Motorola’s slick new charging puck joins Android’s tiny magnetic club
Leaked images reveal Motorola’s Moto Snap magnetic wireless charger, potentially giving the Qi2-equipped Edge 70 Max its own Pixelsnap-style charging accessory.
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Samsung locks in August 27 for its next Galaxy S phone, and all signs point to the S26 FE
Samsung is hosting a Galaxy Event on August 27, and all signs point to the Galaxy S26 FE. Here's what the company's invitation and teaser reveal, along with everything we know so far about Samsung's next Fan Edition phone.
YouTube is using a carrot-and-stick approach to keep top creators from cozying up to Netflix
YouTube is offering top creators millions to skip Netflix deals, according to a new Bloomberg report, as the platform tries to keep its biggest stars from jumping ship.
Google is giving students a free year of AI Pro and a new Gemini Student Hub
Google is giving eligible college students a free year of AI Pro while adding a new Student Hub packed with study tools.
You’ll have to wait until 2027 for those leaked AirPods with built-in cameras
Apple's camera-equipped AirPods remain on track for 2027 despite a leaked macOS video showing the AI-powered earbuds using Visual Intelligence.
Google gives Gemini Live its own Deep Research upgrade
Gemini Live can now launch Deep Research reports by voice, work on them in the background, and let you talk through the findings when they are ready.
Meta’s AI assistant finally lands on Mac, but it has some catching up to do
Meta has launched a dedicated AI assistant app for Mac that can analyze shared windows, take dictation across apps, and help with creative and productivity tasks.
Shopping for a new Pixel 11? These are the best cases you can buy today
From a $13.49 magnetic case that punches well above its price to Google's own $49.99 first-party original, these are the Pixel 11 cases that actually earned a spot in my cart.
Avec’s new AI feature makes sure you never miss a deadline again
Avec's new Never Forget Anything feature automatically detects email deadlines and reminds you right when they matter, no manual setup needed.
AI may be learning from billions of images without copying any one of them
An MIT study finds that AI-generated images often cannot be traced to individual training images, as larger datasets cause the influence of specific examples to fade.
Pixel 11 just got more expensive, but Google may have found a way to stop the bleeding
Google reportedly plans to move all Pixel manufacturing out of China in 2027, potentially giving future Pixels some breathing room as component and trade costs rise.
Intel’s next laptop CPUs could get a huge cache upgrade with Razor Lake
Intel’s rumored Razor Lake mobile CPUs could introduce bLLC for much larger cache pools, while an early manufacturing claim has already shifted from TSMC N2X to the less clearly defined N2P V2.
The sideloading workaround Google promised months ago is finally rolling out
Google's advanced sideloading flow is finally rolling out, letting power users skip ADB, but you'll need to flip a toggle, verify yourself, and wait 24 hours first.
iPad photographers may get the camera button they never asked for
A newly granted Apple patent depicts tablets with a pressure-sensitive control resembling the iPhone’s Camera Control, supporting taps, swipes, presses, and haptic feedback.
Windows 11’s latest update has become a gamble for gamers
Windows 11 update KB5121003 is causing confirmed crashes in The Finals, leaving affected gamers to weigh stability against security while Microsoft still lists no known issues with the patch.
TikTok might soon let you send money straight through DMs
Hidden code in TikTok's iPhone app hints at a DM payment feature powered by TikTok Pay, the tool already used for TikTok Shop purchases in parts of Asia.
NVIDIA delivers 10,000 H200 chips to Chinese ByteDance and Tencent, more to follow
ByteDance and Tencent have reportedly received 10,000 NVIDIA H200 chips each, giving Chinese AI companies access to powerful processors amid ongoing U.S. export restrictions.
Framework’s cheapest laptop just got serious about taking on the MacBook Neo
Framework’s modular Laptop 12 now gets Intel Core Series 3 processors, Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7, and improved battery life while its prebuilt price starts at $699.
Claude can now reply to and send Gmail messages on your behalf
Claude can now send, reply to and forward Gmail messages without requiring approval every time, giving users more control over how much autonomy the AI receives.
Sony’s $220 PlayStation speakers pack one feature I wish every desktop setup had
Sony’s first PlayStation wireless speakers finally have a price and release date, bringing planar magnetic drivers, wireless gaming audio, and headset-free voice chat for $219.99.
The Pixel 11 gives me three reasons to ditch my iPhone 17, and I’m afraid they’ll work
The Pixel 11 has a dedicated telephoto, smarter AI tools, and a much bigger battery, giving it an intriguing edge over the iPhone 17.
E-Paper Works Best When Almost Nothing Is Happening
E-paper is unusual because its strength shows up in moments when a screen can stay still. A phone display is built to refresh constantly, while E-paper is happy holding the same image until someone asks for another one. That makes it well-suited for reading and other tasks where movement doesn’t add much value. The Page […]
Your Mac might have a screen sharing problem, and hackers already know about it
If you’ve been putting off that macOS update sitting in your notifications, this is the week to stop and install it. Apple quietly patched a serious screen sharing flaw in macOS earlier this month. While that usually means the issue is resolved, new evidence shows hackers already broke into unpatched Macs, hijacked them, and used […]
The US is trying to kick foreign robots out, but the local supply chain might not be there yet
The FCC just banned foreign-made robots that fall short of a 65% domestic component threshold.
Cracking your Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra screen could cost $639, so handle it carefully
A cracked inner screen on the Z Fold 8 Ultra will run you $639 to fix, according to Samsung's own official repair pricing.
A random TikTok video helped scientists discover a rare underground fish in India
A blurry TikTok clip of a fish coming out of a borewell led scientists straight to a brand new species living underground beneath the India-Nepal border. Meet Gangaichthys indonepalicus.
America’s breakout wildfire app has much bigger disasters in its sights
Watch Duty built its reputation tracking fast-moving wildfires, and nationwide flood coverage is the first step toward turning the nonprofit into a much broader disaster-warning platform.
I’ve waited far too long for Pixels to get this stupidly simple gesture
Google is still developing a double-tap-to-sleep gesture for Pixel phones, and Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 suggests it could finally work from the home screen too.
Samsung could double down on foldables in 2027 with five new reported models
Samsung's foldable lineup could nearly double in 2027, according to a new leak, with two separate wide-format Fold models joining an Ultra, a Flip, and a TriFold.
OnePlus 16 could get a display that finally puts Samsung on notice
A new leak claims the OnePlus 16's BOE X4 display sips less power, lasts twice as long, and might just outshine Samsung's best panels.
Forget doomscrolling, Gen Z is now scrolling for birds on TikTok
Birdwatching is finding a younger audience on TikTok, where millions of views are helping Gen Z discover birds, wildlife and an increasingly popular outdoor hobby.
Acer just dropped a MacBook Neo rival with a better display, memory, and ports
Acer’s latest Go Air pairs Intel’s new Core 5 320 with a 120Hz display, 12GB of RAM, 512GB storage, and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, making it a solid competitor to Apple's MacBook Neo.
Samsung’s big Call of Duty deal comes with early Modern Warfare 4 access
Samsung has partnered with Activision for Modern Warfare 4, bringing HDR10+ Gaming and 32:9 support alongside beta codes, Gaming Hub events, and early Gamescom access.
MelGeek MADE68 Ultra V2 Review: Great for gaming, even better than I expected for typing
After a month of daily use, the MADE68 Ultra V2 impressed me with its gaming performance and software, but its typing feel ended up being the biggest surprise.
I tried a smart bracelet as my digital journal and mood calendar. It’s odd, but it works.
The Adiaro charm bracelet offers a stylish incentive to begin journaling your daily mood, and it does so while riding atop the scientifically proven benefits of the habit.
ChatGPT’s Computer History has one big privacy problem
ChatGPT's new Computer History feature stores Mac activity locally, but OpenAI now warns that its files aren't encrypted and may be accessible to other programs.
Intel may be cooking up a budget Panther Lake chip for gaming handhelds
Intel may be preparing a cheaper Panther Lake chip for gaming handhelds, with an 8-core CPU and four Xe3 GPU cores reportedly targeting budget buyers.
I’d trade the Pixel 11 Pro’s temperature sensor for HiLight every single time
Google replaced the Pixel Pro’s temperature sensor with HiLight, and its simple approach to notifications could help solve a far more common smartphone problem.
Sony still hasn’t fixed a launch date for the PS6, and that’s telling
Sony still hasn't fixed a PS6 launch date as AI-driven component shortages complicate hardware plans, but the company is increasingly focused on entertainment and IP.
Are classroom screens making children less cognitively capable? Experts are divided
Jared Cooney Horvath says screen-heavy classrooms are making children less capable, pointing to declining IQ scores since 2000. Not all experts agree, with some citing benefits of moderate screen use.
Your holiday photos could help scammers figure out exactly where you are
AI can identify locations from holiday photos posted on Instagram and Facebook, giving scammers enough information to create convincing phishing messages about travel and card activity.
I’m not buying the idea that killing PlayStation discs will make games cheaper
A former Square Enix executive says ending PlayStation discs could make digital games cheaper, but Sony's closed storefront and pricing experiments suggest otherwise.
Mac users now have an easier way to install apps from DMG files
EasyDMG automates the entire Mac app installation process, mounting, verifying, and installing DMG files with a double click.
I tried this Mac music app, and now I wish macOS had it built-in
Gramola keeps my music within reach without pulling me away from work. It’s a Mac app that has made my daily listening surprisingly better.
I found a better way to dictate on my Mac, and it doesn’t need the cloud
This free, local AI dictation app pastes your words straight into any app, no subscription, no cloud required, and it's shockingly accurate. Here's why I can't stop using it.
Meta and Google just got beaten by an AI giant you might not expect
Alibaba’s Qwen has become a massive force in open AI, crossing 3 billion downloads in just six months and leaving some of Silicon Valley’s biggest names far behind.
I played around with the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. I think Google finally saw the right focus points
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold gets lighter, tougher, and more practical, and my early hands-on suggests Google finally understands what its foldable needed most.
Meta promised to stop creepy AI glasses videos, but they’re still all over Instagram
Instagram said it would get tougher on harassment filmed with Meta’s AI glasses. A month later, plenty of those videos are apparently still slipping through.
Samsung may be going in for the full iOS-esque Liquid Glass look in OneUI 9.5
Samsung's One UI 9.5 could introduce a glass-inspired interface with shinier edges, blur effects, greater visual depth and a possible App Lock feature.
Apple is reportedly looking to expand its smart home lineup with smart displays, cameras, and updated HomePods
Apple appears to be preparing a much broader push into smart-home hardware, with several new products in development as the company looks to expand beyond the HomePod mini and Apple TV, according to a 9To5Mac report. The roadmap includes refreshed versions of both existing products, a new smart-home hub with a display, a larger HomePod […]