The next MacBook Neo could get a RAM upgrade. Yeah, in this economy, no less!
Apple's next MacBook Neo is rumored to pack the A19 Pro chip with 12GB of RAM — a long-overdue upgrade that could finally make the entry-level Mac laptop worth every penny.
Gemini can now turn your chat into a finished PDF, Word document, or spreadsheet in one tap
Google updated the Gemini app on April 29, 2026 to generate finished, downloadable files on request — nine formats including PDF, Word, Excel, LaTeX, and Markdown.
Claude just got a scam detector, and it could save you from a costly mistake
Malwarebytes is now integrated with Claude. Paste a suspicious link, phone number, or email address, and get an instant answer on whether it's a scam.
Asus puts the outrageous dual-screen ROG Zephyrus Duo on the shelf at an eye-watering price
Asus opened pre-orders for the ROG Zephyrus Duo, the world's first 16-inch dual-screen gaming laptop with two 3K OLED 120Hz touchscreens, Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, and up to RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.
Nvidia quietly released a new version of GeForce RTX 5070 GPU inside a driver blog post
Nvidia confirmed a 12GB GDDR7 configuration of the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU on April 28, 2026, using 24Gb G7 memory modules to address constrained supply.
Dell 34 Plus USB-C monitor review: An ultrawide beauty with surprises you’ll love
The Dell 34 Plus USB-C is a sleek, 120Hz ultrawide gem that nails the productivity game with a clever port hub, stunning design, and single-cable convenience that earns every penny.
AI is coming to Linux, but not in the obnoxious way that will grind your gear
Ubuntu is bringing AI into the OS carefully, focusing on optional features, local processing, and tools that enhance workflows without disrupting the traditional Linux experience.
YouTube is turning into an answer engine with a new conversational search feature
YouTube Premium subscribers in the US can now try Ask YouTube, a conversational AI search that pulls in videos, Shorts, and text summaries all in one place.
ChatGPT Images 2.0 is a game changer, but after testing it, the risks terrify me
For years, AI image generation has been framed as a story of steady progress. Every few months, the images look sharper, the prompts get easier, and the tools become more accessible. But that narrative is beginning to shift. The conversation is no longer just about quality or speed. It is about capability, intent, and where […]
Gemini wants to read your emails, calendar, and notifications to help you before you even ask
A Google app beta teardown reveals Gemini's upcoming Proactive Assistance feature, delivering personalized suggestions from user-selected apps like Gmail and Calendar.
One of the most capable desktop processors available just got $125 cheaper: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D down to $573
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is down to $573.99 in a limited-time deal, an 18% saving on a 16-core AM5 processor with 144MB of total cache and 3D V-Cache technology for gaming and professional workloads.
Adobe Firefly AI is now live publicly, hoping you’ll talk to an AI and get work done
The Firefly AI Assistant public beta is available for Creative Cloud Pro and paid Firefly plan subscribers, with complimentary daily generative credits provided to eligible users during the beta period.
Meta’s latest outrageous deal is getting solar power beamed even at night from satellites
Meta has signed a deal with startup Overview Energy to receive up to one gigawatt of solar power beamed from a fleet of 1,000 satellites in geosynchronous orbit.
Intel Wildcat Lake chips cost a pretty penny, but tests show they can’t touch the MacBook Neo
Intel's Wildcat Lake chips are fanless, laptop-ready, and surprisingly pricey. Here's everything you need to know before you get excited.
This Chrome tool lets a chubby ginger cat take over your screen until you take a break
Can't stop scrolling? This free Chrome extension sends an adorable cat to take over your screen every time you spend too much time on social media.
Smartphone and PC prices just got another reason to deliver a hike jab
Excerpt: The Iran war has disrupted a key raw material used in circuit boards, sending prices surging 40% in April alone and squeezing electronics manufacturers already battling rising chip costs.
Samsung’s new Snapdragon-powered Galaxy Book isn’t the MacBook Neo rival I was hoping for
A Snapdragon X2 Elite chip and AMOLED screen sound great, but Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Book 6 Edge may not land where I thought it would.
Microsoft revamps Windows Insider Program with simpler structure and more user control
Microsoft has revamped the Windows Insider Program, simplifying channels and giving users more control, aiming to improve testing, feedback, and overall Windows update experiences.
Discord users breach access controls to reach Anthropic’s Mythos model
Unauthorized access to Anthropic’s Mythos AI highlights growing concerns around safeguarding powerful systems, exposing vulnerabilities not in the model itself but in its surrounding access ecosystem.
I never thought AI would add typos – but it kind of makes sense
A new AI tool deliberately adds typos to emails, reflecting a shift where imperfect writing is seen as more human and trustworthy in the age of AI-generated communication.
NotebookLM can now automatically organize your research sources for you
Google has rolled out automatic source labeling and categorization to NotebookLM. The feature activates automatically once you have five or more sources in a notebook.
Old tech keeps coming back because new tech got annoying and we miss simpler times
Old gadgets aren’t just riding a nostalgia wave. They’re coming back because modern tech has become too needy, too app-dependent, and too exhausting.
The best trick AI can pull is disappear into my gadgets instead of turning into a product
AI may finally become more useful when it stops acting like a product and starts quietly improving the gadgets people already own.
Why RAM Is So Expensive in 2026 — And What PC Buyers Should Do
RAM prices have surged due to rising AI demand, supply constraints, and manufacturing limits. Here’s why RAM is so expensive in 2026 and whether you should buy now or wait.
DeepSeek V4 is out, touting some disruptive wins over Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude
DeepSeek V4 launched April 24, 2026, with two open-source models that rival closed-source leaders on coding and agentic benchmarks, at up to 9x lower API costs than OpenAI and Anthropic.
One of the best gaming CPUs ever made just got $60 cheaper: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D down to $388
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is down to $388.98, a 13% saving on an 8-core AM5 processor with 96MB of L3 cache and 3D V-Cache technology that makes it the benchmark gaming CPU at this price.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is 31% off, and a 49-inch QD-OLED ultrawide for $899 is the monitor deal I’d recommend without hesitation
The Samsung 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 is down to $899.99, a 31% saving on a curved QD-OLED gaming monitor with Dual QHD resolution, 144Hz, 0.03ms response time, and G-Sync compatibility.
For the first time in years, I’m genuinely excited for a new MacBook Pro
Apple is rumored to launch a completely redesigned MacBook Pro later this year, with a new chip, OLED display, touchscreen, and Dynamic Island. Here's everything that has me excited.
Sony’s table tennis robot made me think about what happens when AI gets a body
Sony’s table tennis robot looks like a lab flex with a paddle. The real story starts when AI stops answering prompts and learns to move through our world.
Tired of Gemini and ChatGPT? Claude now has your back with Spotify, Uber, and more connectors
Claude now connects to AllTrails, Uber, Spotify, Instacart, TripAdvisor, and more, bringing your everyday apps into a single conversation so you can plan, shop, and book without switching tabs.
How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook in 2026
Like Windows and Mac computers, you can easily take screenshots on a Chromebook with a couple of shortcut keys. Here’s a step-by-step guide to walk you through.
OpenAI pushes ChatGPT toward autonomous work with GPT-5.5
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5, focusing on improving ChatGPT’s ability to handle complex tasks and real-world workflows.
Steam Machine feels like the gaming PC evolution I actually want — because of Windows
The new Steam Machine has my attention because Valve is building it around an operating system that treats gaming as the main event.
Samsung’s new display tech can switch between 2D/3D on OLED panels, no glasses needed
Samsung and POSTECH published research in Nature on April 23, 2026, showing a voltage-controlled metasurface lens that switches between 2D and 3D display modes.
Microsoft Copilot can now do actual work inside your Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files
Copilot's new Agent Mode can draft and restructure Word documents, build formulas and tables in Excel, and update PowerPoint decks, all in real time.
AI has turbocharged the worst form of abusive content on the internet and guardians can’t keep up
Watchdog data show generative AI is making child sexual abuse imagery faster to create, harder to police, and far more difficult for regulators to contain.
Google Meet will soon jot down notes for you, even if it’s an in-person meeting
Google announced at Cloud Next 2026 that its popular "Take Notes for Me" feature now covers in-person and third-party meetings, putting Gemini in direct competition with Otter.ai and Fireflies.
Monitors are no longer simple upgrades. Here’s what’s changing
Monitor technology is evolving beyond simple upgrades. From OLED improvements and ultra-high refresh rates to emerging 6K displays, here’s what’s actually changing and why it matters.