Windows 11 is testing a low-latency mode and it visibly speeds up app launch
Even on powerful hardware, you have probably noticed that Windows 11 can feel less responsive than it should. Tiny delays in basic actions like opening the Start menu or navigating File Explorer can make the system feel heavier and less polished than rivals like macOS. Microsoft appears to know this is an issue and may […]
Samsung gave Galaxy S25 users One UI 8.5, but skipped the features they wanted most
One UI 8.5 is rolling out to the Galaxy S25 series with new tools, but the missing Now Nudge and 24MP camera mode are what users are talking about.
Google’s Gemini Intelligence leak has me excited, but please not that name
Google may be preparing a deeper Gemini-powered AI layer that connects more closely with your apps, photos, emails, and everyday phone tasks.
Amazon injects doomscroll-friendly vertical videos in Prime Video app
Finding something to watch on Prime Videos may soon feel more like scrolling Shorts than browsing a streaming menu.
ChatGPT now lets you name someone to check in if things get dark
ChatGPT can now alert someone you trust if things get serious. It is a simple feature, but it might be one of the most human things OpenAI has ever built into its chatbot.
Perplexity’s AI answering engine is not coming to Snapchat, after all
Snapchat has walked away from its Perplexity AI search plan, raising fresh questions about how much AI users actually want inside social apps.
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 update finally rolls out with new AI features for these Galaxy oldies
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 update is giving older Galaxy phones and tablets a fresh AI boost, with smarter call handling, easier photo edits, and a few handy tricks borrowed from the Galaxy S26 series.
Apple could serve an unexpected repairability surprise atop its foldable iPhone
The rumored iPhone Ultra may fold like its rivals, but its biggest trick could be making foldable repairs a little less terrifying.
Apple’s iPhone 20 may finally ditch the design we’ve known for years
The 20th anniversary iPhone could be a glassy, buttonless glow-up, with a rumored “Glasswing” design, curved edges, Liquid Glass software, and solid-state buttons finally coming together.
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.
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.
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.
Think music is the worst hit by slop? AI has deeply polluted podcasts, as well
A wave of AI-generated podcasts is moving fast through audio platforms, and a Bloomberg report says nearly 39% of new podcast feeds created over roughly nine days may have been machine-made.
Microsoft built an AI agent for laywers in Word. Let’s hope it doesn’t go berserk.
A new AI legal assistant is coming to Word as lawyers and courts continue to learn how costly fake chatbot citations can be.
ChatGPT just landed ads, Now, Google won’t rule out ads in Gemini app, of course.
Ads have started appearing inside ChatGPT, and Google is already leaving room for Gemini to follow. The chatbot ad era may be closer than users expected.
Motorola’s new Edge 70 Pro packs an extremely bright screen and goes all in on styling
Motorola has given the Edge 70 Pro a more polished look this year, pairing a slim textured design with an extremely bright AMOLED screen.
Moto G87 serves big camera, bright screen, and the rare sturdy phone on a budget
Motorola’s Moto G87 is bringing big-phone energy to the budget space with a 200MP camera, a 5000-nit AMOLED screen, rugged IP69 protection, and Android 16 for 399 euros.
Motorola’s new Razr Ultra foldable is prettier than ever, and pricier, too
Motorola’s new Razr Ultra looks stunning in its Alcantara and wood finishes, with a bigger battery, tougher build, and a higher $1,499.99 launch price.
Snapchat’s new ad format makes AI chatbots sound like salespeople
Snapchat’s AI Sponsored Snaps may look like a new ad format, but they also show how quickly chatbots are moving from answering complaints to chasing sales.
Perplexity Comet Browser finally learns how to multitask on iPad
Perplexity Comet now works more naturally with iPadOS, giving users a stronger reason to try the AI browser over Safari or Chrome.
Social media scams caused over two billion dollars in losses to consumers last year
FTC data shows consumers lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, with Facebook driving the highest reported losses and investment, shopping, and romance scams leading the damage.
Samsung’s upcoming foldables could finally add a sorely-missed charging feature
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup may finally bring Samsung’s foldables closer to the MagSafe-style charging experience.