The Internet Archive just made decades of vintage AI playable in your browser, and it’s fascinating

The Internet Archive launched a new emulated collection of vintage AI software from the 1970s through 1990s, including ELIZA, Racter, and Little Computer People.

News         August 30

A new watchdog is tracking when AI goes rogue, and the number of incidents will make you sweat

A new report finds AI "loss of control" incidents nearly doubled in July, including a case where Anthropic's Mythos 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol hacked real targets.

News         August 30

Sony and Warner just sued Anthropic over copyrighted music used to train Claude, seeking $150,000 per track

Sony and Warner sued Anthropic, alleging the company pirated tens of thousands of songs to train Claude and is seeking up to $150,000 per song.

News         August 30

Apple apparently tested a stylus for the foldable iPhone, then nixed the idea

Apple internally prototyped an Apple Pencil built for its upcoming foldable iPhone, according to Mark Gurman, but it won’t ship, at least not this September.

Phones         August 30

The HiLight Studio app reveals what Google hides about the Pixel 11 Pro’s RGB light, but it’s not for everyone

HiLight Studio unlocks third-party app support for the Pixel 11 Pro's RGB light, but the setup isn’t worth it for everyone.

Phones         August 29

I wouldn’t spend $799 on the Galaxy S26 FE. I’d get the Galaxy S26 or iPhone 17 instead

I don’t think the Galaxy S26 FE makes sense at $799 when Samsung and Apple offer better flagships for similar money.

Phones         August 27

Zoom kits on smartphones are awesome. After using the Vivo X300 Ultra, I don’t think they’re for everyone

The Vivo X300 Ultra's 400mm ZEISS Telephoto Extender kit is quite excellent, but between the added weight, setup time, and near-$2,000 price tag, most buyers don’t really need it.

Phones         August 27

A few days in, the Pixel 11 Pro XL’s battery life is off to a rocky start for me

After 72 hours with the Pixel 11 Pro XL, I'm getting under 6 hours of screen-on time, which is well behind the Galaxy S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Phones         August 26

Apple schedules September 9 event to launch new iPhones and more

Apple finally confirms the date for its most anticipated September event, where it could reveal the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra.

Phones         August 26

Apple’s M5 Ultra Mac Studio gets a huge AI boost, Thunderbolt 5, and a new networking chip

Apple's new Mac Studio ships with M5 Max or M5 Ultra chips, up to 512GB of unified memory, and up to 4.3x faster AI performance, starting at $2,499.

News         August 25

Your Pixel 11 Pro just got its own AI tech support agent

Google is testing a new Device help tool inside the Gemini app on Pixel 11 Pro, letting it troubleshoot issues, adjust settings, and manage battery and storage.

Phones         August 24

iOS 27 Beta 7 is out, Beta 8 is next, and Apple’s fall software is nearly ready

Apple released beta 7 for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and more today, with beta 8 and an iPhone event expected before a mid-September public release.

Phones         August 24

Your ESPN bill is about to go up, and Disney+ and Hulu bundles aren’t safe either

ESPN Select and ESPN Unlimited prices rise September 17th, along with several Disney+ and Hulu bundles.

News         August 24

Samsung’s next Ultra phone could make scratched screens a thing of the past

A new leak claims Samsung and Corning are developing a self-healing Gorilla Armor coating for the Galaxy S27 Ultra.

Phones         August 24

A mysterious app just appeared on millions of Android phones, and it’s actually there to help

Google's Android Pulse app has surfaced in Play Store updates after months hidden on millions of phones, and it's designed to flag unusual system behavior.

Phones         August 24

Pixel Watch 5 vs. Galaxy Watch 9 vs. Apple Watch Series 11: There’s more than one way to take your health seriously

Between the Pixel Watch 5, Galaxy Watch 9, and Apple Watch Series 11, its about picking the best unique health-tracking feature.

Features         August 23

New battery tech could make home solar batteries safer and last for decades.

New zinc-iodine battery tech survives 60,000 cycles, promising safer, longer-lasting home solar energy storage.

News         August 21

BYD’s $37,000 Da Han EV offers range and features usually reserved for luxury cars in the US

BYD's new Da Han flagship EV sedan starts pre-sales in China at roughly $36,850 and offers up to 1,008 km of CLTC range.

Cars         August 21

Microsoft’s Xbox 25th anniversary console could cost $100 more than the 1TB Series X

A new report claims the limited-edition Xbox Series X25 will cost €899.99, about $899.99 in the US.

News         August 21

Apple’s next Beats headphones have leaked, and I have a nudge about which product they belong with

Unreleased Beats 360 headphones leaked across multiple retailers, revealing pricing and six colors that match Apple's rumored MacBook Neo.

News         August 21

Google Home finally fixes its clunky voice commands, but most users can’t get them yet

Google's August 20 Google Home update adds kelvin-precise light commands, better Spotify recognition, and two-step broadcasts, but there’s a catch.

Smart Home         August 21

I upgraded from the M1 to the M5 MacBook Air, and the speakers got worse

The M5 MacBook Air replaced a two-speaker setup with four speakers, yet somehow sounds thinner and less full than the M1. Here's why, and how to fix it with software.

Features         August 20

Buying a Pixel 11? These are the best accessories I’d put my money on

The best accessories for the Google Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro, from a $20 GaN charger to Google's own $69.99 Pixelsnap charging dock.

Phones         August 20

Shopping for a new Pixel 11? These are the best cases you can buy today

Just picked up a Pixel 11? Here are five cases worth buying, from budget magnetic options to Google's first-party Pixelsnap case.

Phones         August 19

The best camera phones in 2026: Our top 10 photography picks

A breakdown of how we ranked the best camera phones of 2026, hands-on testing, and honest notes on US availability for import-only flagships.

Mobile         August 18

The Pixel 11 gives me three reasons to ditch my iPhone 17, and I’m afraid they’ll work

The Pixel 11 costs $100 more than the iPhone 17, but its cameras, software, AI features, and battery make a compelling case.

Phones         August 17

Your Mac might have a screen sharing problem, and hackers already know about it

A macOS Screen Sharing flaw that Apple patched on August 6 has already been exploited in the wild.

News         August 17

The US is trying to kick foreign robots out, but the local supply chain might not be there yet

A new FCC rule bans foreign-made robots from the U.S. unless they're mostly built domestically.

News         August 17

Cracking your Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra screen could cost $639, so handle it carefully

Samsung confirmed official out-of-warranty screen repair pricing for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, and fixing the inner display costs up to $639 depending on which model you own.

Phones         August 17

Samsung could double down on foldables in 2027 with five new reported models

A new report claims Samsung is planning five foldable phones for 2027, including two wide-format Fold models, a Fold 9 Ultra, a Flip 9, and a second-gen Z TriFold.

Phones         August 17

Lutron just made it easier to control your smart home without touching your phone

Lutron added Sonos Voice Control support to its Caséta smart home lineup, letting owners control lights, shades, and music hands-free by saying "Hey Sonos."

Smart Home         August 14

LG wants to build humanoid robots, and NVIDIA is giving it the brains

LG and NVIDIA signed a new agreement covering a bipedal humanoid robot debuting in early 2027, and AI factory infrastructure.

News         August 14

Google’s hyped-up RGB HiLight on the Pixel 11 Pro had me excited for nothing

The Pixel 11 Pro’s HiLight RGB light is clever hardware held back by surprisingly restrictive software.

Phones         August 14

Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs. Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: Google plays it safe, Samsung goes all-in

Thinking about a Pixel 11 Pro Fold or Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra? Here’s how their cameras, displays, performance, battery, and software stack up.

Phones         August 13

Pixel 11 Pro XL vs. Galaxy S26 Ultra: Do you want smarter AI or more powerful hardware?

Pixel 11 Pro XL and Galaxy S26 Ultra take different approaches to AI, performance, cameras, displays, and productivity.

Phones         August 13

Everything announced at Made by Google 2026: Pixel 11 lineup, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag

Google's Made by Google 2026 event brought four Pixel 11 phones, the Pixel Watch 5, the debut Pixel Tag, and an Olive Pixel Buds Pro 2.

Features         August 12

The Pixel Watch 5 looks familiar, but it can now keep tabs on your blood pressure and insulin resistance

Google's Pixel Watch 5 debuted with a faster Snapdragon chip, 64GB of storage, and new Health Guardian tools that track blood pressure and insulin resistance trends.

News         August 12

Google’s new Pixel Tag is slimmer than an AirTag and smarter at finding your stuff

Google's Pixel Tag debuted with a slimmer 5.4mm build than the AirTag 2 and Galaxy SmartTag 2, plus a new Bluetooth Channel Sounding feature.

News         August 12