Maybe, ditch Gemini and ChatGPT for your AI images. Try an alternative that I jut came across
Ideogram can’t replace every AI image generator, but its text accuracy, format controls, and remix tools make it worth trying for posters, thumbnails, social graphics, and other design-heavy visuals.
Mozilla is fighting a losing battle to prove VPNs are essential privacy tools for everyone
Mozilla is warning UK regulators against undermining VPNs, arguing they remain essential privacy and security tools as restrictions grow worldwide.
ASUS ROG’s first DDR5 memory kit looks fast, flashy, and absurdly expensive
ASUS ROG has launched its first-ever DDR5 desktop memory kit, featuring 48GB capacity, DDR5-6000 speeds, and premium enthusiast-focused specs.
Microsoft is finally fixing the most annoying thing about Windows 11
Microsoft is testing one of the biggest Windows 11 interface shakeups yet, and it quietly brings back a feature many users have missed for years. The Start menu is changing too, and some of the updates feel surprisingly thoughtful.
Asus has a sleek gaming mini PC to offer, but the price will make you pinch yourself
The ROG NUC 16 squeezes serious gaming hardware into a tiny box, then squeezes your wallet even harder.
This is the coolest laptop power bank I have ever seen, and I’d wait to see if it actually ships
Krafted Edge is a 20,000mAh laptop-shaped power bank with user-replaceable cells, dual 65W USB-C ports, and an aluminum chassis that sits flush under a notebook.
Meta’s Ray-Ban Display now types messages from your finger movements
Meta's latest update brings Neural Handwriting to all Ray-Ban Display owners, which unlocks typing messages via subtle finger movements using the included Neural Band.
Asus unveils the 320W ROG Strix Scar 18 with RTX 5090, but it’s the CPU that steals the show
Asus announced the ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026), the world's first 18-inch 4K 240Hz Mini LED gaming laptop, powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and RTX 5090.
ChatGPT will now dole out finance tips if you connect your bank account. I won’t.
ChatGPT now lets Pro subscribers in the US connect their bank accounts through Plaid to get personalized financial guidance and spending analysis.
CleanShot X is my favorite Mac utility. Here are 8 features that will convince you, too.
macOS has a built-in screenshot tool that gets the basics right. But once you need more, it falls short. CleanShot X is the upgrade your Mac deserves, and these 8 features prove it.
Wowed by computer-use AI agents? Research says they’re “digital disasters” even for routine tasks
New research from UC Riverside found computer-use AI agents often push ahead with unsafe or irrational tasks, raising questions about whether today’s desktop agents are ready for sensitive everyday workflows.
Bombshell OpenAI lawsuit claims your ChatGPT convos were shared with Google and Meta
A new class action claims OpenAI shared ChatGPT prompts and user identifiers with Google and Meta trackers, raising fresh privacy concerns around intimate chatbot conversations.
Dell expands AI PC lineup with new slim Dell 14s and 16s laptops
Dell has launched the new 14S and 16S AI PCs with Intel Core Ultra chips, OLED display options, and long battery life in slimmer designs.
Intel has already started making chips for Apple, it seems, but not the most advanced kind
Intel is quietly manufacturing chips for Apple's iPhones, iPads, and Macs — but only legacy and mid-range processors, not the advanced silicon TSMC still dominates.
OpenAI is bringing in the mighty Codex tool to the ChatGPT app on your phone
OpenAI has added its Codex coding agent to the ChatGPT mobile app on iOS and Android, letting users manage coding tasks remotely from their phone.
Your next free Google account might only come with 5GB of storage
Google has quietly changed its free storage policy for new accounts, defaulting to 5GB instead of 15GB, with the full allocation only unlocked by linking a verified phone number.
Sony shows off AI-touched Xperia 1 VIII camera samples. It’s an epic self-own that I can’t digest
Sony's official AI Camera Assistant samples for the Xperia 1 VIII show blown highlights, crushed shadows, radioactive food saturation, and forced white balance shifts.
Razer’s new Blade 18 gets Arrow Lake refresh and a modest $3,999.99 starting price
The 2026 Razer Blade 18 launches with Intel's Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, Nvidia GPUs ranging from RTX 5070 Ti to RTX 5090, paired with a 440Hz dual-mode 18-inch display at 600 nits.
Windows 11 will clean up its own driver mess so you don’t have to
Microsoft's new Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery feature automatically rolls back broken drivers pushed through Windows Update, no manual fixes or hardware partner involvement needed.
After flubbing with Siri, Apple plans to host AI agents on the App Store
Developers won't commit to Siri integration over fee fears, and Apple hasn't figured out how to let AI agents into the App Store without breaking its own rules.
Framework is raising the price of RAM and storage modules, again
Framework's monthly price update is here, and storage is taking the biggest hit. The cheap 2025 inventory is nearly gone, and a full reprice is coming next month.
Dell is bringing Alienware laptops to budget-friendly gamers, even if it means older chips
Dell has launched the Alienware 15 alongside the Dell 14S and 16S, focusing on more accessible pricing, AI features, and balanced performance across different user segments.
AMD brings Zen 5 and 3D V-Cache to Ryzen Pro 9000 series workstation chips
AMD announced six new Ryzen PRO 9000 Series processors, bringing Zen 5 architecture and 3D V-Cache to the commercial desktop for the first time.
Fluffy robot seals are being used for mental health care at a UK hospital
An NHS trust in Kent and Medway is piloting PARO, a therapeutic robot baby seal, to help patients with learning disabilities feel more comfortable during appointments.
Android apps can now track your habits and whereabouts to offer task suggestions
Google's Contextual Suggestions is rolling out now via Play Services v26.18, is enabled by default, and uses on-device AI to track your activities and feed predictions to apps.
Google could be prepping a powerful new Gemini AI model to outsmart ChatGPT
Google’s next Gemini model could narrow the AI gap, but the real test is whether it can win developer habits, handle agentic work, and make ChatGPT feel less automatic.
Tarot card readers are using ChatGPT for divinations, I am utterly surprised at this AI pivot
Tarot card readers are using ChatGPT to interpret spreads, showing how AI is moving from productivity into grief, faith, and meaning-making, where confident answers can flatten human uncertainty.
Microsoft brings tab intelligence to Edge browser, and I dearly wish Apple would add it to Safari
Microsoft just made Edge smarter by letting Copilot reason across all your open tabs. It's genuinely useful, and it makes me wish Apple would bring something similar to Safari.
I’m not sold on Googlebook’s future, but it sure has two big wins I can’t ignore
Googlebook sounds like an ambitious new laptop category built around Gemini Intelligence, but its most convincing ideas may be the Magic Pointer and native Android app access.
Google will let some Chromebooks transition into a Googlebook experience soon
Google says some Chromebooks will transition into the new Googlebook experience, but it hasn’t named eligible models yet. Current ChromeOS support continues, making the next upgrade decision less urgent but more complicated.
Googlebook laptops will come in multiple chip options beyond just Intel, and that’s a relief
Google confirmed Googlebook laptops will support chips from Intel, Qualcomm, and MediaTek. That means real hardware variety from day one, and a lot more flexibility for buyers across different needs and budgets.
Can’t wait for the Steam Machine? This AMD cube is here for a modest $4,000
Thunderobot’s new cube-shaped AI Mini Workstation packs AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB RAM, liquid cooling, and Steam Machine energy for nearly $4,000.
The Android Show 2026: Gemini Intelligence, Googlebook, Android 17 updates, and everything else
Google announced Gemini Intelligence, Googlebooks, Android 17 updates, and a redesigned Android Auto at The Android Show: I/O Edition 2026. Missed the event? Here’s everything that landed.
Google just announced a new kind of laptop, and it puts Gemini everywhere
Google has officially unveiled Googlebooks, a new category of laptops built around its Gemini AI assistant. Devices from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo are expected this fall, though pricing and full hardware details have not yet been disclosed.
Google just made Gemini for Home a lot better at running your smart home
Google has rolled out a new Gemini for Home update with smarter camera search, faster device controls, better onboarding, and new Google Home app improvements.
AI voice chats still feel awkward because assistants don’t know when to talk
Thinking Machines Lab is testing full duplex AI that can listen and respond at the same time, but the real test is whether faster voice chats feel useful once people can try them.
Claude just took over the data center Grok needed most
Anthropic’s SpaceX deal gives Claude a major compute boost from the Memphis data center xAI arguably needed most, exposing how brutally infrastructure now shapes the race between Grok and its rivals.
Asus ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition review: The only laptop to woo me away from Apple
Armed with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip and an unprecedented 128GB of RAM, the Asus ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition PX13 wants to be a creator's best friend — at a sweet premium, that is!