Shopping for a Back-to-school laptop? These are the laptops I’d recommend
Looking for a new laptop this Back-to-School season? These are the best Windows, Chromebook, and Mac options I'd recommend for students.
That Claude chat you shared? Google may have seen it too
Public Claude chat links and Artifacts were indexed by Google, exposing shared conversations online. Here's what happened and what Anthropic says about it.
X Money is finally here, and it’s much more than a digital wallet
X Money has officially launched in the US, bringing peer-to-peer payments, a Visa debit card, and high-yield savings accounts to eligible X Premium users.
Your GTA 6 ‘physical copy’ could expire before you even play it
Rockstar has confirmed that GTA 6 PS5 download codes included in physical copies sold in Japan will expire 170 days after launch due to regional regulations.
YouTube Premium is becoming a streaming bundle by adding Peacock
YouTube Premium subscribers in the U.S. will get Peacock Premium included with their subscription starting in early 2027 as part of a new partnership with NBCUniversal.
Spotify meets Snap Map in Snapchat’s latest update
Snapchat has introduced Now Playing for Snap Map, letting users share their Spotify listening activity in real time and discover music through friends.
TCL built a 22-speaker soundbar for turning living rooms into movie theaters, but it’s skipping the US
TCL launches its flagship Q95K soundbar, a 22-speaker, 1420W system tuned with Bang & Olufsen, alongside two smaller models, all currently available only in China.
Window AC vs. Mini Split: Which is the Smarter Cooling Upgrade for Summer?
Summer does not have to mean rising electricity bills and blocked window views. Before buying another temporary fix, see why modern homeowners are switching to quieter, smarter mini splits for year-round comfort.
These are the compact printers I’d actually recommend for back-to-school
Printing shouldn't mean a midnight trip to the library computer lab. Here are four compact printers worth having on your desk, from workhorses to instant photo makers.
RAMmageddon is coming for cameras, and your dream setup is in the crosshairs
Fujifilm is raising camera prices up to €500 due to the global DRAM chip crisis, a shortage already driving up smartphone, laptop, and chip prices industry-wide.
Lenovo brings Bose-tuned Yoga headphones to the US and they don’t cost a fortune
The Headphone Yoga PC Edition is now available in the US with Bose-tuned audio, ANC, and a lightweight folding design.
The AI-hooked younger generation is sourcing chatbot help even for in-person talks
Young adults are turning to ChatGPT to script texts, dating messages, and even in-person conversations, worrying mental health experts about growing "self-mistrust."
Shopping for back-to-school? These are the webcam lights I’d actually turn on before a Zoom call
Tired of looking like you're calling in from a cave during class zooms? Here are five webcam lights, starting with the cheapest, that'll actually fix your lighting.
Google Chrome could soon let you translate pages right inside Reading Mode
Google is testing a translate button inside Chrome's Reading Mode on Canary, which would translate pages and PDFs without leaving Reading Mode.
AI dramas need actors, so Chinese platforms are turning human faces into stock assets
Chinese platforms are paying people to license their faces for AI-generated dramas, but contracts may offer limited protection once those reusable digital likenesses leave the marketplace.
Experts find it’s easy to manipulate AI chatbots into coughing up bioweapon recipes
Researchers found that persistent conversations could push major AI chatbots past their biological safety barriers, as increasingly capable models acquire knowledge that worries biosecurity experts.
Gem Browser imagines an internet where every website is yours to redesign
Gem Browser uses Gemini to rebuild real webpages around reader prompts, offering more control over the interface while raising uncomfortable questions about what happens to a publisher’s original presentation.
I just found a Mac app that puts volume and brightness sliders on your MacBook’s touchpad edges
Tired of hunting for the volume or brightness keys on your Mac? Slidr lets you slide along your trackpad's edges to control volume and brightness instantly, no keyboard required.
OnePlus is building another flagship monster for a shrinking audience, and its expected to launch in October
A new OnePlus 16 leak points to an October launch, a smaller square camera housing, and a battery capacity approaching 9,000mAh.
Google could soon let you unlock your Pixel Watch with your phone
Google is reportedly working on a way to unlock your Pixel Watch with your phone, essentially flipping the existing Watch Unlock feature.
Samsung has another wild foldable phone lined up for 2027 and it will excite screen connoisseurs
Samsung has reportedly started developing its second-generation Galaxy Z TriFold, with another near-10-inch OLED expected and a possible launch alongside the Galaxy Z9 series in 2027.
Android’s most powerful app permission could soon come with a much scarier warning
Android 17 may give trusted apps control over screen content while a phone is locked. Google’s clearer warning reveals the convenience, risk, and safeguards behind the unfinished permission system.
Waymo’s driverless cars keep getting parking tickets in Austin, and humans aren’t the only ones complaining
Waymo’s Austin robotaxis have received 83 parking citations worth $9,325, exposing how repeated curbside mistakes can become a larger operational problem when they spread across an autonomous fleet.
The best note-taking apps for iOS and Android
We've compiled a list of our favorite note-taking apps for iOS and Android phones and tablets to help keep your life organized and your thoughts in order.
Apple’s best device protection deal is finally leaving the US
AppleCare One is expanding beyond the US for the first time, bringing bundled protection for multiple Apple devices to four additional countries beginning August 4.
I found five desk organization gadgets I’d happily recommend for Back-to-School
Tangled cords, missing keys, and a desk that's basically a black hole? Here are five gadgets that'll actually get your workspace under control.
God of War Laufey finally has a release date, and there’s some good news for Kratos fans too
Santa Monica Studio has confirmed God of War Laufey will launch on February 16, 2027, and revealed that a new Kratos-led title is already in the works.
A new iPhone app can sniff out Meta smart glasses lurking nearby
AntiZuck turns an iPhone into a local smart-glasses scanner, alerting users to nearby Meta Ray-Bans and other supported devices without requiring an account or collecting data.
Google Maps’ biggest Android Auto upgrade is reaching more users
Google is expanding Immersive Navigation and the live speedometer in Android Auto, bringing richer maps and better driving information to more users.
Lenovo’s $99 280Hz gaming monitor is built for the ramen-budget crowd
Lenovo has launched two affordable 280Hz gaming monitors for competitive players, led by a 23.8-inch model with a local price equivalent to around $99.
New York’s food carts are going electric in clean air trial
New York is testing battery-powered food carts to reduce noise, air pollution and fuel use while improving working conditions for street vendors.
The dream of uber cheap phones for kids and grandparents is effectively dead, thanks to AI
Surging memory chip prices driven by AI demand have made sub-$100 smartphones unprofitable to manufacture.
Apple’s smartwatches will look the same for at least another year, or two
Bloomberg reports Apple's Series 12 and Ultra 4 smartwatches will skip a design overhaul this year, focusing instead on health features.
Lenovo’s next ThinkCenter desktop is ready to hit the shelves, but the price will make you blink twice
Lenovo's ThinkCentre X desktop is coming to the US with up to 256GB RAM, dual RTX 5060 Ti GPUs, and a flagship configuration that costs nearly $14,000.
Best new movies to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more
The best new movies to stream include Project Hail Mary, The Drama, The Sheep Detectives, The Rip, Send Help and more.
I played Halo: Campaign Evolved, and its cinematics show what a Halo series could’ve been
Halo is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a gorgeous remake of Combat Evolved, and its new cinematics have reopened an old wound: I still want a proper Halo show.
Xbox is fixing one of the PC app’s biggest annoyances with download speed
Microsoft is testing a Smart Download Client for Xbox that automatically switches to the fastest download server, promising quicker game installs on PC and consoles.
Apple’s new Upgrade program launches on Tuesday with major changes
Apple's new Upgrade leasing program launches July 28, letting customers lease iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches through Klarna.