Microsoft may soon test Positron, a rumored Xbox feature that converts physical games into transferable digital licenses while preserving lending, resale, and ordinary disc access.

X is boosting posts among mutual followers after finding that relationship data was missing from its algorithm, exposing the gap between predicting engagement and creating conversations people actually want.

A repair technician claims a minor backlight fault can make some televisions appear completely dead, potentially pushing owners toward replacement before they discover that the underlying problem may still be repairable.

Google has dropped the 128GB Pixel 10 Pro to $699, beating its Prime Day price as inventory thins ahead of the expected Pixel 11 announcement in August.

A sodium-metal battery reached a four-minute laboratory rate, but its strongest lifespan figures came from slower and smaller tests. The pouch-cell results show why EV use remains a long way off.

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has leaked ahead of launch, revealing its premium design, three colors, huge 7,100mAh battery, magnetic wireless charging, and flagship-level hardware.

I tried inventing AI gadgets too absurd for the tech industry. Then I found toothbrushes, litter boxes, headphones, and appliances that had already beaten me there.

Modern life runs on subscriptions that are often useful, reasonable, and increasingly difficult to live without. The future arrived, but apparently we’ll need to keep paying monthly to use it.

Google’s newly surfaced Magic Pointer listing reveals a Gemini-powered cursor for Googlebooks, but incompatible Android devices mean the feature remains an early preview rather than something consumers can try today.

A new UK survey finds that people are deliberately limiting AI use, even as most believe avoiding AI exposure has become difficult or impossible.

Applicants reacted differently to identical AI hiring rejections depending on the avatar’s race and gender, suggesting that fairness problems can begin with interface design before anyone examines the algorithm.

Google’s Pixel 11 FCC paperwork contains a MediaTek reference, suggesting Tensor G6 may abandon Samsung’s Exynos modem in pursuit of better battery efficiency and stronger everyday connectivity.

My Pixel 8a keeps gaining AI tools while Apple’s newest model leaves the standard iPhone 17 behind, and that gap says plenty about long-term support.

1X’s NEO home robot has tendon-driven hands with tactile sensing, force control, and water resistance, but impressive hardware still needs reliable autonomy before it can handle everyday chores.

Android is adding granular switches for message and device backups while testing automatic Documents uploads to Google Drive, giving users more control over what gets saved and what consumes their cloud storage.

Influencers are selling $50 EMF straws as protection from everyday electronics, but the evidence is thin and the real product may be tech anxiety dressed as wellness.

Google Photos for Android is finally getting the floating redesign iPhone users have had for months, making the app cleaner while giving Gemini-powered Ask Photos a more prominent spot.

I tested Meta Muse, Gemini Nano Banana 2, and ChatGPT Images 2.0. The obvious AI failures are fading, but the new flaws are harder to laugh off.

A new AI gait recognition system can identify people by walking patterns, giving security cameras another long-range signal when faces are blurry, hidden, or too small to trust.

A DIY DeX box built from a broken Galaxy Fold 5 makes Google’s Pixel desktop ambitions look timid, unfinished, and weirdly overdue.

University of Utah researchers have shown a holographic 3D printing method that forms tiny structures in about 20 seconds, but its biggest limitation keeps the breakthrough firmly in lab territory.

Google’s updated Play terms explain how Android system services can use cellular data in the background, even while phones are locked. Users get clearer wording, but less certainty over data and updates.

Virtual taekwondo sounds like a VR gimmick, but its noncontact format could make martial arts more approachable for kids, cautious beginners, women, and older athletes.

Rekindle uses face-tracking biometrics to turn emotions into gameplay, but the same idea could eventually push emotion-aware tech into therapy, safety systems, and interfaces that watch more than clicks.

Sony’s reported PlayStation disc pullback allegedly caught publishers and retail partners off guard, turning a familiar ownership fight into a broader trust problem for the PlayStation ecosystem.

AI could make phones smarter, but it may also make the smartphone market less forgiving for smaller, stranger brands.

Android desktop mode can turn a phone into a nearly usable workstation, but one workday with WordPress, browser tools, and a pile of accessories made the laptop look mercifully honest.

Android 17 has useful changes, but when the best everyday update is a Quick Settings button that finally makes sense again, the annual version number starts looking pretty hollow.

flormie turns flower identification into a gentler Pokémon Go style collection loop, giving iPhone users a reason to scan, save, and notice real flowers during everyday walks without the usual social-game chaos.

Sony’s reported 2028 PS5 disc cutoff would push PlayStation deeper into digital licensing, leaving preservation advocates to deal with the mess the industry still hasn’t properly solved.

Sony's WH-1000XM6 update adds Bluetooth GMAP support for lower-latency gaming audio, but the feature only helps when the connected phone, PC, tablet, or handheld supports the same standard.

Acer’s 1,000Hz gaming monitor is listed on Amazon for $699.99, but it’s still out of stock, and its fastest mode requires a major drop from QHD to 720p.

Amazon's Vega OS shift blocks regular Fire Stick sideloading, giving buyers a stricter streaming device that may be safer but leaves less room for outside apps, launchers, and customization.

Samsung is working on a new Galaxy Ring, and the most important upgrade may come from what happens after the ring collects health signals in the background. Hon Pak, who leads Samsung’s digital health team, told Forbes that a next generation ring is in development. Samsung hasn’t announced the name, launch timing, price, regions, or […]

Google Play Store v52.1 is rolling out with performance changes aimed at smoother app installs across Android phones, watches, TVs, tablets, and car systems, plus AI labels and new game video tools.

Minimal Phone 2 is being teased as a calmer smartphone with a keyboard, aluminum body, and improved software, but key details still need to land before it can prove itself.

Peacock Premium Plus is now available through YouTube Primetime Channels for $16.99 per month, but existing Peacock subscribers should check account and billing details before switching.

Comcast's NBCUniversal split should not disrupt Peacock or Xfinity right away, but it signals a deeper break between internet service and streaming perks as the old cable bundle loses power.