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.
Fired Tesla manager says Full Self-Driving cars were 'rolling hazards'
A new lawsuit accuses Tesla of overextending the safety operators overseeing its robotaxis.
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.
The Trump administration is exempting data centers from pollution laws intended to prevent acid rain
Don't worry, the Trump administration won't let a little acid rain get in the way of more data centers.
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?
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.
Motorola launches Indigenous Collections app for language and cultural preservation
The free Android app shares knowledge from members of the Rainy Lake Ojibwe community.
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.
X Money begins limited US rollout
Only Premium and Premium X subscribers get the privilege of banking with Elon for now.
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.
You can customize your Samsung Galaxy Watch with this free design tool
If you can't find the watch face you want in the Play Store, you can create your own Galaxy Watch face from scratch.`
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.
Nanoleaf's monitor stand is an all-in-one setup that brightens up your desk space
The Smart LED Monitor Stand is currently available for $169.99.
Here's our first look at Apple TV's Neuromancer adaptation
We also now know when it will be released: January 22, 2027.
Apple's smart glasses delay reportedly stems in part from major privacy concerns
The Apple team behind the upcoming smart glasses is reportedly exploring several tweaks related to user privacy.
How to safely clean your USB ports
Don't use WD-40 or Q-tips, for starters.
Android Auto has a developer menu you can access in seconds
If you want to tweak your Android Auto settings, the software has a developer menu you can check out.
The reason why the MacBook Air doesn't need a fan
Apple Silicon delivers enough performance without overheating.
God of War Laufey will hit PS5 on February 16
Venture through the afterlife of the gods while playing as Faye.
EU says TikTok hasn't done enough to ensure minors' safety
The latest findings could come with a fine of up to six percent of TikTok's annual revenue.
The 20 percent rule for solar panels can help you save money in the long run
Building your solar panel system with some extra capacity makes managing it a bit easier.
Qualcomm is reportedly planning to raise processor prices by the end of the summer
Qualcomm, the maker of processors powering numerous Android devices, is raising its prices.
How to get more storage on your Android without using a microSD Card
Cloud storage isn't your only option.
How to program your Roku remote to voice control your non-Roku TV
Go hands-free with voice commands.
OpenAI's rogue agent went on a hacking spree that lasted days, Reuters says
Reuters reports that the OpenAI agent that hacked Hugging Face had been free for a week before the company noticed.
Dinos with swords, making music with gnomes and other new indie games worth checking out
Plus, email as turn-based combat (which is really just regular email).
Amazon accused of poaching HBO employees in Warner Bros. lawsuit
Warner Bros. Discovery has sued Amazon for 'inducing' its employees to breach their contracts.
Roku is increasing prices across its hardware range
Roku's streaming devices got a price hike, and it's reportedly because of industry-wide memory shortages.
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
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
