Meta’s AI feed is starting to sound like a late-night internet rabbit hole

Meta’s AI app is reportedly being flooded with clickbait, fake stories, and engagement-driven AI-generated posts as the company pushes toward a more social AI experience.

Computing     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

Google’s new AI reply system could make texting feel easier

Google Messages is reportedly testing a new “tap to draft” feature that uses AI to generate longer, more contextual text replies inside conversations.

Phones     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

The big-budget Avatar: The Last Airbender RPG has reportedly been cancelled

A reportedly ambitious AAA Avatar: The Last Airbender RPG has been cancelled, ending hopes for a large-scale open-world adventure in the beloved animated universe.

Gaming     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

Netflix says there is no future for theatrical releases in its streaming universe

Mr. Lin emphasized that “Narnia” was an exception and insisted that the company’s perspective on movie theaters had not changed. “There is a group of filmmakers who still want theatrical. Those are filmmakers that we’ve accepted we just won’t work with,” he said, deploying what’s become his trademark bluntness.

Social Media     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

Right to repair isn’t a hobbyist crusade. It’s a fight over ownership

Right to repair is usually framed as an e-waste issue, but the sharper problem is ownership. A dying battery shouldn’t turn a device you paid for into company property again.

Computing     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

The best new ChatGPT feature is one most people will never use

When it comes to AI security, convenience and protection rarely sit at the same table. OpenAI's new Lockdown Mode is proof of that.

Emerging Tech     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

The post-warranty graveyard is filling up with working gadgets

Software updates are supposed to keep gadgets alive, but the Pixel 4a battery mess shows how easily they can become the thing that pushes old hardware into the grave.

Phones     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

The hidden labor of modern tech support is turning us all into unpaid employees

Modern tech support keeps selling self-service as convenience, but every chatbot loop and repeated explanation adds up to unpaid labor.

Computing     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

Gemini could soon offer a troubleshooting mode and save you a trip to help manuals

A new Gemini Troubleshooting mode has been spotted in the wild, offering step-by-step guidance and interactive widgets for fixing everyday problems more efficiently.

Computing     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

An app that lets anyone control a robot from their phone, no coding required

Georgia Tech researchers have developed COBALT, a smartphone-based platform that allows anyone to remotely control robots from anywhere using simple motion controls and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Emerging Tech     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

Samsung could skip a charging upgrade on the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8, yet again

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 could reportedly stick with 25W charging and a 4,300mAh battery, despite competitors pushing much faster charging technologies.

Phones     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

This animated film with 99% RT score is one of the 3 underrated Apple TV movies to watch this weekend [June 5-7]

If you've been sleeping on Apple TV's movie catalog, these three wildly different but equally rewarding films are the perfect place to start this weekend.

Entertainment     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

Apple could offer MacBook Ultra in two sizes with one-of-a-kind OLED display

Apple's MacBook Ultra could arrive in Q3 2026 with a new hybrid OLED display, two size options, and the biggest MacBook redesign in years.

Computing     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

3 underrated TV series on Hulu you should watch this weekend (June 5-7)

This weekend we have three underrated Hulu shows spanning across dark comedy, mind-bending sci-fi, and psychological thriller, that are worth a watch.

Entertainment     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

Google Meet’s AI note-taker now lets you customize your meeting notes and track decisions

Google Meet's "Take notes for me" feature now lets you toggle specific note sections and track meeting decisions with clear outcome labels.

Phones     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

You can now send emails directly from ChatGPT on the web

You can now draft, edit, and send emails entirely inside ChatGPT on the web, thanks to a new update to the platform's writing blocks feature.

Computing     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

5 Netflix Action Movies to Watch With Dad on Father’s Day 2026

Looking for the best Netflix action movies to watch on Father's Day? From classic action heroes to modern blockbusters, these films are perfect for a movie night with Dad.

Entertainment     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

iOS 27 could change how your muscle memory swipes notifications on a phone

One of the smallest rumored changes in iOS 27 could end up being one of the most noticeable. If true, Apple may be asking millions of users to relearn a swipe they've been making for years.

Phones     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

Smartphone screens are about to enter ridiculous refresh rate territory like gaming monitors

120Hz once felt excessive on a phone. Now, a new leak suggests OnePlus could be chasing refresh rates that sound more at home on a gaming monitor than a smartphone.

Phones     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

The next-gen Siri in iOS 27 might still ship as a beta experience in the early days

Apple’s next-generation Siri could finally arrive with iOS 27, but a new report suggests users may be getting an unfinished version at first. Apple reportedly plans to treat the assistant more like an ongoing test than a fully polished release.

Phones     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

Turns out, teaching games like Battleship can make small AI models a whole lot smarter

MIT researchers used a Battleship-style test to show how smaller AI models can improve by asking sharper questions, potentially making cheaper AI agents more useful without relying on bigger systems.

Computing     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

This AI can tell a real online review from a fake one, and it’s surprisingly accurate

A new AI system combines text, images, and reviewer behavior to detect fake online reviews with over 94% accuracy, outperforming every existing method it was tested against.

Computing     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

Steam Machine confirmed to land this summer, but we’re still in the dark about its price

Valve says Steam Machine ships this summer, but it still hasn’t revealed the price. The new Verified program helps explain game support, while buyers wait for the details that affect the upgrade decision.

Computing     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

Snap sent alerts to students during class hours despite knowing the risk of distraction

Internal documents from lawsuits filed by 1,400+ school districts reveal how Meta, Snap, TikTok, and YouTube deliberately targeted students, even during school hours.

Social Media     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

Google makes it easier to follow the social media shenanigans of your favorite personalities

Google is giving creators a fresh spotlight in Search, and it could change how you keep tabs on your favorite online personalities. The update brings a new way to discover content without endlessly jumping between apps.

Social Media     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

You may not necessarily want it, but a barrage of Googlebooks are coming from top brands

Googlebook could arrive with up to eight devices this fall, giving buyers more choices across Intel, Snapdragon, and MediaTek hardware, but key pricing, specs, and availability details remain unconfirmed.

Computing     Moinak Pal     21 hours ago

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