Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s headline Privacy Display may have an ugly red side effect
Samsung is investigating reddish patches reported on some Galaxy S26 Ultra screens, with its unusual Privacy Display panel emerging as one possible explanation.
Instagram and WhatsApp lead in sextortion reports, iMessage is weaponized against teenagers: Report
Australia's online safety watchdog says Instagram and WhatsApp top the sextortion complaint list, while teens are being targeted through iMessage and Snapchat.
AMD is quietly building a frame generation mode that beats Nvidia at its own game
AMD's latest Radeon drivers hide a Multi-Frame Generation mode that goes up to 8x, going one better than NVIDIA's 6x. Here's what it could mean for your frame rate.
Europe plans a wide social media ban for children
A panel of experts has recommended that the European Union bar children under 13 from social media, with looser rules for teens up to 18.
Google just beat its own Prime Day Pixel 10 Pro deal, and the Pixel 11 may explain why
Google has dropped the 128GB Pixel 10 Pro to $699, beating its Prime Day price as inventory thins ahead of the expected Pixel 11 announcement in August.
Acer’s new Android phone lets you take better selfies with a rear display
Acer has quietly launched the Sospiro A15 with a 1.88-inch rear screen, a 64MP camera, Android 16, and a 5,000mAh battery. Here's everything the new budget phone offers
Razer dressed its gaming earbuds for PS5 and Xbox, then priced them surprisingly well
Razer’s new $99 gaming earbuds bring low-latency wireless audio to Xbox and PS5, although multi-console owners may find one version considerably more useful.
A new sodium battery posts wild four-minute charging numbers, but don’t expect it in an EV yet
A sodium-metal battery reached a four-minute laboratory rate, but its strongest lifespan figures came from slower and smaller tests. The pouch-cell results show why EV use remains a long way off.
Forget folding twice. Samsung’s next big-screen phone may simply slide open
Samsung’s next experimental Galaxy may swap multiple hinges for a sliding display, potentially offering tablet-sized screen space from a more manageable phone-shaped body.
You can now tell Waze to stop interrupting your playlist, and I can’t believe it took this long
Waze launched five updates today, including Less Chatty mode to reduce voice interruptions, personalized navigation, and expanded Gemini AI search for destinations.
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leak just exposed a much more ambitious phone than expected
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has leaked ahead of launch, revealing its premium design, three colors, huge 7,100mAh battery, magnetic wireless charging, and flagship-level hardware.
Copilot could soon help diagnose issues with your PC
Microsoft is testing a new Copilot feature called PC Insights that will help users diagnose problems with their PC using natural language prompts.
Google’s next foldable just leaked in its most elegant color yet
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold has appeared in a classy new Pine finish, accompanied by a slimmer body and a cleaner version of its familiar camera island.
I wouldn’t have recommended this Nintendo Switch 2 accessory before, but this deal changes everything
GameStop just dropped the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera to its lowest price yet, making the once-pricey accessory much easier to recommend.
OpenAI just took the handcuffs off your ChatGPT Work and Codex usage limits, at least for now
OpenAI is temporarily removing the 5 hour usage limit for Plus, Business, and Pro users across Codex and ChatGPT Work, and making GPT 5.6 Sol more efficient so your usage goes further.
I lived with a liquid-cooled gaming phone, and it rarely let me down in everyday life
The Red Magic 11S Pro can run demanding PC games, yet its battery, display, charging, and everyday reliability are just as important outside of gaming.
This app gives your Mac a music player you’ll actually enjoy using
Liqoria is a Mac music player that works with Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, and more. It gives you floating, menu bar, Dock, and Lock Screen players in a single app.
Anthropic is giving away Claude Fable 5 at no extra cost for a limited time
Anthropic is offering paid Claude subscribers free access to Claude Fable 5 until July 19, after which continued use will require separate usage credits.
Scammers are now cloning trusted news websites to steal your money
Cybercriminals are cloning trusted news websites using AI-generated content to promote fake investment schemes, making it harder than ever to distinguish legitimate journalism from scams.
This floating AI robot looks like it escaped a Studio Ghibli film, and that’s exactly the point
Researchers have unveiled a floating AI robot inspired by Studio Ghibli that glides silently through the air, offering a safer and more approachable vision for future AI companions.
The days of unrestricted social media for children may be coming to an end
Governments worldwide are introducing or considering social media bans for children, as concerns over mental health, online safety, and addictive algorithms continue to reshape digital policy.
Christopher Nolan’s personal take on smartphones is surprisingly practical
Christopher Nolan says avoiding smartphones helps protect the quiet moments where his best ideas emerge, even if living without one has become increasingly inconvenient.
Microsoft wants Windows 11 and your phone to become best friends
For years, Phone Link has felt like that one app everyone knows exists but rarely remembers to open. Microsoft apparently wants to change that. According to a report from Windows Central, the company is working on a major overhaul of how smartphones integrate with Windows 11, making phones feel like a native part of the […]
What are Copilot+ PCs? Everything you need to know
Copilot+ PCs promise smarter Windows search, local AI tools, and longer battery life, though the badge comes with strict hardware rules and several important caveats.
ASUS expands its ProArt lineup with a compact keyboard and a smart creator mouse
ASUS has expanded its ProArt ecosystem with the new ProArt Keyboard KD300 and ProArt Mouse MD301, bringing creator-focused features, compact design, and multi-device connectivity to professionals.
Apple’s M7 Ultra could take on Nvidia Blackwell with a staggering 1.5TB of memory
Apple's M7 Ultra chip could feature up to 1.5TB of unified memory, reportedly bringing AI performance closer to Nvidia Blackwell while powering future Macs and Apple Intelligence servers.
The Apple Car may be dead, but it became the foundation of Apple Intelligence
Apple's canceled self-driving car project reportedly became the technological foundation for Apple Intelligence, helping create the Neural Engine and the AI hardware powering today's iPhones, Macs, and Apple AI servers.
I randomly discovered a macOS toolkit and it single-handedly boosted my Mac workflow
Supercharge fixes the small macOS annoyances that have bugged Mac users for years. From one-click DMG installs to app shortcuts and a smarter Finder menu, here are the tweaks that changed how I use my Mac.
Apple could launch two new Apple Pencils next spring alongside the iPad Pro
Apple is reportedly preparing two new Apple Pencil models for next spring, including a refreshed Apple Pencil Pro and an updated USB-C Apple Pencil, expected to launch alongside the next-generation iPad Pro.
The Pixel 11 is almost here, and these are the 3 upgrades I’m begging Google to make
The Pixel 11 is just around the corner, and Google has a chance to fix three long-standing issues that have held the Pixel experience back for years.
What is Copilot? Everything you need to know about Microsoft’s AI assistant
Microsoft Copilot now covers everything from free AI chat to Office tools and GPT-5.6-powered work features, so here’s how its many versions fit together.
I tried to parody the most absurd AI products, but the tech industry beat me to it
I tried inventing AI gadgets too absurd for the tech industry. Then I found toothbrushes, litter boxes, headphones, and appliances that had already beaten me there.
I spent a fortune on a Copilot+ PC, and I’ve barely ever touched Microsoft’s AI
My Copilot+ PC has dedicated AI hardware and its own Copilot key, yet Microsoft’s assistant has barely earned a place in my daily workflow.
I bought into a brighter future, but my digital life bills monthly subscriptions
Modern life runs on subscriptions that are often useful, reasonable, and increasingly difficult to live without. The future arrived, but apparently we’ll need to keep paying monthly to use it.
5 reasons I keep coming back to Apple Reminders despite paying for premium task managers
Despite paying for Things 3, Todoist, and OmniFocus, I keep returning to Apple Reminders. Here are 5 reasons this free app still beats premium task managers for everyday use.
What happens when AI detectors fail? Researchers say we must be trained to spot fake AI faces
AI detectors are struggling against increasingly realistic deepfakes. Researchers say people can dramatically improve their ability to identify fake AI faces through structured training and pattern recognition.
Your next song could soon carry an AI warning label, and the music industry is all for it
The music industry wants Spotify and Apple Music to label AI-generated songs, giving listeners greater transparency as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly common in music production.
Volkswagen’s ID. Unyx 09 just leaked, and it’s the kind of EV I want to see in the US
Volkswagen's ID. Unyx 09 has been exposed in China's MIIT regulatory database ahead of its H2 2026 launch.