AI chatbots can often feed into your delusions. Researchers say you should look for three signs

Researchers have proposed a new framework explaining how AI chatbots can reinforce delusional thinking, highlighting three behaviors that may create an "amplification spiral."

News         June 28

Lost access to your crypto wallet? Don’t Google your way out of it

A new scam is targeting cryptocurrency owners by disguising malware as wallet recovery software for forgotten seed phrases.

News         June 28

Chinese AI lab says it can match Anthropic’s all-poweful Claude Mythos at sniffing security bugs

The Wall Street Journal reports that China's GLM-5.2 AI model can match Anthropic's Mythos in cybersecurity tasks, signaling a rapidly narrowing AI gap.

News         June 28

Apple’s next Mac Studio could get a new M5 Ultra chip and a cooler upgrade

New reports claim that Apple is preparing an M5 Ultra Mac Studio this year, with an M7 Ultra model and improved cooling planned for the future.

News         June 28

Leaked iPhone 18 Pro motherboard hints at Apple’s next cooling upgrade

A new leak claims Apple's A20 Pro chip could feature redesigned packaging for better thermals, but there's plenty of reason to remain skeptical.

Phones         June 27

Finding Android apps on the Google Play Store just got a lot easier thanks to Gemini

Google has launched the Google Play connected app for Gemini, allowing users to discover apps, make select purchases, and buy Play gift cards using AI.

Phones         June 27

Apple Books apparently has the same knockoff problem as Amazon

Joanna Stern says AI-generated knockoff versions of her book keep appearing on Apple Books, highlighting a growing problem with digital bookstores.

News         June 27

Windows 11 is getting a new Screen Tint mode, and your eyes might thank Microsoft

Microsoft is testing a new Screen Tint accessibility feature in Windows 11 that helps reduce eye strain with customizable color overlays.

News         June 27

OpenAI’s poaching from Apple hints at ChatGPT-powered wearables coming for your face

Apple's Vision Pro engineering chief is leaving for OpenAI, hinting that the company's AI hardware ambitions may extend well beyond ChatGPT.

News         June 27

Your next EV battery could start life as a plastic water bottle

Penn State researchers have developed a way to turn discarded plastic bottles into battery-grade graphite for use in electric vehicles and smartphones.

News         June 27

Anthropic’s most powerful AI is making a comeback, but only for a select few

Anthropic has restored access to Mythos 5 for a small group of trusted users, while reports suggest Fable 5 could return within days.

News         June 27

Netflix just got a whole lot more irritating if you share a screen in a household

Netflix is rolling out a new profile system that requires each household member to add a unique email address to their individual profile.

News         June 26

Everything is not okay with DuckDuckGo and its AI

DuckDuckGo's AI search assistant was tricked into repeating a fabricated story, highlighting how coordinated misinformation can fool modern AI systems.

News         June 26

Stanford scientists built an AI that can design healthier, greener burgers

Stanford researchers have developed BurgerAI, an AI system that creates healthier and more sustainable burger recipes without compromising on taste.

News         June 26

iPhone 18 could get a RAM boost, but only a tiny sliver to run AI chores in iOS 27

A new report claims the iPhone 18 could get 9GB of RAM to better support Apple Intelligence in iOS 27, while Pro models may remain at 12GB.

Phones         June 26

Valve would love to lower the Steam Machine’s price, but the timing couldn’t be worse

Valve says it still wants to make a cheaper Steam Machine, but rising component costs mean gamers shouldn't expect one anytime soon.

News         June 26

OpenAI reveals its most advanced GPT-5.6 model, but you can’t access it yet

OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.6, its most advanced AI model family yet, though most users will have to wait as access remains tightly restricted.

News         June 26

The OPPO Find X9 Ultra didn’t need its camera kit to impress me

From Computex show floors to Taipei's neon-lit streets, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra delivered stunning photos, incredible zoom, and flagship camera performance without needing its optional camera kit.

Phones         June 24

Gemini in Chrome can now see exactly what you’re looking at on screen

Google is rolling out a new "Select from screen" tool for Gemini in Chrome, while Gemini 3.5 Flash gains built-in computer-use capabilities.

News         June 24

OpenAI just made GPT-5.5 Instant more fun to talk to, and users may actually notice

OpenAI has updated GPT-5.5 Instant, making ChatGPT's default model more conversational, better at advice, and easier to talk to during everyday interactions.

News         June 24

These gaming accessories are heavily discounted for Prime Day, and I’d buy them myself

The best Prime Day gaming accessory deals include discounts on gaming monitors, wireless controllers, gaming headsets, keyboards, and gaming mice.

Features         June 24

Filling out forms on mobile just got a lot easier thanks to Google Wallet

Google is bringing advanced Autofill to Chrome on Android and iPhone, allowing users to fill forms using information stored in Google Wallet.

Phones         June 24

Amazon’s new Fire TV interface is finally rolling out to more devices

Amazon has started rolling out its redesigned Fire TV interface, bringing a cleaner look, faster performance, and built-in Alexa+ integration.

News         June 22

RedMagic reveals Gaming Tablet 5 Pro with OLED display and flagship specs

RedMagic has revealed the Gaming Tablet 5 Pro, featuring a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, active cooling, and a high-refresh OLED display.

Tablets         June 22

Forget buying a Steam Machine, Valve wants you to build one

Valve says SteamOS 3.8 will let gamers build their own Steam Machines using standard PC hardware, with Nvidia support also being actively developed.

News         June 22

Steam Machine reviews praise Valve’s hardware. The real problem is its four-figure price tag

The first Steam Machine reviews are in, and while critics praise Valve's hardware and SteamOS, many believe its $1,049 price tag is the biggest hurdle.

News         June 22

Valve reveals Steam Machine pricing, and it’s definitely not a budget console

Valve has officially revealed Steam Machine pricing, with the new SteamOS-powered gaming PC starting at $1,049 ahead of reservations opening this week.

News         June 22

Self-powering shaking capsule shows the future of safe drinking water in the palm of our hands

Researchers have developed a self-powered floating capsule that uses kinetic energy to detect contaminated water and disinfect it without batteries or chemicals.

News         June 21

Intel Core 3 test shows it could give Windows laptops a fighting chance again MacBook Neo

Intel's upcoming Core 3 304 processor has appeared in new benchmarks, posting PassMark scores surprisingly close to Apple's A18 Pro-powered MacBook Neo.

News         June 21

Claude AI is better at raising funds for humans than humans, finds worrying experiment

A new study found Claude Opus 4.6 outperformed professional fundraisers and elite debaters in persuasion tasks, raising fresh concerns about AI influence.

News         June 20

macOS 27 means the end of the Hackintosh Era, but does anyone still need one?

macOS 27 ends the Hackintosh era, but Apple's affordable Apple Silicon Macs may have made the DIY movement irrelevant long before Intel support disappeared.

Features         June 20

The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ shows up as the future of gaming handhelds, but its price is just painful

The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has reportedly been listed for $1,699, making Intel's latest handheld one of the most expensive portable gaming PCs yet.

News         June 15

Samsung launches Galaxy Book6 Edge with Snapdragon X2 Elite and Galaxy AI features

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Book6 Edge with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite chip, Galaxy AI features, and a lightweight design built for Copilot+ experiences.

News         June 15

EA just launched a new business that wants to sneak ads naturally in your games

EA has launched EA Advertising, a new business that will bring brands directly into gameplay through dynamic in-game integrations and live experiences.

News         June 15

TSMC’s latest chip packaging breakthrough promises lower costs and better performance

TSMC's upcoming CoPoS packaging technology could reduce chip costs while improving AI performance, with mass production reportedly targeted for 2028.

News         June 14

Roku is reportedly exploring a sale, and its 100 million users are the biggest prize

Roku is reportedly exploring a potential sale as media and technology companies eye its massive streaming audience and growing advertising business.

News         June 14

Apple skipped Siri AI model choices at WWDC, but they may still arrive with iOS 27

Apple reportedly has hidden support for multiple third-party AI models in iOS 27, potentially letting Siri work with services beyond ChatGPT.

Phones         June 14

A customizable camera app is still on the table, but Apple could be saving it for the iPhone 18

Apple reportedly has a customizable Camera app ready internally, but the feature may not launch until the iPhone 18 Pro arrives next year.

Phones         June 14