Meta is a mulling ads and a 'premium' version of its AI assistant, Mark...
One day after Meta rolled out its standalone AI app, Mark Zuckerberg has shared more about how the company plans to eventually monetize its generative AI assistant. During the company’s first quarter...
View ArticleThe best iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro cases for 2025
If you’ve just picked up Apple’s latest flagship, protecting it should be a top priority — and the best iPhone 16 case can do more than just shield your phone from scratches and drops. Whether you...
View ArticleCourt orders Apple to stop collecting fees for purchases made outside the App...
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has ruled that Apple violated her own ruling back in 2021 on the lawsuit Epic Games filed against Apple a year before. Now, it's ordering (PDF) Apple to stop collecting...
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The BBC used AI (and an actor) to bring Agatha Christie to life for its...
The BBC announced a new addition to its Maestro series of masterclasses, featuring its first posthumous teacher, Agatha Christie, presenting her writing tips in 4K video. The best-selling author of...
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Rivian R1S Gen 2 review: The rugged foundation of Rivian’s electric empire
Making electric cars from scratch is hard. Out of all the homegrown EV startups, Tesla is the only company that has broken through to the mainstream. Nikola was a scam. Canoo recently filed for...
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How to shop for a smart grill
Smart grills are expensive. Unless you find one on clearance, they’re far from an impulse buy, and companies definitely make you pay a premium for the conveniences a dash of Wi-Fi can afford. As such,...
View ArticleBorderlands 4 will have individual difficulty settings for co-op players
Earlier this week, 2K announced that it will release Borderlands 4 on September 12 — 11 days earlier than planned. Now, we're getting another look at the latest in Gearbox's series, including new...
View ArticleSam Altman's eyeball-scanning ID technology debuts in the US
Tools for Humanity, a startup co-founded by Sam Altman, has launched its its World eyeball-scanning identity verification system in the US. During an event in San Francisco, Altman reportedly said that...
View ArticleMicrosoft is raising prices on the Xbox Series S and Series X
Microsoft is dramatically increasing the price of the Xbox Series X and Series S, as well as new games and accessories. As of today, the Series S will start at $380, up from $300, while the Series X...
View ArticleASUS adds, then removes, the ability to detect sagging in its latest ROG...
Anyone rocking a recent-gen high-end GPU like an RTX 4090 or 5090 knows that these behemoths of rendering power are heavy enough to knock out a would-be PC thief. As GPUs get larger and heavier,...
View ArticleApple sends spyware warnings to iPhone users in 100 countries
Apple has been warning possible victims of spyware attacks, according to several alleged recipients of the messages. At the time of writing there appears to be at least two people who have confirmed...
View ArticleThe Apple Watch Series 10 returns to a record low of $299 at Amazon and Best Buy
If you've been thinking about upgrading your old Apple Watch, or you're keen on picking one up for the first time, take note: The Apple Watch Series 10 is back down to $299 in a few colorways at Amazon...
View ArticleApple’s iPad Air M3 is $100 off
The recently-released Apple iPad Air M3 is already on sale via Amazon. You can pick up the 11-inch model starting at $499 and the 13-inch version starting at $699. Both discounts mark the lowest prices...
View ArticleApple ordered to pay $502 million to Optis by UK courts
Apple has been ordered to pay a $502 million lump sum payment by UK courts for infringing on patents owned by Optis Cellular Technology LLC, based out of Texas. When you include interest and fees,...
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Google prepares to start testing AI Mode with regular Search users
When Google debuted AI Mode at the start of March, the company promised to work quickly on bringing the feature to more users, and now it's doing exactly. Following a smaller expansion last month, the...
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The best way to compost your food scraps
Composting was a big — and daily — part of my life for five years when I lived off-grid. Granted, we were composting more than just food, but I learned a lot about what goes into making a healthy...
View ArticleVR is helping to make daunting medical treatments more bearable for patients
Stanley Johnson is not a fan of needles. The 67-year-old Air Force veteran has endured his fair share of pokes over the years, but when it was decided that IV infusions would be the best course of...
View ArticlePinterest will now tell you when you’re looking at AI-generated content
Pinterest is fighting back against the onslaught of AI slop that is increasingly clogging up its platform following complaints from users. From now on, you’ll be able to see when image Pins that appear...
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Get the Google Pixel 9a with $100 store credit at Amazon, Best Buy and the...
If you've been eyeing the Google Pixel 9a, now's a good time to pounce. That's because you can get a $100 gift card for free when you buy the flagship-quality midrange phone. In Engadget's review, Sam...
View ArticleEpic Games takes aim at Apple and Steam with zero-commission policy for...
Epic Games just announced some changes to its store that should please budding developers. The company will not charge a commission of any kind for the first $1,000,000 in revenue from an app per year....
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