Meta’s Brain2Qwerty v2 turns thoughts into text, and it doesn’t need brain implants
Meta has unveiled Brain2Qwerty v2, an AI system that converts brain activity into text without surgery, bringing assistive communication a step closer to reality.
Gemini will now take notes for you in Google Meet for you, if you the minimum $20 AI tax
Google Meet’s Gemini-powered “Take notes for me” feature is rolling out to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, but the useful meeting upgrade starts behind a $20 monthly plan.
XChat finally lands on Android, bringing encrypted messaging beyond X
X has officially launched XChat for Android, bringing its standalone encrypted messaging app to Google's mobile platform.
Wearables are helping the elderly as record heat blasts across Europe
Rome is using smart bracelets to monitor elderly residents during Europe’s heatwave, turning wearable tech into a remote safety net for vulnerable people.
WhatsApp is finally getting usernames and you should go reserve yours right now
WhatsApp has opened username reservations ahead of a full launch later in 2026, letting users reserve a handle to share instead of their phone number.
Why Faster Software Is Creating Slower ProblemsÂ
The real challenge starts after the code is written The most visible part of the AI boom is easy to recognize. A developer types a prompt, and something functional appears on the screen. A feature comes together faster than it used to, or a product moves forward without the same delays that once defined early development. That […]
Tidal lays down the rules for AI music. I wish Spotify and everyone else would follow
Tidal's new AI music policy, effective July 15, prevents fully AI-generated tracks from earning royalties, adds AI labels, and lets listeners filter out all AI-generated content.
Infinix told us the secrets behind its liquid-cooled phone. There’s more to it than meets the eye.
Learn how the Infinix GT 50 Pro tackles mobile gaming's biggest challenge with HydroFlow Liquid Cooling, AI optimization, and sustained gaming performance.
After iPad Pro and MacBook Pro, the iMac could be the next in line for an OLED screen upgrade
TrendForce's latest AMOLED report confirms the iMac is on Apple's OLED roadmap, though no launch timeline has been specified yet.
In the era of absurdly pricey phones, Samsung Galaxy M47 lands as a pocket-friendly antidote
Samsung’s Galaxy M47 5G brings a 120Hz AMOLED screen, 6,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, and 6 years of updates at a pocket-friendly price tag.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could get a blindingly bright display, but I’m worried about the tax
The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could be getting a display that's far easier to see outdoors, along with a much bigger battery. But if these upgrades are real, I'm already wondering what they'll do to the price tag.
Comcast’s breakup is the bluntest warning yet that the cable bundle is losing its grip
Comcast's NBCUniversal split should not disrupt Peacock or Xfinity right away, but it signals a deeper break between internet service and streaming perks as the old cable bundle loses power.
Xbox Game Pass deals are reportedly drying up, and that’s bad news for indies
Xbox Game Pass has long been a safety net for indie developers, but that may be changing. Industry chatter suggests new deals are on hold as Microsoft reevaluates its gaming strategy.
This $1,299 gaming PC wants to be a Steam Machine without waiting for Valve
MetaPCs has opened preorders for Steamroller, a $1,299 SteamOS gaming desktop built with standard PC parts instead of a console-style custom design
Samsung is apparently making a rollable phone. Let’s hope it doesn’t meet the same fate as LG
Samsung's rumored rollable Galaxy could stretch to 10 inches by 2028, but LG's exit, Oppo's concept, and brutal engineering demands show why this phone shape still needs proof before its launch.
The painfully loud streaming ads interrupting your show are finally getting toned down
A new California law bans streaming platforms from playing ads louder than the shows they interrupt, starting July 1.
I just played Ghost of Tsushima on a phone. I never thought I’d see this day and I’m not regretting this misadventure
Using GameHub on the RedMagic 11S Pro, I managed to run Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut on a phone with surprisingly playable results after some tweaking.
A free soundscape app just got the kind of controls paid calm apps love to hide
Oasis version 2.2 adds presets, new sounds, background mixed audio, and session memory, making the free soundscape app more practical for focus, sleep, meditation, and wind-down routines.
This cheap Steam Machine clone sounds too good to be true because it probably is
A SteamOS-style mini PC listing from China claims desktop AMD graphics, 2TB storage, and a low price, but the hardware details and chassis design raise major red flags
Tesla’s arch rival has already won at charging tech. Now, it’s testing a self-driving breakthrough
BYD may be building its own powerful AI chip, but it's not abandoning outside partners just yet. That delay could make its next wave of smart driving features cheaper and easier to roll out.
Here’s a cool new app for people who treat every photo dump like a magazine spread
Mocha Frame is a free iPhone app that dresses up photos with clean frames, watermarks, EXIF details, collages, and export tools for social sharing.
I tried turning the Red Magic 11S Pro into a handheld console, and it worked almost too well
The Red Magic 11S Pro is an unapologetic gaming phone with extreme performance, active cooling, strong emulation chops, and enough weird bits to remind you it was never chasing normal.
Instagram is testing a more convenient way to tune recommendations
Instagram is testing new shortcuts for Your Algorithm, making it easier for users to adjust recommendations while browsing Feed and Reels.
A YouTuber 3D printed an entire outfit, but the comfort and cost are more complicated than you’d think
Matthew Trahan 3D printed an entire wardrobe in 593 hours for roughly $100 in materials, but the Prusa Core 1L printer required for the project costs $1,999.
The memory crisis isn’t going to ease, and you will pay the price for it, says a research firm
Jefferies projects memory prices will rise 40-50% in Q3 2026 and another 30-40% in Q4, with no meaningful relief until 2028.
AI chatbots can often feed into your delusions. Researchers say you should look for three signs
Researchers have proposed a new framework explaining how AI chatbots can reinforce delusional thinking, highlighting three behaviors that may create an "amplification spiral."
Lost access to your crypto wallet? Don’t Google your way out of it
A new scam is targeting cryptocurrency owners by disguising malware as wallet recovery software for forgotten seed phrases.
Chinese AI lab says it can match Anthropic’s all-poweful Claude Mythos at sniffing security bugs
The Wall Street Journal reports that China's GLM-5.2 AI model can match Anthropic's Mythos in cybersecurity tasks, signaling a rapidly narrowing AI gap.
Screens before age two may come with serious developmental risks, study warns
Researchers say babies and toddlers under two should avoid regular screen time, warning that phones and tablets can displace play, sleep, language exposure, and caregiver interaction.
Apple’s next Mac Studio could get a new M5 Ultra chip and a cooler upgrade
New reports claim that Apple is preparing an M5 Ultra Mac Studio this year, with an M7 Ultra model and improved cooling planned for the future.
I tried the AI-powered Extend photo trick in iOS 27, and it blew past my expectations
A hands-on look at iOS 27's new Extend feature in the Photos app, tested across selfies, food shots, landscapes, and indoor scenes on an iPhone 17.
Doctors built an AI stress pal that picks body signals form your smartwatch and earbuds
Researchers have built an AI assistant that uses data from smartwatches, smartphones, and earbuds to detect changes in emotional state and offer more personal mental-health support.
I bought Kodak’s viral keychain camera, and the bad photos are part of its charm
The Kodak Charmera is tiny, technically underwhelming, and completely unnecessary, yet its lo-fi photos and mystery-box charm make it hard to put down.
Apple’s historically high tax for RAM upgrades on Macs has now become absurd
Mac buyers are being hit with doubled RAM upgrade prices on some configurations, even though Apple’s upgrade pricing was already far above typical market rates.
Getting to Mars may require a pit stop in orbit, and NASA just tested the nozzle to make that happen
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center ran liquid nitrogen through L3Harris's cryocoupler at negative 321 degrees Fahrenheit.
Leaked iPhone 18 Pro motherboard hints at Apple’s next cooling upgrade
A new leak claims Apple's A20 Pro chip could feature redesigned packaging for better thermals, but there's plenty of reason to remain skeptical.
Finding Android apps on the Google Play Store just got a lot easier thanks to Gemini
Google has launched the Google Play connected app for Gemini, allowing users to discover apps, make select purchases, and buy Play gift cards using AI.
Forget console wars. Steam Machine may help kill lazy PC gaming ports
Valve’s Steam Machine may not be the most powerful gaming PC, but its fixed hardware target and SteamOS push could encourage developers to optimize PC games better.