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Tesla’s rare Signature Edition cars come with a resale trap

Tesla's Signature Edition Model S and Model X come with a one-year resale ban, a $50,000 penalty, and strict buyback terms, giving collectors a rare Tesla with far more strings attached than usual.
Camera, Electronics, Video Camera

DJI Osmo Pocket 4 takes aim at low-light video and fast action

DJI's Osmo Pocket 4 adds a 1-inch sensor, 4K at 240fps, smarter tracking, and built-in storage, giving pocket-sized video shooters a more capable tool for low-light scenes, action clips, and faster everyday shooting.
Transportation, Vehicle, Car

AI images are now being abused to fake evidence for vehicle insurance fraud

AI-edited vehicle photos are becoming a new insurance fraud tool, with Admiral linking a rise in cases to manipulated crash images, duplicate filings, and fabricated claim materials that can raise costs across the system.
Text extract with Windows 11 Recall.

Windows Recall still has a side door into your private PC history

Windows Recall's database may be better protected now, but a new proof of concept suggests the data path after sign in still creates privacy risks for Windows 11 users.
Computer, Electronics, Pc

Microsoft College Offer doles out free software so that you forget that MacBook Neo is a better deal

Microsoft is using free software, Game Pass, and student laptop discounts to make Windows 11 PCs more appealing for college buyers, but the real value still depends on the hardware, eligibility rules, and whether you'll use the extras.
Generative AI

AI tools are freeing up more time for us, but research says a lot of us are just burning it

New research says ChatGPT is helping Americans finish household digital chores faster, but much of the saved effort goes to leisure instead of learning, training, or other forms of self-improvement, with adoption gaps adding another concern.
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Don’t hold your breath for a pocket-friendly PlayStation 6 Lite

Fresh PlayStation 6 speculation suggests a true budget PS6 Lite is unlikely, with handheld-style hardware creating too many performance and development tradeoffs, while a trimmed-down standard console looks like Sony's more realistic path.
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Over a hundred Chrome extensions discovered raising hell. Check out if you’ve been using one

A new report links 108 Chrome extensions to identity theft, session hijacking, and browser abuse, which means your harmless-looking add-on could deserve a closer look right now if you haven't audited Chrome lately.
Netgear Nighthawk RAX70 deal

FCC clears Netgear while the foreign-made router ban stays in place

Netgear is the first retail router brand to win an FCC exemption from the foreign-made router ban, giving it a clearer route to keep launching new models while rivals face tougher questions.
A drawing showing how you can use a smartphone for improved health.

ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI bots give bad medical tips half the time

A BMJ Open study found that five leading AI chatbots often returned flawed health advice, with open-ended questions triggering the worst answers and citation quality falling apart under scrutiny.
Google Pixel 10 Indigo

The Pixel 10 gets a security fix most people will never notice

Google’s Pixel 10 won’t feel faster because of its modem rewrite, but that’s beside the point. By moving deeper into Rust, Google is targeting a dangerous class of bugs in one of the phone’s riskiest layers.
Smartwatch

This Android smartwatch app is a godsend if your daily commute is tiring and sleepy

Sleep&Arrive is a new Wear OS transit alarm that wakes you by location, not time, giving sleepy commuters a smarter way to avoid missed stops, quiet their alerts, and rely less on shifting arrival estimates.
Now Bar in Samsung One UI 8 on Galaxy Z Fold 7.

OnePlus phones could soon get a cool lock screen information trick

OnePlus could be working on a new lock screen bar for calls and media, and leaked images suggest it’s part of a broader OxygenOS 16.1 refresh that could make glanceable phone info much more useful.
Stardew Valley Multiplayer Fishing

Is Stardew Valley cross-platform?

The recent trend of games getting cross-platform support seems like a natural fit for Stardew Valley. But does the game offer it? Here's the sad truth about it.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Motorola Razr 70 Ultra charging leak sets early battery expectations

Motorola’s Razr 70 Ultra may keep 68W wired charging, and that familiar number says a lot about the phone’s likely priorities. The bigger story may be how battery size and efficiency shape daily use.
Android Quick Share with iPhone AirDrop

Android tap-to-share leak offers a first look at Google’s new sharing tool

A leaked Android interface shows Google working on tap-to-share file transfers, with phone overlap, NFC quirks, and Android 17 timing all pointing to a more direct answer to AirDrop-style sharing.
Architecture, Building, Hotel

The smart home was supposed to be open, but it’s becoming a toll booth

The smart home promised seamless convenience. What it increasingly delivers is a polished system of gatekeeping, where screens, speakers, and dashboards shape what gets seen, what gets used, and what keeps charging after the hardware is already paid for.
Page, Text, Business Card

Claude Cowork is becoming shared workplace infrastructure

Anthropic is pushing Claude Cowork beyond preview with enterprise controls, analytics, and connector governance, a sign it wants the product used across operations, finance, marketing, and legal, not kept inside technical teams.
Microsoft teams

Microsoft Teams is about to fix an utterly embarrassing daily problem in meetings

Microsoft is bringing a pre-join mic test to Teams while also rolling out privacy-first Copilot recaps, giving everyday users a smoother call start and enterprises tighter control over AI meeting summaries.
Influencer

The influencer economy’s invisible workers are first in line for the AI chop

AI is starting to replace the hidden global workforce of clippers, editors, and virtual assistants that helped creators manufacture “organic” reach at scale.
Windows 11

Microsoft is speeding up the right-click action and Quick Settings, and it’s about time

Windows 11 is fixing slow Quick Settings and right-click menus, aiming to remove lag from everyday actions and make the interface feel more responsive across the system.
Contact Lens, Adult, Female

Next-gen contact lenses promise futuristic eye-tracking without pricey gear

Next-gen contact lenses could bring precise eye tracking to everyday devices using built-in cameras, removing expensive hardware and enabling more natural controls and broader medical monitoring.
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AMD finally puts a price tag on the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 and it’s hefty

AMD has priced its Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 at $899, targeting power users who want top-tier performance without rebuilding. Dual 3D V-Cache and AM5 support promise gains, but real-world results still need to prove it.
Crimson Desert Gameplay Screenshot

Crimson Desert is finally running on Intel Arc GPUs after early snub

Crimson Desert now runs on Intel Arc GPUs thanks to a new driver, but early reports highlight visual glitches, missing XeSS support, and crashes tied to certain settings, making this a promising yet unfinished step forward.
NotebookLM research results

NotebookLM arrives inside Gemini notebooks starting today

NotebookLM now lives inside Gemini, turning saved notes into active AI context. The update links chats and research in one place, pushing Gemini toward a more persistent, workspace-style experience.
Galaxy A37 5G camera module.

Tiny camera breakthrough targets thinner phones and wearables

KAIST’s ultra-thin camera packs a wide field of view into less than 1mm, aiming to remove the camera hump and enable slimmer phones, wearables, and compact medical devices.
The My Netflix section on the Netflix iOS app.

Netflix’s VOID AI removes objects while preserving real-world motion

Netflix is detailing an AI video tool that goes beyond simple cleanup. Its system, called VOID, cuts elements from footage while keeping everything else behaving in a way that still feels grounded. That marks a shift for AI video editing. Existing tools can erase unwanted elements, but they often leave behind movement that feels off, […]
The screen on the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL in Jade

Pixel outperforms iPhone and Galaxy on repairability

A new 2026 repairability report reshapes smartphone rankings, putting Google Pixel ahead of iPhone and Galaxy devices while stricter EU scoring exposes how design choices affect long-term usability and repair costs.
Sony Playstation PS Logo

This PS3 emulator just got official PC requirements, and they’re easy to meet

RPCS3’s official system requirements show PS3 emulation is far more accessible than expected, with even modest PCs and handheld devices capable of running many games at solid performance levels.
Google Photos AI

Google Photos rolls out AI Enhance and video playback speed controls

Google Photos adds AI Enhance and video speed controls on Android, bringing faster edits and more flexible playback, though rollout timing still varies across devices and regions
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Samsung Weather now shows exactly what’s making you sneeze

Samsung’s Weather update adds clearer pollen tracking with new icons and simpler labels, helping you quickly spot allergy triggers and plan your day with less guesswork.
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Want to know what the world is searching? Google Trends gets a mobile makeover to scratch that itch

Google Trends is coming to mobile with Gemini-powered suggestions that help you compare topics and spot rising searches faster, turning a once manual tool into a quicker way to understand what people are searching.
Electronics, Hardware, Screen

Laser chips promise faster, greener indoor wireless at gigabit speeds

Laser chips using light instead of radio waves deliver over 360 Gbps indoors while cutting energy use, offering a new way to ease Wi-Fi congestion in dense environments.
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Google’s latest Play Store fix cuts through messy app reviews

Google is adding review search to the Play Store, helping users quickly find specific complaints, bugs, or paywalls instead of scrolling endlessly, a change that could make app ratings more trustworthy.
A person holding the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

After Pixel 10 series, Pixel 8 Pro users report connection woes that need an ice pack to tackle

Pixel 8 Pro owners report widespread Wi-Fi failures after the March update, with fixes failing and support responses falling short
Astronomy, Outer Space, Planet

iPhone 17 Pro Max shoots stunning photos from a Moon mission

NASA’s Artemis II mission shows the iPhone 17 Pro Max capturing real images from space, signaling a shift as consumer devices begin to complement traditional cameras in extreme environments beyond Earth.
People, Person, Adult

Fitness tracking under scrutiny as Strava military data leak exposes personnel

Strava activity logs tied to over 500 UK military personnel show how shared fitness data can reveal identities, routines, and sensitive locations, turning simple workouts into a potential security risk.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

This canceled LG Rollable phone makes today’s designs look dated

A rare teardown shows LG’s canceled rollable phone was more advanced than today’s devices, with engineering that still hasn’t made it into mainstream smartphones.