Spotify is cracking down on Family plans again, and the penalty can lock you out for a year
Spotify is rolling out in-person QR-code checks for some Premium Family members, with a seven-day deadline and a 12-month restriction for those who fail verification.
Google wants you to chat with Gemini to fix issues instead of scrolling through support pages
Google is changing how you get help with its products. Its new “Ask Google Help” experience offers shorter answers and interactive troubleshooting instead of traditional support articles.
Apple finally reveals the iPhone Duo’s battery size, and Samsung should pay attention
Apple’s EU energy label puts the iPhone Duo’s rated battery at 4,883 mAh, slightly above Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8.
This award-winning phone thermal camera is 10% off for Halloween, saving you $107
Use code THERMCAM10 to save $107 on the Thermal Master P3 phone thermal camera this Halloween. 512x384 IR super resolution, adjustable lens, Tom’s Guide AI Award winner.
GM is bringing Apple Wallet car keys to Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC, and I’m all for it
GM is bringing phone-based car keys to Cadillac, GMC, and Chevrolet, starting with electric Cadillacs now and SUVs in December.
NordLayer Launches NordLayer AI Scout to Expose Shadow AI Across the Workplace
NordLayer has launched NordLayer AI Scout, a new AI visibility and security solution that shows companies which AI tools employees are actually using across web and desktop, including services that were never formally approved. The product brings sanctioned and unauthorized AI use into one view, tracks how different tools are being used, and can inspect […]
This Smart Vacuum Sealer Prints Labels and Helps You Track Your Food
For meal preppers, bulk buyers, and eco-conscious shoppers, vacuum sealing can offer an efficient way to store food. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Administration, vacuum seals have a variety of advantages, including reduced likelihood of freezer burn, improved shelf life, ease of storage, and simplified reheating. Introducing Smart Features to […]
How AI has changed how people send and receive emails
Google’s Help me write feature was prominently introduced, with prompts encouraging users to try it. Meanwhile, other AI trends have subtly emerged to change how people send and receive emails. AI-managed inboxes Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index Annual Report found that employees are interrupted every two minutes during work hours. That’s 275 interruptions a day. […]
Google’s clever anti-doomscrolling feature is coming to more Android phones
Google’s Digital Wellbeing feature Pause Point, which debuted on the Pixel 11 series, has appeared on a OnePlus smartphone. The feature adds a 10-second delay before opening distracting apps to help curb mindless scrolling.
Beyond Tracking: How AI Fitness Companions Are Changing Solo Training
Discover how AI fitness companions like BodyPark ATOM help solo exercisers track movements, improve workout consistency, and get real-time feedback.
What does an AI agent do when it’s left alone with no task? This experiment offers a clue
Researchers at MIT gave Claude a virtual island to explore, and it started inventing games, testing physics, and discovering tricks that helped it perform better later.
Exploring Alternative Music Streaming Services for Music Lovers in 2026
For years, the promise of music streaming was almost absurdly simple: pick a song and press play. The size of the library carried enormous weight, particularly as listeners moved away from collections they had bought one album at a time. Today, services like Deezer give listeners access to tens of millions of tracks. That leaves […]
A smart scale with a screen on its handle? Wyze might be onto something
For about $30 more than the original, Wyze’s Plus model adds a handle screen and phone-free readouts.
Apple announces October 28 launch event, OLED MacBook Pro and refreshed iMac likely on the docket
Apple’s October 28 event could bring a redesigned MacBook Pro with OLED, touch support, and M6-series chips.
Two weeks with the iPhone 18 Pro convinced me these 9 accessories are worth buying
From sleek magnetic power banks to clever wireless chargers and premium wallets, I spent two weeks trying out accessories with my iPhone 18 Pro. Some made charging easier, others added a little convenience to my everyday routine, but these nine are the ones I'd happily recommend.
The Galaxy S27 could arrive in January, but Samsung still has a few loose ends to tie up
Samsung’s Galaxy S27 reportedly has major components locked in, but memory choices for its top models are still being debated.
Think parental controls keep kids away from nudify apps? This report says otherwise
Removing nudify apps from stores didn’t disable them on test phones, so parents may need to check devices themselves.
Kylie Minogue is the latest artist to have been caught in the wholesale AI theft storm
The ICMP claims AI models have been trained on songs by Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave without paying them. Now, Australia's copyright laws are at the center of a growing dispute over AI training.
Google Messages is making live location sharing more useful with two new options
Google Messages is testing satellite, terrain, and live traffic views for shared locations, making it easier to spot your friends and see if they’re actually stuck in traffic.
Subaru wants to make your car smarter over time with phone-like software updates
Subaru plans to launch software-defined cars later this decade that improve with over-the-air updates, and it wants to build them 40% faster.
Five years, 2 million recalls, still hitting police cars: The fatal flaw inside Tesla’s self-driving tech
A Tesla crash involving a California Highway Patrol vehicle renews questions about FSD safety, driver monitoring and recalls. The system’s role in the collision remains unconfirmed.
Your next TV could play sound from the exact spot where the action happens
Researchers at South Korea's KIMM have developed a display that makes sound come from the exact spot where a person or object appears on screen, using 80 vibration motors and AI.
New study finds chatbots exhibit different personality traits across languages
A new study finds that popular AI chatbots exhibit different personality traits when responding in English and Mandarin, raising questions about how language shapes their behavior.
The new EU Nintendo Switch 2 model lets you swap its battery, but don’t rush to upgrade
A teardown of the new Nintendo Switch 2 reveals a battery you can swap yourself and a reworked motherboard, but no real performance gains.
FeelMyMac is the most fun I’ve had with a ridiculous Mac app in years
FeelMyMac adds virtual textures and haptic feedback to your Mac's trackpad, making cursor movement, scrolling, and tapping more satisfying.
Quntis Monitor Light Bar Glow review: I skipped the BenQ tax and found a new favorite
The Quntis Glow ML215 monitor light bar offers bright desk lighting, CRI 95, ambient backlighting, and wireless controls. Here's how it performs.
Apple is already planning a bigger, 360-degree rotating HomeView
Apple is reportedly developing a higher-end HomeView with a 9-inch display and a robotic arm that can rotate 360 degrees, even before the first model has reached customers.
A new US bill could finally stop publishers from taking away games players paid for
A proposed bill from US Representative Ritchie Torres could give gamers stronger ownership rights, including the ability to keep playing games after their online servers shut down. But the Power To The Players Act still has a long way to go.
Five years later, Inscryption is finally bringing its creepy card game to mobile
Five years after its PC debut, Inscryption is finally coming to mobile. The developers have confirmed the port but aren't planning new DLC
NVIDIA thinks the CPU industry chased too many cores, and AI agents are bringing single-core speed back
NVIDIA says the data-center CPU industry spent years prioritizing core counts and throughput over single-threaded performance. As AI agents take on more complex tasks, the company believes that balance needs to change, and its Vera CPU is designed to make the case.
Meta changes terms that raised concerns over scraping publisher websites
Meta has revised controversial website crawling terms, removing the word “train” after legal experts questioned whether publisher content could be used for AI training.
JLab JBuds Mini ANC review: Tiny earbuds serve more niceties than I expected
The JLab JBuds Mini ANC deliver impressive sound, effective noise cancellation, and long battery life for $43. Here's how they perform in real-world testing.
WhatsApp wants to make stickers louder and chats a little less cramped
WhatsApp could soon let Android users create stickers with custom audio, remove sticker outlines, and enjoy a redesigned two-line compose box. All three features remain in development.
The PS6 could cost over $1000 because, apparently, gaming wasn’t expensive enough
The PlayStation 6 could become Sony's most expensive console yet. A hardware insider claims its RAM and SSD alone cost over $680, raising concerns about a $1,000-plus launch price.
CUKTECH 25 SE Power Bank and 10 Ultra review: Fantastic charging gear deservedly earned a spot on my desk
CUKTECH's 25,000mAh power bank and four-port 10 Ultra GaN charger combine laptop-class power, useful displays, and aggressive pricing into a charging setup I kept using long after testing.
Mercedes-AMG’s new electric SUV brings 1,153hp and a serious attitude
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled its electric GT SUV with up to 1,153hp, three electric motors, an 800-volt architecture and charging capability of up to 710kW.
Apple’s next-gen Macs could hit the shelves early in November
Apple is expected to unveil a new batch of Macs later this month, and a reported retail store reset now points to November 6 as a possible release date.
iPhone 18 Pro review: I blame Apple for my pricey taste. It won’t disappoint you either.
If you want excellent cameras, dependable performance, great battery life, and a premium iPhone that doesn't feel enormous in your hands, I'd easily recommend the iPhone 18 Pro.