Hardware & Devices
Apple’s latest watchOS beta includes its new always-on Audio Intelligence features
Starting today, Siri can tune into the Apple Watch's mic with Audio Intelligence features that are available in the new watchOS 27.3 developer beta rolling out now. The two new ad…
OpenAI says ChatGPT is catching up to Google in search
In many circles, "Ask Chat" has replaced "Google it," and that's reflected in a new announcement from OpenAI: the volume of search queries run through ChatGPT now equals 20 percen…
Razer unveils the Raiju V3 Pro Signature Edition PS5 controller
It sure is pretty and will likely be expensive.
Reddit is adding more ads
Reddit is testing ads on another area of its platform: search. With this update, ads will appear within your search results "based on a range of factors, including contextual rele…
Indie games are missing launch dates because Steam is backed up
Many indie game developers have recently posted on social media about unexpectedly long approval wait times for their game submissions on Steam, with some of the approvals causing…
Google’s Gemini-powered Home Speaker is already on sale for 20 percent off
If you’re looking for a good smart speaker, the Google Home Speaker is down to around $79 ($20 off) in all four colors at Best Buy, Walmart, and Target. That’s the best price we’v…
How to make your older Android phones last longer
Your Android phone can last much longer if you take steps to protect and optimize it. Try these tactics to extend your phone's life.
Netflix will show you themed recommendations through a new ‘AI Discover’ tab
Netflix's TV app is getting a new "AI Discover" tab where the company will show experimental, AI-powered features to help you find new shows and movies to watch. The first of thes…
Don't throw away your old AirPods — do this instead
AirPods aren't useless even after you've had them for years and get a new pair. Repurpose them with a few tricks.
Moft’s new origami case adds a kickstand and grip to the iPhone Duo
Originally released in early 2025 as an accessory for the iPad, Moft has redesigned its Dynamic Folio as a case for the iPhone Duo that does more than just protect Apple's folding…
The Xbox Nano has a hidden cloud secret
Microsoft is about to launch its new Xbox Nano controller tomorrow, and the tiny device has a little secret. The Nano can connect directly to Xbox Cloud Gaming over Wi-Fi to impro…
How to choose the right gaming monitor for you
If you're looking for a gaming monitor upgrade (or even your first), here's what you should consider.
Google says students in schools that ban AI won't have access to Search
This is another example of how closely Google Search is tied to the company's AI products.
The next Elder Scrolls game is officially called Sentinel
There's still no word on when The Elder Scrolls VI will arrive.
Microsoft has listed some concrete ways that Windows 11 is getting better with 8GB of RAM
Windows 11 users with 8GB of RAM should start noticing improved performance in a wide range of apps.
Google is entirely disabling Search in schools that don’t want AI
Google is completely turning off Search in schools that reject its AI features, the company told The New York Times. The decision was also shared in a broader education-related up…
Windows 11 is now ‘up to 40 percent faster’ on PCs with 8GB of RAM
Microsoft has been doing a lot of work to improve memory usage and increase performance on Windows 11 PCs over the past year. Last month the company revealed Windows 11 is now "mo…
Xbox’s smallest-ever controller is surprisingly comfortable
Even though I knew Microsoft's new Xbox Nano controller was tiny, I still gasped when I unboxed it a few days ago. The compact controller is small enough to slip into a pocket unn…
With World of Warcraft: Forever, Blizzard had to reconnect with what made WoW great in the first place
Making World of Warcraft: Forever was a unique challenge for Blizzard's developers.
Go foldable or go home: All the gadgets you can own that fold
Here's an overview of some of the most notable folding gadget categories available today.
The easiest way to turn your regular TV into a smart TV
If you have an older TV that doesn't have smart features, you might not need to upgrade. Here's how to turn your "dumb" TV into a smart one.
Midterm elections 2026: all the news
The 2026 midterm elections will determine the scope of President Donald Trump’s power in his final two years in office, and signal what voters care about going into the 2028 presi…
What does the H+ symbol mean on your Samsung phone?
The status bar of your smartphone is littered with arcane symbols that are mostly undecipherable. We all know what 4G and 5G are, so what is H+?
Apple is all in on AI — its own and everyone else’s
Apple's latest earnings show how it's continuing to capitalize on the AI boom without busting its budget on the infrastructure spending consuming its competitors. Overall, Apple p…