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.

Phones     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

The influencer economy’s invisible workers are first in line for the AI chop

AI is starting to replace the hidden global workforce of clippers, editors, and virtual assistants that helped creators manufacture “organic” reach at scale.

Computing     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

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.

Phones     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

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.

Emerging Tech     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

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 […]

Computing     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

A new free Borderlands game just quietly dropped on iPhone

Borderlands Mobile has quietly appeared on the App Store as a free-to-play iPhone game from Zynga, but there is still no official Android version available yet.

Gaming     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

Razer’s new Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed earbuds rise above slow Bluetooth hassles

Razer's new Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed earbuds combine ultra-low-latency HyperSpeed Wireless, Bluetooth 6.0 with SmartSwitch, THX Spatial Audio, and next-gen hybrid ANC into a single $129.99 package.

Gaming     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

The FBI just cracked open Signal texts on an iPhone. Here’s how to lock yours down

A recent case shows how iPhone notification settings can expose parts of your Signal conversations, even after they're deleted. Here's how it works and what you can do to stay protected.

Phones     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

Microsoft begins pulling Copilot out of Windows 11 apps in a major cleanup push

Copilot remains on duty, just without the neon sign.

Computing     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

Samsung’s next-gen foldable phones will inherit anti-scam call superpowers

You don't have to pick up that unknown call anymore.

Phones     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

Volkswagen abandons ID.4 EV plans for shoppers in the U.S.

After years of mixed sales and the loss of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, Volkswagen is pulling the ID.4 from the US market and betting on gas-powered SUVs to keep its American operations afloat.

Cars     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

Sony is finally making a Metal Gear Solid movie, and it’s getting the Final Destination directors

Sony is taking another swing at a Metal Gear Solid movie, with Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein now attached to direct the long-awaited adaptation.

Entertainment     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

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.

Phones     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

Apple Silicon gets a taste of horror as Cronos: The New Dawn comes to Mac

Mac gaming is confidently walking into frame.

Gaming     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

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?

Phones     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

Marvel just released Punisher: One Last Kill trailer and here’s everything you need to know

Marvel drops the Punisher One Last Kill trailer, bringing Jon Bernthal back as Frank Castle. The footage teases a brutal return, emotional flashbacks, and a possible villain tease ahead of its Disney+ release.

Entertainment     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

Google Meet on mobile finally lands speech translation

Let your words wander across languages.

Emerging Tech     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

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.

Phones     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

OpenAI faces investigation over ChatGPT concerns

Florida’s Attorney General has launched an investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT, raising concerns over safety, misuse, and national security.

Emerging Tech     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

ChatGPT just got a $100 plan, and it’s not for everyone

OpenAI introduces a $100 ChatGPT Pro plan aimed at heavy users and Codex workflows, offering higher limits and advanced AI features.

Emerging Tech     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

Instagram finally lets you edit that embarrassing comment, but there’s a catch

Instagram now lets you edit your comments after posting, but only within 15 minutes, and only the text, while others will see the comment was changed but not the original.

Phones     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

You will soon be able to turn off all Spotify videos across music and podcasts

Spotify will soon get three separate toggles to disable video content in the app, including Canvas clips, music videos, and podcast videos, with Family Plan controls also included.

Entertainment     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

Save $560 on the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI: RTX 5080, 24-core Ultra 9, and a 250Hz Mini-LED for under $2,600

The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI is down to $2,539.99, saving you $560 on a gaming laptop with an RTX 5080, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB DDR5, 250Hz Mini-LED display, and dual Thunderbolt 5 ports.

Gaming     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

Experts uncover a 49-day time bomb that is likely slowing down your Mac

A newly uncovered macOS bug acts like a time bomb, freezing the system's internal network clock after 49.7 days and causing apps and websites to stop working.

Computing     M. Priyadarshini     21 hours ago

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