
Alexa helps propel Amazon to another massive quarter
Amazon has been pretty busy the past few months, unleashing a slew of new hardware just in time for the holiday season. Several of those products haven't made i... → Read More
Spatial's collaborative AR platform is basically FaceTime in 3D
One of the many potential use cases for augmented reality headsets like Magic Leap and Microsoft's HoloLens is collaboration in the workplace. Instead of using... → Read More
Facebook is finally decluttering Messenger
Facebook has just announced a brand new Messenger app, and it promises to be a lot simpler than previous iterations. In Messenger 4, you'll get three tabs inste... → Read More
Custom-made smart glasses pick up where Google Glass left off
Earlier this month, Thalmic Labs announced it would be ending the production of Myo, a gesture-controlled armband that it's been developing for the past few yea... → Read More
Google Home Hub review: A more personal smart display
Google debuted its take on the smart display earlier this year with a slew of Echo Show rivals. This is, after all, the Google way. As it did with Android,... → Read More
Google's latest Gboard stickers celebrate American Sign Language
Animated stickers are a great way to convey this visual language. → Read More
Pinterest rolls out product recommendations for easier shopping
Over the last few years, Pinterest has become not just a place to pin your favorite clothing or home decor ideas, but also where you would go to shop. Buyable p... → Read More
Magic Leap’s inaugural conference shows it has a long way to go
If I had to summarize my reaction to LeapCon, Magic Leap's inaugural developer conference, it's one of surprise. Not because of the various software demos, thou... → Read More
Razer Phone 2 hands-on: Closer to flagship
Last year, Razer introduced its first-ever smartphone and, as you might've guessed, it was built for gamers. With a 120Hz screen refresh rate, a gorgeous di... → Read More