Microsoft’s new Windows 11 freebies are useful, but they also feel a little desperate
Microsoft is suddenly being a lot more generous with Windows laptops, and the timing is kind of hard not to notice. If you’re an eligible US college student, buying a Windows 11 PC can get you a year of Microsoft 365 Premium, a year of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and a custom Xbox Wireless Controller […]
The MacBook Neo made me realize Apple still doesn’t know how to do a truly great cheap iPhone
The MacBook Neo proves Apple knows how to build a great entry product, which only makes the iPhone 17e feel more frustrating.
Volvo’s parent just launched a $16,000 EV that looks shockingly luxurious
Geely has opened presales for the Galaxy Starshine 7 in China, an electric sedan starting at around $16,000 with upscale styling and dual-motor performance
Xiaomi makes dirt-cheap gadgets, but its CEO just ruled out cheap EVs
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun says the company has no plans to launch ultra-cheap EVs below 100,000 yuan, arguing that advanced intelligent vehicle tech makes that price point too hard to hit.
This AI lets self-driving cars “remember” past drives to plan safer routes
A new planning method called KEPT lets self-driving cars compare what they are seeing now with similar past traffic situation to lower prediction error and fewer potential collisions.
OnePlus Pad 4 is a solid iPad antidote for Android loyalists, and it’s about to land in stores
For Android users who’ve always looked at the iPad with envy, the OnePlus Pad 4 is shaping up to be a very convincing antidote—and it is not hard to see why. OnePlus is pitching its next flagship tablet as a big-screen, keyboard-friendly, ultra-slim machine that can handle work, streaming, and gaming without feeling like an […]
After price hike, YouTube Premium is now half the price if you pay for Google One
Google is now dangling a 50% YouTube Premium discount for Google AI Pro subscribers, but the deal is limited and tied to the Google One ecosystem.
These camera-equipped earbuds offer a wild glimpse at the future of AirPods
A new University of Washington prototype puts tiny cameras into ordinary-looking wireless earbuds, offering a surprisingly plausible preview of how future AirPods could work.
Nissan reveals Juke EV and I dearly hope this bold design stays
Nissan has revealed the third-generation Juke as a fully electric crossover for Europe, and its bolder new look is easily the most interesting thing about it.
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro pricing could leave the competition gasping for breath
A new supply chain rumor suggests Apple is trying hard to avoid a major iPhone 18 Pro price hike, a move that could put extra pressure on already-rising Android flagship prices.
Huawei’s sleek wide foldable is already stealing thunder from the iPhone Fold
Huawei’s new Pura X Max is official, and its wide, tablet-like foldable design is landing at exactly the moment Apple’s long-rumored iPhone Fold is still stuck in rumor territory.
OnePlus’ compact flagship may be leaving China, and I really want it in the US
A fresh report suggests OnePlus may soon bring its compact flagship formula beyond China, with the OnePlus 15s tipped for India by the end of Q2 or early Q3.
I tried this Pokémon-inspired weather app, and checking the weather now feels like a Pokédex hunt
SkyDex makes weather apps feel playful again, even if its messy free experience still needs work.
I trashed the Galaxy S26 in my review, but it’s still annoyingly easy to like
I still think the Galaxy S26 is too conservative for flagship money — I just also can’t deny how good it feels to actually use.
Google Messages gets a Trash folder for your unimportant chats to simmer in
Google Messages has added a Trash folder that gives deleted conversations a 30-day recovery window before they are permanently removed.
The iPhone 5C is making a comeback, thanks to retro-loving Gen-Z
Gen Z is helping revive the iPhone 5C on social media, turning Apple’s once-dismissed plastic phone into a retro-tech favorite.
Amazon Leo satellite internet is nearing launch, and it already has big customers to rival Starlink
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says the company’s long-awaited Leo satellite internet service is finally set to launch in mid-2026, with enterprise and government customers already signed on.
Google’s new Android backup idea is so practical that I’m annoyed it took this long
I know too many people who just delete stuff when their phone fills up, and Android’s new backup idea actually sounds like a fix.
Snap’s AR glasses inch closer to reality with Qualcomm Snapdragon chips
Snap’s AR glasses ambitions might be starting to look a lot more real. In an official announcement, Snap has said it has expanded its partnership with Qualcomm through a multi-year strategic agreement that will bring Qualcomm’s Snapdragon silicon to future generations of Specs. The company describes this as the first flagship engagement for Specs Inc, […]
You don’t want to trust Meta’s new Muse Spark AI with health advice
Meta’s new Muse Spark AI encourages users to upload health data but still produces unreliable and potentially harmful advice.
Hate boring email apps? Avec turns your inbox into a swipe-happy mess fixer
Avec is a new iOS email app that turns inbox cleanup into a card-swiping routine, with support for voice replies and AI features to make emails feel less like a chore.
Microsoft wants you to know Copilot AI is not just for entertainment
Microsoft appears to be trying to clear up an awkward contradiction around its Copilot AI. After one of its own documents made the AI sound a lot less useful than the company’s marketing would suggest. Users recently noticed Microsoft’s Copilot terms of use included a warning that the service is for “entertainment purposes only,” adding […]