The cost of the smart home is going up

Google is expanding its AI-powered Gemini for Home capabilities beyond its cameras and smart speakers to other manufacturers to sell more subscriptions. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Selling the smart h…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/935298/smart-home-cost-increase-ai-subscription-fatigue

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Insta360 X4 Creator Bundle hits record low price in time for summer

Save $174 off the retail price and don’t miss this chance to grab advanced 8K video capabilities.

https://www.androidauthority.com/insta360-x4-creator-bundle-deal-3669932/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Clicks Communicator will ship with Android 17 and a bigger battery than we thought

It might look like a throwback, but its software is current.

https://www.androidauthority.com/clicks-communicator-android-17-3669905/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Spotify is going to reserve concert tickets for ‘real fans’

As part of a new "Reserved" program, Spotify is going to start offering concert tickets for "real fans" of participating bands that are going on tour. The idea with the Reserved program is to give people an option to bu…

https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/935394/spotify-reserved-concert-ticket-presales

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Samsung boosts its Galaxy S26 Ultra no-trade-in discount to $250

There are new instant credit offers on all three models, with the base Galaxy S26 now available for just $819.99.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-instant-discount-3669882/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Spotify Studio’s AI agent creates a daily podcast just for you

Studio by Spotify Labs is a new standalone AI app that generates a daily briefing, podcasts, and playlists on your PC using chatbot prompts. The AI-generated content draws from your Spotify listening history, as well as…

https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/935390/spotify-studio-ai-app-personal-podcasts

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Hallo Fedis,

als Trainer und Coach habe ich lange Zeit #software-Produkte von #Microsoft und #Apple eingesetzt, weil der Umstieg auf #Linux und OSS zu herausfordernd schien.

Nun scheint mir die Politik der #TechBros die noch viel größere Herausforderung und so habe ich angefangen, meine IT Stück für Stück auf #linuxmint umzustellen.

Doch es ist noch ein gutes Stück, bis alles läuft und ich suche den Austausch mit anderen hier, die das auch versuchen. Gibt es da ein Haschtag?

#trainer #coach

Interesting question. I wonder just how accurate the iPhone is when it comes to counting your steps and movement in the fitness app. #tech #apple #iphone

Musk v. Altman: Much ado about nothing

Today I’m talking with Liz Lopatto, who spent the last month covering the Musk v. Altman trial in all its chaos. You’ll hear her describe the courthouse as a “zoo” and explain that there were protests of one kind or ano…

https://www.theverge.com/podcast/934869/elon-musk-sam-altman-openai-suit-loss-pointless

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Some Pixel owners are suddenly losing access to most of the My Pixel app

Google may be quietly taking away access to tips, support, and the store for some My Pixel users.

https://www.androidauthority.com/missing-my-pixel-app-tabs-3669811/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

This massive 98-inch Samsung Neo QLED TV is just $4,500 after a huge price drop

The 98-inch Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV offers $3,215 in savings compared to its 90-day average price.

https://www.androidauthority.com/98-inch-samsung-neo-qled-tv-deal-3669836/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

ADT Blu is a DIY home security system that comes with a catch

Install your own security system, but ignore your Nest devices.

https://www.androidauthority.com/adt-blue-diy-home-security-system-3669789/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Morse Buddy released!

iOS app for iPhone and iPad that decodes CW in realtime with four (different) decoders.

100% free, no telemetry. Please share!

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/morse-buddy/id6769319230

#morsebuddy #cw #ios #apple #morse #hamradio #amateurradio #radioamateur

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Screenshot of the app

Netflix’s next great sci-fi show is set in a retirement community

Four decades on, '80s-style science fiction adventures continue to exert their influence on modern film and TV. The idea of a group of kids teaming up to face an otherworldly threat has become a trope at this point, see…

https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/935218/the-boroughs-review-netflix

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

The new Flipper One is a pocket-sized Linux computer

The Flipper One isn’t quite complete yet as the company wants feedback and ideas from its community. | Image: Flipper Devices It's been nearly six years since Flipper Devices introduced the Zero, its popular but controv…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/935202/flipper-devices-one-zero-wireless-multi-tool-linux-open-source-computer

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

I review robot vacuums for a living, ask me anything!

Me and my buddies. | Photo by Rose Tuohy for The Verge Welcome! I'm The Verge's smart home reviewer, and I'm hosting an exclusive subscriber AMA today at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. I test a lot of connected gadgets for my job,…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/935196/i-review-robot-vacuums-for-a-living-ask-me-anything

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

New leak corroborates Samsung’s plans for open-ear Galaxy Buds Able earbuds

Growing consumer interest in clip-style open earbuds is what is reportedly driving Samsung's re-entry into open-ear earbuds.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-able-clip-style-open-earbuds-report-3669761/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a Twitch series

“Hey chat, are billionaires cooked?” | Photo by kena betancur / AFP via Getty Images New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a streaming series on Twitch, in which he'll respond to questions the public have subm…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/935191/zohran-mamdani-twitch-talk-to-the-people

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Meta beware: Google could end up selling 2 million Android XR glasses this year

Surpassing Meta's first-year launch figures.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-android-xr-sales-forecast-3669734/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Gemini’s new features are useless as long as Google hasn’t fixed this big issue

Dear Google, I don't have a single Google account.

https://www.androidauthority.com/geminis-new-features-useless-until-google-fixes-big-issue-3669216/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

5 unique Father's Day gadgets your dad will actually use

Father's Day is coming up, and we found the most useful gadgets and tools your father figure will appreciate, based on our testing.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/fathers-day-gift-guide-2026/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

To celebrate this, I decided to do a fresh installation of System 7.1 on it. I had up until now been using a modified 7.5.3 based off of the pre-installed images available on the #BlueSCSI website, the same one I had been using for testing and whatnot on my restored Color Classic, but I figured going slightly back in time would help these old machines perform a bit better.

Sadly I don't have an original boxed version of 7.1, those seem exceedingly difficult to come by, so I made some copies and installed it that way.

The difference in boot-up time is already incredible, though I do miss the expandable folders in the Apple menu. Perhaps there's an extension for that under 7.1, not sure.

Either way; everything seems to be running nicely, including the Presto 040 clone card, which really makes a noticeable difference in performance.

Now onto its companion CRT monitor. Recapping it wasn't enough, it seems like there's some more components inside that have gotten damaged by a leaky capacitor, so that journey continues. For now, though, I can at least use a VGA monitor thanks to one of those adapter thingamabobs.

Right after I had replaced the sound chip and had the Mac happily beeping and booping, I actually sat down and played SimAnt for the first time ever (!), and actually was able to complete a whole campaign. I had a blast!

#RetroComputing #ClassicMac #VintageMacintosh #Macintosh #System7 #68k #Apple

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Several 3.5 inch floppy disks loosely stacked atop one another, with the top-most one having "System 7.1 Install 2" hand-written on it with a black marker. These floppy disks are laying atop a mouse mat, with an Apple Desktop Bus Mouse 2 to their right, and part of a rather yellowed looking Apple Keyboard 2 to their left. Several more floppy disks can be seen loosely stacked towards the top right-hand side of the photo, all of which make up the full System 7.1 installation set. Right next to the second stack of floppy disks a chip can be seen laying up-side down. This is the old sound chip of the Macintosh LC that had died and has been replaced by a working one.

‘Fuck you, Bambu’: How one private message could change the face of 3D printing

Bambu Lab makes the best, most accessible 3D printers yet, but that reputation is suddenly under siege. It all started when Paweł Jarczak received a private message from the company on Reddit asking him to delete his co…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/931532/bambu-agpl-pawel-jarczak-open-source-threat-dmca-github

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Meta lays off thousands of employees to offset AI investments

Meta says it needs to “offset the other investments we're making.” | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Meta has reportedly notified thousands of employees that they've been laid off as the company attempts …

https://www.theverge.com/tech/935163/meta-layoffs-ai-investment-offset-memo

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

CapCut is partnering with Gemini to let you edit videos without editing videos

Gemini is on a roll. We got Canva and Adobe integrations, and now this.

https://www.androidauthority.com/capcut-gemini-integration-video-editing-3669725/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Apples neuer Hardware-Chef Johny Srouji baut Produktdesign-Abteilung um

Wenn Apples Industriedesign-Abteilung ein Konzept erstellt hat, setzt es das Produktdesign um. Hier will der neue CHO mehr Schwung hereinbringen, heißt es.

https://www.heise.de/news/Apples-neuer-Hardware-Chef-Johny-Srouji-baut-Produktdesign-Abteilung-um-11300496.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Apple #Wirtschaft #news

ANBERNIC’s PS Vita-inspired handheld finally gets Play Store support

Even if users may have barely missed it.

https://www.androidauthority.com/anbernic-rg-vita-pro-android-update-3669693/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Apple Card: US-Kreditkarten-User kriegen AirPods Pro 3 gratis – mit Hindernissen

Apple will vor dem Wechsel seines Kartengeschäfts zu JPMorgan noch einmal kräftig Kunden sammeln: mit kostenlosen Ohrstöpseln. Das Kleingedruckte ist komplex.

https://www.heise.de/news/Apple-Card-US-Kreditkarten-User-kriegen-AirPods-Pro-3-gratis-mit-Hindernissen-11298692.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#AirPods #Apple #Finanzen #Kreditkarten #Mobiles #Wirtschaft #news

Survey reveals Lifetime Plex Pass’ popularity, and I am as surprised as you are

A soon-to-be $749.99 tier is the hottest way to pay for the service.

https://www.androidauthority.com/pay-for-plex-lifetime-pass-poll-results-3669670/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

The biggest issue with Google One just got even worse

Too many plans, too many limits, too much confusion.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-one-plans-confusion-2026-3669231/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Apple's worldwide rights move further away, Sky snaps up three countries

Apple's content chief Eddy Cue would love to market the racing series worldwide via Apple TV. The problem: The rights are missing.

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Apple-s-worldwide-rights-move-further-away-Sky-snaps-up-three-countries-11302074.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Apple #AppleTV #Entertainment #Fernsehen #Streaming #Wirtschaft #news

Wear OS 7’s battery life upgrades are more important than you think

The Fitbit Air emphasizes smartwatch shortcomings by comparison.

https://www.androidauthority.com/wear-os-7-battery-life-upgrades-important-3668929/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Punto Informatico: Apple ha bloccato frodi per oltre 2 miliardi nel 2025

Apple ha bloccato oltre 1,1 miliardi di tentati di creazione di account fraudolenti e transazioni illecite per oltre 2,2 miliardi di dollari nel 2025.
The post Apple ha bloccato frodi per oltre 2 miliardi nel 2025 appeared first on Punto Informatico.

Apple has blocked fraud schemes for over $2 billion in 2025.

Apple blocked over 1.1 billion fraudulent account creation attempts and illicit transactions worth over $2.2 billion in 2025.

#Apple

https://www.punto-informatico.it/apple-bloccato-frodi-oltre-2-miliardi-2025/

Android 17 gets a smarter media switcher, and it already feels better than the old carousel

No more swiping around and accidentally fast forwarding your music.

https://www.androidauthority.com/android-17-new-media-app-switcher-ui-3669602/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Physical attacks against crypto holders, including kidnap and assault, up 75% in 2025 — 72 confirmed inci…

Large cryptocurrency holders are increasingly being targeted by criminals as large wallets are traced back to their owners. Because of this, many firms and individuals are now investing in physical security and bodyguar…

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cryptocurrency/physical-attacks-against-crypto-holders-including-kidnap-and-assault-up-75-percent-in-2025-72-confirmed-incidents-see-usd41-million-lost-real-number-likely-higher

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

Creative Sound Blaster Audigy FX Pro 7.1 channel sound card: A decent 2026 upgrade for analog audio

Creative's new Audigy FX Pro sound card is an $80 discrete internal sound card with 7.1 surround sound, high-res playback, 120dB SNR, and the support of Creative's new Nexus app.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/sound-cards/creative-sound-blaster-audigy-fx-pro-a-decent-upgrade-for-analog-audio

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

Having started app development on #apple lately i'm finding Xcode SOOOOOOO buggy. Especially for watchOS apps!!!!

This sketchy Lenovo-branded pirate handheld is actually legit

This $60 Lenovo-branded handheld isn't a knockoff after all, but that just makes things worse.

https://www.androidauthority.com/sketchy-lenovo-pirate-handheld-official-3669591/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Standard Chartered plans to cut 7,000 jobs in AI push — lender wants to replace ‘lower-value human capital’ and focus on automation

Standard Chartered says that it will trim a huge number of positions from its back offices in a bid to increase automation.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/standard-chartered-plans-to-cut-7-000-jobs-in-ai-push-lender-wants-to-replace-lower-value-human-capital-and-focus-on-automation

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

Your browser could already be part of a botnet thanks to this dangerous Chrome flaw

Your browser may never act suspicious enough to raise concern.

https://www.androidauthority.com/chromium-browser-vulnerability-3669581/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

MSI Raider 16 Max HX review: Elite gaming performance

Gamers seeking maximum performance will find MSI’s Raider 16 Max HX a natural choice, particularly with the RTX 5090, as long as they're willing to pay up for it.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/msi-raider-16-max-hx-review

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

Save a whopping $900 on this incredible 4-item AM5 combo from Newegg — for only $2,269, high-end parts including the flagship 9950X3D2 processor, 64GB of GSki…

Massively upgrade your PC with this killer combo deal from Newegg - Snag the latest Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, 64GB of RAM, 4TB of storage for an incredible $899.97 off retail.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/save-a-whopping-usd900-on-this-incredible-4-item-am5-combo-from-newegg-for-only-usd2-269-high-end-parts-including-the-flagship-9950x3d2-processor-64gb-of-gskill-ram-4tb-of-fast-m-2-storage-and-a-quality-msi-motherboard

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

LG unveils 'world's first' native 1,000 Hz refresh rate at 1080p for serious competitive gaming — UltraGear 25G590B to launch in the second half of 2026

Unlike previous dual-mode displays that lowered resolution to hit extreme refresh rates, LG’s latest monitor supports native 1,000 Hz gaming at full-HD resolution

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/lg-unveils-worlds-first-native-1000-hz-refresh-rate-at-1080p-for-serious-competitive-gaming-ultragear-25g590b-to-launch-in-the-second-half-of-2026

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

Pick up an RTX 5090-powered prebuilt desktop for $5 less than the GPU alone — HP's Omen 45L costs $3,795 thanks to $1,265 discount

A new discount code lets you grab $1,265 off the HP Omen 45L with RTX 5090 inside. Making the entire PC purchase less than the GPU alone.

https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/pick-up-an-rtx-5090-powered-prebuilt-desktop-for-usd5-less-than-the-gpu-alone-hps-omen-45l-costs-usd3-795-thanks-to-usd1-265-discount

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

Intel's Project Firefly creates sub-$600 laptops to compete with Apple's MacBook Neo — leverages China's smartphone manufacturing blueprint to produce a…

Intel China has unveiled Project Firefly, which borrows a page from China's smartphone supply chain to produce budget-friendly laptops that leverage Wildcat Lake processors.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/intels-project-firefly-creates-sub-usd600-laptops-to-compete-with-macbook-neo-leverages-chinas-smartphone-manufacturing-blueprint-to-produce-affordable-wildcat-lake-systems

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

Fake Samsung SSD spotting comes to CrystalDiskInfo as AI crunch drives sophisticated counterfeit market — free open-source software can flag clones by checking firmware, PCI Vendor ID

CrystalDiskInfo's new feature will tell you whether your Samsung SSD is the real deal or not.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/fake-samsung-ssd-spotting-comes-to-crystaldiskinfo-as-ai-crunch-drives-sophisticated-counterfeit-market-free-open-source-software-can-flag-clones-by-checking-firmware-pci-vendor-id

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

In SpaceX’s IPO, Elon Musk is a risk factor

The SpaceX IPO is here, and it's more than just an historic public offering that could make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. It also reveals more ways in which Elon Musk's companies interact and overlap with ea…

https://www.theverge.com/science/935102/spacex-ipo-elon-musk-tesla-cybertruck-xai-risk-factor

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Fans secretly mapped 24 terabytes of Minecraft’s infamous 2b2t server, million‑square‑block archive to be shared via torrent — Intense digital archaeology project has taken years, risked pla…

A digital gaming archaeology project has archived 24TB of data, preserving a million squared block of Minecraft’s infamous 2b2t server.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/fans-release-24tb-million-square-block-archive-of-minecrafts-infamous-2b2t-server-intense-digital-archaeology-project-has-taken-years-to-reach-this-stage

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

Linus Torvalds admits he has a 'love-hate relationship with AI'

Linux's creator sees AI as a double-edged sword for programmers.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/linus-torvalds-has-a-love-hate-relationship-with-ai/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

You can get $1,500 off Samsung's 85-inch Frame Pro TV - but hurry

For today only, when you order directly from Samsung, you can save $1,500 on the 85-inch Frame Pro TV.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-the-frame-pro-deal/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

These 8 Kindle models just lost support, but that doesn't make them obsolete

Amazon just ended support for these Kindle ereaders and Fire tablets, making them unable to access the Kindle Store.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/amazon-kindle-ending-support-models-store/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

5 Memorial Day deals that are worth your time (including a Costco membership discount)

Memorial Day sales are here. I'm a shopping editor, and these are my favorite offers I've seen so far.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/my-favorite-deals-memorial-day-2026/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

Ubuntu Core 26 offers an immutable Linux you can trust through 2041

If your company wants to sell IoT or edge gear in the EU, Canonical's minimal, immutable distro is worth a serious look.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/ubuntu-core-26-canonicals-minimal-immutable-operating-system-arrives/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

I wore Google's Android XR glasses again - and my limit-testing should scare Meta and Apple

My latest demos of the Android XR reference glasses and Project Aura show even more promise for Google's wearable lineup.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-wore-google-android-xr-glasses-io-2026-meta-apple/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

11 cheap gadgets we've found to be highly useful (and they're on sale)

Memorial Day weekend sales are here, but I'd buy these inexpensive gadgets any time of year. Here's why.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/cheap-gadgets-memorial-day-2026/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

TCL vs. Hisense: I've tested both TV brands for nearly a decade, and here's my pick

I compared popular models from two of the most upstart TV brands, and this one stands out to me.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/tcl-vs-hisense/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

I have indie developed Mini Walkie Talkie for iOS with End-to-End encryption, works in background, Offline or Online

・Add contacts by sharing invite link and scanning QR code
・Long press on a contact to speak, the app picks the best route, whether using nearby (Bluetooth, existing connected WiFi, P2P WiFi), or the Internet (WebRTC peer to peer, or secure relay.
・Audio is end-to-end encrypted with session keys, HKDF-SHA256, ChaChaPoly, and replay protection.

Please feel free to check it out. https://apple.co/49K4rbT

You can submit a support ticket within the app with your user id, and I’ll happily unlock lifetime pro for you.

#apple
#appstore
#indiedev
#ios
#iosdev
#iphone
#technews

I tested KDE Plasma 6.7 beta, and it's easily my new Linux desktop of choice

I took a look at how KDE Plasma 6.7 is coming along, I have to admit: I was blown away.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-tested-kde-plasma-6-7-beta/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

We tested the most popular VPNs in New York, London, and Tokyo - this one is the best for traveling

ZDNET's latest Lab Award goes to the travel VPN with the fasted download speeds.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/fastest-travel-vpn-lab-tested/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

This E ink tablet is the best annotator I've tested - but there's a steep learning curve

Boox's Gen-2 Go 10.3 tablet is made for power users seeking a customizable Android tablet with a backlight.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/boox-go-10-3-gen-2-lumi-review/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

313 Team has claimed responsibility for taking down Apple Maps with a DDoS attack.

#Apple #AppleMaps #313Team #AppleMapsDown

‘Solve all diseases,’ you say?

Let’s unpack what Demis Hassabis said at the end of yesterday’s Google I/O keynote. This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and …

https://www.theverge.com/column/935021/google-io-gemini-for-science-alphafold-alphagenome-ai-health

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

I’ve tested the latest Switch 2 controllers, and this one is the best

If you choose to get an extra controller for your Nintendo Switch 2, you can spend a lot — and get a lot in return. Buying Nintendo’s own $89 Switch 2 Pro Controller, for instance, will net you the console’s only wirele…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/791574/best-switch-2-controllers

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Need some new gym buds? Beats Fit Pro drops 32% to just $134.99

The true wireless noise canceling earbuds are now available for $134.99, saving you $65 if you're ready to upgrade.

https://www.androidauthority.com/beats-fit-pro-earbuds-deal-3669539/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Schon wieder ein Potpourri, aber diesmal hat sich das Thema 3D-Druck ganz nach vorne geschoben. Aber hört selbst.
https://www.trommelspeicher.de/podcast/im-3d-druck-rabbit-hole

#Apple #Linux #FreeBSD #3DDruck

Volvo is trying to put its EV stumbles in the rearview

Volvo once had ambitions to fully exit the gas car business. Now it's trying to keep its tenuous foothold in the EV market. It's not an understatement to say that Volvo's EV journey has been a bumpy one. The compact EX4…

https://www.theverge.com/transportation/932805/volvo-ex60-ceo-interview-ev-strategy

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Don’t like the changes coming to Google Search? Then you’re going to hate this news

Google's new Search experience will be plagued by next-generation ads.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-search-new-ads-3669383/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

You can now remix other people’s YouTube Shorts with AI

Google announced a new YouTube Shorts Remix feature that lets users restyle clips or even insert themselves into other people's videos using Gemini Omni. Now, at the bottom of a YouTube Short, when you click the remix i…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/934704/google-gemini-omni-youtub-shorts-remix-ai

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

When did iPhones lose the ability to use locally stored (aka, files outside of the Photos app) photos as wallpapers? wtf #apple ???

Samsung’s giant art TV is $1,500 off until midnight

There are also extra savings on the more affordable 43-inch Frame TV in the 24-hour flash sale.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-85-inch-frame-pro-tv-deal-3669364/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

It’s make or break time for AI labeling systems

If robust AI labeling was in place when these swagged out images of Pope Francis went viral, it may have been easier for people to tell they were fake. | Image: via Reddit We're about to find out if the systems designed…

https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/934521/google-synthid-c2pa-content-credentials-ai-labelling-efforts

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

So I realize the Evil v. Evil trial wrapped and it will have a mini post a bit later, but a little more has been surfacing on Apple's deal with Siri and it doesn't look great for that privacy brand Apple works so hard to maintain.

https://blog.ppb1701.com/apples-privacy-promise-is-starting-to-look-like-a-marketing-slogan

#apple #siri #privacy #AI #bigtech #appleIntelligence #userhostile #google

Limited time offer: Save $100 on the Garmin Instinct 3 smartwatch

Check out the highly rated smartwatch for just $349.99 — 22% off its retail price.

https://www.androidauthority.com/garmin-instinct-3-smartwatch-deal-3669275/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Insta360’s Mic Pro uses a three microphone array for improved recordings

A small color E Ink screen lets you customize each transmitter’s appearance. | Image: Insta360 After initially revealing its unique design at NAB 2026 last month with few technical details, Insta360 has announced and la…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/934473/insta360-mic-pro-wireless-e-ink-screen-microphone-array

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Soundcore P41i earbuds drop to their all-time low price of $49.99

Check out the Soundcore P41i earbuds now available at 44% off, featuring adaptive noise cancelation and a portable charger.

https://www.androidauthority.com/soundcore-p41i-earbuds-deal-3669260/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 may miss out on S26 Ultra’s best features

Rising supply chain costs may be forcing Samsung to gut the Galaxy Z Fold 8.

https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-z-fold-8-potentially-missing-features-3669232/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (May 20)

Here is a weekly selection of Android wallpapers created by our readers and members of the Android Authority team!

https://www.androidauthority.com/wallpaper-wednesday-may-20-2026-3668947/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

The biggest data center ever is becoming a huge problem in Utah

Utah may host one of the world's most colossal data centers, despite stark warnings from experts and fierce public backlash. Earlier this month, commissioners in Box Elder County signed off on the Stratos Project: a 40,…

https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/933687/utah-stratos-project-data-center-kevin-oleary

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

This long-running PS1 emulator for Android just got Google Drive support

ePSXe is bringing Google Drive support to address a major save game annoyance.

https://www.androidauthority.com/ps1-emulator-epsxe-google-drive-3669165/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

4 Android Auto settings I always turn on for a safer ride

Using Android Auto can be as dangerous as using your phone while driving. Fortunately, these built-in safety features make your daily drive a little safer

https://www.zdnet.com/article/4-android-auto-settings-i-always-turn-on-for-a-safer-ride/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

Apple: Controversial Liquid Glass UI receives well-known design award

Hardly any change in recent years at Apple was as controversial as its operating system redesign. Nevertheless, Liquid Glass has now received a well-known award.

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Apple-Controversial-Liquid-Glass-UI-receives-well-known-design-award-11300605.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Apple #Design #iOS #IT #Mobiles #Wirtschaft #news

This new Gemini integration will let you create pro-grade designs easily

Say the word, and let Adobe handle the rest.

https://www.androidauthority.com/adobe-gemini-connector-3669114/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

@izzy noice!

A reminder when #Apple wasn't hard #AntiRepair!

Samsung workers set to strike at worst possible time

Samsung Electronics workers attended a rally outside the company's semiconductor plant in Pyeongtaek on April 23rd, ahead of the planned strike. | Photo by SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images More than 47,000 Samsu…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/934432/samsung-electronics-strike-memory-chip-supply

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Android boss reveals the unsurprising reason Google Glass ended up in the tech graveyard

"Fashion comes first," and that's where Google Glass failed to make a mark.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-admits-glass-fashion-failure-3669108/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Android 17 cracks down on shady apps that play surprise background audio

Apps will need to be actively in use or implement approved background services to control audio playback.

https://www.androidauthority.com/android-17-background-audio-hardening-3669109/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Feed: All Latest | Meta Employees Are Scrambling to Use Up Benefits Ahead of Layoffs by Paresh Dave, Lauren Goode, Zoë Schiffer

AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information.

Meta employees are rapidly using up their annual $2,000 flexible benefit and a $200 audio‑gear credit—buying items like Apple AirPods—on the eve of a scheduled layoff of roughly 8,000 workers, roughly 10 % of its 80,000‑strong workforce. As the company prepares to cut jobs to free cash for AI data‑center investments, offices have grown empty, staff are polishing résumés, meeting off‑site, and sharing checklists of perks to claim before they disappear. Morale is low, with many feeling “paralyzed,” “coasting,” or “panicked,” especially after being reassigned to new AI teams and subjected to increased surveillance; Meta also plans to restructure the remaining 70,000 employees, moving 7,000 to AI initiatives and converting many managers to individual contributors, affecting a total of about 20 % of staff either through layoffs or role changes.

Read more: https://www.wired.com/story/meta-employees-scramble-benefits-layoffs-ai/

#Meta #MarkZuckerberg #Apple #business_bigtech

One of Gemini’s newest features is already ruined, and it’s all Google’s fault

Friendship ended with Daily Hub. Now Daily Brief is my best friend.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-gemini-daily-brief-already-ruined-3668798/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Sony’s 1000X The Collexion headphones are here, and they cost a pretty penny

They look really good, and it's scaring my wallet.

https://www.androidauthority.com/sony-1000x-the-collexion-3669058/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Media apps in Android Auto are about to get a big design boost

New components, expanded headers, spotlight sections, and more are coming to Media apps on Android Auto.

https://www.androidauthority.com/android-auto-media-apps-design-boost-3669035/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

These backyard solar panels saved me $20/mo on my power bill - here's my setup

With an 820W solar setup, you can save up to 130kWh a month. I did with Anker's Solix F3800 Plus.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/anker-solix-f3800-plus-410w-solar-panels-review/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

Android 17 takes a big step toward Apple-style ecosystem continuity with ‘Continue On’

Your Android devices will finally start acting like best friends now.

https://www.androidauthority.com/android-17-continue-on-3669055/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Google’s excellent offline AI app just got even better with three big features

From chat history to proactive nudges, Google's offline AI app just received some hefty additions.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-ai-edge-offline-ai-app-upgrades-3669038/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Kubuntu vs. Fedora KDE: Which KDE Plasma distro is right for you?

These two Linux distributions take different approaches to the desktop. One may have an edge for new users.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/kubuntu-vs-fedora-kde-which-kde-plasma-distro-is-right-for-you/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

OpenAI's new image watermarks make it easier to spot AI fakes - here's how

Older metadata could be stripped out. OpenAI's new approach hides signals in the pixels themselves.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/openai-image-watermarks-help-spot-ai-fakes/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

heise+ | Ratgeber: Smarte Blutdruckmessgeräte mit Apple-Health-Anbindung

Jeder kann seinen Blutdruck einfach checken: Wir haben smarte Messgeräte geprüft und erklären, wie Sie Blutdruck in Apple Health protokollieren.

https://www.heise.de/ratgeber/Ratgeber-Smarte-Blutdruckmessgeraete-mit-Apple-Health-Anbindung-11289953.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Apple #AppleHealth #Gesundheit #iOS #Mobiles #news

Google overhauls its AI plans - which one should you now choose?

The new AI Ultra plan runs $100 a month, while the top-tier Ultra subscription has been cut from $250 to $200. But the AI Plus and Pro plans also get some perks.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/google-new-ai-plans-which-should-you-choose-2026/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

ZDNET Big Guessing Game: Official contest rules

Read the full official rules for the 2026 ZDNET Big Guessing Game.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/zdnet-big-guessing-game-apple-edition-official-contest-rules/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

6 Android Auto apps I wish I found sooner, because they make every drive easier

If you're only using Android Auto for basic navigation and music, you're missing out.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/6-android-auto-apps-i-wish-i-found-sooner/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

I tested the Surface Pro with 5G, and it's Microsoft's most complete business 2-in-1 yet

The 12th-generation Surface Pro for Business features 5G connectivity and a brilliant display.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-surface-pro-for-business-review/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

Marshall Milton ANC headphones aim to combine portability with performance

I don't like on-ear headphones, but the new Marshall Milton ANC cans might change my mind due to their cool features.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/marshall-milton-anc-combine-the-portability-of-major-v-with-the-performance-of-monitor-iii/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

Mercedes’ electric AMG GT 4-door coupe can go 0-60 in 2 seconds

The era of ultra-high performance Mercedes EVs is here. The German automaker finally revealed its new super sedan, the AMG GT 4-door coupe, with technology borrowed from the automaker's XX concept that last year made hi…

https://www.theverge.com/news/934037/mercedes-amg-gt-four-door-coupe-ev-specs

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Wear OS 7 will keep track of deliveries and sports scores on your wrist

A Pixel Watch 4 running Wear OS 6, not Wear OS 7. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Amid the flurry of today's Google I/O announcements, Google shared details about Wear OS 7, the next major update to its sm…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/934323/google-wear-os-7-smartwatch-battery-life-wear-widgets-io-2026

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Plex is tripling the price of a lifetime pass to $750 after doubling it last year

I am dying to know how much money Plex is about to make the next six weeks charging people to stream their own video from their own homes. Today, it's giving every prospective customer until July 1st to lock in a lifeti…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/934269/plex-pass-lifetime-subscription-triple-750-price-hike

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

We react to Google I/O 2026

What better way to unwind from a two-hour keynote presentation than to pore over the weirdest and wildest details, from a Gmail bot you can converse with to DeepMind's leader saying the singularity is near. The Vergecas…

https://www.theverge.com/podcast/934202/we-react-to-google-i-o-2026

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Google’s AI future demands trust — and your personal data

Google has big promises for its AI-powered future - and a lot of it depends on your trust. At I/O 2026, Google described a bunch of new tools that it claims will make your life easier. Gemini Spark, Google's always-on A…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/934172/google-io-gemini-ai-trust-personal-data

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

#FediHelp re: #apple #iphone

I did a factory reset to send my work phone back to the company but now the screen is at it's lowest brightness.

I don't want to "initialize" anything but there is no control-center at this point.

Is there a HW method to adjust the brightness, or is this just one more thing Apple has royally failed on?

Democrats preview how they’d go after the Ticketmaster settlement if they regain power

A handful of Democrats called an unofficial hearing on Capitol Hill Monday to slam the Department of Justice's "trivial" and "pathetic" settlement with Live Nation-Ticketmaster, previewing how they might go after Trump …

https://www.theverge.com/policy/934112/live-nation-ticketmaster-democrats-doj-settlement

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Kobo finally copies one of Kindle’s biggest ecosystem advantages

StoryGraph integration is exactly what readers have been asking for.

https://www.androidauthority.com/kobo-announced-storygraph-integration-3668923/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Trump Mobile finally has a real phone, but it may also have a real data leak

A security exploit may have revealed sensitive customer data, and that isn't the only embarrassing aspect for the company.

https://www.androidauthority.com/trump-mobile-customer-data-link-3668917/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Google caps off I/O 2026 day one with Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 release

It's not Google I/O without a new Android release to install!

https://www.androidauthority.com/android-17-qpr1-beta-3-3668880/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Deal: The Garmin Fenix 8 Solar drops just got $350 cheaper

The High-end smartwatch is now available for $849.99, featuring a solar-charged display and advanced performance tracking.

https://www.androidauthority.com/garmin-fenix-8-solar-deal-3668871/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

The Android XR smart glasses everyone wants won’t debut until next year

Google's "Intelligent Eyewear" roadmap means a long wait for true display glasses.

https://www.androidauthority.com/android-xr-display-glasses-3668830/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

LIFX Smart Light Bulbs at a record 36% off are a solid pick

The LIFX Smart Light Bulbs A19 E26 are now just $31.99 on Amazon, saving you $18 and marking an all-time low price.

https://www.androidauthority.com/lifx-smart-light-bulbs-deal-3668857/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Google Search on Android now lets you ask AI about any link you open

So you never have to read through a link again.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-app-android-ai-ask-questions-3668753/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Google turns Gemini into a proactive AI agent with Spark, Daily Brief, and a major redesign

Google announced major design and feature upgrades to the Gemini app at I/O 2026. Here's what's new.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-gemini-neural-expressive-gemini-spark-daily-brief-omni-updates-3668384/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Google announces Gemini Spark to quietly run your digital life for you

Google wants Spark to be the digital equivalent of a very proficient real-life personal assistant.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-gemini-spark-3668600/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Google is bringing Android’s gaming Sidekick to more users

Expect improved social functionality and a wider launch.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-sidekick-gaming-overlay-features-3668492/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Gmail’s fancy AI Inbox is coming to more users, but you’ve still got to pay up

And it's making to-dos in your emails easier to act upon.

https://www.androidauthority.com/gmail-ai-inbox-update-google-i-o-3668398/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Google’s AI Pro subscription just became a lot more tempting with a new YouTube Premium perk

You're getting a watered-down version of YouTube Premium, but it's a good deal nonetheless.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-ai-pro-youtube-premium-lite-3668508/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Google Search’s latest smart upgrades can be on the lookout for news before it breaks

Search is getting AI agents that can hunt deals, track collabs, and more.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-search-agents-3668657/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Google drops its most expensive AI Ultra pricing and adds new, lower tier

Plus Google AI Pro picks up bundled YouTube Premium Lite access.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-ai-ultra-pricing-3668211/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

YouTube is the latest site to stuff AI into its search bar

Gemini has a new home in YouTube's search bar.

https://www.androidauthority.com/ask-youtube-search-tool-3667771/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

New day, new Xperia 1 VIII controversy: How thick is it, really?

Sony can't catch a break with the Xperia 1 VIII.

https://www.androidauthority.com/xperia-1-viii-thickness-controversy-3668661/

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America’s dangerous, messy deepfakes crackdown is here

A law requiring social networks to quickly remove sexual deepfakes and other nonconsensual imagery is now fully in force. But experts warn the policy could do little to help victims - and at worst could facilitate censo…

https://www.theverge.com/policy/933518/take-it-down-act-notice-removal-social-media-deepfake

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Apple’s accessibility features add more AI-powered processing

Apple's annual update about accessibility features on its platforms has new additions for the iPhone, Mac, and especially Vision Pro, with a focus on how on-device AI processing is being used in features like VoiceOver,…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/933420/apple-iphone-mac-vision-pro-accessibility-2026-apple-intelligence

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Nintendo keeps finding new ways to reinvent platformers

In most platforming games, you're fighting against the world around you. You're trying to beat a level, nail a seemingly impossible series of jumps, or defeat a powerful boss. But even though Yoshi and the Mysterious Bo…

https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/931663/yoshi-and-the-mysterious-book-review-nintendo-switch-2

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My favorite early Memorial Day deals: Save big on laptops, tablets, and more

Memorial Day Weekend is coming soon. These are the best deals we found so far, including price drops from Apple, Samsung, Hisense, Ninja, and more.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-early-memorial-day-deals-2026/

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