Hardware & Devices
Double Fine lays off about a third of its employees
Double Fine lays off about a third of its staff.
Apple Upgrade is a great deal on paper, but make sure you read the fine print
Make a plan before you use the new Apple Upgrade program to avoid potential fees down the road.
The CW's live sports programming is coming to ESPN on August 4
The CW's live sports programming is coming to ESPN on August 4.
Sega's Dreamcast retro console is still getting new games 25 years after it was abandoned
The retro console is still a favorite for gamers who appreciate simplicity of older tech but still want online play.
The HBO Max app now has shorts, because why not
The HBO Max app now has shorts, because everything needs to have shorts.
What is the 60-60 rule for AirPods?
60-60 is a good rule of thumb for protecting your hearing.
WhatsApp now supports encrypted calls on the web
WhatsApp now supports encrypted calls on the web.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: Wider really is better
For people who want the power of a phone that transforms into a miniature tablet, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 offers a better way to watch shows and movies.
Here's why you shouldn't throw away your old iPhone
If you've got an older iPhone hanging out in the junk drawer, grab it out and bring it back to life with these tips.
The Trump administration is exempting data centers from pollution laws intended to prevent acid rain
Don't worry, the Trump administration won't let a little acid rain get in the way of more data centers.
Xbox explains what caused this week's 'unacceptable' major outage
An Xbox executive said yesterday's outage was due to "a licensing service that sits outside of Xbox."
Swimming headphones: What makes them so different from regular headphones?
Why can't I just wear my AirPods in the pool?
What's the difference between Amazon's Echo Dot and Echo Dot Max?
Better bass and a much newer processor are the main differences between the old Echo Dot and the newer Echo Dot Max.
Motorola launches Indigenous Collections app for language and cultural preservation
The free Android app shares knowledge from members of the Rainy Lake Ojibwe community.
Your old Google Pixel smartphone could be repurposed in a data center
Keeping phones out of landfills and doing useful things is a good thing.
Apple Upgrade is a subscription program for the company's devices
Apple's new program gives you lease options for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac.
Hugging Face reportedly plagued with AI models generating adult deepfakes
Researchers investigating Hugging Face found the majority of its models would generate non-consensual deepfakes.
Lyft and Baidu start testing robotaxis in London
As it promised last year, Baidu has started testing its robotaxis in London along with partners Lyft and Freenow.
ChatGPT is now refusing requests to write in famous authors' styles
ChatGPT has been refusing to imitate the writing of famous authors, both living and dead.
2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric first drive: A long-range triumph with a few cabin quirks
With plenty of range and stellar ride quality, the new C-Class is a brilliant EV with a dashboard that's a little too in your face.
X Money begins limited US rollout
Only Premium and Premium X subscribers get the privilege of banking with Elon for now.
Spotify is experiencing another major outage
A second gremlin is rolling through Spotify this evening.
iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 and the rest are out, addressing security fixes
Apple's latest software updates are primarily focused on security fixes.
Google Pixel 11 launch event: Everything we expect as price increase rumors grow
Here's what the rumor mill tells us Google might be preparing for its next Pixel launch.