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.
Casio's new ring watch is an undercover Oura competitor and it's adorable
At last, a smart ring with some flair.
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.
Sonos is planning a product event for September
Unsurprisingly, it's likely to focus on AI.
PSP classic Lumines hits iOS and Android
The mobile and tablet ports of the remastered puzzle game include a free trial.
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.
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.
LinkedIn is testing a 'seems like AI slop' reporting tool
The company is also removing some of its own AI-writing features.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do foldable phones have a strong future in India? | Explained
Certainly, foldable phones have evolved from being considered fragile luxuries to being classified as daily drivers. But is that enough?
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.
OpenAI will provide free AI models to select researchers
The program, ChatGPT for Academic Researchers, will start with 10,000 participants this summer.
Google Play is expanding age confirmation tools for app developers
The Age Signals API will be available globally before the end of the year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pokmon Pokopia's first DLC comes to Switch 2 on August 5
There's a new underwater location to explore and a dive mechanic.
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.
DoorDash unveils its own drone delivery service after FAA approval
The company developed the DoorDash Air drones in-house.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Google shuts down its Nobel-prize winning AlphaFold project as it focuses on Gemini
DeepMind's award-winning AlphaFold team is no more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AI company employees petition US government for regulation
A thousand workers from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta and more have signed the letter.
Double Fine lays off about a third of its employees
Double Fine lays off about a third of its staff.
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.
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.
The HBO Max app now has shorts, because why not
The HBO Max app now has shorts, because everything needs to have shorts.
What is the 60-60 rule for AirPods?
60-60 is a good rule of thumb for protecting your hearing.
WhatsApp now supports encrypted calls on the web
WhatsApp now supports encrypted calls on the web.
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.
Xbox explains what caused this week's 'unacceptable' major outage
An Xbox executive said yesterday's outage was due to a licensing service that sits outside of Xbox.
Swimming headphones: What makes them so different from regular headphones?
Why can't I just wear my AirPods in the pool?
Motorola launches Indigenous Collections app for language and cultural preservation
The free Android app shares knowledge from members of the Rainy Lake Ojibwe community.
Your old Google Pixel smartphone could be repurposed in a data center
Keeping phones out of landfills and doing useful things is a good thing.
Apple Upgrade is a subscription program for the company's devices
Apple's new program gives you lease options for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac.
Hugging Face reportedly plagued with AI models generating adult deepfakes
Researchers investigating Hugging Face found the majority of its models would generate non-consensual deepfakes.
Lyft and Baidu start testing robotaxis in London
As it promised last year, Baidu has started testing its robotaxis in London along with partners Lyft and Freenow.
ChatGPT is now refusing requests to write in famous authors' styles
ChatGPT has been refusing to imitate the writing of famous authors, both living and dead.
iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 and the rest are out, addressing security fixes
Apple's latest software updates are primarily focused on security fixes.
Amazon wants to deploy 5,105 satellites for its direct-to-mobile service
Amazon's Leo subsidiary has launched more than 390 satellites so far and plans to launch thousands more.
YouTube Premium will soon include Peacock at no extra cost
Ad-supported Peacock will be available for free to YouTube Premium subscribers early next year.
All Threads users can now DM Meta AI
Meta AI is coming to Threads DMs, following availability inside Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp DMs.
Xbox is down, and users are even having trouble playing disc-based games
Xbox is down, and users are even having trouble playing disc-based games.
How to Clear The Cache On Your Roku TV
Like the Konami code, but for Roku remotes.
Another Far Cry game is in the works
After canning an extraction shooter in the franchise, it seems a new open-world Far Cry game is in development.
Nike's new Hyperslides heat and vibrate your feet to help you recover after workouts
Nike wants to make sure no one gets cold feet
Canon EOS R6 V review: A pro vlogging camera at a mirrorless price
Canon's EOS R6 V is a video-focused hybrid camera that's outstanding for vlogging.
NVIDIA launches 'Open Secure AI Alliance' initiative to improve cyber defense
NVIDIA has gathered together some of the biggest tech companies in the world to form the Open Secure AI Alliance with the aim to improve cybersecurity.
AppleCare One insurance for multiple devices finally expands outside the US
AppleCare insurance for multiple devices including iPhones, Watches and MacBooks, is finally expanding outside the US.
iQOO Z11 Lite 5G launched in India with Dimensity processor
iQOO Z11 Lite 5G ships with a 6,500 mAh battery, and a 44W charger inside the box
Lava launches Virat V1 5G and Virat V1 for online buyers
The homegrown smartphone company has partnered with Flipkart to sell their Virat V1 series
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
