Meta knows its smart glasses have a privacy problem. So it’s locking itself out

Meta says its Private Processing system will let smart glasses use deeply personal cloud AI while keeping the underlying data inaccessible even to Meta itself.

News         September 24

Meta is bringing full-body hologram video calls to its smart glasses through WhatsApp

Meta is adding photorealistic holograms to WhatsApp calls on Ray-Ban Display, letting people see a digital version of your face while you keep your phone away.

News         September 24

Microsoft’s new Surface lineup puts agentic AI front and center

Qualcomm says Snapdragon X2 PCs can run larger, longer-running AI agents locally, and Microsoft’s upcoming Surface lineup is becoming a showcase for that on-device push.

Features         September 23

Qualcomm’s Personal AI is following the user from their phones to earbuds—and health wearables are next

Qualcomm’s Personal AI vision combines phones that build private context about your life with always-on earbuds and wearables capable of delivering proactive help without reaching for a screen.

Features         September 23

Apple’s Health app is a proper health dashboard. It can even book your blood work

Apple’s redesigned Health app uses Apple Intelligence to surface personalized insights, track long-term health through Longevity, and even schedule $119 Quest Diagnostics lab testing in the US.

Phones         September 23

Beat a boss, watch an ad? Microsoft’s latest patent is for exactly that

A newly published Microsoft patent describes an ad-supported gaming system that waits for natural breaks, then pauses access and rewards players with more uninterrupted playtime after an ad.

News         September 23

Qualcomm’s new flagship chips go big on 5GHz speeds, agentic AI, and, of course, gaming

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 family reaches 5GHz and doubles down on agentic AI, while the new Extreme tier adds serious gaming and camera upgrades.

Phones         September 22

Android has been missing one device all along. Googlebook might finally be it

Android already spans phones, tablets, watches, TVs, and cars. Googlebook may finally give it the laptop that treats your phone like part of the same computer.

Features         September 21

Googlebook just launched as the new MacBook rival, and the cheapest one starts at $899

Googlebook has officially launched with five premium laptops starting at $899, combining Intel and Qualcomm hardware with Gemini Intelligence, Android apps, and much tighter phone integration.

News         September 21

Vivo already made one of my favorite camera phones. The X500 Pro Max goes even further.

The Vivo X500 Pro Max pairs a new Sony main sensor with a 200MP Zeiss telephoto, 400mm lens extender, gimbal stabilization, and seriously ambitious professional video features.

Phones         September 21

The Vivo X500 Pro might be the compact camera flagship I’ve been waiting for

Vivo’s X500 and compact X500 Pro pack large Sony sensors, stabilized telephoto cameras, ambitious 4K video tools, huge batteries, and surprisingly few compromises below the Pro Max.

Phones         September 21

iPhone 18 Pro teardown shows the variable camera is a piece of art and next to unrepairable

iFixit’s iPhone 18 Pro teardown reveals an exquisitely engineered six-blade variable aperture mechanism that is extraordinarily difficult to service if anything inside it goes wrong.

Phones         September 21

Hideo Kojima joined a Zoom call with Sony. Minutes later, Physint had lost its funding

Hideo Kojima says Sony unexpectedly stopped funding Physint without explaining why, leaving him worried about Kojima Productions before Xbox stepped in to save the project.

News         September 21

Lanterns review: John Stewart gives DC’s superhero drama its soul

Lanterns takes a slower, more character-driven approach to the Green Lantern mythology, and Aaron Pierre's John Stewart is the biggest reason it works. The Rushville murder mystery takes time to find its footing, but the complicated relationship between John and Hal gives the series plenty of potential.

Entertainment         September 21

I misunderstood the Pixel 11 Pro until I stopped using it like every other flagship

The Pixel 11 Pro falls behind rivals in gaming and charging, yet its camera, software, and everyday conveniences reveal a very different idea of flagship performance.

Phones         September 20

Dark Matter finally opened the Box, but why was it a box in the first place?

Dark Matter has spent two seasons making its enormous black cube the gateway to infinite realities. Here’s why Blake Crouch made it a box in the first place.

Features         September 20

Don’t expect a new look on the next iPhone Duo. Apple is taking its sweet time with redesigns

Apple’s second-generation iPhone Duo reportedly won’t receive a major redesign, reflecting a broader shift toward hardware designs that now remain largely unchanged for years.

Phones         September 20

I’d love the Pixel 11 Pro even more if Google fixed these 4 things

The Pixel 11 Pro won me over with its cameras, software, and compact design, but gaming, battery capacity, charging, and weight leave Google plenty to improve.

Phones         September 19

5 phones to buy instead of the Google Pixel 11 Pro

The Pixel 11 Pro is one of Google’s strongest flagships yet, but these five phones offer better value, more performance, or a completely different form factor.

Phones         September 19

Dyson’s camera toothbrush got all the attention, but you missed a cheaper one made by real dentists

Dyson’s $500 CameraJet made a splash, but Usmile’s $200 D50 OralCam uses cameras, violet light, and AI-assisted guidance to reveal the plaque your brushing missed.

Smart Home         September 19

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max still can’t quit Qualcomm in the US

A teardown confirms the U.S. iPhone 18 Pro Max uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X80 modem, while the smaller Pro and international Pro Max models switch to Apple’s C2.

Phones         September 19

Samsung Gallery is ditching OneDrive for Google Photos, and honestly, it’s about time

Samsung Gallery can now sync photos and videos directly to Google Photos, replacing OneDrive while keeping Galaxy users inside Samsung’s own gallery app.

Phones         September 18

WhatsApp’s new search shortcut saves you from digging through endless old chats

WhatsApp is rolling out a new iPhone search shortcut that lets users look through chats and channels directly, removing several unnecessary steps from finding older messages.

Phones         September 18

GTA 6 is getting an actual CD. Shame it’s for the soundtrack, not the game

Rockstar’s 34-track GTA 6 soundtrack is getting genuine CD and vinyl releases on November 19, even though boxed copies of the game itself contain only download codes.

News         September 17

Dark Matter Season 2 review: Apple TV’s unpredictable multiverse finally ramps up the intrigue

Dark Matter Season 2 is more ambitious and unpredictable, expanding its characters and the Box's role while finding new ways to explore the consequences of the multiverse.

Entertainment         September 17

Australia could kick smart glasses out of government offices over privacy fears

Australia is considering prohibiting camera-equipped smart glasses across Commonwealth workplaces, citing privacy and security risks while weighing exemptions for accessibility and other legitimate uses.

News         September 17

Maserati is headed to China for survival, pinning its hopes on an electric GT and SUV

Maserati reportedly plans a new electric GT and SUV with Huawei and JAC, tapping Chinese EV technology and manufacturing as the struggling Italian brand searches for a turnaround.

Cars         September 17

Tesla’s archrival BYD just launched an EV that goes over 300 miles and costs around $11K

BYD’s updated Atto 2 adds a 501km battery option while keeping the Chinese lineup’s starting price around $11,150, although the extra range comes with less power.

Cars         September 17

Samsung isn’t wasting much time bringing One UI 9 to its older flagships

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 are reportedly scheduled to receive stable Android 17-based One UI 9 on September 28.

Phones         September 17

I feel like the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the right kind of passport foldable

Passport-style foldables are suddenly everywhere, but the Galaxy Z Fold 8 strikes a particularly smart balance between a genuinely compact body and a useful inner display.

Phones         September 16

Galaxy S26 owners, the long One UI 9 wait is over

Samsung has begun rolling out stable Android 17-based One UI 9 to the Galaxy S26 series after months of testing and eight public beta releases.

Phones         September 16

Samsung’s budget Galaxy A18 will stay updated until 2032—if you can live without 5G

Samsung’s Galaxy A18 launches with Android 17, One UI 9, and six years of software support, although the €279 budget phone is limited to 4G connectivity.

Phones         September 16

Sony’s new PlayStation Pulse gaming headsets go big on bass and finally add ANC

Sony’s new PlayStation Pulse and premium Pulse Edge wireless headsets bring larger planar drivers, PlayStation Link, Bluetooth, and AI microphones, with Edge adding ANC and upgraded hardware.

News         September 16

LG says its AI found a new hair-loss ingredient after searching 420,000 candidates in a day

LG’s EXAONE Discovery screened 420,000 compounds in a day to identify a potential hair-loss ingredient, as the company prepares an autonomous laboratory run by AI and robots.

News         September 16

SimpliSafe wants its new doorbell to stop porch pirates, not just record them

SimpliSafe’s $199 Video Doorbell Series 2 combines 2K video and AI detection with live security agents who can confront intruders, trigger a siren, and request police dispatch.

News         September 15

Google Pixel 11 Pro review: I had my doubts, and it ain’t perfect, but this phone still won me over

The Pixel 11 Pro pairs a compact premium body with excellent cameras and polished Android 17. Tensor G6 gaming and average battery life hold it back.

Phones         September 15

Everything we know about Netflix Games

If you're a Netflix subscriber or are curious about becoming one and want to know all the details about what Netflix gaming is, here's everything we know.

Guides         September 14

Want a city on the Moon? Scientists say there’s not enough water

Scientists estimate the Moon could hold roughly a billion tons of water, but even aggressive recycling may not make million-person lunar cities sustainable for long.

Space         September 14