Your AirPods can now double as a retro gaming gun, and you can try it for free

A Duck Hunt experiment lets you aim with an AirPod, shoot with a tap, and play 30 free Mac games.

Shikhar Mehrotra     6 days ago

ChatGPT now has locked chats to keep your sensitive conversations hidden

The new privacy-centric feature is available now for every ChatGPT user, from the free tier to the Go, Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education plans.

Nadeem Sarwar     6 days ago

Researchers developed an AI tool that predicts cancer survival odds by analyzing patients’ face

Could a selfie reveal clues about a cancer patient’s survival risk? Researchers have developed an AI model that estimates biological age and predicts mortality risk, using facial photographs of a patient.

Manisha Priyadarshini     6 days ago

AMD drops FSR 4.1 on five-year-old Radeon graphics cards, and Xbox is next

AMD has released FSR 4.1 for Radeon RX 6000 cards months ahead of schedule, while Ryzen laptops and handhelds join the list and Xbox Series X|S support is coming soon.

Vikhyaat Vivek     6 days ago

Apple just dropped the hammer on iPhone Duo scalpers with a strict purchase limit

Delivery dates point to January, resellers are listing Duos on eBay, and Apple has stepped in with a cap.

Shikhar Mehrotra     6 days ago

Spotify has kicked 50 million AI slop tracks out of your recommendations

Spotify is stepping up its fight against AI-generated music spam, with millions of tracks filtered out and new tools designed to help listeners discover genuine artists.

Shimul Sood     6 days ago

Walmart’s new $120 bundle combines Walmart+, Sam’s Club Plus with streaming perks and saves you $100

Walmart’s new $120 annual membership combines Walmart+, Sam’s Club Plus, free delivery, fuel discounts, and streaming perks, saving you nearly $100 compared with buying both memberships separately.

Manisha Priyadarshini     6 days ago

Spotify lets podcasters turn loyal listeners into paying fans, with 90% of the revenue theirs to keep

Spotify is letting podcasters charge fans for bonus episodes, early access and more, right inside the app.

Shikhar Mehrotra     6 days ago

Yelp’s new AI assistant will call restaurants for you so you can skip the dreaded wait-time call

Yelp’s AI agent will call restaurants and text you the wait, but at launch it’s US iPhones only.

Shikhar Mehrotra     6 days ago

The US has banned DeepSeek from federal agencies, including apps built on its AI

Homeland Security has pulled DeepSeek from federal civilian systems, and Beijing says Washington is stretching the idea of national security.

Shikhar Mehrotra     6 days ago

ChatGPT Slides lets users create, edit and present decks without leaving ChatGPT

ChatGPT Slides helps users create editable presentations from conversations, files and outlines, with collaborative editing and exports to PowerPoint, PDF and Google Slides.

Moinak Pal     6 days ago

Low daily step count linked to dementia and stroke risks. It’s time to put your trusty phone in charge

Additionally, as activity declined, the rates of diagnosis of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, or transient ischemic attack went up by 80% between the most and least active groups of users.

Nadeem Sarwar     6 days ago

The Xiaomi 18 Pro could cost almost as much as last year’s Ultra, and that’s a problem

A leak says Xiaomi’s 18 Pro could cost nearly as much as the 17 Ultra in Europe, with smaller batteries.

Shikhar Mehrotra     6 days ago

Your AI chatbot might have brain rot, and it could be making things worse for you

A new study finds that AI models trained on junk social media posts develop brain rot, skipping reasoning and picking up bad ethics.

Rachit Agarwal     6 days ago

Chuwi UniBook review: Budget laptops are alive, and I saw this one fight for the cause

The $449 CHUWI UniBook sacrifices display quality, memory headroom, and graphics performance, but excellent battery life, a lightweight aluminum chassis, and superb connectivity make the compromises unusually sensible.

Vikhyaat Vivek     6 days ago

BYD’s Denza B8 appears to have found a rather unusual parking hack

A BYD FCB Bao 8 has appeared in an unusual sighting, seemingly moving on three wheels with a wheel clamp attached. The circumstances remain unclear.

Moinak Pal     6 days ago

Gemini Notebook now lets you review slides and videos before generating them

Gemini Notebook’s new co-create option lets you pick topics, choose styles, and review the outline before your slide decks and video overviews are generated.

Rachit Agarwal     October 19

Your Googlebook could run real desktop apps sooner than you think

Unofficial Android builds of ArtCraft’s 13 desktop-style apps show that real desktop software on Googlebooks might be a lot closer than we thought.

Rachit Agarwal     October 19

The best free VPNs for 2026

Free VPNs usually come with limits, but some are still worth using. We compared the best options for privacy, streaming, everyday browsing, and more.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 19

Some iPhone Duo buyers are getting an early delivery surprise as Apple moves up shipping dates

Some iPhone Duo pre-orders in the US and Japan are now showing earlier delivery dates, with a few buyers jumping from December to launch week.

Rachit Agarwal     October 19

Spotify is cracking down on Family plans again, and the penalty can lock you out for a year

Spotify is rolling out in-person QR-code checks for some Premium Family members, with a seven-day deadline and a 12-month restriction for those who fail verification.

S. Kumar Manglam     October 19

Google wants you to chat with Gemini to fix issues instead of scrolling through support pages

Google is changing how you get help with its products. Its new “Ask Google Help” experience offers shorter answers and interactive troubleshooting instead of traditional support articles.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 19

Apple finally reveals the iPhone Duo’s battery size, and Samsung should pay attention

Apple’s EU energy label puts the iPhone Duo’s rated battery at 4,883 mAh, slightly above Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 19

This award-winning phone thermal camera is 10% off for Halloween, saving you $107

Use code THERMCAM10 to save $107 on the Thermal Master P3 phone thermal camera this Halloween. 512x384 IR super resolution, adjustable lens, Tom’s Guide AI Award winner.

Omair Khaliq Sultan     October 19

GM is bringing Apple Wallet car keys to Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC, and I’m all for it

GM is bringing phone-based car keys to Cadillac, GMC, and Chevrolet, starting with electric Cadillacs now and SUVs in December.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 19

NordLayer Launches NordLayer AI Scout to Expose Shadow AI Across the Workplace

NordLayer has launched NordLayer AI Scout, a new AI visibility and security solution that shows companies which AI tools employees are actually using across web and desktop, including services that were never formally approved. The product brings sanctioned and unauthorized AI use into one view, tracks how different tools are being used, and can inspect […]

Matthew Kayser     October 19

This Smart Vacuum Sealer Prints Labels and Helps You Track Your Food

For meal preppers, bulk buyers, and eco-conscious shoppers, vacuum sealing can offer an efficient way to store food. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Administration, vacuum seals have a variety of advantages, including reduced likelihood of freezer burn, improved shelf life, ease of storage, and simplified reheating. Introducing Smart Features to […]

Matthew Kayser     October 19

How AI has changed how people send and receive emails

Google’s Help me write feature was prominently introduced, with prompts encouraging users to try it. Meanwhile, other AI trends have subtly emerged to change how people send and receive emails. AI-managed inboxes Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index Annual Report found that employees are interrupted every two minutes during work hours. That’s 275 interruptions a day. […]

Matthew Kayser     October 19

Google’s clever anti-doomscrolling feature is coming to more Android phones

Google’s Digital Wellbeing feature Pause Point, which debuted on the Pixel 11 series, has appeared on a OnePlus smartphone. The feature adds a 10-second delay before opening distracting apps to help curb mindless scrolling.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 19

Beyond Tracking: How AI Fitness Companions Are Changing Solo Training

Discover how AI fitness companions like BodyPark ATOM help solo exercisers track movements, improve workout consistency, and get real-time feedback.

DT Staff     October 19

What does an AI agent do when it’s left alone with no task? This experiment offers a clue

Researchers at MIT gave Claude a virtual island to explore, and it started inventing games, testing physics, and discovering tricks that helped it perform better later.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 19

Exploring Alternative Music Streaming Services for Music Lovers in 2026

For years, the promise of music streaming was almost absurdly simple: pick a song and press play. The size of the library carried enormous weight, particularly as listeners moved away from collections they had bought one album at a time. Today, services like Deezer give listeners access to tens of millions of tracks. That leaves […]

Matthew Kayser     October 19

A smart scale with a screen on its handle? Wyze might be onto something

For about $30 more than the original, Wyze’s Plus model adds a handle screen and phone-free readouts.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 19

Apple announces October 28 launch event, OLED MacBook Pro and refreshed iMac likely on the docket

Apple’s October 28 event could bring a redesigned MacBook Pro with OLED, touch support, and M6-series chips.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 19

Two weeks with the iPhone 18 Pro convinced me these 9 accessories are worth buying

From sleek magnetic power banks to clever wireless chargers and premium wallets, I spent two weeks trying out accessories with my iPhone 18 Pro. Some made charging easier, others added a little convenience to my everyday routine, but these nine are the ones I'd happily recommend.

Shimul Sood     October 19

The Galaxy S27 could arrive in January, but Samsung still has a few loose ends to tie up

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 reportedly has major components locked in, but memory choices for its top models are still being debated.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 19

Think parental controls keep kids away from nudify apps? This report says otherwise

Removing nudify apps from stores didn’t disable them on test phones, so parents may need to check devices themselves.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 19

Kylie Minogue is the latest artist to have been caught in the wholesale AI theft storm

The ICMP claims AI models have been trained on songs by Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave without paying them. Now, Australia's copyright laws are at the center of a growing dispute over AI training.

Rachit Agarwal     October 19