France will ban social media for children under 15
The country's new law also bans the use of mobile phones in schools.
2026 LG OLED evo TVs are getting a new Creator Original picture mode
The elevated streaming experience is happening in collaboration with Prime Video.
Substack is adding an AI detection feature
Substack is partnering with Pangram to add an AI detection feature.
Apple has reportedly fixed its Hide My Email vulnerability
Apple reportedly fixed the Hide My Email vulnerability that left iCloud+ users' emails not especially hidden.
Playstation Plus is saying goodbye to these games in August 2026
Dead Island 2, Harold Halibut and seven others will be gone soon.
Threads is getting new parental control features
Parental Supervision is coming to Meta's Threads.
Apple may unveil a new device subscription service as soon as next week
Apple may unveil a new device subscription service, reportedly in partnership with Klarna, as soon as next week.
Amazon is making a Robocop TV show with the showrunner from Lodge 49
Amazon greenlit a Robocop pilot. Now it has committed to a full TV show.
Here's what that trash can with an X icon means on your electronics
It's the official marking of the EU's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive.
Meta Horizon+ subscriptions now include Xbox Game Pass starter edition
Meta Horizon+ subscriptions are now bundled with the starter edition of Xbox Game Pass.
Lego just unveiled a 1,500-piece X-Files set, complete with Mulder, Scully and a grey alien
The first Lego X-Files set costs $200 and will be available in August.
This Spotify setting makes your music feel DJ mixed
Spotify's DJ-inspired tools are loads of fun, but probably won't land you any bar mitzvah gigs.
Garmin finally made a screenless fitness tracker
The Cirqa Smart Band is Garmin's answer to Whoop and the Fitbit Air.
Samsung aims to help you make more sense of health data with a new AI-powered assistant
The Health Assistant chatbot is available in beta for eligible US users, Samsung says.
The UK will legalize plug-in solar on August 27
The UK has finally set a date for the legalization of plug-in solar panels.
Your CD and Blu-Ray collection won't last forever
It's important to be aware of disc rot, but there's no need to be afraid.
Tesla teases Cybercab with a built-in Starlink V5 antenna
Tesla has revealed its upcoming Cybercab design with a built-in SpaceX Starlink V5 dish.
How do you bounce back from making the worst smart glasses of 2025?
Last year, Halliday launched one of the worst-reviewed pairs of smart glasses. Now it's back with a second-generation model to right its predecessor's sins.
xMEMS unveils super tiny cooling fan that fits inside smart glasses
The XMC-1200 won't be in production for another year, so we might see smart glasses with it in 2028.
Samsung establishes a robotics division
Samsung created a robotics division called RX, and its first product could be a humanoid robot.
Sony files another lawsuit against AI music generator Udio
Sony, the only major music label that has yet to sign a deal with Udio, has sued the AI music generator again.
Judge approves Anthropic's record-breaking $1.5 billion settlement for AI copyright lawsuit
A federal judge has approved the $1.5 billion settlement between Anthropic and a group of authors who sued the company for using their work to train Claude.
Are smartphones becoming smarter with on-device AI? | Explained
The transition of Artificial Intelligence (AI) from the cloud to the local device, often called on-device AI, is arguably the most significant shift in the smartphone industry since the inception of the app ecosystem
Amazon's Adaptive Display for Fire TVs is officially rolling out today
Amazon's Adaptive Display accessibility feature for Fire TVs is officially rolling out today
The first UL 3700-compliant plug-in solar microinverter is now available in the US
It's a step toward making alternative energy accessible on a smaller, renter-friendly scale.
Samsung just unveiled a Galaxy credit card ahead of Unpacked
Samsung's credit card gives you up to five percent back when you buy its products.
Netflix brings ASL interpretations to dozens of shows and movies for kids
Netflix has teamed up with a company called SignUp Media to offer ASL interpretations on a bunch of kids shows and movies.
Adobe crams multiple AI tools into its experimental camera app
Adobe's Project Indigo app will have new features like removing distractions and offering immediate photo feedback.
Judge pauses the controversial Paramount-Warner Bros. merger for two weeks
A judge has paused the Paramount / Warner Bros. deal to review a multi-state lawsuit.
How long is a new iPhone actually supposed to last?
Apple devices tend to be pretty durable, and the average lifespan of a new iPhone seems to be fairly consistent.
How to watch Samsung's July 2026 Galaxy Unpacked event
Here's how to watch Samsung's 2026 Galaxy Unpacked event
NVIDIA data center hardware is being cooled with water 'hotter than a hot tub'
It may seem counterintuitive, but 113-degree water is still cool enough to cool NVIDA's latest hardware.
AliExpress hit with record $629 million fine for selling counterfeit and illegal products
Europe just hit AliExpress with a record $629 million fine for allowing the sale of counterfeit and harmful products.
Meta Glasses review: A bit less polish, a lot more baggage
Meta's glasses deliver the same functionality as its Ray-Ban models but don't quite feel as premium.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 leak teases thinner, brighter flagship smartwatch
A fresh leak reveals new specs for Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, days before it's rumored to appear.
The Kodak EC35 is a pocketable, beginner-friendly 35mm film camera
The $35 camera comes in seven colors and has a slide cover.
NASA shares beautiful timelapse of the Psyche spacecraft's view over Mars
The spacecraft made a close approach to the red planet in May on its way to explore the asteroid it's named after.
Infrared tech is decades old why does almost every TV remote use it?
Bluetooth may seem the obvious next step in the remote's evolution, but there are reasons that infrared hasn't died out.
France doubles down on restricting access to Polymarket
The country's gambling authority ordered ISPs to block access to the prediction market's website.
ZA/UM announces layoffs two months after the launch of Zero Parades
Up to 32 employees were affected by the studio's recent decision.
X and music publishers quietly settle opposing lawsuits
The original lawsuit was filed in 2023 and claimed Twitter hosted thousands of cases of copyright infringement.
How does the Apple Watch water lock feature actually work?
The water lock feature on Apple Watches automatically activates when you're swimming, but what does it do?
Converting your Android Auto to wireless is easy with an adapter
Cutting the cord in your car is a simple upgrade.
Chinese solar company says its new cell has an efficiency of 35.5 percent
Chinese company LONGi has developed crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells with a 35.5 percent conversion efficiency.
AI-run 'utopias,' Moss in 2D and other new indie games worth checking out
Enjoy our weekend guide to the best indie games worth checking out.
OpenAI will start notifying parents if their teen has been kicked off of ChatGPT
OpenAI will send a notification to parents with linked teen accounts if their children have violated its policies around violence.
Is OnePlus exiting India? Explained
Going forward, all OnePlus and Realme phones will be shipped with ColorOS, instead of OxygenOS and Realmes UI
OpenAI is building an AI speaker amid legal feud with Apple
The screen-free speaker will be designed to provide AI and smart home services, according to Bloomberg News
Meta Oakley HSTN Review | Should You Buy These Over the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer?
After using Meta Oakley HSTN during daily commutes, walks and workdays, it is clear that it is aimed at users who want a secure fit without sacrificing on Metas AI features
Amazon India tops up investments in delivery network ahead of Prime Day 2026
Prime Day 2026 will feature over 500+ new launches from leading Indian and international brands, alongside products from emerging businesses through programmes such as Launchpad, Saheli and Karigar
