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Self driving car from Waymo

This AI lets self-driving cars “remember” past drives to plan safer routes

A new planning method called KEPT lets self-driving cars compare what they are seeing now with similar past traffic situation to lower prediction error and fewer potential collisions.
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Intel Core Series 3 processors are here and they promise more performance for less money

Intel’s new Core Series 3 processors are built for lower-cost laptops, but they still bring hybrid architecture, AI-ready performance, Wi-Fi 7, and surprisingly modern specs.
Microsoft Surface Pro Touchscreen pen

Microsoft’s next Surface Laptop could get an OLED panel, but I’m already shaking in fear

New report suggests that Microsoft’s next Surface Laptop could finally get OLED options, but with recent Surface price hikes already in place, that upgrade may not come cheap.
OnePlus Pad 4 being held up in a promo teaser poster

OnePlus Pad 4 is a solid iPad antidote for Android loyalists, and it’s about to land in stores

For Android users who’ve always looked at the iPad with envy, the OnePlus Pad 4 is shaping up to be a very convincing antidote—and it is not hard to see why. OnePlus is pitching its next flagship tablet as a big-screen, keyboard-friendly, ultra-slim machine that can handle work, streaming, and gaming without feeling like an […]
YouTube Premium on iPhone.

After price hike, YouTube Premium is now half the price if you pay for Google One

Google is now dangling a 50% YouTube Premium discount for Google AI Pro subscribers, but the deal is limited and tied to the Google One ecosystem.
A team of researchers at Washington University built VueBuds TWS with a built-in camera

These camera-equipped earbuds offer a wild glimpse at the future of AirPods

A new University of Washington prototype puts tiny cameras into ordinary-looking wireless earbuds, offering a surprisingly plausible preview of how future AirPods could work.
Intel employee holding chip Core Ultra Series 3

Intel Nova Lake leak drops some juicy bits about upcoming Intel Core Ultra series 4 chips

Fresh Nova Leak has outlined three rumored die configurations for Intel’s upcoming Core Ultra Series 4 desktop chips, hinting at how the next lineup may be split across performance tiers.
The Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 16GB graphics card

Nvidia rumors predict a fresh memory approach for rumored RTX 5060 Ti graphics

A fresh rumor suggests Nvidia may adopt 3GB GDDR7 modules on a rumored RTX 5060 Ti, pushing VRAM to 9GB but potentially cutting memory bandwidth in the process.
Nissan Juke EV Front

Nissan reveals Juke EV and I dearly hope this bold design stays

Nissan has revealed the third-generation Juke as a fully electric crossover for Europe, and its bolder new look is easily the most interesting thing about it.
Electronics, Phone, Mobile Phone

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro pricing could leave the competition gasping for breath

A new supply chain rumor suggests Apple is trying hard to avoid a major iPhone 18 Pro price hike, a move that could put extra pressure on already-rising Android flagship prices.
Ellie holds a guitar in the forest in The Last of Us Part 2.

The Last of Us Part 3: everything we know so far

Here’s everything we know about The Last of Us Part 3, including Neil Druckmann’s latest tease, release date speculation, possible platforms, and why fans think the sequel may still happen.
Microsoft Surface Pro Touchscreen With Paint in Windows 11

Microsoft just made Surface laptops and tablets a lot more expensive

Microsoft has increased prices for its current Surface devices across the board, citing higher memory and component costs as flagship models climb as much as $500 above their original launch prices.
MacBook Neo

You can build yourself a multi-color MacBook Neo, if you got the DIY tools handy

Thanks to Apple’s Self Service Repair program, MacBook Neo owners may be able to swap in differently colored parts and create a custom two-tone laptop.
VR Headset

Nvidia is pushing hyper-realism in games, but researchers say the real human benefits come in VR

While chipmakers like Nvidia keep pushing hyper-real graphics in games, new research argues that the more meaningful human upside may lie in VR environments.
malwarebytes laptop

Do not fall for this fake Windows update support site. It’s spreading a password-stealing malware

Malwarebytes warns that a fake Microsoft support site is distributing password-stealing malware through a spoofed Windows update installer
MacBook Neo

MacBook Neo is allegedly selling too fast, and Apple wants more units now

A new supply-chain report claims Apple has increased MacBook Neo orders and raised shipment forecasts after stronger-than-expected demand
Huawei Pura X Max in an official teaser poster

Huawei’s sleek wide foldable is already stealing thunder from the iPhone Fold

Huawei’s new Pura X Max is official, and its wide, tablet-like foldable design is landing at exactly the moment Apple’s long-rumored iPhone Fold is still stuck in rumor territory.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone, OnePlus, Compact Phone

OnePlus’ compact flagship may be leaving China, and I really want it in the US

A fresh report suggests OnePlus may soon bring its compact flagship formula beyond China, with the OnePlus 15s tipped for India by the end of Q2 or early Q3.
SkyDex Pokemon-inspired weather app's free version

I tried this Pokémon-inspired weather app, and checking the weather now feels like a Pokédex hunt

SkyDex makes weather apps feel playful again, even if its messy free experience still needs work.
Hands-on with the Galaxy S26

I trashed the Galaxy S26 in my review, but it’s still annoyingly easy to like

I still think the Galaxy S26 is too conservative for flagship money — I just also can’t deny how good it feels to actually use.
AI-generated Google Messages with a Trash Bin

Google Messages gets a Trash folder for your unimportant chats to simmer in

Google Messages has added a Trash folder that gives deleted conversations a 30-day recovery window before they are permanently removed.
iPhone 5C color

The iPhone 5C is making a comeback, thanks to retro-loving Gen-Z

Gen Z is helping revive the iPhone 5C on social media, turning Apple’s once-dismissed plastic phone into a retro-tech favorite.
Amazon Leo

Amazon Leo satellite internet is nearing launch, and it already has big customers to rival Starlink

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says the company’s long-awaited Leo satellite internet service is finally set to launch in mid-2026, with enterprise and government customers already signed on.
Promotional image for Windows Phone Link showing a phone mirroring on a laptop screen.

Google’s new Android backup idea is so practical that I’m annoyed it took this long

I know too many people who just delete stuff when their phone fills up, and Android’s new backup idea actually sounds like a fix.
Snapchat Gen 5 spectacles

Snap’s AR glasses inch closer to reality with Qualcomm Snapdragon chips

Snap’s AR glasses ambitions might be starting to look a lot more real. In an official announcement, Snap has said it has expanded its partnership with Qualcomm through a multi-year strategic agreement that will bring Qualcomm’s Snapdragon silicon to future generations of Specs. The company describes this as the first flagship engagement for Specs Inc, […]
Home page of the Meta AI app on mobile.

You don’t want to trust Meta’s new Muse Spark AI with health advice

Meta’s new Muse Spark AI encourages users to upload health data but still produces unreliable and potentially harmful advice.
Avec email showing a unique swiping interaction for emails

Hate boring email apps? Avec turns your inbox into a swipe-happy mess fixer

Avec is a new iOS email app that turns inbox cleanup into a card-swiping routine, with support for voice replies and AI features to make emails feel less like a chore.
Microsoft Copilot Banner Featured

Microsoft wants you to know Copilot AI is not just for entertainment

Microsoft appears to be trying to clear up an awkward contradiction around its Copilot AI. After one of its own documents made the AI sound a lot less useful than the company’s marketing would suggest. Users recently noticed Microsoft’s Copilot terms of use included a warning that the service is for “entertainment purposes only,” adding […]
Borderlands Mobile Teaser

A new free Borderlands game just quietly dropped on iPhone

Borderlands Mobile has quietly appeared on the App Store as a free-to-play iPhone game from Zynga, but there is still no official Android version available yet.
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Sony is finally making a Metal Gear Solid movie, and it’s getting the Final Destination directors

Sony is taking another swing at a Metal Gear Solid movie, with Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein now attached to direct the long-awaited adaptation.
Samsung Galaxy TriFold folding, Trifold phone

Galaxy Z TriFold is coming back to Samsung stores for what may be the last time

Samsung is bringing the Galaxy Z TriFold back to the US on April 10 through Samsung.com and select Samsung Experience stores, and this could be the last direct restock
AI-powered robot guide dog aiding the blind.

This robotic dog talks with ChatGPT magic and guides the visually impaired

Binghamton University researchers have developed a robotic guide dog system that uses GPT-4-powered voice interaction to help visually impaired users navigate
Apple Universal Clipboard Official

3 reasons why I’m jealous of Apple’s macOS in 2026

A Windows user’s honest list of macOS features that still feel smarter, smoother, and frustratingly ahead of Windows PCs in 2026.
The torn-down M2 MacBook Air rests on a wooden floor.

MacBooks are still the hardest laptops to fix, consumer group says

A new U.S. PIRG Education Fund report says Apple’s MacBooks are the least repairable laptops among the major brands it evaluated, with Apple finishing last in the 2026 rankings.
ASUS, Zenbook A16

New ASUS Zenbook A14 and Zenbook A16 launched with Snapdragon X2 series chips and OLED displays

Asus has announced US availability for its new Zenbook A14 and A16 laptops, with prices starting at $1,349.99.
A white X on a black background, which could be Twitter's new logo.

X just added a much better built-in photo editor

X is rolling out a more capable image editor inside its post composer, finally adding basic tools like drawing, text overlays, and redaction-style blur.
Chrome tips

Google Chrome’s new vertical tabs could make tab chaos much easier to handle

Google is adding vertical tabs and a more immersive reading mode to desktop Chrome, giving the browser two genuinely useful quality-of-life upgrades.
Two swordsmen clash blades in Crimson Desert.

Crimson Desert fans are running into a weird bloodthisty problem

After sinking well over 100 hours into Crimson Desert, some players are complaining that parts of the game world feel oddly quiet.