Windows 11 Search is getting bigger, but only by 4 pixels
After improving Windows 11 Search in recent updates, Microsoft may now be preparing a tiny design tweak for the Search box.
US hospitals are hiring remote nurses to fix staffing shortages, but it raises serious questions
US hospitals are hiring remote nurses from the Philippines for as little as $5 an hour to address a shortage of nearly 80,000 registered nurses, raising serious patient safety concerns.
Sony revives the RX10 with AI autofocus, 4K 120fps, and a longer-lasting battery
Sony's RX10 V brings Alpha-series AI autofocus and 4K 120p video to a 24-600mm ZEISS compact camera for $2,299.99 US.
Meta’s latest AI model is Muse Spark 1.1 and it can run your computer for you
Meta is doubling down on AI agents with Muse Spark 1.1, a model that doesn't just answer questions — it can use apps, browse the web, and even operate your computer to complete tasks on your behalf.
Microdramas are booming, and Character.AI is turning it into a two-way obsession
Character.AI is chasing the booming microdrama market with three AI-assisted vertical series whose characters remain available for conversations, questions, and fresh role-playing after each episode.
Claude Reflect is here. It’s your usual yearly Wrapped, but with Anthropic’s AI
Claude Reflect, now in beta, gives Free, Pro, and Max users a Spotify Wrapped-style breakdown of their AI usage over the past 12 months.
I knew there was plenty of AI slop on LinkedIn. Shocking report says the problem is far worse than suspected
LinkedIn supplied almost two-thirds of the AI-generated social content flagged in a million-post analysis, despite representing only one-third of the material scanned.
Those murmurs of a $300 price hike for the iPhone 18 Pro series look increasingly likely
Counterpoint Research's BOM analysis shows the 12GB plus 1TB iPhone 18 Pro Max will cost nearly $300 more to build than its predecessor.
Your phone is not trying to poison your water, but influencers found a $50 fix anyway
Influencers are selling $50 EMF straws as protection from everyday electronics, but the evidence is thin and the real product may be tech anxiety dressed as wellness.
Self-driving cars keep getting in the way of first responders, and Uncle Sam just ran out of patience
NHTSA's chief says driverless cars keep blocking ambulances and fire trucks, and he's giving companies a deadline to fix it.
Parents worry AI is becoming a crutch for their kids while schools struggle to keep up, survey finds
A new Deloitte survey found that 49% of parents worry their child relies on AI too much, while only 33% of schools have any AI guidelines in place.
Samsung wants to put its own chip in your next PC and it’s all about speeding up AI chores
Samsung’s reported Gaia accelerator could bring dedicated on-device AI hardware to future PCs, placing the company in an increasingly crowded fight with Nvidia and Qualcomm.
After Samsung and Apple, Oppo could be next to join the wide foldable club
Oppo may join Samsung and Apple’s emerging wide foldable race with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 6-powered device carrying an unusually large 6,500mAh battery.
Google’s own Photos app just gave Android users another reason to envy iPhone
Google Photos for Android is finally getting the floating redesign iPhone users have had for months, making the app cleaner while giving Gemini-powered Ask Photos a more prominent spot.
AI image generators have escaped nightmare fingers and entered the fake premium era
I tested Meta Muse, Gemini Nano Banana 2, and ChatGPT Images 2.0. The obvious AI failures are fading, but the new flaws are harder to laugh off.
Xiaomi built an SUV that doubles as a camping tent, and its range numbers are equally wild
Xiaomi's Sky Nomad YU9 is a full-size EREV SUV with a pop-up roof tent, an 80 kWh CATL battery, 300 miles of pure-electric range, and over 1,500 km combined range.
Your dog can run, but Fi’s new Starlink satellite-backed tracker makes sure you can still find them
Fi Ultra uses Starlink satellite connectivity to keep lost dogs trackable beyond cellular coverage, giving adventurous pups far fewer places to disappear unnoticed.
Could the Galaxy Z Flip 8 be Samsung’s last compact foldable? A new leak says yes
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 isn't even here yet, but a fresh rumor already has fans wondering if Samsung's beloved compact foldable is nearing the end.
Google Home’s latest update makes it easier for you to start using automations
Google Home version 4.20 adds pre-built automations you can turn on with a tap, making one of the app's most useful features easier to use for automation newbies.
Halide 3.1 update brings straighter photos, a warmer look, and smarter focus taps
Halide 3.1 adds perspective correction, a new Scarlet color look, raw only shooting, and smarter focus taps, just six weeks after Mark III launched.
X could soon alert you when a post you liked or reposted gets fact-checked
X is working on a new feature to notify users directly when a post they liked, replied to, or reposted gets a Community Note.
DuckDuckGo’s browser now blocks the YouTube ads everyone hates
DuckDuckGo’s browser can now block most video ads on YouTube, although users may see longer buffering times or occasional hiccups.
Your child isn’t the only one addicted to a phone, says new study
A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology suggests excessive smartphone use by parents could weaken emotional bonds with their children, leading to long-term developmental and psychological effects.
Google Photos can now turn your ordinary videos into AI-generated works of art
Google has introduced Video Remix for Google Photos, a new Gemini-powered feature that transforms ordinary videos with AI-generated lighting, artistic styles, and background changes in just a few taps.
Criterion says Burnout isn’t forgotten… but that’s exactly what worries me
Criterion says Burnout remains an important part of the studio's identity, but Battlefield is now its future. While the decision makes perfect business sense after Battlefield 6's success, it also highlights how few true arcade racing games remain today.
My favorite multiplayer survival sandbox is finally getting the mobile port it deserves
Don’t Starve Together launches on mobile July 21, giving players a portable way to survive The Constant with friends.
Spotify finally lets you pin more than four items in your library, and it only took a few years
Spotify raised its library pin limit from four to 20 for all users, free and premium, making it more generous than Apple Music's six-pin cap.
Xbox reportedly cancels Avowed sequel to make room for a new Fallout game from the New Vegas director
Bloomberg reports that Obsidian Entertainment has shifted development to a new Fallout game led by Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer, while the planned Avowed sequel has been cancelled.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 could go soft on colors, and the minimalist in me is really excited
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 comes in Cream, Graphite, and Lavender at retail, with Pistachio available exclusively on Samsung.com.
Chinese EV brand Chery will replace the whole car if battery mishaps cause fire damage
Chery's Rhino battery program promises a full vehicle replacement for fire damage, backed by 1,500-joule impact ratings and 10-pin puncture tests.
ChatGPT Live could make talking to AI feel straight out of the movies
OpenAI has launched GPT-Live, a new voice model for ChatGPT Voice that can listen and speak at the same time to make AI conversations feel faster and more natural.
The Fiat Topolino is the cutest $14,000 thing you can’t legally drive on most roads
Fiat's Topolino has landed in the US at $13,995, offering two electric variants with 46 miles of range and a 19 mph top speed.
Still waiting for a cheaper Vision Pro? New report brings bad news
Apple’s cheaper Vision Pro looks increasingly unlikely after Samsung Display reportedly decided to terminate development of the lower-cost screen technology planned for the headset.
Galaxy Z Flip 8 official renders reveal Samsung’s familiar foldable in three fresh colors
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 has leaked in official-looking renders, revealing three colors and a design that's instantly familiar — but Samsung may be betting that's exactly what buyers want.
Google’s Pixel Watch 5 may not escape the 2026 price hikes
Pixel Watch 5 pricing has leaked ahead of Google’s August event, and the numbers point to small increases for select models.
Targeted by scammers, adult content creators are getting hacked government sites removed
Scammers are using adult creators’ names to poison trusted government and university websites, while copyright complaints are quietly pushing thousands of malicious pages out of Google.
Roborock brought FIFA World Cup fever to Miami and it was blast to experience
Roborock turned Miami's Aventura Mall into a unique celebration of technology and football, and it was quite a spectacle.