Hardware & Devices
CNN’s boss will remain as Paramount and WBD merge into Skydance
CNN CEO Mark Thompson will remain at the head of the news network when Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition closes this week. Thompson wrote in a memo to em…
OpenAI is testing more ads in ChatGPT
Display ads, what a concept.
Sen. Adam Schiff on AI regulation, free speech, and impeaching Trump one more time
Today, I’m talking with Senator Adam Schiff, a Democrat from California. Sen. Schiff sits on a number of committees with oversight into tech and AI: intellectual property, antitru…
An open-source tool lets you delete 12GB of Apple Intelligence data on macOS
Getting some extra storage space on your Mac could be as easy as deleting Apple's AI features with a new open-source command line tool called RemoveMacAI. There used to be a singl…
Siri can index more of your personal data — here's how to limit it
If you're concerned about Apple's new digital assistant, here's how you can restrict its access to your data.
Are phone coolers actually worth it?
Phone coolers will make the back of your phone cooler, but whether this has any practical effect depends on how hot the device is running.
OpenAI is sticking more ads in ChatGPT
OpenAI's latest ad format will put images of sponsored products and services on your screen. The ads, which OpenAI will begin testing in the US later this month, will "initially" …
How far away can a Wi-Fi extender be from your router?
Wi-Fi extenders can help under the right conditions, but you'll need to put them in the right place to see good results.
Google admits some 'complex' Android apps run poorly on Intel Googlebooks
Android app compatibility on Googlebooks may not be as smooth as previously stated.
How long can you expect an Xbox Series X to last?
Strong software support and a repairable design should give Microsoft's console a long lifespan.
TCL’s paperlike OLED phone made me more excited for the iPhone Duo
I've spent most of the last couple weeks using an otherwise unexceptional midrange Android phone with one amazing feature: a matte OLED display. That screen is by far the best thi…
Qalo SL-1 review: A barebones smart band that's priced like a flagship
Qalo's first screenless tracker is too expensive for what it is.
Google admits not every Android app runs great on Intel Googlebooks
Google has waited until the day its new Googlebook laptops hit the market to admit that Intel-based models may have issues running some Android apps. Before now, Google has emphas…
Our minds aren’t equipped to handle AI
Norbert Wiener, godfather of cybernetics, once said, "The thought of every age is reflected in its technique." For the past century, our thought has been reflected in our computer…
Google's Fitbit Edge leaks out with a screen and Pixel 11 colors
The upcoming Fitbit Edge looks like a replacement for the Fitbit Charge last seen in 2023.
What are the benefits of having a second monitor?
Adding a second monitor is a huge upgrade, even if you aren't doing intensive work like editing video or accounting. More screen space is always helpful.
How did retro consoles handle graphics before modern GPUs?
Graphics chips could draw but not compute, until the Xbox arrived.
The reason the Mac mini is cheaper than a MacBook
If you're trying to decide between a MacBook and a Mac mini, you might be interested to know why there's a price difference.
You should avoid using a screen protector on your MacBook — here's why
Screen protectors can do more harm than good.
Every Starlink Dish Available: How To Know Which Setup May Be Right For You
Everyone has different needs when it comes to internet connectivity, and Starlink's dish selection caters to a many applications, from stationary to mobile.
When is it worth getting a sound card for your PC?
Whether or not adding a sound card makes sense really depends on how you're regularly using your PC.
The popular Apple features you won't be getting with the iPhone Duo
The iPhone Duo lacks a few features we're used to seeing on other iPhones.
How the iPhone Duo will improve your group selfies
The iPhone Duo's foldable form factor allows for more placement options, but there are also new camera features you should know about.
How to improve your iPhone's call quality
Your iPhone should handle calls reliably, but if you can't hear the other person or calls aren't stable, it's time to run through a few fixes.