This Google Home update is all about smarter automation
Google Home update expands automation with new triggers, conditions, and actions, allowing smarter control across devices like locks, lights, appliances, and sensors.
You can now win back a shred of privacy with approximate location sharing in Chrome
Chrome on Android now supports approximate location sharing, letting users limit how precisely websites can track them while still enabling essential features.
The next Call of Duty title will test the loyalty (and wallet) of PS4 players
Activision just confirmed the next Call of Duty is not being developed for PS4, ending years of cross-gen support and putting PS4 holdouts in a tough spot as the PS6 timeline looks increasingly uncertain.
ChatGPT’s new default model is half as likely to mislead you on medical and financial questions
OpenAI has replaced GPT-5.3 Instant with GPT-5.5 Instant as ChatGPT's default model, promising 52.5% fewer hallucinated claims on medical, legal, and financial questions.
iOS 27 could let users pick an AI model of their choice for text and image tasks
Apple's iOS 27 will reportedly let users swap AI models, including Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude, across Writing Tools, Siri, and Image Playground.
Xbox Game Pass May 2026 lineup is here and it’s massive with Forza Horizon 6 and DOOM leading the way
Xbox Game Pass has confirmed 13 new games for May 2026, featuring big day one titles like Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape, and Subnautica 2.
You can now trust Perplexity with medical tips, or at least a tad more than ChatGPT or Gemini
Perplexity launches Premium Health Sources, bringing trusted medical journals and clinical data into AI responses to improve accuracy and credibility.
32GB RAM for Windows 11? Hey Microsoft, that sounds like a you problem!
Microsoft’s 32GB RAM push sparks backlash as users blame Windows 11’s poor optimization, rising memory demands, and growing software bloat instead of real performance improvements.
Samsung’s next foldables may have leaked straight from its own software
Samsung’s foldable plans may have slipped out through its own One UI 9 software, and the wide foldable sounds like the fun one.
Meta’s AI scans photos for bone structure to catch underage users on Instagram and Facebook
Meta is using AI visual analysis to scan photos and videos for physical indicators like height and bone structure to detect and remove users under 13 from Instagram and Facebook.
RingConn’s Gen 3 smart ring launches with haptic alerts and 14-day battery life
RingConn's Gen 3 smart ring is now available to pre-order starting at $314, with haptic alerts, a 14-day battery, and blood pressure monitoring coming via a future update.
Amazon’s Alexa+ just moved into your Bose speaker, if you’re willing to pay the rent
Amazon's Alexa+ has officially landed on Bose speakers in the U.S., making Bose the first non-Amazon hardware brand to carry the AI assistant.
Bose turns up the volume on home audio with its sleekest and smartest Lifestyle Collection
Bose has launched the Lifestyle Collection, a trio of premium home audio products featuring a wireless smart speaker, an immersive soundbar, and a powerful subwoofer.
Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Stand Qi2 Review: Fast, folding, and my new favorite
Satechi's 3-in-1 charging stand blends the convenience of a foldable design with the best wireless top-up pace you can find on a device of it's kind. Hate wire clutter? This one is a heavy-hitter.
Google Pixel 11 series: Tensor G6, Pixel Glow, new cameras, and everything else leaked so far
The Google Pixel 11 series is still months away, but leaks have already revealed details about the new Tensor G6 chip, design changes, camera upgrades, and more. Here's everything we know so far.
Schools are using VR headsets to relieve student stress and fix attention issues
Schools in London are using VR headsets to help students manage exam stress and ADHD, and 9 out of 10 students report an immediate drop in stress levels.
Xteink’s latest e-reader brings Android to a pocket-sized screen that snaps to your phone
Xteink's new S4 trades its proprietary OS for Android 11, opening doors to third-party reading apps like Kindle, Kobo, and Libby.
How to link Fortnite accounts on Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch in 2026
Playing Fortnite across Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, PC, or mobile in 2026? Here’s how to link your Epic Games account, avoid lost progress, and fix common account-linking problems.
Windows keyboard shortcuts for cut, copy, paste, and undo in 2026
In need of some convenient Windows keyboard shortcuts? Cut, copy, paste, and undo -- they're four of the easiest and most helpful commands for any application.
WASD and arrow keys swapped? Here’s how to fix it
Another online match foiled because your WASD and arrow keys got swapped? We’ll teach you how to fix it, so please don’t throw out your keyboard!
Sony’s upcoming WH-1000XX headphones spotted in the wild ahead of its official launch
Sony's most premium headphones yet have leaked ahead of their May 19 launch, featuring a metal design, 12 noise-canceling microphones, and AI-powered audio upscaling at $649.
iOS 26.5 adding encryption to RCS messages exchanged between Androids and iPhones
iOS 26.5 adds encrypted RCS support for iPhone and Android chats, but users should look for the lock indicator before assuming cross-platform conversations are protected.
Samsung reveals sharp stretchable display that’s ready for your car’s dashboard
Samsung Display’s sharper Stretchable Display 2.0 reaches 200 PPI and reshapes dashboard graphics around driving conditions, offering a clearer preview of how future car instrument clusters could become more adaptive.
Next-gen DDR6 memory with insane speeds has entered development, but there’s a long wait
Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron have begun early DDR6 development with substrate manufacturers, targeting speeds that more than double DDR5, though mass production is still years away.
Asus Zenbook A16 Review: A suave MacBook killer from the Windows tent?
Armed with a lovely 3K OLED screen, the Asus Zenbook A16 delivers a solid battery life in a svelte frame and emerges as an AI-ready performance powerhouse for Windows fans.
Metalenz’s new face scan tech lives under the phone display and doesn’t need ugly cutouts
Metalenz just proved that payment-grade face authentication can work under a fully powered-on display, something Apple has been trying to do for years without success.
Samsung’s next-gen display can measure heart rate and blood pressure through your fingertip
Samsung's new Sensor OLED Display integrates health sensors directly into the panel, letting it measure heart rate and blood pressure through your fingertip, no wearable required.
Samsung shows off insanely bright smartphone OLED display that doesn’t sacrifice colors
Samsung showcases a new OLED panel with up to 3,000 nits brightness and wider color coverage, aiming to improve outdoor visibility and overall display performance.
OpenAI could launch its first AI agent smartphone in 2027
OpenAI may be developing an AI-first smartphone targeting 2027, focusing on on-device intelligence, advanced processors, and next-gen memory to enable smarter, more autonomous user interactions.
5 great Netflix shows to watch on New Year’s Day and beyond
The first day of the year is also the right time to binge the five great Netflix shows to watch on New Year's Day.
Harvard launched an open-source wallet that stores biometric data on your phone instead of servers
arvard's open-source Keyring wallet stores biometric identity data on your phone instead of corporate servers, letting you verify who you are online without exposing your personal information.
The dreams of an iPhone-rivaling face unlock on the Pixel 11 might as well be dead
Google’s rumored Face ID rival may skip the Pixel 11 series, leaving Pixel fans waiting longer for the secure, hardware-backed face unlock upgrade they have wanted since the Pixel 4.
Online ads are snitching more about your private life than you bargained for, finds research
New research shows that the ads you see online carry enough information for AI to reconstruct a detailed personal profile, without you clicking anything or sharing any data.
Scientists have found a hidden galaxy inside the Milky Way, and they’re calling it Loki
A new study suggests the Milky Way consumed an ancient dwarf galaxy billions of years ago, and its stellar remains may still be embedded within ours.
Samsung’s next Ultra phone could go big and variable with main camera to pip the iPhone 18 Pro
Samsung’s next Ultra phone could arrive with a 200MP variable aperture camera, raising the stakes for Apple as the iPhone 18 Pro prepares its own major camera and AI photo upgrades.
How to use WhatsApp Web
WhatsApp is a popular messaging and calling app, but it can also be used within your web browser. So here's how you can run it on a webpage.
iOS 27 might finally let you create your own custom digital passes in Apple Wallet
Apple is building a QR-code-based pass builder into iOS 27's Wallet app, with three templates (Standard, Membership, and Event), full customization of styles, colors, and text.
OpenAI is going Hollywood with ‘Critterz,’ and its Cannes-bound film used AI across its production
Critterz is being positioned as the first mainstream AI-assisted animated family film, arriving at Cannes amid a growing Hollywood debate over artificial intelligence.