Solid-state cooling could be the secret to faster AI laptops

Memory bandwidth, not processing power, is becoming the real bottleneck for AI laptops. A new white paper explores why fan based cooling is struggling to keep up, and how solid state cooling could replace it.

News         August 24

Apple’s new AI shopping assistant can help you choose your next iPhone or Mac

Apple's AI powered virtual shopping assistant is quietly appearing in the Apple Store app for select iPhone users, letting them check trade in values, compare products, and get purchase help.

Phones         August 24

Shokz OpenFit Air 2 swaps touch controls for pressure buttons to prevent accidental taps

Shokz debuts the OpenFit Air 2 with a slimmer case, richer Bassphere audio, and pressure-sensitive controls built to eliminate the accidental taps that plague sweaty workout sessions.

News         August 24

Shokz OpenRun Air 2 brings USB-C charging, 10-hour battery life and upgraded bone-conduction design

The OpenRun Air 2 brings Shokz's signature bone-conduction technology into a smaller, 26.4 gram frame with upgraded PremiumPitch 3.0 audio, faster charging, and all-day sweat and rain resistance.

News         August 24

3 underrated movies on Netflix you should watch this weekend (August 21-23)

From Florence Pugh's chilling mystery to Elijah Wood's bloody dark comedy, these three Netflix hidden gems deliver unforgettable rides for your next binge night.

Features         August 21

3 underrated TV series on Peacock you should watch this weekend (August 21-23)

Looking for something to stream this weekend? These three overlooked TV series on Peacock are worth adding to your watchlist.

Features         August 21

Hyundai’s new Ioniq V undercuts the cheapest EV in US by over $10,000

Hyundai officially unveiled the Ioniq V, its first China-exclusive EV, starting under $18,000 with a 27-inch display and dual AI chatbots.

Cars         August 21

Avec’s new AI feature makes sure you never miss a deadline again

Avec's new Never Forget Anything feature automatically detects email deadlines and reminds you right when they matter, no manual setup needed.

News         August 19

Researchers expose a worryingly simple trick to make AI bots go rogue and skip safety

This new study reveals how patient, step-by-step manipulation can trick AI agents into ignoring their own safety rules.

News         August 19

PlayStation is reportedly overhauling Horizon Hunters Gathering after weak playtests

PlayStation is reportedly overhauling Horizon Hunters Gathering, stripping its live-service model after weak playtests, with staff facing a December deadline.

News         August 19

Amazon really, really wants to make drone deliveries normal as it expands to 500 cities

Amazon plans to expand Prime Air drone delivery to nearly 500 cities by 2026, a sixfold jump, despite mounting safety incidents and federal scrutiny.

News         August 19

New report says Meta pays influencers to fight social media bans for teens accounts worldwide

As countries move to ban teens from social media, Meta pays actors, psychologists, and parenting influencers across more than a dozen countries to argue against blanket ban for teen accounts.

News         August 18

Are classroom screens making children less cognitively capable? Experts are divided

Jared Cooney Horvath says screen-heavy classrooms are making children less capable, pointing to declining IQ scores since 2000. Not all experts agree, with some citing benefits of moderate screen use.

News         August 16

Mac users now have an easier way to install apps from DMG files

EasyDMG automates the entire Mac app installation process, mounting, verifying, and installing DMG files with a double click.

News         August 16

3 underrated movies you can watch for free this weekend (August 14-16)

Skip the subscriptions this weekend. These three free movies spanning comedy and horror are worth your time.

Features         August 14

3 overlooked TV series on Prime Video you should watch this weekend (August 14-16)

Looking for something to stream this weekend? This Prime Video lineup covers music, legal drama, and heartfelt comedy, all worth your time.

Features         August 14

I didn’t think fake shopping could trick my brain until I tried the viral dopamine websites

South Korea's viral "dopamine sites" recreate the ritual of buying without the purchase itself, and testing them revealed why the psychological hit still lands.

Features         August 14

Google’s Gemini app adds a toggle to disable AI watermarks, with some exceptions

Gemini now lets you toggle off visible watermarks on Nano Banana images, Omni videos, and Lyria music, though the feature remains restricted in certain countries.

News         August 14

Researchers built a tiny wearable patch that measures cholesterol levels from your sweat

Caltech researchers built a wearable patch that reads cholesterol and triglyceride levels continuously using sweat without needles or lab visits.

News         August 13

Microsoft is bringing its Copilot apps together before its planned ‘super app’ debut

Microsoft's Copilot apps are combining into a single experience, with Podcasts, Deep Research, and Group Chat being retired along the way.

News         August 13

Rivian refreshes its 2027 R1 lineup with new trims and a big seating upgrade

The 2027 Rivian R1S finally offers optional captain's chairs, while the whole R1 lineup gets simplified trims and a fresh Esker Silver paint option.

Cars         August 13

WhatsApp’s new Scam Alert feature will flag scam messages while keeping your chats private

WhatsApp's new Scam Alert feature uses on-device AI to flag suspicious messages, keeping your private conversations fully unread by Meta.

Phones         August 13

Nvidia’s GeForce Now exits beta on Linux with improved cloud gaming performance

Nvidia's GeForce NOW native Linux app exited beta after seven months, adding faster streaming, Chromebook support, and nine new cloud games.

News         August 13

Smartphones under $100 are about to become a rarity

Budget smartphones are vanishing fast, as sub $100 phone sales collapsed 64% year over year while bigger brands like Apple and Samsung stayed relatively stable.

Phones         August 13

Claude can now pull data from your browser tabs and keep working on your desktop

Anthropic just upgraded Claude in Chrome so conversations, skills, and connectors now carry over between your browser and other Claude apps.

News         August 12

Asus made an e-bike conversion kit compact enough to slip into a backpack

Asus unveiled a compact e-bike conversion kit called Oxiis E250G1, a lightweight device that clamps onto your seatpost and adds electric assist to almost any regular bike.

News         August 12

Aptoide becomes the first third-party app store to land inside Google Play

Following Google's court battle with Epic Games, Aptoide Games became the first third-party app store to officially launch through Google Play in the US.

Phones         August 10

3 limited series on Hulu you can binge-watch this weekend (August 7-9)

These three miniseries on Hulu are stacked with twists and strong performances, and perfect for a binge-watch this weekend.

Features         August 7

3 underrated movies on Hulu you should watch this weekend (August 7-9)

This Hulu Weekend Watchlist rounds up three underrated titles, a London romance, a self-acceptance drama, and a time loop comedy, each worth watching this weekend.

Features         August 7

Cloudflare’s new browser Kitesurf is designed for AI agents to browse the internet

Cloudflare unveiled a new browser called Kitesurf, designed exclusively for AI agents to navigate the web faster and cheaper than existing Chromium-based automation tools.

News         August 7

Kids’ smartwatches are meant to keep children safe, but hackers can turn them into stalking devices

A $30 kids' smartwatch let researchers secretly track a wearer's location, snap photos, and record audio, exposing a much larger flaw shared across dozens of GPS smartwatch brands worldwide.

News         August 7

Meta served ads containing AI-generated child sexual abuse content, continuing years of child safety failures

Researchers found Meta's ad library hosting AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery, some posted even after Meta was warned, part of a pattern stretching over multiple years.

Phones         August 5

EVgo is bringing Tesla V4 Superchargers to its US charging network

EVgo will deploy hundreds of Tesla V4 Superchargers under a licensing deal, offering 500kW charging, Magic Dock compatibility, and visibility in Tesla's navigation starting this fall.

Cars         August 5

NASA built the Roman Space Telescope to study dark matter, but it can also help protect Earth from killer asteroids

NASA's Roman Space Telescope wasn't designed for asteroid hunting, but its massive field of view makes it a powerful addition to Earth's planetary defense network.

Space         August 5

Sunbird relaunches its iMessage app for Android, three years after a privacy scandal shut it down

Sunbird Messaging returns to Android after its 2023 shutdown, with encryption fixes, a priority inbox, and an AI assistant coming later this year.

Phones         August 5

SpaceX wants to take on Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile with its own mobile network

SpaceX confirmed plans to build a full mobile network using EchoStar spectrum and rooftop base stations, aiming to compete directly with AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile by late next year.

Phones         August 5

CMF’s first open-ear earbuds are here with a Smart Dial charging case that lets you control music

CMF launched the Clip Pro, its first open-ear earbuds, featuring a Smart Dial charging case, Ultra Bass Technology, and all-day comfort, priced at $99 starting August 15.

News         August 4

All the Spider-Man movies in order

Since Spider-Man has had many solo films made, here's a chronological list of all his cinematic adventures, from 1977's Spider-Man to the latest release Spider-Man: Brand New Day in 2026.

Streaming Guides         August 3