Hardware & Devices
How to get the best audio out of your PC
Just because you're listening to music on your laptop doesn't mean that you have to settle for its subpar speakers.
Uber partners with Zipline on Eats drone deliveries
Uber is teaming up with drone company Zipline to start airborne takeout deliveries later this year, with the goal of reaching one million daily drone deliveries by 2029. Uber also…
Meta faces a $1.4 trillion reckoning in latest trial over social media addiction
Dozens of states accuse the company of violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
It’s about ethics in journalism, with Ben Smith
Today I’m talking to Ben Smith, the editor-in-chief of Semafor. Everywhere you go, people say they don’t trust the media — and yet they’ve never consumed more of it. Audiences hav…
What are the two types of Bluetooth and what are they used for?
You probably use Bluetooth regularly, but different accessories call for different types of Bluetooth.
HP Omnibook X (2026) review: Nailing the basics
The Omnibook X isn't flashy, but it still excels in almost every way.
What actually happens when you let apps track your activity?
What kind of data is being collected by our devices, and how is it being used? Should we "Ask app not to track"?
Whisker’s AI-powered litter robot thinks my cats swapped bodies
The greatest invention in pet tech in recent years is the litter robot. A machine that scoops your kitties' poop so you don't have to - what else could a cat owner possibly want? …
How to take better photos of your pets
Like the pets of any self-respecting millennial, my cats have their own Instagram account. Noodle and Loaf - aka Carb Cats - aren't exactly celebrities. But they are used to havin…
Anthropic explains how Claude’s invisible text watermarks will work
Anthropic has clarified how it's planning to apply invisible watermarks to Claude-generated text in order to comply with Europe's AI transparency rules. On Friday, Anthropic annou…
OpenAI reportedly disbanded its preparedness team as part of a 'streamlining' process
As part of a restructuring, OpenAI reportedly disbanded a team that assesses the potential for catastrophic risks with its models.
I’m hooked on Peak Design’s new City bags
It's just a hook, sewn into a bag, but I really, really like it. Peak Design is so proud of its clever integration that the San Francisco-based maker of camera gear gave it a name…
Another woman joins lawsuit accusing Grok of generating CSAM
A fourth party is pursuing legal action against xAI, alleging that Grok was used to create CSAM based on her childhood photos.
OpenAI reportedly disbanded its preparedness team
According to the Financial Times, OpenAI disbanded its preparedness team at the end of last month. The job of the preparedness team was to assess if models posed serious risks and…
Turn on these settings to protect your Android phone from theft
Google has added some smart theft-detection features to Android in recent years.
Open Mike Eagle and Kenny Segal crafted a hip hop breakup masterpiece
"Breakups are… tough." It's the opening lines of an interlude towards the end of DOOMED! Called "It Happens in Every Universe." It's also basically the thesis of the entire record…
Is buying a OnePlus phone in 2026 still a good idea?
If you really want a OnePlus phone, you can still make it work.
Do you really need an antivirus app on your Android?
You probably don't need antivirus software on your Android phone, but there are some exceptions.
Here's why retro games look better on old CRT TVs
A Super Nintendo or PlayStation looked better on retro TVs than today's ultra-sharp displays, but why is there such a difference?
You might want to skip Newegg's GPU trade-in program
The program makes upgrading your hardware incredibly convenient, but weigh your options.
Amazon is trying to crush class-action suits before they get started
On Friday, Amazon customers received an email alerting them to an update to the site's terms and conditions. Most notably, it stated that disputes would now be resolved through ar…
Android Auto vs Apple CarPlay: What features set them apart
The differences between the iPhone and Android show up when you connect them to your car, as well.
How to lease an iPhone instead of buying one
The new Apple Upgrade program makes the monthly cost of an iPhone even cheaper than before.
What is the Retro app for and how do you use it?
Let's look at how to use the Retro app, whether it's free and whether it can compete with other social media apps.