Instapaper just had its biggest update in years, and it’s packed with goodies
Instapaper rebuilt its website, redesigned its iOS app with Liquid Glass, and finally brought AI Voices to Android. Here's what's new.
Apple is ending the iPhone Upgrade Program, and not everyone will welcome its replacement
Apple's new Apple Upgrade leasing plan is here, and the classic iPhone Upgrade Program is officially done. Here's what current members need to know before their next upgrade window hits.
BMW could finally be building the electric convertible fans have always wanted
BMW's electric i4 Convertible is locking in for 2028, but the i4 nameplate is taking a short break first.
Microsoft wants AI to catch hackers before they even attack
Microsoft's new Project Perception uses AI agents to hunt down hackers before they strike, and it might change cybersecurity forever.
Meta AI is moving into your Threads DMs, where awkward AI chats belong
Meta is giving Threads users a more private way to use its AI chatbot, letting you ask questions and get context on posts right inside your DMs.
Nike’s new slide is basically a spa day for your feet
Nike and Hyperice's new Air Zoom Hyperslide pairs soft Air Zoom cushioning with heat and vibration therapy, giving tired feet a proper recovery session after workouts, travel, or a long day.
T-Mobile says it has fixed the nationwide signal outage after hours of disruption
T-Mobile confirms service is fully restored after a nationwide outage left thousands with no signal and iPhones stuck on SOS mode.
Facebook is getting a free verified badge to help spot real people
Facebook is rolling out a free, selfie-based Verified badge so you know there's a real person behind a profile before you swipe, chat, or buy.
A Florida pastor asked ChatGPT if he was okay. It nearly got him killed.
A Florida pastor is suing OpenAI after ChatGPT dismissed his symptoms as harmless for weeks, he later suffered a near-fatal blood clot doctors blame on the bot's advice.
Scientists made robots curious like toddlers, and it helped them learn language twice as fast
Researchers at OIST gave a virtual robot curiosity, and it learned language twice as fast, playful detours and toddler grammar slip-ups included.
Geekbench now lets you check how a phone will actually handle your boring daily chores
Geekbench 7 brings new CPU and GPU tests, a smarter multi core benchmark, CUDA support, and bigger data sets, all free for personal use starting today
LG is cracking down on smart TV apps that quietly turn your TV into a secret proxy
LG says it will suspend webOS apps that secretly turn smart TVs into residential proxy nodes, after research found over 42 percent of its apps hid this feature.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 goes wide and light to find a new identity for foldable phones
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is Samsung's first wide foldable, built lighter and sturdier than ever, starting at $1,899.99. Here's everything that's new.
Tesla’s Summer Update adds smarter Grok, personalized navigation, and Caraoke scoring
Tesla's 2026 summer update brings a phone calling Grok, scored caraoke sessions, smarter navigation, self-driving stats in the app, and custom wraps sent right from your phone.
A new AI model wants self-driving cars to think before they swerve
A Seoul National University team built an AI that scores self-driving cars' safety choices in real time, and it just landed a rare CVPR highlight paper nod.
New X phishing scam uses fake login alerts to steal your account
A phishing email mimicking X's real login alerts is making the rounds, and it's designed to steal your password instead of protecting your account. Here's how to spot the fake and what to do if you clicked.
7 Apple Notes tips to elevate your note-taking experience
From text highlights to password locked notes, here are seven Apple Notes tricks buried in menus you've probably scrolled past a hundred times without noticing.
A niche iPhone browser quietly fixes my biggest problem with Google Search
Quiche Browser already had me hooked with its obsessive customization. Now it is killing AI overviews in search results by default, and that sealed the deal.
Skullcandy serves Bose tuning and some peppy colors on its new Crusher 1080 ANC headphones
Skullcandy's Crusher 1080 ANC brings its signature feel-it bass together with Bose noise cancellation and spatial audio for $279.99.
Xiaomi beats Samsung to become the first non-Pixel phone with stable Android 17
While Samsung and others are still stuck in beta, Xiaomi has quietly started rolling out stable Android 17 to select Xiaomi 17 series phones.
Samsung’s new Flex Titanium tech could make foldable creases less noticeable
Samsung just revealed Flex Titanium tech for its next foldables, promising less crease, better durability, and a slimmer screen.
