Multiple Internet giants have found themselves under the scrutiny of lawmakers, regulators and organizations concerned with the safety of children on the web. Google and its AI Search are the latest to draw criticism. Interestingly, it may have been the success of the Chromebooks that caused this – they are very popular as school laptops. […]
More details about OpenAI’s smart speaker surface
OpenAI’s first device will be a screen-less smart speaker, according to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. It will be designed to be used inside the home but will be easy to move around the house and will use a rechargeable battery. Like any other smart speaker, it will be able to control smart […]
Huawei MatePad Air (2026) hands-on
During its yesterday’s event in Malaysia, Huawei introduced the Pura 90s series along with the FreeClip 2 S and MatePad Air (2026). We had our chance to meet the devices in person, so here’s a quick rundown of the updated MatePad Air for this year. MatePad Air (2026) Just like its predecessor, […]
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra full specs leak
We recently saw leaked renders showing Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and now it’s time for their full specs. These have been leaked today by a usually reliable source, so let’s dive right in. As you may already know, the Galaxy Z Fold8 will be the wide-style foldable that’s aiming […]
Third-party app stores will soon be available through the Google Play Store in the US
Running an app store is a profitable business – one that platform makers are keen to protect. That used to be the case with Google too, but the conclusion of a 6-year legal battle with Epic Games has come to a surprise ending that will make third-party app stores that much more accessible. The story […]
Samsung’s best pre-order perk won’t be available for the Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, and Flip8
The best part about pre-ordering a new Samsung smartphone has, for the past few years, been that you can get a ‘free’ storage upgrade. Pay for one storage tier, get the higher one for no additional cost. However, a new report from Korea today claims Samsung will not be offering this perk for the upcoming […]
Carrier-financed iPhones in the US now get locked to that carrier
It used to be that all iPhones bought directly from Apple in the US came unlocked, meaning that you could use them with any carrier – even if you bought the phone with financing from another carrier. Now that’s no longer the case. Apple has updated its FAQ and it now says that iPhones bought […]
Apple Intelligence finally gets the green light from Chinese authorities
While you may very well have been underwhelmed by Apple Intelligence, at least you had access to it. That hasn’t been the case for those in China so far, even as we are now 21 months after the initial launch. However, that is finally about to change. Apple Intelligence has now received the green light […]
Nvidia GeForce Now is available in India with free, Performance and Ultimate tiers
We’re surprised it took this long, but the timing makes a lot of sense given how expensive gaming hardware has gotten. GeForce Now, Nvidia’s game streaming service, is now available in India. The service first entered the country with an open beta in April, but that only offered 90-day passes. Now, it’s widely available and […]
Google Images turns 25, introduces a new Pinterest-like feature
Google Images launched 25 years ago. Back then it was as simple as it gets – type in some words and get matching images as a result. The image search feature has grown considerably more capable over the intervening years and is now getting a major overhaul to celebrate its quarter century anniversary. Google Images […]