It seems like LeBron James' legal team has been trying to stop the spread of viral AI videos featuring the basketball star. As 404 Media reported , a law firm representing James has sent a cease and desist letter to a person behind an AI platform that allowed Discord users to make AI videos of James and other NBA stars. As 404 noted, these videos have been circulating for awhile but it's one particularly strange clip that seems to have gotten James' lawyers involved. The video, which reportedly

Apple has announced that Pluribus , a new science fiction drama from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, will premiere on Apple TV+ on November 7. Gilligan was confirmed to be working on the project back in 2022 , when Better Call Saul 's Rhea Seehorn was also announced as its primary star. Alongside the premiere date, Apple also released a short (somewhat ominous) teaser for the series that shows a hospital employee mindlessly licking donuts. Pluribus is supposed to follow the most miserable p

Tea, an app that claims to help women make sure your date is safe, not a catfish and not in a relationship, is experiencing a security breach. 404 Media reports that a database posted on 4chan allowed anyone to access users' data. (It's since been removed.) The dataset included thousands of images, including driver's licenses. 4chan users claimed the data came from an exposed database hosted on Firebase, Google's app development platform. 404 Media verified that the exposed storage bucket URL ma

Following the success of Fallout , Amazon is turning its attention to another video game adaptation. The company is reportedly developing a series based on the Wolfenstein franchise with the help of some of the creative team behind Fallout , according to Variety . The details of how the Wolfenstein show will adapt the alternate history action of the games are still under wraps, but the subject matter remains unfortunately timely. The show's logline is The story of killing Nazis is evergreen, ac

VSCO, the photo filter and editing app that spawned an entire culture , has released a dedicated camera app called VSCO Capture. The free iOSonly app is a camera with live previews where users can choose from over 50 different presets with realtime film effects and manual settings like shutter speed and exposure for finetuning. The app takes the guesswork out of how your photo will look after you apply VSCO's iconic filters. VSCO Capture is a direct response to our communitys desire to get close

Meta will stop allowing political advertising on its platforms in the European Union as of October 2025, blaming the EUs new unworkable transparency rules for what it called a difficult decision. In a statement released by the company on Friday, Meta said the EUs incoming Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (TTPA) regulations presented it with significant operational challenges and legal uncertainties. As of early October, users on any of Metas platforms in the EU will no longer

The Brave web browser and the ad-blocker AdGuard have both announced that they are blocking Microsoft Recall by default . For the uninitiated, Recall is an AI-powered tool that accompanies Windows 11 and it records everything on a PC's screen . It's pretty obvious why a privacy-minded web browser like Brave and an ad-blocker would make this move. AdGuard said the decision was made due to a privacy concern, going on to say that the very idea of background screen captures is unsettling. A blog pos

Weve been playing around with the developer betas of Apples latest software , and now that weve spent time with iOS 26 , Liquid Glass and more on actual devices, we have thoughts. From representation in Genmoji and Live Translation adventures to Apple Intelligence musings, our hosts Cherlynn Low and Mat Smith share what you can expect on your iPhones later this year. We also go over our reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 , as well as Microsofts SharePoint server vulnerabil

New Jersey citizens will now be able to flash their driver's license from their smartphones after Governor Phil Murphy signed a digital ID measure into law, joining the ranks of over a dozen other states to do so. The law also allows for digital nondriver identification cards for those without driver's licenses. The bill also enshrines privacy and security protocols for those using the digital IDs, including safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to the underlying data. It outlines protection

Google has announced that it has signed a global commercial partnership with Milan-based startup Energy Dome and has also invested in its long duration energy storage (LDES) tech for renewable energy. The deal, its first investment in LDES tech, entails using Energy Dome's carbon dioxide battery for the grids that power Googles operations around the world. Batteries are used to keep excess energy generated by renewable sources, such as solar and wind, during peak production and when demand is lo

Samsungs annual foldable refresh includes a trio of devices this year. While the Z Fold 7 comes with a top-tier processor and cameras, the Z Flip 7 carries over many technical details from its predecessor. In fact, the most significant upgrade this year is a more expansive front display, or Flex Window, as the company prefers to call it. Samsung has also, somehow, added an even bigger battery to a slimmer foldable, which is technically impressive. However, the company made minimal software addit

The annoying thing about coffee is that its ideal temperature is fleeting. Get caught up in a particularly lively debate in your morning meeting and by the time you return to your cup of joe, its cooled right down. Thats where Embers smart heated mugs come in, and right now one of its best models is $30 off. The Ember Travel Mug 2 this one is the 12-ounce variant usually costs $130, but right now can be snagged for $100 when purchased online from Walmart. It can keep your beverage of choice at

CRISPR gene-editing therapy has shown great potential to treat and even cure diseases, but scientists are now discovering how it can be used to prevent them as well. A team of researchers found a way to edit a single gene in a mosquito that prevented it from transmitting malaria, according to a paper published in Nature . These genetically modified mosquitos could eventually be released into the wild, helping prevent some of the 600,000 malaria deaths that occur each year. Mosquitos infect up to

The third Samsung Galaxy Unpacked of 2025 fell right after the July 4 holiday in the US and smack in the middle of Amazon's Prime Day week. With all that was going on, you might have missed not only the new around the hardware launch, but also the opportunity to consider buying them. At Unpacked, Samsung announced three new wearables: the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, the Galaxy Watch 8 and an updated Galaxy Watch Ultra. It also revealed a trio of new foldables the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7 an

Im too tired to write this review. Last week, I penned a work-in-progress version because I hadnt yet spent enough time to fully explore the new features Samsung packed into the Galaxy Watch 8 . One of those features is the new AI-powered running guidance, which I followed. I have run more in the past week than I ever have before. In my life. Ever. But Im pretty sure my editors would still appreciate the full assessment Ive proposed, so Ive plied myself with caffeine and will do my best here. Lu

After several generations of iterative updates, it feels like Samsung tossed the Galaxy Z Fold 7 into a Hyperbolic Time Chamber to create a stunning device that's leaner, stronger and more powerful than before. The best part though is the phone looks and functions just like a regular handset now that theres less bulk to lug around. But at a moment's notice, it can go Super Saiyan by opening up to reveal an even larger 8-inch display to become a true multimedia raidboss. Unfortunately, it's still

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The US Senate has granted the Internet Archive federal depository status, making it officially part of an 1,100-library network that gives the public access to government documents, KQED reported. The designation was made official in a letter from California Senator Alex Padilla to the Government Publishing Office that oversees the network. The Archive's digital-first approach makes it the perfect fit for a modern federal depository library, expanding access to federal government publications am

When Porsche first unveiled the new 911 GTS, it's safe to say that there weren't many people on planet Earth pining for a hybrid 911. The idea of one of the world's most iconic sports cars taking a cue from the humble Toyota Prius is a concept that's a little hard for the average auto enthusiast to get their head around. But they should try, because the technology that Porsche has deployed in the new 911 GTS, Porsche's first hybrid sports car, is properly impressive. This is a hybrid system that

A few months since WWDC 2025, and Apple is shifting its OS update from developers to brave members of the public. Yesterday, the company launched the public beta version of all its operating systems, now all under the umbrella of 26, making my job a little bit easier. Ive been testing the iOS 26 beta, which (like the rest) centers on a major design shift to Liquid Glass, with transparent overlapping elements and fluid animations. While it looks different, Apples focus seems to be familiarity and

As a long-time Mint user, I was frustrated to say the least when news broke at the end of 2023 that Intuit would shut Mint down . I, like millions of others, enjoyed how easily Mint allowed us to track all accounts in one place and monitor credit scores. I also used it regularly to track spending, set goals like pay my mortgage down faster and with general money management. So I set out to find the best Mint alternatives in the wake of its disappointing demise. I gave Credit Karma , Intuits othe

Regulators won't stand in the way of Skydance's Paramount acquisition . The Federal Communications Commission has approved the $8 billion purchase of Paramount Global and its subsidiaries, including the parent company of CBS Network. In a statement, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said he welcomes Skydances commitment to make significant changes at the once storied CBS broadcast network. Skydance, he said, has made written commitments to ensure that its news and entertainment programming will embody a

SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service experienced a global outage on Thursday that lasted for over two hours. Reports of connectivity issues started around 3:20PM ET, based on DownDetector . SpaceX didn't acknowledged the outage until 4:05PM ET, via a post on the Starlink X account . Service began to come back for some at around 5:30PM ET, and Michael Nicolls, Starlink's VP of engineering, said the provider had mostly recovered at 6:23PM ET. Users across the US, Europe, the UK and Asia re

Intel provided more detail about the scope of its planned job cuts and other business changes while sharing its second-quarter earnings results . Reports in April suggested that Intel could eliminate around 20 percent of its staff in a restructuring plan. Today, the chipmaker said it anticipates having a core workforce of 75,000 employees by the end of 2025. That's about a third less than the 108,900 people it employed at the close of the previous fiscal year. These cuts are part of the company'

SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service is experiencing an outage. Reports of connectivity issues started around 3:20PM ET, based on DownDetector . SpaceX didn't acknowledged the outage until 4:05PM ET, via a post on the Starlink X account . As of 5:30PM ET, the service is still down. The outage appears to be global. Users across the US, Europe, the UK and Asia have all reported issues on r/starlink , the service's Reddit page, and SpaceX has even acknowledged the outage on Starlink's websi

A slew of new changes are coming to your iPhone's operating system this fall oh, and it'll be called iOS 26, not iOS 19. Included in the list is the new Liquid Glass design ( think Windows Vista , but arguably more thoughtful), which looks to be Apple's largest visual update in years. We spent two weeks test-driving it you can check out our detailed hands-on iOS 26 preview , or you can try it out yourself by downloading and installing the public beta , which became available today. But the big

Liquid Glass is a huge new change coming to iOS 26. (Apple) We're getting closer to accessing all the cool new features coming with Apple iOS 26 this fall. But if you can't wait that long, you can download and install the public beta as of today. Prefer more of a guided tour? Check out our preview of the iOS 26 public beta release . We're pretty excited for the fresh home and lock screen redesign we've been waiting to see for years. Dubbed Liquid Glass , the new look and feel will extend across

The Pixel Watch 4 could use an entirely different charging system when its officially announced in a few weeks, according to leaked renders from Android Headlines . Rather than charging through fiddly pogo pins like past Pixel Watches, the renders suggest Google might finally adopt a simpler form of wireless charging. The renders show the new Pixel Watch charging in a stand on its side, while displaying the current charge, the time and an upcoming alarm, not unlike an Apple Watch . The stand rep

Google's latest AI adventure is a new option for search. Web Guide is a new way that Google will organize search results based on analysis by a dedicated version of its Gemini artificial intelligence tool. The claim in the announcement is that AI can help surface the most relevant content, but it could also be a new way for Google to control what websites get prime billing in results. In the graphic shared alongside the blog post announcing this Search Labs experiment, the company showed cluster

Around ten years ago, as the price of cable rose to untenable heights, live TV streaming services arrived as the low-cost, contract-free antidote. The services are still blissfully easy to walk away from, but the cost is inching towards cable levels, with every major provider steadily raising prices. Last year alone, YouTube TV , Hulu + Live TV , Sling , Philo , DirecTV , and Fubo all raised monthly subscription prices. But a live TV streaming service is probably still the best way to get the wi

Im not going to beat around the bush: iPadOS 26 and its new multitasking features are a game-changer for Apples tablets. Pretty much ever since Steve Jobs introduced the iPad 15 years ago (!), Apple has tried to straddle two worlds. In one, the iPad is a super-simple, easy-to-use tablet with a gorgeous display and tons of good apps from the App Store for gaming, entertainment and light work. The other world is one where the iPad replaces your traditional computer, letting people do the serious w

I've learned not to expect much from macOS updates not through sheer cynicism, but from the obvious reality that Apple pays far more attention to iOS and iPadOS than its desktop platform. I get it. macOS is a thing of the past, while smartphones and tablets are Apple's profitable present and future. But still, I think Mac users deserve more than just widgets , or the ability to merely mirror their iPhones (a feature that's not only genuinely useful, but also cements how crucial iPhones are to A

At WWDC 2025, Apple revealed a major visual shake-up for iOS (not to mention the rest of the companys operating systems). This is the biggest change, aesthetically, since the shift away from the stitching, textures and skeuomorphic design of the iOS 4. It also comes with significantly fewer AI and Siri updates this time around. However, its the smaller touches that make iOS 26 seem like a notable improvement over its predecessor. Ive been running the iOS 26 developer beta for the last two weeks

You can now take Apple's 2026 software for a spin . The first public betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26 and tvOS 26 are now available, and we have directions on updating your devices if you're feeling brave. The two most obvious changes serve to unify Apple's platforms. First, we have Apple's biggest cosmetic overhaul to date . Liquid Glass is the company's name for the shiny, translucent redesign that will be heading to its software this fall. The other significant change is in t

The latest version of iOS will arrive officially this fall, but you dont need to wait to start testing the software on your iPhone, thanks to Apples public beta rollout . Heres everything you need to know about setting up the iOS 26 beta, along with the respective betas for iPadOS 26 and watchOS 26 , which Apple also revealed in its WWDC 2025 keynote. Before we get started:, no, you havent accidentally slept through eight versions of major Apple OS updates. In case you missed the news , from now

We knew it was coming and now it's here. EA has officially dropped a trailer for the long-rumored Battlefield 6 . The footage is heavy on story, but light on gameplay. As for that story, there's a global war raging with a private military contractor, prompting an explosion-laden presidential address. The trailer certainly suggests that the newest entry in the franchise will have plenty of cinematic set-pieces. EA has confirmed that Battlefield 6 will have both multiplayer and a single player cam

Its always a good time to invest in an air purifier , but in the summer, when seasonal allergies can force sufferers to keep the windows closed, theyre especially useful. And right now our favorite overall air purifier can be picked up for 17 percent off when purchased from Amazon. Down to $183 from its usual price of $220 (the same deal that was running during Prime Day ), the Levoit Core 400S Smart Air Purifier reigns supreme in our guide thanks to its easy on-board controls, relatively quiet

1Password is running a notable back-to-school sale in the middle of July, but the deals more than make up for the chronological discrepancy. Many subscription plans are half off until September 12. This includes the Individual and Families plans. That brings the price of the Individual plan down to $18 for a year and the Families plan down to $30 for a year. The plans are nearly identical, but the Families plan accommodates five additional people. These discounts are only available to new custom

At I/O 2025 in May, Google previewed a new AI-powered feature the company said would simplify online shopping. The tool allows you to upload a single, full-body photo of yourself to try on different pieces of clothing you find online. Following a limited preview, Google has begun rolling out the feature to users in the US. You can start trying on clothing for yourself by tapping the try on icon on any product listing on Google or apparel product result you find on Google Images. Powering the exp

Financial Times is reporting that $1 billion worth of NVIDIA AI chips were smuggled into China in the three months after the Trump administration tightened semiconductor export controls . Citing sales contracts, company documents and people with direct knowledge, the publication says that a thriving black market arose for American semiconductors. Products sold included NVIDIA's toptier B200 chips, which have become the silicon of choice for American big tech when training AI models. Sale of thes

The best Nintendo games do two things. The first is introducing a delightful gaming mechanic take Ultrahand in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom or Cappy in Super Mario Odyssey for some recent examples. The second is building a world around that mechanic for players to explore. Obviously games are more than one specific tool, and building a compelling game around a good mechanic is no small task. But when it all comes together, look out. Youve got a game that people will remember for y

Amazon finally launched its first-ever color Kindle last year, and while the Kindle Colorsoft was an impressive first effort, the high price of entry likely put it out of range of a lot of people. Well, we have good(ish) news. Amazon has now added a slightly cheaper Colorsoft to its lineup. At $250, its still very expensive, but $30 cheaper than the original model, albeit with some sacrifices made. At 16GB, the cheaper Kindle Colorsoft has half the storage of the more expensive variant, but give

Itch.io has deindexed and hidden all adult games from its browse and search pages to make sure it doesn't lose the ability to sell with the payment processors it uses. The gaming marketplace, which mainly hosts titles from indie developers, has admitted in an announcement that it wasn't able to give creators advance notice. It had to act urgently to protect the platforms core payment infrastructure, it said, because the situation developed rapidly. The website explained that it recently came und

Snapchat can now let your friends know if you're back home from an outing safe and sound without you having to send a message. The app has launched a new feature called Home Safe, which sends one-time alerts to contacts of your choice. You can only send these alerts to people you already share your location with, and since that off by default, you'd have to activate it on Snap Maps for all your friends or for specific ones. Your friends will only get the notification once, and it will shut off a

After teasing it earlier this year, Lego has unveiled its Game Boy set . The 421-piece model is a rick-built replica of the original Game Boy and has buttons you can press, including the +Control Pad, A and B buttons and Select and Start though you can't play games on it, obviously. It even comes with brick replicas of Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Super Mario Land game paks, along with corresponding lenticular screens or a Nintendo start screen. Once built, you can set the Lego Game B

Sony has entered into a strategic business alliance with Bandai Namco holdings, acquiring about 2.5 percent of the Japanese media conglomorate and gaming publisher with a 68 billion yen ($465 million) investment, the companies announced . The aim, Sony said, is to expand the fan community for IP such as anime and manga around the world and strengthen... engagement, particularly in the anime field where rapid market growth is anticipated. The companies noted that they have historically collaborat

Update (7/24/25): Only a couple of days after the new Switch 2 Pokmon Legends: Z-A bundle was announced, you can now pre-order it at various retailers or pick up an existing Switch 2 bundle that's back in stock. The Pokmon bundle, which will be widely available in October, is available for pre-order from Walmart , Target and Best Buy . The Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle is back in stock at Walmart and Best Buy at the moment as well. The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally available in the US, but it'

If you're lucky enough to have a new Nintendo Switch 2 in hand right now, you're probably filling it up with old and new games alike. The console comes with 256GB of storage built in; that's eight times more than the original Switch and four times more than the Switch OLED . But the new consoles improved performance means that some games will hog a ton of that space. Take, for instance, Cyberpunk 2077 , which is a 59GB download, while Split Fiction checks in at 69GB. While not all titles hog so

If youre hunting for the best projector, theres never been a better time to dive in. Projectors arent just for movie buffs anymore theyve become a great way to upgrade your living room setup, build a cozy home theater or even host an epic outdoor movie night under the stars. Whether you want something ultra-portable or a full-on 4K home cinema experience, theres a projector out there to fit just about every space and budget. The cool thing about the projectors you can get today is how versatile

After largely focusing Google I/O 2025 on the ways the company wants Gemini to change everything from searching the web to filmmaking , Google is finally ready to launch new hardware. The next Made by Google event is on the books for August 20 , and Google has already confirmed what at least one of its new Pixel 10 phones will look like. As in past years, Google isn't the only source for information on its new phones and wearables. Nearly all the new hardware the company is expected to announce