McDonald’s is accused of AI-driven pricing, but the company says its AI only recommends prices
McDonald’s is pushing back against claims that AI is setting your Big Mac price, saying its technology only provides recommendations to franchisees.
Nearly 20 EVs are disappearing from US showrooms this year, but the next generation could be better
Tesla Model S, BMW i4, Honda Prologue, Volvo EX30 exit US as automakers chase cheaper, longer-range cars.
AI’s massive appetite could make cheap smartphones much harder to find
The booming demand for AI infrastructure is putting pressure on the same memory supply used by smartphones, and budget devices are feeling the squeeze first.
ChatGPT is taking ads into image generation, and your conversations could decide what you see
ChatGPT image generation is getting ads, placed by guardrails that first judge whether a conversation feels emotionally vulnerable.
macOS 27 removed the Apple Intelligence off switch. Here’s how to get rid of it anyway
macOS 27 scatters Apple Intelligence settings across a dozen places. RemoveMacAI turns them all off in one go and deletes 12GB of AI models from your Mac.
Prime Day Deals You Don’t Want to Miss
Looking to upgrade your home or tech without overpaying? Prime Big Deal Days has deep discounts on TVs, floor care, wearables, and audio. These are the early deals actually worth your money.
Apple may have quietly bumped iCloud Mail aliases from three to nine, but won’t say why
iCloud.com now lets users create nine email aliases instead of three, and Apple hasn't announced the change.
Baseus’ new 4K security camera turns your window into a no-drill monitoring setup
Baseus has launched a $69.99 4K window security camera that monitors outdoors through glass without requiring any drilling.
From $200 Motorolas to Samsung’s Flip, these phone deals made my shortlist
Four Amazon phone deals span affordable Motorolas, the distinctive Nothing Phone (3), and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8.
Googlebooks may not deliver the Android app experience Google promised
Google has admitted that some Android apps and games may not run their best on Intel-powered Googlebooks, which is a surprise after its earlier promises of full Play Store support.
Microsoft Teams is adding a safeguard against deepfake imposters in meetings
Teams will soon let certified third-party services analyze meeting audio and video for signs of manipulation and pass those warnings back to organizers.
Upgrading to Windows 11 26H2 just got easier with this official Microsoft tool
Microsoft has released a dedicated Installation Assistant for Windows 11 26H2, giving you an easy, official way to upgrade your PC while keeping your apps, files, and settings intact.
Kagi is pulling Orion from Windows and Linux, leaving its cross-browser extension dream behind
Kagi is shelving Orion on Windows and Linux, but the WebKit browser's code is headed to the open source community.
These Prime Day floor cleaner deals can save you hundreds
These Prime Day floor cleaner deals can save you hundreds
Let a robot do the dirty work with these 5 early Prime Day deals
From self-emptying Roombas to premium Dreame and Roborock cleaners, these early Prime Day robot vacuum deals can take a serious bite out of the cost of automated cleaning.
I found 4 smartwatch deals for different budgets ahead of Prime Day
Four Amazon smartwatch deals cover Samsung, Garmin, and Apple, with prices starting at $159 ahead of October Prime Day.
AI-generated child abuse images are surging, and parents should rethink sharing kids’ photos online
AI-generated child abuse images have already passed last year's total in just six months. Here's what the new IWF figures reveal and how parents can protect their kids' photos online.
I get what a Googlebook is. I just don’t get why I need it.
Googlebook is Google's ambitious attempt to reinvent the laptop around Gemini and AI. After spending time with it, I'm impressed by what it can do — but still unsure why anyone needs it.
HP OmniBook Ultra (Snapdragon X2 Plus) review: I almost forgot this was a Windows on Arm laptop
The Snapdragon X2 Plus HP OmniBook Ultra 14 combines excellent battery life, a solid OLED touchscreen, and premium hardware with enough everyday speed to make Windows on Arm increasingly easy to forget.
Qualcomm thinks AI agents are ready. But are we ready to trust them?
Qualcomm believes AI agents are ready for the next big leap, with Snapdragon providing the local compute and orchestration needed to make agentic AI more useful, private and personal.
Fraimic Canvas review: A masterpiece that will continue to evolve
The $399 Fraimic Standard is the easier one to recommend. The $1,299 Large is a real splurge but will draw a lot of attention, and I'd only buy it if you already know exactly which wall it's going on.
Star City Review: Apple TV’s Soviet space drama is ambitious, atmospheric, and unfinished
Star City is Apple TV’s alternate-history space drama. It has compelling characters and comes out as grounded sci-fi political drama.
OpenAI CEO says AI will cause some bad things, but the benefits are worth it
Sam Altman says the world should accept some bad things happening because of AI, arguing that its benefits outweigh certain risks while rejecting catastrophic outcomes.
Google’s new Fitbit is coming for the space between a fitness band and a smartwatch
Google’s Fitbit Edge could replace the long-running Charge lineup with a screen, GPS, notifications, limited apps and up to seven days of battery life.
WhatsApp is testing a privacy upgrade for chats you want to keep off linked devices
WhatsApp is rolling out Restricted Chat to some Android and iOS beta testers, adding a way to keep selected conversations off linked devices.
Google Pixel 12 just leaked, and the display changes are quite interesting
The first major Google Pixel 12 leak reveals four models, new display resolutions and early clues about Google’s 2027 Pixel lineup.
Elon Musk says Tesla Robotaxi still struggles to see pets at night
Tesla’s Robotaxi service in Austin now runs until 11pm, but Elon Musk says low-light detection, especially spotting pets, remains a challenge.
Apple is going back to its design roots and its new leader is leading the push
Apple CEO John Ternus is spending much more time with the company’s design teams, signaling a renewed focus on product design.
GTA 6 is apparently going all-in on blood, drugs and mayhem
A briefly published PEGI rating for GTA 6 reportedly reveals detailed decapitation, frequent drug use, sex scenes and other mature content.
The best Kindle in 2026: Here are the top Kindles for reading
Looking for the best Kindle? We compare Amazon's Kindle, Paperwhite, Colorsoft, and Scribe lineup to help you choose the right e-reader for your reading habits, note-taking needs, and budget.
A second battery or a lower price? These 6 cordless vacuum deals give shoppers options
Five cordless vacuum deals from Levoit, Bissell, and Shark cover quick cleanups, pet hair, and longer cleaning sessions, starting at $123.49.
Apple’s next MacBook Pro is about to get lighter, touchier, and harder to ignore
Apple’s next MacBook Pro could bring a major redesign with an OLED touchscreen, redesigned internals and a significantly lighter body.
EXCLUSIVE: Resident Evil screenwriter talks about making hit horror film with Zach Cregger
Resident Evil co-screenwriter Shay Hatten talks penning the script of the hit horror movie alongside filmmaker Zach Cregger.
Gemini’s free tier is getting a major downgrade from October 9
Google is cutting free access to Gemini 3.1 Pro and 3.6 Flash, leaving non-paying users with Flash-Lite from October 9.
Exynos 2700 production is underway for the Galaxy S27 series, but Samsung still hasn’t decided on the Ultra
Samsung is ramping up Exynos 2700 production for the Galaxy S27, S27+, and S27 Pro, but the S27 Ultra is still being evaluated as the company weighs performance, thermals, cost, and chip supply.
3 overlooked movies on Apple TV worth streaming this weekend (October 3-4)
These three Apple TV movies trade big spectacle for quiet, character driven storytelling, making them perfect picks for a slower weekend watch.
A new sunlight-powered trick could make smelly trash bins a thing of the past
Researchers have built a lithium-boosted catalyst that uses sunlight to break down the sour smell of rotting food waste, and it was put to the test in real trash bins for 1,000 hours.
The BlackBerry Passport is back, sort of, and it runs Android now
The Zinwa P26 keeps the BlackBerry Passport’s square display and physical keyboard while replacing its internals with modern Android hardware. The complete device is up for preorder at $420, with shipments expected to start in late October.