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That AI wearable you don't like just got worse

The new Friend pendant features a speaker, updated models and the same off-putting ideas about how humans should use AI.

31 Jul 2026 3:04 am
31 Jul 2026 2:53 am
Snap will show off its AR Specs at a September 16 event

The company is promising the first in-depth look at the $2,195 glasses.

31 Jul 2026 1:42 am
Sonos is planning a product event for September

Unsurprisingly, it's likely to focus on AI.

31 Jul 2026 12:10 am
PSP classic Lumines hits iOS and Android

The mobile and tablet ports of the remastered puzzle game include a free trial.

30 Jul 2026 11:50 pm
Leaked Pixel 11 Pro Fold photos also include mysterious new camera bar feature

Google's next foldable doesn't look all that different, save for the camera bar.

30 Jul 2026 11:37 pm
Google's new Gemini Robotics 2 platform allows for 'intelligent whole-body control'

The company made a video of the bots in action doing stuff like cleaning trash and picking up watering cans.

30 Jul 2026 11:27 pm
Global smartphone sales fall by six percent amid memory cost crisis

Despite the slump, Apple and Samsung have both seen their market share go up.

30 Jul 2026 11:10 pm
LinkedIn is testing a 'seems like AI slop' reporting tool

The company is also removing some of its own AI-writing features.

30 Jul 2026 10:32 pm
Google says it has fixed a Pixel battery drain issue, but some users disagree

Google said a July update resolves the problem on recent devices, with Pixel 9a and 8a getting a fix in September.

30 Jul 2026 9:32 pm
Google Voice paid subscriptions offer more than just a phone number

The free version may be enough for you, but let's dive into the upgraded features to be sure.

30 Jul 2026 9:00 pm
How to use screen mirroring on Roku with your Android phone

Your Roku can probably display what's on your phone screen, if you have Android.

30 Jul 2026 7:00 pm
Netflix pays $500 million to share 'The Walking Dead' streaming rights with AMC+

Netflix has ponied up a half billion dollars to extend its streaming rights to The Walking Dead and the show's six spinoffs.

30 Jul 2026 6:52 pm
Lego Pokmon Smart Play hands-on: A better way to build, train and battle

With its latest Smart Play sets, Lego managed put its own spin on one of the world's most popular franchises.

30 Jul 2026 6:30 pm
Spotify rolls out new personalized running features for Premium users

The company is making a big push into fitness, having already partnered with Peloton earlier this year.

30 Jul 2026 6:30 pm
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P review: The best gimbal camera money can't buy

The OG gimbal camera goes pro with two lenses, class-leading dynamic range and optical zoom.

30 Jul 2026 5:30 pm
The spacecraft NASA sent to rescue the falling Swift observatory is in trouble

NASA sent a spacecraft called LINK to rescue a falling telescope, but it's now unclear if it can accomplish its mission.

30 Jul 2026 5:01 pm
Samsung's mobile division posts first-ever loss due to soaring memory prices

Samsung's mobile and chip divisions are going in opposite directions, profit-wise.

30 Jul 2026 1:34 pm
Xbox says game discs should have worked during its outage

The company's tech chief said a fix for the error will be arriving soon.

30 Jul 2026 3:40 am
OpenAI will provide free AI models to select researchers

The program, ChatGPT for Academic Researchers, will start with 10,000 participants this summer.

30 Jul 2026 3:03 am
Google Play is expanding age confirmation tools for app developers

The Age Signals API will be available globally before the end of the year.

30 Jul 2026 2:28 am
The US government's robot ban also includes vacuums

Robots apparently don't need to be bipedal to be caught up in the FCC's new foreign-made robot ban.

30 Jul 2026 1:17 am
Waymos are starting to run on freeways again

Waymo paused highway operations in May after several robotaxis drove into sections that were closed for construction.

30 Jul 2026 1:15 am
Google teases the Pixel 11 Pro and hints at a new camera bar feature

We played spot the difference and noticed this intriguing difference in Google's teaser for the Pixel 11 Pro.

29 Jul 2026 11:10 pm
Runna's new coaching feature will adjust your workout based on local heat and humidity

If it's extra hot or humid where you are, the Runna app will adjust your workouts accordingly.

29 Jul 2026 10:59 pm
Major labels call for AI slop songs to be banned from entering charts around the world

Tens of thousands of AI-generated songs are uploaded to music streaming platforms every day.

29 Jul 2026 10:25 pm
X and an advertising trade group settle a legal dispute over an alleged 'boycott'

X and the World Federation of Advertisers say they're resetting their relationship.

29 Jul 2026 9:46 pm
Pokmon Pokopia's first DLC comes to Switch 2 on August 5

There's a new underwater location to explore and a dive mechanic.

29 Jul 2026 9:16 pm
Is there any benefit to restarting your phone regularly?

It's a widely held belief that restarting your phone improves performance. Here's the truth.

29 Jul 2026 9:00 pm
DoorDash unveils its own drone delivery service after FAA approval

The company developed the DoorDash Air drones in-house.

29 Jul 2026 8:40 pm
Google will let Mac users talk to Gemini simply by pressing the 'fn' key

Users only have to long-press the 'fn' key on the bottom left corner of their keyboard to talk to Gemini on Mac.

29 Jul 2026 8:30 pm
Netflix edges past the BBC in latest UK audience survey

The BBC has so many structural benefits that it's unthinkable it could be usurped by anyone else in the UK.

29 Jul 2026 7:13 pm
Are remote car starters still worth it in 2026?

Some newer vehicles include the feature, but to keep it, you'll have to pay monthly. You can also buy remote starters outright.

29 Jul 2026 7:00 pm
Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: A repairable notebook at the top of the class

The Framework 13 Pro is a class-leading Windows laptop that, right now, is just a little too pricey.

29 Jul 2026 6:30 pm
Rare, fully-functional Nintendo Famicombox retro consoles were discovered in a Japanese love hotel

Nintendo's 1986 commercial-use Famicombox is rare, but a Japanese love hotel reportedly has one in almost every room.

29 Jul 2026 5:16 pm
29 Jul 2026 4:10 pm
OpenAI says the rogue agent that hacked Hugging Face also breached other services

OpenAI's investigation starts shedding light on the activities of its rogue agent that hacked Hugging Face.

29 Jul 2026 2:10 pm
Valve says Steam Machine reservation-holders aren't being leapfrogged

Valve says that no one on its Steam Machine waitlist is leapfrogging over anyone currently holding a reservation.

29 Jul 2026 1:56 pm
xAI is challenging a new Minnesota law banning 'nudify' apps

Elon Musk's xAI has filed a lawsuit to block Minnesota's new law that would ban apps that can generate nonconsensual intimate imagery from being enforced.

29 Jul 2026 12:05 pm
The US is banning foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters

It's part of a national security strategy to kickstart domestic production of emerging technology.

29 Jul 2026 5:32 am
eBay and its former execs settle cyberstalking case brought by journalist couple

Ina and David Steiner will receive compensation after a 2019 campaign to silence their critiques of the company.

29 Jul 2026 4:01 am
Fired Tesla manager says Full Self-Driving cars were 'rolling hazards'

A new lawsuit accuses Tesla of overextending the safety operators overseeing its robotaxis.

29 Jul 2026 3:44 am
AI company employees petition US government for regulation

A thousand workers from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta and more have signed the letter.

29 Jul 2026 2:50 am
Double Fine lays off about a third of its employees

Double Fine lays off about a third of its staff.

29 Jul 2026 1:27 am
Apple Upgrade is a great deal on paper, but make sure you read the fine print

Make a plan before you use the new Apple Upgrade program to avoid potential fees down the road.

29 Jul 2026 12:46 am
The CW's live sports programming is coming to ESPN on August 4

The CW's live sports programming is coming to ESPN on August 4.

29 Jul 2026 12:22 am
The HBO Max app now has shorts, because why not

The HBO Max app now has shorts, because everything needs to have shorts.

28 Jul 2026 11:15 pm
What is the 60-60 rule for AirPods?

60-60 is a good rule of thumb for protecting your hearing.

28 Jul 2026 11:00 pm
WhatsApp now supports encrypted calls on the web

WhatsApp now supports encrypted calls on the web.

28 Jul 2026 10:37 pm
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: Wider really is better

For people who want the power of a phone that transforms into a miniature tablet, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 offers a better way to watch shows and movies.

28 Jul 2026 10:34 pm