The Honor 600 Pro shows Samsung what an affordable flagship should look like
Samsung's Galaxy S25 FE has long been the benchmark for affordable flagships. The Honor 600 Pro thinks otherwise. Here's how the two compare on specs, cameras, battery life, and value.
Felt the wrath of network dead zones? AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are coming together to save you, soon
In a rare move, America’s three biggest wireless carriers – AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon – have agreed in principle to work together on a new joint venture aimed at reducing wireless dead zones across the United States. The initiative focuses heavily on satellite-based connectivity and direct-to-device (D2D) communication technology, which could eventually allow smartphones to […]
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.
Meta is testing an AI bot to unleash the same online stupidity that is AskGrok on X
Meta is testing an AI bot on Threads that works just like Grok on X, responding publicly to user mentions in conversations.
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.
I took the Motorola Razr Fold for a street photography spin, and came away genuinely impressed
After taking the Motorola Razr Fold to a local art district, I came away surprised by how confidently the cameras handled murals, harsh daylight, shadows, and detail-heavy street scenes.
I was skeptical about the Motorola Razr Fold, but it rose above the first-gen curse handsomely
The Motorola Razr Fold may be the brand’s first book-style foldable, but its premium materials, sturdy hinge, and polished folding experience make it feel far more confident than a first attempt.
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.
JBL’s new Live 4 earbuds come in three styles and a smarter case with a built-in display
JBL has updated its Live earbuds with three fit choices, improved ANC, Hi-Res Audio, and a smarter touchscreen case that can handle more controls directly from the case.
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.
You can’t block Meta’s AI bot on Threads. I don’t know what we did to deserve this.
Threads users are furious after discovering Meta's new AI chatbot cannot be blocked like any other account on the platform.
Samsung’s AI smart glasses lined up for July. And yes, Galaxy Glasses could be the name
Samsung may show Galaxy Glasses at Unpacked in July, pairing Android XR and Gemini with cameras, microphones, and speakers for a voice-first AI wearable tied to the Galaxy ecosystem.
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.
I tested Honor 600 Pro’s AI Image to Video 2.0, and it’s better than I expected
Honor's AI Image to Video 2.0 is a significant step up from what launched with the 400 series last year. I tested the templates, tried custom prompts, and here's what you need to know.
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.
More ads are coming to Netflix, despite 250 million users already paying to watch stuff with ads
Netflix's ad-supported tier now reaches 250 million monthly active viewers. If you're on the cheaper plan, the way you experience ads on Netflix is about to change in some pretty significant ways.
The Steam Controller will scream if you drop it, and I don’t know how to feel about it
Valve tucked a funny Easter egg into the new Steam Controller, and now people are dropping their sold-out $99 controllers just to trigger the iconic Wilhelm scream.
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.
EV batteries just need some AI top-up nudge, and they get a big 23% life boost, finds research
Researchers have developed an AI-powered charging system that speeds up EV charging while actively protecting battery health, potentially extending battery life by nearly 23%.
Qualcomm leak suggests we have entered the ludicrous era of pricey phones
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro may push Android flagships into a new pricing era, where best performance comes with an Ultra-sized bill.
New Backrooms trailer proves it might finally be the horror movie that gets creepypasta right
The final Backrooms trailer has arrived as A24 prepares to bring the internet's creepiest urban legend to theaters on May 29.
Samsung phones will block those nasty push notifications brimmning with adware
Samsung’s new Device Care update can block apps that send too many ad notifications, giving Galaxy users a cleaner notification bar.
Apple’s 2028 iPhone display sounds impossible, but Samsung and LG are scrambling to build it
Apple is pushing Samsung Display and LG Display toward IZO cathode technology for a 4-side bending OLED display planned for 2028 iPhones.
I played like a rat in Arc Raiders, and the loot was disgustingly good
After one shamelessly patient Stella Montis run turned a free loadout into multiple weapon blueprints, I finally understood why Arc Raiders players are arguing over rats, free kits, and risk.
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.
Assassin’s Creed Hexe leak predicts the return of a legendary hero and I can’t wait for it
New Assassin’s Creed Hexe leaks suggest Ezio Auditore could return as a mentor figure tied to protagonist Anika and the Auditore bloodline.
At $4,499, the Sony A7R VI undercuts the A1 II by $2,000, and still matches it at 30fps
Sony's A7R VI launches in June 2026 at $4,499. It features a 66.8MP stacked sensor shooting 30fps with full AF, 16 stops of dynamic range, and 8.5 stops of IBIS.
Instagram’s new Instants tool is a brazen copycat of Snapchat and BeReal, but at least it keeps things real
Instagram launched Instants globally, a disappearing photo feature that borrows heavily from Snapchat and BeReal while pushing users toward more authentic, unedited sharing.
I’m still not sold on a disc-less Xbox, but Project Helix feels inevitable now
Leaks tied to Xbox Project Helix suggest Microsoft may launch its next-gen console without a disc drive, alongside a possible Disc2Digital program.
Alexa for Shopping is a chatty new AI assistant with some cool tricks to make you spend at Amazon
After years of using Alexa to answer questions, control smart homes, play music, and handle everyday tasks, Amazon has found a more obvious job for it. Alexa is becoming your personal shopper, meant to help you find what you need faster and get it into your cart with fewer second thoughts. Amazon is rolling out […]
Meta says WhatsApp is now the safest app to chat… with an AI
WhatsApp now has a private incognito mode for Meta AI chats, where messages disappear and even Meta cannot read your conversations with the assistant.
The Portable Chargers We’d Actually Buy This Spring
Discover the best portable charger spring deals in 2026 featuring the INIU Pocket Rocket P50, Anker Nano, UGREEN Nexode, Belkin BoostCharge, Baseus Blade, and more. Find compact fast-charging power banks for travel, work, and everyday use.
Disney+ just confirmed the VisionQuest release date, finally moving the WandaVision trilogy toward its conclusion
Disney+ has finally set the VisionQuest premiere date, with Paul Bettany, Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Hiddleston unveiling the first teaser at Disney's Upfront presentation.
This see-through smart ring translates sign language and almost works like magic
Researchers in South Korea have developed a ring-based sign language translator that works wirelessly and can recognize ASL and ISL words with roughly 88% accuracy.
Samsung’s next Galaxy Z foldables will give you plenty of AI love with Gemini Intelligence
Samsung’s next foldables could debut Gemini Intelligence, giving the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 a more capable AI assistant that handles linked tasks across apps from a single request.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide could break your heart with “modest” cameras
Samsung's rumored Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide may not offer top-tier cameras, with leaked specs pointing to a 50MP main shooter.