You can finally remove annoying YouTube Shorts from your feed
YouTube's new zero-minute Shorts timer removes them from your homepage entirely, giving you an easy way to cut back on scrolling without deleting the app.
Google drops a new Android Canary build, chirping with a bunch of UI changes
Google's latest Android Canary build introduces two small changes: a friendlier empty notification shade and a cleaner app long-press menu.
This $8,000 Chinese EV riffs off the Mini Cooper and musters a respectable EV range
Wuling's updated Hongguang Mini EV arrives with a Mini Cooper-inspired design, 301 km of range, and a price tag that starts under $6,500.
MIT shows off sensor tech that enables blood glucose monitoring on smartwatches
MIT's new device uses light to measure blood sugar levels without any needles, and a wearable version is already in the works.
A Chinese automaker just filed a patent for car seats with a hidden loo
Seres has patented a pull-out toilet hidden under the car seat. It's real, it's clever, and it might be the most unexpected car feature of the year.
We swipe our phones all day, and scientists just ranked which ones are the most tiring
Researchers built an AI model that simulates how much physical effort your finger puts in during smartphone use, and the results might surprise you.
As the world figures out digital detox, there’s a screenmaxxing trend lurking in the shadows
Some people are online for nearly 19 hours a day. They have heard the warnings about screen time, and they could not care less.
YouTube Premium just got more expensive, and nobody got a heads up
YouTube Premium prices are going up across all plans. The individual plan jumps from $13.99 to $15.99, and even the Student and Lite plans aren't spared.
Your old Kindle is getting left behind in May. Here’s what you can do and keep it going
Amazon will end support for Kindle e-readers released in 2012 or earlier starting May 20, 2026. Here's everything you need to know, and what you should do before the deadline hits.
Adobe Project Indigo adds iPad support and a bunch of useful new features
Adobe's Project Indigo camera app now works on iPads with 6GB of RAM and the iPhone 17e, and brings a grid view, multi-select, and photo filtering to all users.
Those 90-second YouTube ads you saw? YouTube says they don’t exist
YouTube denies running 90-second unskippable ads on TVs, but multiple users are reporting the same experience. So what's actually going on?
I don’t see a sane reason to pick another budget phone over the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro
The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro launched at $199 and makes every phone in its price range look bad. We compared it to the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, Moto G Power 2026, and even the Pixel 10a.
TCL’s NXTPAPER 70 Pro is finally in the US, and it only costs $199
TCL's NXTPAPER 70 Pro is now available in the US through T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile for just $199.99.
YouTube is experimenting with a smarter way to watch videos faster
YouTube Premium's new experimental Auto Speed feature automatically adjusts playback speed so you get through videos faster.
Flight passengers will soon have to reduce how many chargers they can carry
Southwest Airlines is limiting passengers to one portable charger per flight starting April 20, as lithium battery fire incidents on planes continue to climb year over year.
This app warns you before every jump scare in a horror movie
Binge is a new movie tracker for iPhone that warns you before jump scares using Apple's Live Activities.
The Moto Pad 2026 might just be the best budget tablet you can buy
Motorola's new Moto Pad 2026 packs a sharp 2.5K display, 5G connectivity, and Dolby Atmos quad speakers, into a $249 tablet.
iPhone fold dummy leak shows a phone unlike any out there
Fresh dummy units of the iPhone Fold, iPhone 18 Pro, and Pro Max have surfaced, giving us our best look yet at Apple's foldable.
Your next iPhone might look exactly like your current one
Weibo leaks from Fixed Focus Digital suggest the iPhone 18 will look nearly identical to its predecessor, while the iPhone Air 2 may still be on track for a fall 2026 launch.
Baseus reveals an ultra-slim wireless power bank that will hopefully land on US soil soon
Baseus has launched the PicoGo Air in China, a slim 6.9mm magnetic power bank with 5,000mAh capacity, 15W wireless. and 22.5W wired charging.
Samsung Galaxy S27 is getting a new Pro model, and it’s the Ultra without the S Pen
Samsung is expanding the Galaxy S27 lineup to four models, adding a new "Pro" tier that packs most of the Ultra's best features, minus the S Pen.
Honor teases its next phone as it pushes to revive the affordable flagship market
Honor has started teasing its next smartphone, promising a thin design, long battery life, night photography upgrades, and a flagship chip, all at an affordable price.
Google Meet rolls out on Apple CarPlay and leaves Android Auto drivers behind
Google Meet is now on Apple CarPlay, so you can join meetings from your dashboard without touching your phone. Android Auto is still waiting for its invite.
The UK government is fixing subscription hell, and now the US needs to catch up
The UK government is cracking down on subscription traps with new rules that make cancellations easier, trials clearer, and could save consumers up to £170 a year.
Scientists built a chip that works in temperatures hotter than lava
Scientists built a chip that works at 700°C. It could change AI, space travel, and nearly every device you own.
US Senator labels Chinese cars as cancer, promising a strict ban on imports
A new bill wants to permanently ban Chinese cars from entering the US market, covering hardware, software, and partnerships.