YouTube is giving creators a new weapon against AI deepfakes
YouTube is rolling out a new AI safety feature that could help creators spot deepfake-style videos using their face. The tool works quietly in the background, but it may become increasingly important as AI-generated content spreads online.
Xbox Elite 3 controller leak shows a familiar design garnished with some mysterious buttons
A leaked Xbox Elite Controller Series 3 appears to keep Microsoft’s familiar pro design while adding Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, and two mysterious lower controls.
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.
Gemini Intelligence has strict requirements, and your phone may not qualify
Google’s Gemini Intelligence sounds like the next big leap for Android AI, but there’s a surprising catch hiding behind the hype. Even some recent flagship phones may not make the cut.
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.
Asus ROG and Xreal just built the AR glasses gamers have been waiting for, at a price that stings
The ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses are now available to preorder at Best Buy for $849, with Xreal's own store opening May 17 and worldwide shipping from June 1.
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.
WhatsApp is testing disappearing messages that wait for you to actually read them before vanishing
WhatsApp is testing an After Reading timer for disappearing messages that starts the countdown only when the recipient actually reads the message.
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.
BMW Motorrad Vision K18 is a naked metal, six cylinder beast to haunt your motorcycle dreams
BMW’s Vision K18 is a one-off concept built around a 1,800cc inline-six engine, and it sounds every bit as loud and unhinged as it looks.
Spotted a mistake on your Instagram Story? You can finally edit it after posting
Instagram is finally rolling out Edit Story, a long-requested feature that lets users make changes to a Story after it has been posted.
Volkswagen is bringing back the electric ID.Buzz bus with some cool upgrades for 2027
The 2027 Volkswagen ID. Buzz returns after skipping the 2026 model year with four trims, a camping-ready Tourer 4Motion, native NACS charging, one-pedal driving, and ID.S 6 software.
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.
Gemini is about to get wings on your phone with agentic skills
A new leak suggests Google may be preparing a more powerful version of Gemini that can manage inbox clutter, generate meeting briefs, and even create custom AI skills.
The HomePod mini still makes sense in 2026 if you are already in Apple’s ecosystem
The HomePod mini still delivers strong sound and seamless Apple ecosystem integration in 2026, especially when paired with an Apple TV 4K. Here’s whether it is still worth buying today.
Samsung PenUp adds new stylus tricks to your Galaxy phone, if it support an S Pen
Samsung’s PenUp update adds 53 new brushes, Dual brush, better draft syncing, and smoother controls, making the drawing app more useful on Galaxy devices with S Pen support.
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.
AI shouldn’t make decisions for you, but this one will tell when you’re making a bad one
A new AI tool from Cornell researchers helps you make better decisions by spotting contradictions between your stated values and actual choices.
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.
A new Xbox controller is coming and it’s not what you’d expect
A leaked Microsoft controller appears to target Xbox Cloud Gaming with a compact design, built-in rechargeable battery, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6, and two color options.
Ultra-thin transparent solar cells promise invisible charging for wearables, cars, and homes
NTU researchers have developed ultra-thin transparent solar cells that could turn windows, car glass, and wearables into clean power sources without changing how they look.
After acing range and charging, Chinese EV brands flaunt three-wheel driving on SUVs
Chinese EV brands are turning active suspension into their next SUV flex, with BYD, Aito, and Li Auto showing three-wheel driving demos that could help with tire changes, recovery, and rough terrain.
Apple should just give the Neo treatment to its upcoming iPhone 18e and I’ll bite
Apple should transform the iPhone 18e into a colorful, compact, personality-driven “Neo” device instead of another stripped-down version of its flagship lineup.
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.
AMD is bringing FSR 4.1 upscaling to older GPUs like an elixir of new gaming life
AMD is bringing FSR Upscaling 4.1 to Radeon RX 7000 GPUs this July, with RX 6000 support arriving in early 2027, covering over 300 games at launch.
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.
Forget smart glasses, these earbuds can see, hear, and remember everything for you
AI wearables may be heading in a very different direction. These new smart earbuds promise to see, hear, and even remember things for you — all without putting another screen in front of your face.
Your Android phone can now share files with any iPhone using a Quick Share QR code
Google is rolling out a new QR code sharing feature in Quick Share that lets Android users transfer files to iPhones without any extra app.
Meta will allow third-party apps for Ray-Ban Display glasses. Your eyes must stay glued to digital reality.
Meta is opening up the Ray-Ban Display glasses to third-party developers, and it could change how useful smart glasses actually are in your daily life.
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.
Netflix has its own AI studio now, and AI-generated content is coming for your feed whether you like it or not
Netflix has been secretly building an AI animation studio called INKubator to produce animated shorts and specials using generative AI tools.
Edge browser on mobile gets a huge upgrade that makes it a worthy pick over Chrome
Microsoft Edge is bringing Copilot tab reasoning, Journeys, Voice, and Vision to mobile, giving smartphone users a real reason to try it before Chrome’s Gemini upgrade arrives.
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.