Senate advances the latest Kids Online Safety Act out of committee
The House passed its own version of the contentious KOSA bill in June.
Minecraft is coming to Switch 2 on October 27
Minecraft for the Switch 2 feels like a perfect place for mouse controls, but Mojang hasn't said anything about that feature yet.
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is stepping down, but will remain with the company
A handful of high-level personnel changes are coming to DeepMind.
Meta apps displayed ads that contained AI-generated CSAM
Researchers identified more than 50 ads on Meta properties that violated the company's policies on child sexual abuse material.
Corsair just introduced new gaming keyboards with a control dial and a mouse with great battery life
Corsair's latest accessories have some handy features and don't cost too much.
Xbox's devastating July was inevitable
It is neither possible nor desirable to own every great independent studio.
Old Reddit could be the next casualty of Reddit's war on AI scraping
The company is also planning to retire its public API.
How to use Android Auto without turning off your VPN
A VPN might compromise your Android Auto experience at first, but there are some easy workarounds.
Google Assistant will vanish from Android phones and connected devices in September
Like birthdays in late May and most of June, it's all about Gemini.
Disney partners with TikTok to bring fan-made shorts to Disney+
Creators will be granted access to a deep library of Disney assets to use in their videos.
YouTube explains its AI slop policy and why some creators won't get paid
YouTube allows AI-generated videos, but they have to abide by a specific set of rules.
Peloton Cross Training Bike+ review: A better connected bike that still demands a premium price
Peloton's new bikes do more to warrant the space they take up in your home.
NASA's PUNCH mission can now accurately predict when solar storms will hit Earth
NASA says its PUNCH mission has greatly advanced the prediction of solar storms.
Samsung announces next-gen 3D memory when all we want is reasonably priced DDR5
Samsung's latest memory and storage tech is mostly designed for data centers, not consoles or PCs.
MasterCraft brings CarPlay and Android Auto to its pontoon boats
If you're searching for an on-water nav app that also includes tunes, WhatsApp and other apps, there's finally a solution.
Texas governor orders audit of new data centers after realizing over 400 gigawatts of power is a lot
The state already hosts more than 500 data centers.
The Saudi-led $55 billion takeover of EA has closed
Electronic Arts is once again a privately held company, but it's saddled with $20 billion in new debt.
Pavel Durov claims there's a potential systemic risk for platforms with user-generated content.
Perplexity has successfully overturned Amazon's injunction on its AI shopping bot
Amazon's public fight with Perplexity over online shopping started in November 2025.
We just got our first real look at how small X's ad business is
Advertisers seem to be spending a whole lot less than they used to on the platform.
SpaceX's first public earnings statement shows the financials of an AI company in 2026
That's a lot of capital expenditure.
Xbox's free 25th anniversary gifts include a dynamic theme and avatars
Xbox's free 25th anniversary gifts include a dynamic theme and avatars.
Apple caps bug bounty program due to deluge of AI submissions
Apple caps bug bounty program due to deluge of AI submissions.
NJ antitrust suit accuses Amazon of unlawfully wielding power over delivery contractors
NJ antitrust suit accuses Amazon of unlawfully wielding power over delivery contractors .
BMW is forcing a weird Spider-Man ad onto its dashboard displays
BMW is forcing a weird Spider-Man ad onto its dashboard displays
Windows 11 Home Vs Pro: What's the difference, and is it worth the upgrade?
Most Windows 11 users don't need to bother with the Pro version of Microsoft's operating system.
CMF announces its first pair of open-ear earbuds for under $100
CMF announces its first pair of open-ear earbuds for under $100.
Apple claims that even more ex-employees may have given trade secrets to OpenAI
Apple is requesting expedited discovery in an ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI.
exFAT vs NTFS: What's the difference between these formats?
exFAT is best for cross-platform usage.
New Samsung TVs will support HDR10+ Advanced streaming on Prime Video starting this month
The main features of HDR10+ Advanced include Enhanced Overall Brightness and Intelligent Motion Smoothing.
You have no reason not to watch Babylon 5 now that it's free on YouTube
Babylon 5 is being released, episode by episode, for free, on YouTube. You should watch it
You can now bug your WhatsApp group chats with an @all ping
Surely nobody you know will overuse this...
Never put your phone in the refrigerator here's why
Condensation plus electronics are a bad combo.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition review: A capable ultralight laptop that's way too expensive
There's a lot to like about the Yoga Slim 7i, but the current price is a bit too steep.
Spotify just hit 300 million Premium subscribers
Spotify announced that it now has 300 million Premium subscribers, three times more than Apple Music.
Apple is working on a seamless copy-paste experience between iPhones and Windows PCs
Apple is developing seamless copy-paste between iPhones and Windows PCs, but it's unclear if it will be available outside the EU.
Amazon is developing a Warhammer 40,000 animated show
And of course, Henry Cavill is involved.
Xbox 360 games are reportedly coming to PC as well
Like Sony, Xbox may be laying the groundwork for an all-digital future.
The pros and cons of using Apple AirTags
AirTags are great, but there are competing trackers that offer handy features and unique form factors.
Gemini Spark now has Chrome web-browsing capabilities
Google's AI assistant can use your logged-in accounts and saved passwords to handle tedious web errands.
Samsung says it's banning smart TV apps that expose users' internet connections
Samsung says it's banning smart TV apps that expose users' internet connections.
Smartwatch vs smart ring for health tracking: The difference between these two wearables
Deciding between a smartwatch or a smart ring? Here's what to know.
Best wireless earbuds for 2026
It's safe to say the wireless earbuds space is pretty saturated. We've tested and reviewed dozens of models; these are our top picks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: Nice upgrades, but not quite ultra
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra's new processor, brighter screens and chassis tweaks are nice, but the updates don't do enough to earn the 'ultra' tag.
How to change and customize your Apple Watch face
Your Apple Watch has lots of options that will allow you to make it your own.
MacBook Air laptops are reportedly in short supply due to Ramaggedon
Not only did MacBook Air prices recently go up, but you couldn't get one today even if you wanted to.
Xbox consoles are now much more expensive in the EU and UK
The entry-level price for an Xbox now starts at 499.99/429.99.
Here's where you want to be to see the 2026 solar eclipse
If you want the best view of the 2026 solar eclipse, you'll need to travel to Spain or Iceland.
Which USB adapters should you actually keep in 2026?
As USB-C becomes the standard across most devices, it's time to go through that drawer full of USB adapters and toss those you no longer need.
