GTA VI could take 80 hours to finish, so maybe cancel your date now

Rockstar’s Rob Nelson says his GTA VI playthrough took around 80 hours, suggesting the upcoming open-world blockbuster could be a massive time commitment.

News         August 28

Meta’s new teen restrictions will only apply to users in the US for now

Meta is introducing tougher protections for U.S. teens, including daily screen-time limits, overnight blocks, muted school-hour notifications and stronger parental controls.

News         August 27

Plaud One AI earbuds can remember conversations and help get the work done afterwards.

Plaud One Explorer Edition combines AI earbuds, 4G connectivity and Plaud Agent to capture conversations, understand context and create follow-ups across work apps.

News         August 27

AI receptionists seem like a dangerous idea after a patient revealed it failed to understand her request

AI receptionists are being introduced to handle GP calls and reduce waiting times, but patient complaints are raising concerns about accessibility, communication and human backup.

News         August 26

Xbox’s OG Green translucent Xbox Series X25 pre-order is here, and boy, it ain’t cheap

Microsoft’s translucent green Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition celebrates 25 years of Xbox with nostalgic design, a Halo bundle and a $899.99 price tag.

News         August 26

Xbox is giving physical game discs a digital future

Xbox is testing a feature that lets supported physical game discs unlock digital access, bringing thousands of older Xbox titles closer to the company’s digital ecosystem.

News         August 26

Meta is putting hard limits on Facebook and Instagram after $17 billion settlement

Meta is promising major changes for teen users, including daily time limits, overnight blocks, hidden likes, algorithm controls and stronger parental supervision.

News         August 26

The new ROG Xbox Ally X20 Anniversary Bundle makes the PS5 Pro look cheap

Xbox and Asus are pushing handheld gaming into luxury territory with a $2,499 ROG Ally X20 Anniversary Bundle featuring an OLED display and AR glasses.

News         August 25

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra may be getting a makeover, starting with its enormous camera bump

Leaked Galaxy S27 Ultra renders suggest Samsung is planning a redesigned camera module, a larger battery, and potentially significant changes beneath the familiar Ultra exterior.

Phones         August 25

Apple unveils M6 and M5 Ultra chips with more horsepower and AI compute

Apple has unveiled its first 2nm M6 chip and the powerful M5 Ultra, bringing major performance and AI upgrades to new Mac mini and Mac Studio models.

News         August 25

Liene PixCut S1 brings printing and cutting together for easier creative projects

The Liene PixCut S1 combines photo printing and sticker cutting in one compact workflow, helping families, students, and creators turn Back-to-School ideas into personalized projects.

Branded Content         August 24

Samsung thinks Exynos 2700 can beat Qualcomm’s best next-gen chip

Samsung’s Exynos 2700 reportedly targets faster CPU, GPU, and AI performance than Qualcomm’s next flagship Snapdragon chip while consuming less power.

Phones         August 23

Motorola is prepping phones for GrapheneOS but may be priced more than the Google Pixel

Motorola is expected to launch premium GrapheneOS phones in 2027, giving privacy-focused Android users an alternative to Google Pixel devices.

Phones         August 23

ChatGPT for iPhone now lets users grab recent photos with a long press

ChatGPT’s latest iPhone update lets users long-press the plus button to quickly access and attach their four most recent photos.

Phones         August 23

Apple’s rumored camera AirPods could bring cool AI features and a whole bunch of privacy concerns

Apple’s rumored camera-equipped AirPods may use tiny sensors for AI and Visual Intelligence, but privacy concerns could become the technology’s biggest obstacle.

News         August 22

Volkswagen launches $13,400 ID. Era 5S with 99 miles electric range

Volkswagen’s new ID. Era 5S starts at around $13,400 in China and combines plug-in hybrid power with up to 160km of electric-only range.

Cars         August 21

The missing $20,000 EV: Why small, affordable electric cars don’t work on North American roads

Cheap electric cars thrive in Europe and China, but North America’s regulations, roads and obsession with bigger vehicles have left the affordable EV behind.

Cars         August 21

The secret CIA connection behind NeXT’s survival and Jobs’ return to Apple

A newly reported CIA relationship may have helped keep Steve Jobs’ struggling NeXT afloat, creating an unexpected bridge to his eventual return to Apple.

News         August 20

Genesis launched a flagship electric SUV and gave it more power than the Ferrari Amalfi

Genesis has unveiled the GV90, its largest electric SUV yet, packing 657 horsepower, a massive battery, lounge-like luxury and an unusual roof-mounted airbag.

Cars         August 20

Windows 11 is getting rid of the Drag Tray feature

Microsoft is removing Windows 11’s Drag Tray after users complained that the file-sharing overlay interfered with everyday drag-and-drop actions.

News         August 20

[Update] Googlebook finally gets a launch date, and it’s sooner than you would expect

Google will showcase Googlebook in New York on September 15, revealing its Gemini-powered software, native Android codebase and laptops from hardware partners.

News         August 19

NVIDIA delivers 10,000 H200 chips to Chinese ByteDance and Tencent, more to follow

ByteDance and Tencent have reportedly received 10,000 NVIDIA H200 chips each, giving Chinese AI companies access to powerful processors amid ongoing U.S. export restrictions.

News         August 19

Claude can now reply to and send Gmail messages on your behalf

Claude can now send, reply to and forward Gmail messages without requiring approval every time, giving users more control over how much autonomy the AI receives.

News         August 18

New GTA 6 leaked footage shows Jason shooting hoops and causing chaos on the road

New GTA 6 footage has leaked ahead of Rockstar’s planned reveal, showing Jason playing basketball, driving and interacting with systems that could add more depth to gameplay.

News         August 18

The best TV shows and Amazon Originals on Prime Video right now (August 2026)

From Kevin Bacon in The Bondsman to Noah Wyle in Leverage: Redemption, these are the best shows on Amazon Prime Video right now.

Streaming Guides         August 17

Forget doomscrolling, Gen Z is now scrolling for birds on TikTok

Birdwatching is finding a younger audience on TikTok, where millions of views are helping Gen Z discover birds, wildlife and an increasingly popular outdoor hobby.

News         August 17

Samsung may be going in for the full iOS-esque Liquid Glass look in OneUI 9.5

Samsung's One UI 9.5 could introduce a glass-inspired interface with shinier edges, blur effects, greater visual depth and a possible App Lock feature.

Phones         August 16

Apple is reportedly looking to expand its smart home lineup with smart displays, cameras, and updated HomePods

Apple appears to be preparing a much broader push into smart-home hardware, with several new products in development as the company looks to expand beyond the HomePod mini and Apple TV, according to a 9To5Mac report. The roadmap includes refreshed versions of both existing products, a new smart-home hub with a display, a larger HomePod […]

Smart Home         August 15

Google may have accidentally leaked a new fitness tracker with a display

Google's Pixel 11 advertisements appear to show an unannounced fitness tracker that sits somewhere between the Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch.

News         August 15

I switched from Windows to Mac after 25 years, and it’s the trackpad that converted me.

I’ve been using Windows laptops for almost 25 years. In that time, I never once seriously thought of buying a MacBook. In fact, I can honestly say I had never used one at all until I bought my MacBook Air M5 six months ago. Never borrowed one for a weekend, spent an afternoon at an […]

News         August 15

All 2027 GM cars will be able to charge using Tesla Superchargers anywhere in the country

GM will equip every 2027 Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC EV with a native NACS port, making Tesla Supercharger and other compatible fast chargers easier to use.

Cars         August 14

Lamborghini’s latest Revuelto SV puts the F in fun with a special drive mode

Lamborghini's new Revuelto SV brings 1,050 hp, sharper handling, GT3-derived technology and a dedicated Pilota driving mode to its V12 hybrid supercar.

Cars         August 14

Samsung is reportedly working on an AirPods Max 2 rival

Samsung could be preparing its first new wireless headphones in years, with Galaxy H1 references reportedly discovered inside the Galaxy Wearable app.

News         August 14

Sonos Ace Ultra may launch cheaper than the original Ace, new leak reveals

The Sonos Ace Ultra has reportedly leaked ahead of its September announcement, revealing a lower price, stronger ANC, longer battery life and new features.

News         August 14

U.S. courts will now make government use of spyware tools public

U.S. courts will soon publicly report how often judges authorize spyware and hacking tools to intercept communications, giving Americans a clearer view of government surveillance.

News         August 14

The iPhone X is obsolete now, and so is that aging MacBook Pro

Apple has moved the iPhone X and 15-inch 2018 MacBook Pro to its obsolete list, ending official hardware service and parts ordering for both devices.

Phones         August 13

I am a Google Pixel owner, and I am tired of being an unpaid QA tester

Unboxing a flagship smartphone used to feel like a solved equation. You paid top dollar, handed over your credit card, and received a fully baked piece of hardware capable of navigating basic daily life without a thermal meltdown. Last month, standing under direct sunlight in 45-degree weather, my partner held her $1,000 Pixel 10 Pro […]

Phones         August 13

Someone built a free tool to scrub AI watermarks from OpenAI, Gemini-generated text and files

An open-source GitHub project is designed to strip invisible characters, statistical watermarks and file metadata used to identify AI-generated content.

News         August 12