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The back of a blue iMac on a white desk.

Apple may finally have a way around the OLED iMac’s biggest problem, though it’s still years from shipping

LG Display is reportedly developing OLED tech built to finally solve burn-in, the core issue that's kept OLED out of the iMac, though a launch remains years off.
Car, Suv, Transportation

Volkswagen just gave the Atlas Cross Sport more power, more features, and more personality

Volkswagen reveals the redesigned 2027 Atlas Cross Sport, featuring a sharper exterior, upscale interior, 282-horsepower engine, and new tech.
Google Chrome with Gemini

Google is testing an AI-first homepage, and the Search button is reportedly taking a back seat

Google is testing a redesigned homepage for signed-out users that replaces the classic Search button with AI shortcuts for images, files, and brainstorming.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

The Minimal Phone 2 adds an AMOLED display and 5G connectivity without losing its old-school charm

The Minimal Phone 2 swaps its E Ink display for OLED, adds 5G and an aluminum shell, but keeps the physical keyboard that made the original stand out.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Ford’s new AI assistant saves you from googling that dashboard warning light

Ford officially rolls out an AI assistant through its Ford and Lincoln apps, answering vehicle-specific questions about towing, maintenance, and fuel using live data.
iPhone 17 Pro and Google Pixel 10 Pro.

The $1,500 flagship might be closer than you think

Flagship smartphone prices are already climbing toward $1,500 as rising memory costs reshape Apple, Google, and Samsung.
Side buttons on Apple Watch Series 11.

Apple might finally bring the ceramic Apple Watch back, and I’ve been waiting for it

Apple killed the ceramic Watch in 2020. Mark Gurman says it's coming back either with Series 12 or in 2027, and it's about time.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

I upgraded from the M1 MacBook Air to the M5, and here’s what changed for me

After four years on an M1 MacBook Air, I upgraded to the M5. Here’s exactly what changed, from battery life to Chrome tab limits to price.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra display

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is genuinely cool, but I’d pay up for the Z Fold 8 Ultra

After hands-on time with both, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra justifies its $200 premium with a slimmer profile, a bigger display, and a dedicated telephoto camera.
Googlebook featured image.

Dell’s iconic XPS lineup may be heading into Google’s Googlebook ecosystem

A leaked Geekbench listing suggests Dell is developing a premium Googlebook under its XPS branding, featuring a Snapdragon X Elite chip and a 13.4-inch OLED display.
Ford Fathom screenshot from YouTube.

Ford finally pulls off the sub-$30K electric truck it promised years ago

Ford reveals the Fathom, its affordable electric pickup starting at $29,945, with a 300-mile range, production in Louisville, and deliveries beginning in 2027.
People, Person, Ball

Adobe is putting its entire creative ecosystem inside ChatGPT with one unified plugin

Adobe launches a unified plugin for ChatGPT, giving users access to more than 70 tools across Photoshop, Premiere, and other Adobe apps.
Amplifier, Electronics, Speaker

Marantz upgrades its CINEMA Series 2 with a new DAC, Dirac Live, and better gaming support

Marantz unveils the CINEMA Series 2 AV receiver lineup with a new 32-bit DAC, wider Dirac Live availability, and AMD FreeSync gaming support, starting at $1,500.
iPhone Air Featured

Apple’s iPhone Air could serve as the blueprint for its 20th anniversary iPhone

New leaks suggest the iPhone 20 could adopt an Air-inspired frame with a larger vapor chamber for cooling, alongside bigger displays on both Pro models.
Computer, Electronics, Tablet Computer

Google Home’s Interactive Storytime feature has me wondering who actually asked for this

Google Home's August update adds Gemini-powered Interactive Storytime, expanded camera brand support, and smarter timers.
Computer, Electronics, Tablet Computer

AT&T just gave parents a kids tablet that won’t have them sacrificing their iPad

AT&T launches the amiGO Jr. Tab 2, a kids' tablet with 5G connectivity, a bigger anti-glare screen, and a stylus, priced at $4.99 per month.
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Asus and Gigabyte just made your next RTX 50 GPU even more expensive

Asus and Gigabyte officially raised prices across their RTX 50-series and Radeon lineups, with some cards now costing nearly 50% more than they did last year.
Transportation, Vehicle, Car

Europe is reaping the benefits of an open market with a terrific $22K EV, while the US market stays boring 

Geely's E2 hatchback launches in Belgium at $22,490, spotlighting how far ahead Europe and China are on affordable EVs.
Google Chrome with Gemini

Google quietly rewrote Chrome’s AI documentation with important answers to on-device AI downloads

Google quietly expanded Chrome's On-device AI help documentation, detailing a 20GB free disk space requirement and device eligibility.
Samsung TV Settings

Samsung takes on Dolby Vision 2 with its new HDR format hitting Prime Video this month

Samsung's HDR10+ Advanced launches on Prime Video this August, beating rival Dolby Vision 2 to market despite being announced months later.
T-Mobile logo on iPhone

T-Mobile’s new financing plan sounds great until you realize what it’s preparing you for

T-Mobile launches EIP Flex 36, a 36-month financing plan bundling all costs into one payment, alongside a new $30/month student plan.
Person holding OnePlus 15.

The OnePlus 16 could crank things up with a 200MP camera and a massive battery

New leaks suggest the OnePlus 16 could pack a 9,000mAh battery and a first-ever 200MP primary camera.
Google Drive featured image.

Google Drive steps up its video collaboration game with timestamped comments

Google Drive now lets you pin comments to exact moments in videos with timestamped timeline markers.
Volvo EX30 front profile.

Volvo’s purported EX50 could be the budget-friendly plot twist nobody saw coming

Volvo's rumored EX50 electric SUV could replace the EX40 in 2027 with more space, a lower price, and a fresh look.
Body Part, Knee, Person

Google Health just made Fitbit Air a better fit for Apple Health users

Google Health 5.05 adds Apple Health syncing, shareable medical records, and fixes for fitness tracking bugs.
Palworld mobile

The next official Palworld mobile game comes from an unexpected studio

Pocketpair announces Palworld Online, a new mobile MMORPG developed by Garena, bringing fresh story content and the original game's crafting.
Samsung QN90F

Samsung is cracking down on TV apps that quietly shared users’ internet connections

Security researchers found Samsung smart TV apps, including an endorsed Pac-Man game, secretly sharing users' internet connections through hidden proxy network code.
Electronics, Speaker

The ROG Gjallar packs Dolby Atmos in a compact form factor, but its US debut is still under wraps

Asus releases its ROG Gjallar gaming soundbar in China for about $548, featuring a wireless subwoofer, Dolby Atmos support, and a compact under-monitor design.
Galaxy Z Flip 8 cover display

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8: Everything we know

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is officially here with the same design, powered by a new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and a $1,199.99 starting price.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 featured

Galaxy Z Fold 8: Everything we know

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is officially here, bringing a wider passport-style design, a lighter 201-gram build, a 4,800mAh battery, and a $1,899.99 starting price.
Best GaN chargers in 2026 for back to school shopping.

Shopping for back-to-school? I’d recommend these GaN chargers for saving space and packing more power

These are eight of the best GaN chargers you can buy right now on Amazon for setting up your dorm room or work desk.
Samsung Ballie robot in a room next to a dog feeder.

Remember Samsung’s Ballie home robot? It may finally be inching closer to reality

Leaked wireframe images reveal Samsung Ballie's companion smartphone app, showing camera streaming, room-specific controls, and home-mapping features.
Nvidia

Nvidia’s RTX 50 GPUs are about to cost nearly double what you paid at launch

New reports suggest Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs are seeing massive price hikes, with the RTX 5090 potentially nearing $3,843, almost double its original launch price.
Google Chrome safety feature.

Google’s AI is digging up Chrome bugs that humans missed for years

Google reveals how Chrome now uses Gemini AI to discover, triage, and fix security vulnerabilities, including a 13-year-old bug, and how it fixed over 1,000 flaws in two updates.
Plant, Potted Plant, Jar

Google Docs just gave Gemini four new AI tricks to speed up editing

Google Docs rolls out Gemini-powered tools that summarize comment threads, draft replies, add comments, and suggest edits, plus a separate feature for generating visuals.
Spotify music player

The music industry wants AI slop kicked off the charts, and it finally has a plan

Nearly a dozen major record labels, including Universal, Sony, and Warner, are pushing global music charts to disqualify AI-generated songs tied to streaming fraud.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: Everything we know

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will take after last year’s Fold 7, with meaningful upgrades across the display, chipset, cameras, and battery.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

How much does Apple’s Upgrade plan cost to lease devices and is it worth it?

Apple Upgrade Program explained: device costs, lease options, and whether monthly payments are actually worth it.