CarPlay keeps getting better, here are two new features I’ve been loving
CarPlay has improved a lot with iOS 26 and subsequent updates over the past year, here are two new features I’ve been loving lately. more…
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Meta's AI plans look agentic with a potential Instagram bot that shops for you
Reports concerning Meta's AI plans for consumers alleged "agentic tools," such as a bot that can shop on Instagram.
Friday’s best Android app deals and freebies: Seoul Exorcist, WindWings, Farm Invasion, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Seoul Exorcist 1111, TripleFantasy Premium, Ghost In The Mirror, WindWings: Galaxy attack Pro, Farm Invasion USA – Premium, Aeon’s End, and more. On your way down scope out the FREE extra band offers with Google Fitbit Air pre-orders as well as Pixel 10 Pro XL at nearly $500 off and 10 Pro at $
Prime Video just launched vertical video inside its iPhone app
Prime Video is the latest streaming service to debut a vertical video feed in its iPhone app. Here are the details on Prime Video’s new ‘Clips’ vertical video feature, rolling out today. more…
HomeKit Weekly: The Airversa QliQ brings a rechargeable Thread smart button to Apple Home
Smart buttons have become incredibly common in the Apple Home ecosystem, but finding one that checks every single box is still surprisingly challenging at times. The new Airversa QliQ immediately caught my attention because it addresses two of my biggest complaints about most smart switches: it uses a Thread connection instead of Bluetooth, and it ditches disposable coin batteries for a rechargeab
Gmail's 'Help me write' can now mimic how you speak to create emails for you
Google has started rolling out an AI update for Gmail, making the software capable of mimicking how you speak in emails.
Walmart’s new 4K Google TV stick is the Chromecast replacement I needed [Gallery]
Walmart is in the process of launching its new Google TV streamer lineup and, while I’m pretty intrigued by the Pro model, it’s the 4K streaming stick that was delivered first and, just as I hoped, it’s exactly the Chromecast with Google TV (4K) replacement I’ve been wanting. more…
Meta can see your Instagram messages now, and it's time to stop using it
Meta has ended encrypted Instagram DMs as of May 8, 2026.
Apple pushes back against Canadian bill that could force companies to weaken encryption
Apple and Meta are publicly opposing a new Canadian bill that they say could force tech companies to break encryption or build backdoors into their products. Here are the details. more…
Apple TV announces new docuseries on UConn women’s basketball team
Apple TV today announced ‘The Dynasty: UConn Huskies,’ a three-part docuseries about the University of Connecticut women’s basketball program. Here are the details. more…
Spotify’s AI-powered personal DJ adds support for more countries and languages
Spotify announced today that Premium users in more than 75 countries can now interact with the platform’s AI-powered DJ, in an expansion that also includes support for four new languages. Here are the details. more…
Google Search adds Easter egg celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday
To celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, you’ll find a very special Easter egg featuring some of the biggest flora, fauna, and critters in Google Search. more…
Gmail adds AI Inbox to the bottom bar as Help me write becomes more personal
After its introduction on the web, AI Inbox is coming to Gmail for Android and iOS. In the navigation drawer, “AI Inbox” appears below Inbox, just like on desktop. The more notable access point is in Gmail’s bottom bar. more…
Apple Notes is a killer app, and iOS 27’s rumored upgrade excites me for more
Apple Notes has long been one of my most-used apps, and iOS 27 is rumored to add a powerful new capability that I know will quickly become a go-to feature for me. more…
This is the only $49 smartwatch that I would buy in 2026
The CMF Watch Pro 2 won't win any awards for innovation, but it's a cheap smartwatch with a few flagship-level specs that might surprise you.
Android 17's first QPR gets a second beta, fixing instability and glitchy gestures
Pixel users are getting another dose of fixes for Google's Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 this week.
Apple hits milestone in development of AirPods with cameras: report
Apple just reached a major milestone in its development of AirPods with cameras, a new report says. Bloomberg reports today that Apple’s work on AirPods with built-in cameras has “entered a phase where prototypes feature a near-final design and capabilities.” more…
Perplexity AI app introduces ‘all-new native Mac experience’ for Personal Computer
Perplexity has released a brand new version of its macOS app that is replacing the company’s previous Mac software. more…
Samsung and LG reignite OLED rivalry with morphing, captivating screens at SID Display Week 2026
Samsung Display highlighted the many innovations it showcased, like morphing car screens during SID Display Week 2026.
4 things to pay attention to when trying to pick the right phone charger for your Android phone
Wondering how to pick the right phone charger for your Android phone? I have a fail-safe method of narrowing down the perfect match for your needs.