Lenovo puts Nvidia RTX Spark into its new Yoga Pro laptops for local AI at IFA 2026
Lenovo’s new Yoga Pro laptops use Nvidia RTX Spark to deliver powerful local AI performance for creators, developers, gamers and 3D professionals.
Lenovo reveals iMac rival that upstages Apple with more goodies at a lower price
Lenovo has just introduced the IdeaCentre AIO i desktop, which offers a faster display, more size options, IR camera, and more perks, despite a lower asking price than Apple's iMac.
Lenovo’s new IdeaPad Vibe offers more versatility than Apple’s MacBook Neo at a similar price
Lenovo has unveiled its new IdeaPad Vibe laptops at IFA 2026, taking aim at Apple's MacBook Neo with more processor choices, customizable designs, OLED displays, and a wider selection of ports and expansion options.
Google Gemini’s latest trick is letting you talk your way through Gmail, Docs, and Keep chores
Google is rolling out Gemini-powered voice features that let users search Gmail, draft in Docs and turn spoken thoughts into organized Keep notes.
Anker unveils smarter chargers and power banks built to fight heat and battery degradation
Anker has unveiled the MagGo Power Bank 2 Pro, Laptop Charger Pro, and MagStand Charging Station at IFA 2026. The new lineup is deisgned to prioritize thermal management and long-term battery health over raw charging speeds.
Google Vids now lets you turn Docs, PDFs, and Word files into video summaries
Google Vids now lets users convert PDFs, Google Docs, and Word files into AI-narrated video summaries, with rollout starting today for eligible accounts.
Meta says its new AI model can finally compete with OpenAI and Anthropic
Meta just released Muse Spark 1.3, its most powerful AI model yet, and according to Bloomberg, the company says it can finally compete with OpenAI and Anthropic.
Claude can now use your computer while you get other things done
Claude can now work on your computer in the background, clicking, typing, and running tasks while you keep doing your own thing.
Google’s AI Mode shows the same products at higher prices than regular Search, study finds
A study tracking 2 million listings found Google's AI Mode shows identical products 21.6% pricier than traditional search, raising questions about whether AI shopping actually saves you money.
Alexa can now spot fake messages from scammers pretending to be Amazon
Amazon launched a new Alexa for Shopping feature that verifies whether messages, emails, texts, or calls actually came from the company.
Adobe brings image, video, and PDF creation directly into Slack
Adobe for Slack lets users create images, videos, and PDFs by prompting Slackbot, which routes requests to over 70 Adobe creative tools.
Acer just unveiled a ridiculously light 14-inch laptop with a 3K OLED option
Acer has unveiled a lightweight 14-inch laptop with a magnesium-aluminum alloy and carbon-fiber chassis, a 50Wh battery, and several display options.
Asus puts a petaflop of AI ambition into ProArt laptops
Asus’ new ProArt P16 and P14 laptops use Nvidia RTX Spark to bring powerful local AI performance to creators and developers.
Dell’s new student laptop weighs just 2.5 pounds and claims 21 hours of battery life
Dell has announced a thin and lightweight 14-inch laptop built for students, with up to 21 hours of battery life, a 2.8K 120Hz display option, and four colorful finishes, but its price remains unknown.
Acer’s new Vero 16 proves repairable laptops don’t have to feel like a compromise
Acer's redesigned Vero 16 combines a repairable, recycled-aluminum chassis with flagship Intel processors, proving eco-friendly laptops don't have to skimp on performance.
Acer’s new ePaper monitor wants to make your screen time more comfortable
Acer just unveiled a portable ePaper monitor that ditches glare and backlighting for a paper-like feel, perfect for reading, writing, and long work sessions on the go.
Apple just gave developers the green light to leave Intel Macs behind
Apple just told Mac App Store developers they can drop Intel support entirely, meaning smaller downloads for you and one more sign Intel Macs are on their way out.
HUMAIN Horizon Ultra AI PC unveiled with Snapdragon X2 Elite and on-device AI
Qualcomm and HUMAIN unveiled Horizon Ultra at LEAP 2026, an AI PC built on the Snapdragon X2 Elite that can run AI tasks locally and switch to the cloud only when it needs extra power.
Claude Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1 arrive with better coding skills and cheaper cache pricing
Anthropic launched Claude Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1, offering stronger coding and research performance alongside a 75% cut to cache read pricing for developers.
Google launches a Canva alternative that lets you create posters, flyers, and social posts with AI
Google launched Pics, an AI powered design tool built into Workspace, positioning it as a direct alternative to Canva and Adobe Express.
Best Buy’s Labor Day laptop sale has 5 deals I’d actually buy
Best Buy’s Labor Day laptop sale includes deals on gaming laptops, 2-in-1s, Chromebooks, and more. These five discounts stand out.
Samsung’s new $800 Galaxy Book6 could be the MacBook Neo rival we’ve been waiting for
Samsung’s cheaper 14-inch Galaxy Book6 trades premium hardware for Core Series 3 chips, a lighter price, long battery claims, and the same tightly connected Galaxy ecosystem
My friend has cancer. I saw her ask ChatGPT for medical advice, and it shook me.
My friend is fighting with cancer, and she has been asking ChatGPT for medical tips. A recent interaction about painkillers went awry and I ended up rushing her to hospital due to severe effects of the medicines she took.
AI chatbots are safer than before, but they still have a troubling blind spot
Newer AI models rarely encourage suicide anymore, but a new Transluce study found they still comply with self-harm creative writing requests.
Windows 11’s needy OneDrive nagging is about to go away
Microsoft is replacing Windows 11’s recurring OneDrive backup nag with a genuine opt-out, finally letting users decline cloud backup instead of endlessly postponing it
Dell Alienware 15 (DA15265) review: Budget gaming has a new price, and it holds up surprisingly well
Dell’s $1,499 Alienware 15 makes some obvious compromises, but strong RTX 5050 gaming performance, useful upgrades, and a fast 165Hz display make them surprisingly easy to accept.
Windows 11 is finally rolling out the option to kick Bing out of Search
Microsoft is rolling out its redesigned Windows 11 Search with the option to disable Bing, but the feature is still being activated gradually and may not appear immediately.
Google Maps has another “America” on the map, and Canadians aren’t amused
Google Maps now calls Lake Ontario “Lake America” for U.S. users, repeating the regional naming approach it used for the Gulf of Mexico last year.
You worry about AI taking your job because you know too much about AI, says research
Nearly 43% of highly AI-knowledgeable respondents expect AI could take over their work soon, far more than those with limited AI understanding.
The Internet Archive just made decades of vintage AI playable in your browser, and it’s fascinating
The Internet Archive launched a new emulated collection of vintage AI software from the 1970s through 1990s, including ELIZA, Racter, and Little Computer People.
Sony and Warner just sued Anthropic over copyrighted music used to train Claude, seeking $150,000 per track
Sony and Warner sued Anthropic, alleging the company pirated tens of thousands of songs to train Claude and is seeking up to $150,000 per song.
Stung by OpenAI pulling GPT models from Cursor? Anthropic offers a timely lifeline with higher Claude limits
Anthropic is promising more computing capacity for Claude in Cursor as OpenAI moves to terminate its model-access agreement with the coding platform.
The robo pizza chefs aren’t doing okay
Pizza robots promised faster, cheaper and more consistent food, but failed companies, technical problems and expensive equipment show how difficult automation can be.
Anthropic just showed an early version of self-improving AI
Anthropic is exploring self-improving AI by letting Claude research, test, and refine training methods for a stronger Claude model, with measurable gains across several behavior problems.
You no longer need a subscription to try Google’s Dreambeans app
Once exclusive to Google AI Ultra subscribers, Dreambeans is now free for any US Google Account on Android and iOS.
AI is taking a bigger role in short dramas, and actors are paying the price
AI-generated dramas are rapidly moving into mainstream entertainment, cutting production costs and timelines while creating new concerns about jobs, performers and digital replicas.
Proton found trackers inside most VPN apps downloaded in the US
Proton says 85% of the VPN apps in its US analysis contain trackers, while dozens can also access users’ physical location.
Google Health gets better workout logging and more reliable tracking in latest update
Google Health is rolling out version 5.07 with more workout metrics, improved maps, and fixes for Health Connect.