Your Apple Watch calorie tracker is an educated guess, not a fact
EngadgetAccurately counting calories requires more data than a smartwatch can easily gather.
The reason why the MacBook Air doesn’t need a fan
EngadgetApple Silicon delivers enough performance without overheating.
The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads, Tested on the Trail (2026)
WiredOur top-pick sleeping pads from Nemo, Therm-a-Rest, and Gossamer Gear use high-tech materials to engineer the best sleep you can get outdoors.
All the Ways You Can Make Reading on Your Phone Easier
WiredTired of eye strain? These tips will help optimize your smartphone for marathon reading sessions.
The Best Motorola Phones, From Razr to Moto G (2026)
WiredMotorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good, wallet-friendly Android smartphones.
Nanoleaf’s monitor stand is an all-in-one setup that brightens up your desk space
EngadgetThe Smart LED Monitor Stand is currently available for $169.99.
First teaser for Apple TV’s Neuromancer debuts at SDCC
Ars TechnicaPlus Mike Flanagan’s Carrie teaser, trailers for Dark Matter S2 and Matchbox the Movie, and Marvel news.
How to get YouTube Music’s best audio quality
EngadgetIf you don’t mind using more data, make these changes to step up your listening experience in the YouTube Music app.
Here’s our first look at Apple TV’s Neuromancer adaptation
EngadgetWe also now know when it will be released: January 22, 2027.
Apple’s smart glasses delay reportedly stems in part from major privacy concerns
EngadgetThe Apple team behind the upcoming smart glasses is reportedly exploring several tweaks related to user privacy.
A new look for the Apple Watch may still be at least a year away
EngadgetApple will refresh its Series 12 and Ultra 4 watches with better specs, but not a design overhaul.
Why do phones still use battery when powered off?
EngadgetYour battery is continually losing charge.
Android Auto has a developer menu you can access in seconds
EngadgetIf you want to tweak your Android Auto settings, the software has a developer menu you can check out.
The Best Subscription-Free Home Security Cameras I’ve Tried
WiredYou don’t have to upload your video to the cloud or pay a monthly fee to secure your home. These security cameras record locally.
Best GoPro Camera (2026): Compact, Budget, Accessories
WiredYou’re an action hero, and you need a camera to match. We guide you through all the models, plus accessory recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.
A Son of Wealth Finds His Calling in a High-End Grocery Store
NYT TechnologyHow the scion Sammy Nussdorf found his calling among the carefully arranged shelves of Meadow Lane, his chic market in Lower Manhattan.
SDCC teaser gives us our first good look at Blade Runner 2099
Ars TechnicaAlso: Forging the One Ring in Rings of Power S3 teaser; new Lanterns trailer; Spaceballs: The New One panel.
Silicon Valley Splits Over Closing the Borders to Chinese A.I.
NYT TechnologyAnthropic and OpenAI are clashing with the rest of the tech industry over whether “open-source” models from China should be freely available or restricted.
Cybersecurity
The OpenAI Models That Hacked Hugging Face Were ‘Active on the Internet’ for Days
WiredPlus: Russian hackers are trying to steal US nuclear scientists’ emails, the State Department bans known scammers from entering the United States, and more.
Warning shot or publicity stunt – how worried should we be about the OpenAI hack?
BBC TechnologyHugging Face said the hack was done at superhuman speed by an AI with little or no human guidance.
Artificial Intelligence
Canadian legislator reads out apparent LLM response in floor speech
Ars Technica“Here’s a more natural, flowing version of that section…”
Anthropic’s Opus 5 is about token efficiency, not a capability leap
Ars TechnicaModels are improving quickly, but the cheaper options are often good enough.
OpenAI Models Go Rogue + Kimi K3 Freakout + A.I. Superforecasting
NYT Technology“The story that we’re talking about in this segment was science fiction until Tuesday, OK?”
Lawmakers push for AI ‘kill switch’ after OpenAI models go rogue
BBC TechnologyA new bill would let the US government order the shutdown of AI models that pose a public threat.
Google and Tesla shares plunge as AI spending rattles markets
BBC TechnologyAs major tech companies race to capitalize on a new wave of AI technology, investors wonder when financial benefits will appear.
Hardware
Intel Benefits From a New Shift in A.I. Spending
NYT TechnologyThe Silicon Valley chipmaker’s revenue rose 25 percent in the latest quarter, its fastest growth in 15 years, as A.I. firms increasingly bought chips known as central processing units.
Computers
Cricut Explore 5 vs. Siser Romeo: Choosing the Right Smart Cutting Machine (2026)
WiredFriendly hobby machine or serious production tool? Here’s how to know which one is for you.
Why Leatherology Makes Some of the Best Totes for Work (2026)
WiredI packed these Leatherology totes with laptops, chargers, and everything else my workday demands. Months later, they’re still the bags I keep reaching for.
Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
BBC TechnologyThe US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be “entirely reversed.”
Apple is banking on privacy to set its smart glasses apart
The VergeAccording to Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to reveal its first smart glasses at WWDC next June, with an expectation that they’ll launch by the end of 2027. Part of the hold-up may be around the company’s efforts to get its privacy features and messaging in order. Smart glasses in general, and Me…
You can get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for almost half off
The VergeSubscribing to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on a recurring basis has been tough to justify recently, even after Microsoft reduced the monthly cost from $29.99 to $22.99. But you can get a better deal on a three-month subscription (valued at $69) by grabbing a digital code at Eneba that costs $39.01 at…
Mobile
Champagne and Bullets belongs on the Mount Rushmore of bad movies
The VergeThere’s something about a movie like The Room, Troll 2, or Fateful Findings that I find irresistible. These sorts of “so bad they’re good” films are marvelous curiosities where ambition far outstrips resources, ability, and self-awareness to become something much greater than the sum of their par…
The US is charging an American citizen for wiping his phone at the border
The VergeThe government is prosecuting US citizen Sam Tunick for allegedly providing authorities with a “duress password” that wiped his phone when they tried to seize it at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport on January 24th, 2025. Federal agents detained Tunick at the airport, allegedly questioning him…
Space
SpaceX eyes tower catch for next Starship after auspicious end to 13th flight
Ars TechnicaSpaceX will likely attempt to catch Starship back at the launch pad on its next flight.
Wildfire forces evacuation of NASA’s Deep Space Network complex in Spain
Ars Technica“Any potential damage will be assessed when it is safe to do so.”
SpaceX launches massive Starship rocket in first test flight since IPO
CNBC TechnologyElon Musk’s rocket maker is conducting the first test fight for its massive Starship rocket since the company’s IPO last month.
Musk’s bad week: Tesla suffers worst slump since 2022, SpaceX drops ahead of Starship test flight
CNBC TechnologyTesla shares plunged almost 18% this week after the company missed on earnings and turned cash flow negative.
Green Tech
3 Clever Things You Can Do With an Old Amazon Kindle
WiredThese e-readers are more useful in their old age than you might think.
Beginner Guide to CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction) in 2022
TechCrunchImage by vectorjuice on Freepik In this CJ Affiliate guide, I will share with you everything you need to get started on the platform, I will give you an in-depth look at the network and how it works. You will learn how to earn money with the platform. If you’re not interested, I’ll share some of …
What is Blockchain: Everything You Need to Know (2022)
TechCrunchIf you want to pay online, you need to register an account and provide credit card information. If you don’t have a credit card, you can pay with bank transfer. With the rise of cryptocurrencies, these methods may become old.
ProWritingAid VS Grammarly: Which Grammar Checker is Better in (2022) ?
TechCrunchProWritingAid VS Grammarly: When it comes to English grammar, there are two Big Players that everyone knows of: the Grammarly and ProWritingAid. but you are wondering which one to choose so here we write a detail article which will help you to choose the best one for you so Let’s start…
Marvel announces Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider, a new Black Panther, and more
The VergeWhile perhaps less dramatic than in years past, Marvel nonetheless had some big reveals lined up for Comic-Con. The highest profile was certainly the announcement that Ryan Gosling would be joining the MCU as Ghost Rider, with the Shawn Levy-directed (Deadpool & Wolverine) standalone feature …
Gaming
PlayStation Network outage resolved after thousands of gamers unable to play
BBC TechnologyThe outage affected gamers’ ability to launch games, apps or network features on their PlayStation.
Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
BBC TechnologyJeff Gattis said the rising cost of gaming tech is likely to mean more people will stream their games online.
General Tech
With help from data, art museums are reframing the visitor experience
Ars TechnicaMuseums are embracing data-driven curation and a shifting technology landscape.
Big Tech accused of stonewalling European social media researchers
Ars TechnicaResearchers say TikTok, X, and Meta aren’t providing data they’re legally required to.
Paramount/WBD merger delayed for months as states’ lawsuit moves toward trial
Ars Technica“Halting this merger while our case proceeds is a critical victory,” NY AG said.
Roku raises streaming stick prices by up to 60 percent
Ars TechnicaRoku blames RAM shortage after CEO called it “great” for business in May.
Meta Launches New Facebook Marketplace App Called Seller
NYT TechnologySeller is part of the Silicon Valley company’s strategy to innovate on its original social network.