Hardware & Devices
Here's what all of those Android status bar icons mean
There's a lot of info packed in the top area of an Android phone's screen
How to protect your tech from lightning strikes
Doing a little work ahead of time will help keep your gadgets from being fried in an electrical storm.
Orbitals is a nostalgic hit of split-screen platforming, puzzles and '90s anime
It feels like childhood.
NASA celebrates James Webb's fourth anniversary with the most detailed image of Centaurus A yet
NASA has released the most detailed images of the Centaurus A galaxy we've ever seen, captured by the James Webb telescope.
Marshall's Acton IV and Stanmore IV speakers come with customizable buttons
Marshall has launched its next-generation vintage-inspired Acton and Stanmore speakers.
Reuters: DeepSeek is developing its own AI chips
DeepSeek, the Chinese company making AI models on the cheap, might look to do the same for AI chips.
Nothing announces Ear (3a) sub-$100 ANC earbuds
Nothing's Ear (3a) are ANC-equipped earbuds that cost less than $100.
Meta is facing $1.4 trillion in state lawsuits over social media addiction
Meta is facing a massive lawsuit from four US states over the addictive designs of its platforms.
xAI is now officially known as SpaceXAI
The xAI account on X has announced its official rebranding to SpaceXAI, five months after it merged with SpaceX.
Google will now count all Android backup data toward your storage cap
Fortunately, it shouldn't take too much extra space.
Google now uses your uploaded search media to train AI
A few simple adjustments to your settings will opt you out of Google's latest AI-training method.
Why are people ditching wireless earbuds, and are wired headphones really making a comeback?
Everything old is new again.
Microsoft's layoffs extend beyond Xbox
Microsoft is cutting an additional 3,200 jobs beyond those in the gaming division.
AI golem Tilly Norwood is reportedly 'starring' in a feature-length movie
Get excited for a feature film starring an AI character that doesn't exist in any real way.
Reddit to combat AI with more AI
Reddit to combat AI with more AI
A USB-C port isn't a guarantee of high speeds: here's why
USB-C promised simplicity, but has turned into a mystery box of different specs.
Nintendo will stop selling the Switch 1 in Europe in 2027
To comply with battery regulations, Nintendo will stop selling the Switch 1 in Europe next year.
Xbox confirms plans to lay off 3,200 workers over the next year
Xbox will lay off 3,200 workers as part of mass restructuring.
USB4 cables: When and why it's worth paying more
They're for more than just fast charging.
Bentley teases the Torcal, its first electric vehicle
Bentley has confirmed that it will finally add an electric car to its exclusive lineup.
Comcast buys the UK's biggest commercial broadcaster, ITV
Comcast subsidiary Sky plans to buy the UK's biggest broadcaster, ITV.
Alibaba gets a reprieve from US Chinese military ban
A judge has ruled that the Pentagon must give Alibaba a reprieve over its placement on a Chinese military list.
Apple's foldable iPhone may be in short supply after it launches
Many people who want Apple's rumored folding iPhone 'Ultra' may not be able to get it at first
Why 3D TVs failed and the trouble with 3D in Hollywood.
They were annoying to use and bad 3D movies didn't help.