WhatsApp is making a big change to how you secure your account

WhatsApp is rolling out a trio of security upgrades designed to make account takeovers and suspicious calls easier to avoid.

News         August 25

Parents can now watch their teen’s Uber ride in real time

Uber is giving parents another way to keep tabs on teen rides, but its new live video feature also raises a few privacy questions.

Cars         August 25

The iPad mini upgrade I’ve been waiting for could arrive in October

Apple’s smallest iPad may be in line for one of its biggest display upgrades yet, and we may not have long to wait.

Tablets         August 24

As the music industry reels from a slop flood, Dr. Dre wants artists to adopt AI

AI-generated music may be flooding the internet, but Dr. Dre isn’t running from it. He thinks artists should learn how to use AI instead.

Features         August 24

Your next cinema trip could come with a Meta smart glasses ban

Meta's smart glasses are running into another roadblock, and this time your next movie night could be affected.

News         August 21

My Mac never tells me where my internet goes, so I found an app that does

My Mac couldn’t tell me what was eating up my internet. This app finally showed me exactly where all that data was going.

Features         August 19

I underestimated the Pixel 11, and now I’m eating my words

The Pixel 11 may look familiar, but after a week of using it, a few clever features have completely caught me by surprise. Here’s what I’m already loving about Google’s baby Pixel.

Phones         August 19

Spotify’s new Running Mode takes workout playlists to another level

Spotify’s new Running Mode can build a soundtrack around your workout, music taste, and even your running cadence.

News         August 18

ChatGPT is getting a teen version, and I have a lot of questions

Teens are already using AI for homework and much more. OpenAI’s new ChatGPT experience wants to make sure they’re actually learning from it — with some serious guardrails attached.

Features         August 18

I tried this Mac music app, and now I wish macOS had it built-in

Gramola keeps my music within reach without pulling me away from work. It’s a Mac app that has made my daily listening surprisingly better.

Features         August 16

Meta and Google just got beaten by an AI giant you might not expect

Alibaba’s Qwen has become a massive force in open AI, crossing 3 billion downloads in just six months and leaving some of Silicon Valley’s biggest names far behind.

News         August 16

Meta promised to stop creepy AI glasses videos, but they’re still all over Instagram

Instagram said it would get tougher on harassment filmed with Meta’s AI glasses. A month later, plenty of those videos are apparently still slipping through.

News         August 16

Apple has a plan to fix its memory chip problem, but the US government says no

Apple is hunting for new memory suppliers as a global shortage squeezes availability. Two Chinese chipmakers could help, but Washington is pushing Apple to find another solution.

Phones         August 15

Google Sheets can now turn your boring spreadsheets into mini-apps

Google’s new Sheets canvas uses Gemini to transform rows of data into interactive dashboards, trackers, and other visual tools — without requiring you to write any code.

News         August 14

Heart X1 soars for the first time as the world’s largest electric aircraft, and the flight cost just $5 in electricity

Heart Aerospace’s enormous X1 demonstrator has completed its first flight, offering an early glimpse at what battery-powered regional air travel could eventually look like.

News         August 14

I’m a sucker for colorful phones, and Google knows exactly what it’s doing

Google’s Pixel 11 colors are bright, bold, and refreshingly fun, and even the accessories are getting in on the action.

Phones         August 13

Forget the Pixel 11, I can’t stop looking at these PixelSnap accessories

Google’s new PixelSnap accessories turn your Pixel into a much more useful desk companion.

Phones         August 12

Buying a colorful Pixel 11? Google has the perfect case for it

Google’s official Pixel 11 cases match the phones themselves, so protecting your shiny new Pixel doesn’t mean hiding its personality.

Phones         August 12

Microsoft almost made this Surface Phone, then killed it

Long before the Surface Duo, Microsoft may have been building a very different Surface Phone, and a newly surfaced prototype gives us a fascinating glimpse at what could have been.

Phones         August 11

I’ve used the Pixel 10 Pro a year. I hope Google fixes these nagging issues on the Pixel 11 Pro

After a year with the Pixel 10 Pro, I know exactly what needs fixing. The Pixel 11 Pro has a real chance to finally get it right.

Phones         August 9

I found 3 ChatGPT features that turned out to be way more useful than I expected

I found three ChatGPT features that made my everyday workflow much easier, and I think you’ll want to try them too.

Features         August 9

The Pixel 11 is almost here, but I’m more excited about what could come with it

The Pixel 11 will take center stage on August 12, but it may not steal the show. From a long-awaited Pixel Tag to watches, laptops, and smart glasses, Google could have plenty more up its sleeve.

Wearables         August 7

Anker just exposed a big problem with portable power stations

Two portable power stations can have the same battery capacity and still last very different amounts of time. Anker SOLIX thinks it has the numbers to explain why.

News         August 7

Google Antigravity just built an AI translator that works without the internet

This pocket-sized AI translator runs on Google's Gemma model without relying on the cloud. It's a glimpse at how AI could become more private, portable, and practical.

Features         August 6

After switching to ChatGPT Voice, typing now feels painfully slow

I started talking to ChatGPT out of curiosity. Now my keyboard gets more breaks than I do.

Features         August 6

Google Maps is getting dangerously good at planning your day

Your next meal, hotel stay, or night out could soon start with a single question in Google Maps.

Phones         August 6

After a week with Gemini Notebook on my Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, I can’t imagine using it on a slab phone

I thought Gemini Notebook was great already — until I tried it on a foldable. Now I don't want to use it any other way.

Features         August 5

Your next boat could finally feel like your car, thanks to this major navigation upgrade

Getting around on the water is about to feel a lot more like driving your car, with smarter navigation arriving right at the helm.

Entertainment         August 5

ChatGPT Pro replaced Gemini Notebook as my favorite research app, and I didn’t see it coming

I never expected to stop using Gemini Notebook, but ChatGPT Pro gradually became the one app I opened for almost everything.

Features         August 4

AI chatbots will happily create fake news articles, and tests show ChatGPT is the worst at it

A new investigation suggests today's biggest AI chatbots can still generate convincing fake news articles with ChatGPT emerging as the easiest to manipulate.

Features         August 4

Australia just set a horrific example for creep behavior with low-cost smartglasses

Kmart's budget AI smart glasses are flying off shelves, but they're also reigniting a heated debate over privacy, surveillance, and whether wearable cameras have become a little too normal.

News         August 3

Google can’t catch a break as the Pixel 11 Pro leaks once again

Fresh Pixel 11 Pro leaks reveal a cleaner matte design, upgraded zoom, and more hints about Google's next flagship.

Phones         August 3

DeepSeek just slashed AI prices again, and China’s AI race is getting even messier

DeepSeek's latest AI model is cheaper than ever, but the growing price war could have lasting consequences for China's AI industry.

News         August 3

Google just canceled its AI Studio mobile app, and it’s not all bad news

Google AI Studio was on track to make its way to Android and iPhone, giving developers and AI enthusiasts a dedicated place to build prompts and experiment with Google’s latest models from their phones. That’s no longer happening. In a post shared by the official Google AI Studio account on X, Google confirmed that it’s […]

News         August 1

Apple may change its iPhone launch strategy, and the standard iPhone could be affected the most

Apple’s iPhone launches have followed the same familiar rhythm for years. Every September, Apple takes the wraps off its newest flagship lineup, and a few months later, a more affordable “e” model joins the party in the spring. It’s a formula that’s been easy to follow, but it may not stay that way for much […]

Phones         August 1

Google’s long-awaited AirTag rival just leaked ahead of launch under a familiar name

The Pixel Tag has leaked ahead of Google's big event, hinting that lost keys and wallets may soon be easier to find.

Wearables         August 1

WhatsApp finally fixes one of its biggest storage headaches with this new cleanup tool

Following too many WhatsApp channels? This new feature makes reclaiming storage much easier.

News         July 31

Your next Nvidia GPU could cost up to 30% more, and AI is to blame

That dream RTX upgrade may be slipping further out of reach as AI keeps driving GPU prices higher.

Features         July 31