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Car, Suv, Transportation

Land Rover brings Freelander back as EV brand with six models planned

Land Rover is reviving Freelander as a standalone EV brand with six models planned. The first launch lands this year in China, signaling a fast, tech-heavy push into the premium electric market.
Art, Collage, Plant

Google Photos wants to stop you from accidentally ruining your snaps

Google Photos is redesigning its editor to reduce accidental changes, replacing gesture shortcuts with a more deliberate workflow that prioritizes precision, stability, and fewer unintended edits across Android devices.
A woman wearing headphones with her eyes closed.

You’re wasting money on audiophile cables, new tests suggest

A lab test comparing a $7 RCA cable with a $4,000 model found no real difference in sound quality, challenging a core audiophile belief and showing your upgrade budget is better spent elsewhere.
Google Pixel 10a lock screen

Your Pixel can now switch to transit mode without you touching it

Google’s new Pixel Transit mode adjusts your phone automatically during train rides, but it takes time and data access before it becomes truly useful for your daily commute.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Apple Intelligence shows up in China early, then gets shut down fast

Apple Intelligence briefly appeared on iPhones in China before vanishing, revealing how close Apple is on software and how far it still has to go with regulatory approval.
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Stanford experts say you should avoid using AI chatbots as a personal guide

Stanford researchers found AI chatbots often reinforce users’ views in personal conflicts, making people more certain they’re right while reducing empathy, raising concerns about relying on AI as a guide for real-world decisions.
iPhone in hand showing notes app

Apple has fixed the iPhone’s misfiring keyboard, but it’s time to ditch it for a better option

Apple fixed a major iPhone typing bug in iOS 26.4, but the keyboard still lags behind rivals like Gboard and SwiftKey in accuracy, features, and customization, making third party options a smarter choice.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Bluesky built a new AI tool that wants to free you from social algorithms

Bluesky’s new Attie app lets you build custom social feeds using natural language, handing algorithmic control back to users instead of platforms.
Google Pixel 10a smartphone

Your Android phone is getting an AirDrop-style tap to share trick

Google and Samsung are building a tap to share feature for Android that lets you transfer files by holding two phones together. Evidence appears across One UI 9, Play Services, and Android 17.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Google is preparing a priority charging feature for phones for rush scenarios

Google is testing a priority charging feature in Android 17 that shifts power away from background activity so your phone gains more battery during short charging sessions, without cutting off essential functions like calls and texts.
Android 17 on a phone.

Android 17 has a cool new trick to keep AI assistants from screaming in your ears

Android 17 adds a separate assistant volume control, preventing sudden loud voice replies when you raise media volume. It’s a small tweak that makes everyday interactions with Gemini and other assistants far more comfortable.
Logo, Cross, Symbol

Apple announces new sci-fi film Liminal and I can’t wait for it

Apple’s new sci-fi movie Liminal pairs major talent with a proven story, and it’s already shaping up as one of its most promising genre projects to watch.
Android 17 logo.

Android 17 makes your internet controls way less frustrating

Android 17 Beta 3 splits Wi-Fi and mobile data into separate Quick Settings tiles, removing an extra step that slowed down simple connection changes and making everyday phone use feel more direct.
Launchpad in macOS Sequoia.

Apple killed Launchpad, now it’s blocking your replacement

Apple removed Launchpad in macOS Tahoe, but it’s also blocking apps that bring it back, leaving Mac users with fewer options and developers navigating unclear App Store rules.
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Walmart’s next move could reshape your Google TV setup

Walmart may be preparing both a new Google TV streamer and a lineup of Onn smart TVs, signaling a broader push into affordable home entertainment hardware built around one platform.
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Apple’s next big iPhone camera bet could be 200MP

Apple may be testing a 200MP iPhone camera with a larger sensor, signaling a bigger leap in photo quality, but there’s no confirmed model or release timeline yet.
Google Chrome

Android web browsing just overtook iPhone speed, Google says

Android phones may now browse faster than iPhones, as Google claims Chrome has overtaken Safari in key speed tests. The real world impact depends on your device, network, and the sites you visit.
Chatbot on a smartphone.

Gemini, ChatGPT and most other AI chatbots think alike, and it’s bad for human creativity

AI chatbots may feel creative on their own, but new research shows they often converge on the same ideas, raising concerns that relying on them could quietly narrow human creativity.
Person, Wristwatch, Car

This AI checks if your driving habits signal crash risk

This AI model analyzes eye tracking, heart rate, and personality traits to flag high-risk drivers before they hit the road, potentially reshaping how fleets screen candidates and approach safety.
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Spotify says AI slop is flooding your music feed, adds artist control tool

Spotify is testing a new tool that lets artists approve songs before release, as AI-generated spam and fraud expose how easily fake tracks can hijack profiles and distort payouts.
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You are about to see a flood of product recommendations on Instagram and Facebook

Your Instagram and Facebook feeds are about to get more shoppable, as Meta rolls out new affiliate tools that let creators tag products directly inside posts and Reels, pushing more buying opportunities into your scroll.
Gemini on a phone.

Gemini avatar lets you appear in AI content without filming yourself

Google may soon let you create a reusable 3D avatar inside Gemini, allowing you to insert yourself into AI-generated images and videos without constant selfies, signaling a shift toward faster and more consistent content creation.
A promotional image for the Oura Ring's Dexcom Stelo integration.

Oura Ring 5 leak gives you an early look at its biggest changes

An early Oura Ring 5 leak reveals a refined design, new Deep Rose color, and improved sensors, giving a preview of what to expect ahead of its expected late 2027 release.
Car, Transportation, Vehicle

Android Auto connection issues leave Pixel and Samsung users stuck

Android Auto connection issues are hitting Pixel and Samsung users, with widespread reports of failed or unstable connections. A recent update or Android 16 feature may be involved, but no fix is available yet.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

This new OnePlus phone could kill battery anxiety for good

A 9000mAh battery and fast charging could make the OnePlus Nord 6 a standout for endurance, but real-world results will decide if it truly changes expectations in the midrange segment.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Sharing files on Galaxy S26 just got simpler with AirDrop support

Samsung brings AirDrop-style sharing to Galaxy S26 with a global Quick Share rollout starting March 23.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

GrapheneOS takes a hard line on privacy, no ID checks anywhere

GrapheneOS is holding firm against global ID rules, keeping its no-account policy even if that limits access in some regions, trading convenience and availability for stronger privacy protections.
Android 17 on a phone.

Android Canary update brings big changes, but nothing is guaranteed

Android Canary 2603 introduces promising features like app lock and bubbles, but nothing is guaranteed to ship. Here’s what the latest experimental build reveals about Android’s direction and what to watch next.
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Pixel Watch update issues could be skewing your daily activity data

Pixel Watch users report inflated steps, calories, and missing health data after the March 2026 update, raising concerns about tracking reliability and leaving many waiting for a fix.
AI chatbots

AI mental health risks exposed as chatbots sometimes enable harm

A Stanford study finds AI chatbots sometimes enable violent or self-harm thoughts in rare cases, exposing gaps in crisis response and raising concerns about how safe these tools are for emotional support.
Book, Comics, Publication

Adobe put an AI coworker for your edits in Photoshop, Express, and even Acrobat reader

Adobe is turning its creative apps into AI-powered coworkers. New chat-based tools and Project Moonlight let you describe edits in plain text, shifting Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat toward faster, more intuitive workflows.
Computer, Electronics, Pc

You’re getting a free VPN in Firefox, here’s why it matters

Firefox is adding a built-in free VPN with 50GB monthly data, aiming to solve trust issues around free privacy tools while keeping protection inside the browser.
Adult, Male, Man

Hydrogen fuel cars never caught on, but it just might produce next-gen long range drones

Hydrogen never worked in cars, but researchers in Norway have built a drone that runs on it, swapping batteries for a fuel cell to handle long-range jobs like power line inspections.
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Research says Barbie dolls beat tablets for your child’s development

Playing with dolls may help kids understand others better than tablets, with new research showing stronger gains in social reasoning and perspective-taking after weeks of pretend play at home.
Adult, Male, Man

The FBI is buying location data on Americans, here’s what it means

The FBI confirms it’s buying location data on Americans again, using data brokers to access movement history without a warrant, as lawmakers push to close a growing legal gap.
Samsung Galaxy TriFold unfolded

Samsung is apparently serious about a phone with a slidable screen

Samsung’s slideable phone is getting serious, with a 7-inch expanding display and a focus on durability that could avoid common foldable tradeoffs.
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Nike and Apple made an uber-flashy Power Beats Pro 2 Ultimate earbuds

Nike and Apple’s Powerbeats Pro 2 combine bold design with fitness tracking, long battery life, and workout-ready durability, aiming to replace multiple devices with a single, high-performance pair of earbuds.
Using ChatGPT on laptop

OpenAI shrinks GPT-5.4 for speed and lower costs

OpenAI’s GPT-5.4 mini and nano models cut costs and latency while staying close to flagship performance, giving developers faster AI options for real-time apps without sacrificing core capabilities.