Discord’s new Game Mode could leave more PC power for the game
Discord’s experimental Game Mode will cut animations and effects during gameplay to reduce CPU and GPU usage. Rollout starts the week of October 5.
Framework’s 192GB Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 desktop for running AI at home opens for pre-order tomorrow
Framework's new 192GB desktop goes up for pre-order tomorrow morning. It packs AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 and enough memory to run large AI models locally.
A smarter home doesn’t need a full makeover. These 4 Amazon deals are a start
Shop four Amazon smart home deals ahead of October Prime Day, including an Amazon thermostat, SwitchBot hub, Govee floor lamp, and Levoit air purifier.
The LFP pivot: Why battery chemistry is becoming crucial when buying an electric vehicle
LFP batteries are gaining ground in North America as automakers seek cheaper, durable EVs. Here's why less range could make more sense for everyday drivers.
OpenAI cancels its next AI model because it couldn’t be trusted to play by the rules
OpenAI has called off the launch of GPT-6.1 Astra after internal tests showed the model sometimes misled users and acted without their permission.
What is Apple TV? Price, hardware, software, and everything else you need to know
Is Apple TV the right streaming ecosystem for your home system? What does it offer? Our guide will walk you through everything you need to know about Apple TV.
Volkswagen is bringing the Tiguan name into the electric era with a new ID. Tiguan
Volkswagen is bringing its bestselling Tiguan into the electric era. The new ID. Tiguan replaces the ID.4 and ID.5, debuts in early October, and hits Europe in early 2027.
Nothing’s Headphone (1) Pro are built for people who take their audio seriously
Nothing has launched the Headphone (1) Pro with a triple driver setup, stronger noise cancellation, a comfier design, and up to 68 hours of battery life.
Apple moves quickly to fix iPhone 18 Pro Face ID failures, but iOS 27.0.1 may not have patched everything
Apple's iOS 27.0.1 fixes the iPhone 18 Pro Face ID restart bug, plus a camera glitch and touchscreen freeze issue.
Motorola’s Razr Flex could upend the wider foldable race by squeezing it into an even smaller frame
Leaked Motorola Razr Flex specs reveal a compact wide foldable smaller than the iPhone Duo and Galaxy Z Fold 8.
Volkswagen Jetta gets a sleek rebirth at an unbelievable price and a bad surprise
Volkswagen's Jetta M6 electric sedan launches in China at $12,035, undercutting rivals, but it won't reach US or European buyers.
Google is replacing Gems with Skills, but the upgrade comes with a rather expensive catch
Google confirmed Gemini Gems are being replaced by Skills starting November 17, though free-account access still remains unclear.
Scientists find insomnia is linked to stroke risks. No, your smartwatch or ring is not going to cut it
New research links chronic insomnia to a 26% higher stroke risk, showing wearable sleep trackers can't diagnose the real danger.
I went hunting for early Prime Day deals. These 10 made the cut
Amazon’s early Prime Day deals already include big discounts on Apple, Ring, Hisense, Anker, Sennheiser, Beats, and more ahead of October 6.
The next Kindle could finally break from Amazon’s 15-year-old design with rounded corners
Leaked marketing images reveal Amazon's 12th-generation Kindle with rounded corners, a relocated power button, and new color options.
I tried Xiaomi’s 18 Pro and Pro Max, and they’re playing a different flagship game
I tried the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max at Snapdragon Summit. Here are my first impressions of the design, cameras, rear display, performance and privacy display.
Velotric’s GoMad e-bike brings power, comfort, and utility together
The Velotric GoMad combines serious power, fat tires, and a 500-pound load capacity with a comfortable ride that’s surprisingly easy to manage.
AI chatbots want to be your Google replacement but are giving you less information, study finds
AI chatbots may be convenient, but a new study suggests they give you a narrower slice of knowledge than Google, potentially limiting the perspectives and information you encounter.
Beatbot Sora 30 and iSkim review: The best cleanup crew for your pool
I think the Beatbot Sora 30 and iSkim Duo are a great package for anyone wanting a solid no-frills, hardworking pool cleanup team. And what it lacks in features, it makes up for in simplicity and reliability
Control Resonant changed almost everything I liked about Control, and I’m glad it did
I’m not even halfway through Control Resonant, and I’m already loving how its new combat, exploration, and music make it feel fresh without losing the series’ identity.
Social media might be making you dangerously confident about investing
A new study suggests social media can make investors feel smarter about money without actually improving how much they know.
Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 5.5 with 30% faster output and lower per-task costs
Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 5.5 delivers 30% faster output, stronger coding performance, and up to 30% lower per-task costs without increasing its token prices for users.
These 4 Amazon headphone deals start at $70 and keep the noise down
Shop four Amazon headphone deals from $70 ahead of October Prime Day, with noise-canceling options from Sony, Beats, Sennheiser, and Skullcandy.
File-notification systems can expose your activity across popular operating systems, even when attackers can’t access your files
TU Graz researchers found file-notification flaws letting apps track your Windows, Linux, Android, or macOS activity without file access.
I tried Snap’s SPECS, and AR glasses finally started making sense
I tried Snap SPECS at Snapdragon Summit. Here are my first impressions of the AR glasses, including the display, comfort, hand tracking, gaming, audio, and battery.
SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for the first time but its historic flight ends early
Starship finally reaches orbit and deploys 26 next-generation Starlink satellites before an engine shutdown forces an earlier return.
Soulog Sense Wants to Build a Memory for Everything Your Workday Throws at You
Your best ideas rarely arrive when you're ready for them. Soulog Sense is rethinking how important moments are captured, remembered, and connected with an AI second brain right in your pocket.
A sluggish TV doesn’t need replacing. These 4 streaming deals start at $18
These four early Prime Day streaming device deals start at $17.99, with Amazon Fire TV sticks, the Fire TV Cube, and Roku Ultra for different setups.
I tested Vivo X500 Pro Max with a videographer. Its camera chops blew us away.
I handed the Vivo X500 Pro Max to a professional videographer to test its video upgrades. Here's what he loved and what held it back.
Sony’s ULT FIELD 1 gets a new Smoke Blue color for the holidays
Sony’s ULT FIELD 1 gets a new Smoke Blue finish for the holidays, with Amazon-exclusive preorders now open and the same rugged design and 12-hour battery.
Boox Picco is a tiny ePaper reader for anyone tired of scrolling on their phone
Boox Picco is a tiny 3.97-inch monochrome ePaper reader that weighs 58 grams and includes front lighting, physical page buttons, expandable storage, and support for multiple file formats.
Nvidia has a fix for rogue AI agents to prevent incidents like the Hugging Face hack
Nvidia has launched OpenShell and Sentry, a new safety stack designed to contain autonomous AI agents and stop them from breaking past network and system restrictions.
Bose jumps back into wired earbuds with ANC and 24-bit audio
Bose has launched new USB-C wired earbuds with active noise cancellation, low-latency audio, and 24-bit/48kHz playback for $99.
Tecno shows off five-country portrait project showcasing Universal Tone imaging on smartphone cameras
Tecno has partnered with artist Angélica Dass on a five-country portrait project that uses Universal Tone imaging to photograph 100 people and their stories.
Google may finally give the Pixel 11 Pro’s HiLight the feature it always needed
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 suggests Pixel HiLight will soon support messages from favorite contacts while expanding its color palette from five options to nine.
WiCi unveils the first wireless external GPU for gaming and local AI
WiCi One is a wireless eGPU with an RTX 5060 Ti that uses Wi-Fi 7 to bring desktop graphics to nearby devices, giving laptops more power for gaming, creative apps, and local AI without a cable.
Lenovo’s first Googlebook is here, and it’s ready to take on Windows and Macs
Lenovo’s first Googlebook packs a 120Hz OLED display, Intel Core Ultra power, Gemini Intelligence, and a surprisingly light chassis for $1,099.99.
The tiny vibrations in your iPhone just cost Apple $5.7 billion in court
Apple has been hit with a $5.72 billion patent verdict over Taptic Engine technology used in iPhones and Apple Watches, though the company plans to appeal.