Commodore’s flip phone runs Android apps, but it’s the retro looks that’ll convince you to get one
Commodore’s Callback 8020 revives the flip phone with Android app support, Sailfish OS, blocked distractions, and retro hardware aimed at people who want useful tools without the usual scroll traps.
Facebook and Messenger outage sparks logout panic as Meta services stumble
A brief Meta outage logged users out of Facebook and Messenger, sent Downdetector complaints surging, and also affected Instagram while Threads remained less clear in available reports.
Waze is catching up on traffic lights, just not for everyone yet
Waze is starting to show traffic lights during navigation, but the rollout remains uneven. The feature helps the app catch up to Google Maps and Apple Maps, though many drivers still can’t access it.
WhatsApp’s new iPhone update makes juggling two accounts much less annoying
WhatsApp is rolling out multiple accounts on iPhone, letting users add a second number in the main app while keeping chats, calls, notifications, and settings separate.
Deezer is fighting against slop with a tool that detects AI music on streaming platforms
Deezer's free AI music detector checks playlists across major streaming platforms, but the bigger move is its push to license synthetic-song detection across the music industry.
Xbox’s next era may start with a painful question about console prices
Xbox is putting unusual pressure on its own console business, and a new Xbox Wire post gives players a clear reason to watch for an Xbox price hike. Microsoft says storage and memory prices are climbing fast, while Xbox can’t currently make as many consoles as players want to buy. It also says the business […]
Burner phones could be collateral damage in the FCC’s robocall war
The FCC's robocall crackdown could force carriers to collect more ID data before activating phone service, raising privacy concerns for prepaid users, abuse survivors, journalists, and anyone relying on burner phones.
The post-warranty graveyard is filling up with working gadgets
Software updates are supposed to keep gadgets alive, but the Pixel 4a battery mess shows how easily they can become the thing that pushes old hardware into the grave.
Google says Nest cameras can now identify and track your furry friends at home
Google's Pet Memory lets supported Nest cameras identify pets by name, but Ring's Search Party backlash shows why AI pet recognition already carries privacy baggage.
The best feel-good movies on Netflix right now (June 2026)
The best feel-good movies streaming on Netflix include The Life List, Rudy, Last Christmas, 13 Going on 30, Race, The World's Fastest Indian, and more.