Buying a laptop may soon come with an instant carbon score thanks to AI

Researchers are developing AI agents capable of calculating a product’s carbon footprint in real time, potentially helping consumers make more sustainable purchasing decisions.

Moinak Pal     June 12

The US government just hit the brakes on Anthropic’s most powerful AI models

Anthropic has disabled access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after a US government directive raised national security concerns over possible jailbreaks and cyber misuse.

S. Kumar Manglam     June 12

Nvidia’s RTX Spark made me hate content creation a little less

After seeing NVIDIA RTX Spark in action at Computex 2026, I'm convinced its AI-powered editing tools could save creators hours by eliminating video editing's most repetitive tasks.

Varun Mirchandani     June 12

I tried Acer’s new 5K MiniLED Gaming monitor, and OLED kept popping into my head

Hands-on with the Acer Nitro XV345CKR P reveals a bold take on MiniLED gaming monitors, balancing 5K clarity, HDR brilliance, and versatility against OLED's undeniable appeal.

V. Mirchandani     June 12

Ugreen’s portable monitor is utterly sharp, sleek, and costs a pretty penny

Most portable monitors aim for affordability. Ugreen's latest model does the opposite, packing premium specs into a screen that's as ambitious as its price tag.

Shimul Sood     June 12

Windows 11 adds a neat upgrade that enables simultaneous streaming for two audio devices

Windows 11 Shared Audio lets two people listen from one PC through Bluetooth LE Audio, but you’ll need supported Copilot+ hardware, updated drivers, and compatible accessories before the feature appears.

Paulo Vargas     June 12

Microsoft Edge is about to get more frequent updates, but don’t expect more features

Microsoft is switching Edge to a biweekly update schedule starting with Edge 152 on August 27, matching Chrome's release cadence and delivering smaller but more frequent updates to users on the Stable channel.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 11

What makes a laptop good for both work and entertainment?

This post is brought to you in paid partnership with HP. The HP OmniBook X Flip is designed as an all‑day AI PC that adapts seamlessly from productivity to entertainment without switching devices. Devices like the HP OmniBook X Flip reflect this shift toward a single system that carries users through an entire day. From early […]

Moinak Pal     June 11

Your Windows 11 PC can now natively run AI workloads, even if it lacks the Copilot+ badge

Microsoft's latest AI decision could make millions of existing Windows PCs far more relevant than anyone expected.

Shimul Sood     June 11

The Windows 11 June update makes your Start menu and Search feel much more snappier

Microsoft's June 9 Windows 11 update KB5094126 introduces Low Latency Profile for faster Start menu, Search, and Action Center responses, alongside Shared Audio.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 11

OpenAI teams up with Visa to enable secure payments through AI agents

ChatGPT could soon shop and pay for you thanks to a new OpenAI and Visa deal that brings secure agentic payments to AI experiences.

Manisha Priyadarshini     June 11

Intel details Project Firefly and how it’s pushing affordable laptops to unseat the MacBook Neo

Intel's Project Firefly wants to make budget laptops exciting again with thin metal designs, long battery life, and clever phone-world tricks that keep the prices down.

Rachit Agarwal     June 10

Your ChatGPT bills could soon get a drastic price cut

OpenAI is weighing drastic price cuts as it battles Anthropic for customers. With businesses balking at AI costs and Google undercutting both, your AI bills might finally get smaller.

Rachit Agarwal     June 10

Waiting for your Framework Laptop 13 Pro? You’ll be waiting a bit longer

Framework has delayed the Laptop 13 Pro by about a month after finding issues with the haptic touchpad and display. Here's what your customers need to know.

Rachit Agarwal     June 10

If you’re using AI tools like ChatGPT to fact-check news, there’s some bad news for you

MIT researchers warn that relying heavily on AI chatbots like ChatGPT for fact-checking news may weaken users’ ability to independently spot misinformation.

Moinak Pal     June 10

I thought budget Windows laptops were dead, but Computex gave me new hope

Computex 2026 made the budget Windows laptop space feel exciting again, with Dell and Acer showing premium-feeling machines that directly challenge Apple’s MacBook Neo.

Vikhyaat Vivek     June 10

ChatGPT is recommending scam websites that will steal your credit card info

ChatGPT is surfacing fraudulent clones of defunct retail websites when users ask for product recommendations, according to scam-checking service Ask Silver. The fake storefronts are designed to steal payment information.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 10

McDonald’s new AI drive-thru has to prove it can handle hungry people

McDonald’s is testing a new Google-backed AI drive-thru system after its earlier ordering bot became a viral mess. The real challenge is whether Archy can make fast-food ordering feel boring again.

Paulo Vargas     June 10

Logitech’s Mobi Fold is a pocketable folding mouse for folks who despise trackpads

Logitech’s Mobi Fold is its first foldable mouse, built for travel with a pocket-friendly design, touch scrolling, quiet clicks, and multi-device support.

Vikhyaat Vivek     June 10

MacOS Golden Gate gives you a taste of how a touchscreen MacBook will work

macOS 27 Golden Gate beta reportedly adds new touch controls through Sidecar, fueling rumors of Apple’s first OLED touchscreen MacBook

Vikhyaat Vivek     June 10

Running two monitors? This adjustable arm is on sale, with a dual mount option available too

Save 40% on the HUANUO FlowLift Pro single monitor arm, now $29.99 on Amazon, with a dual mount at $59.99. Fits 13–32" screens, holds 19.8 lbs, tool-free install.

Omair Khaliq Sultan     June 9

Everything Apple announced at WWDC 2026: iOS 27, next-gen Siri, AI upgrades, and more

Apple announced iOS 27, Siri AI, macOS Golden Gate, and five more OS updates at WWDC 2026 on June 8.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 9

reMarkable Paper Pure review: An excellent digital slate that I love, and feel vexed by

The reMarkable Paper Pure offers the best digital canvas for note-taking that I've experienced lately. But this excellent slate is held back by a restrictive software experience.

Nadeem Sarwar     June 9

A humanoid robot climbed a volcano, with some very human help

A humanoid robot named Pemba reached Ecuador’s Chimborazo summit, but the climb also showed the limits of robot autonomy, especially when humans had to carry it through tougher terrain.

Paulo Vargas     June 9

I went to BenQ’s lighting lab, and now my desk setup feels wrong

After seeing how BenQ thinks about monitor lighting, glare, and desk comfort, my normal desk setup suddenly looked like the lazy solution I had accepted for years.

Vikhyaat Vivek     June 9

iOS 27 is packed. Here’s a list of the small updates you may have missed

iOS 27 has plenty of headline features, but smaller updates to Mail, iCloud Shared Albums, accessibility, Home, Maps, and network switching may be the ones people notice most.

Paulo Vargas     June 9

Safari is finally fixing its extensions problem. Unlike Chrome, Apple will let you create your own

Safari is getting an AI-powered extension builder that lets users describe the browser tool they want. It could help Apple fix one of Safari’s oldest weaknesses without chasing Chrome’s giant add-on library.

Paulo Vargas     June 9

As Apple pushes AI in software, the RAM crisis caught up and your gadgets are feeling old

Apple’s iOS 27 AI requirements suggest RAM is becoming the new upgrade wall, with 8GB devices still supported but less ready for Apple’s strongest on-device AI features.

Paulo Vargas     June 9

NotebookLM can now write code, build spreadsheets, and find sources for you

Google has upgraded NotebookLM with Gemini 3.5, a cloud-based code execution environment, and expanded file output support.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 8

Google AI Plus drops to $4.99 a month and doubles your storage

Google is cutting its AI Plus subscription price from $7.99 to $4.99 per month and doubling cloud storage from 200GB to 400GB.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 8

Excited for macOS Golden Gate? Check out all the supported Mac models

Every Intel Mac is now officially locked out of macOS 27 Golden Gate, and even some Apple silicon Macs won't get the full Siri AI experience. Here's the full compatibility list.

Manisha Priyadarshini     June 8

Apple unveils macOS 27 Golden Gate with standalone Siri AI app and smarter Apple Intelligence features

Apple has previewed macOS 27 Golden Gate with a standalone Siri AI app, smarter Spotlight search, Apple Intelligence upgrades, and refreshed Liquid Glass visuals.

Moinak Pal     June 8

iPadOS 27 brings a smarter Siri, permanent Menu Bar, and iPhone app resizing to your iPad

iPadOS 27 brings conversational Siri AI, a permanent Menu Bar option, iPhone app resizing, rebuilt Search, and iCloud Shared Albums for Android and Windows.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 8

Apple announces iOS 27 with speedy app launches, Siri AI, and Liquid Glass refinements for your iPhone

Apple announced iOS 27 at WWDC 2026, bringing 30% faster app launches, a rebuilt search index, Liquid Glass refinements, and revamped Siri.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 8

Apple Intelligence is coming to Safari with smarter tabs, custom extensions, and password fixes

Apple has announced new Apple Intelligence features for Safari, including AI-powered tab organization, custom extension creation, webpage monitoring, and automatic password updates.

Varun Mirchandani     June 8

Estonia gave thousands of students free ChatGPT instead of banning AI in schools

Estonia has distributed free ChatGPT access to nearly 20,000 students as part of a nationwide experiment exploring how AI could reshape modern education.

Moinak Pal     June 8

You can finally get rid of Bing on your Windows 11 PC

Microsoft is reportedly testing Windows 11 changes that would finally let users disable Bing-powered web results inside the operating system’s built-in Search experience.

Moinak Pal     June 7

ChatGPT is eyeing a major “super app” overhaul that wants to do real work for you

OpenAI is reportedly transforming ChatGPT into a broader AI super app focused on agents, coding, productivity tools, and deeper integrations across work and personal life.

Moinak Pal     June 7