RAMaggedon not expected to ease this year as IDC cuts 2026 PC market forecast again
We've been seeing all sorts of warnings about how RAMaggedon is nigh. The latest horseman signalling a disaster is the International Data Corporation,âŚ
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KPop Demon Hunters is officially getting a sequel
KPop Demon Hunters is getting a sequel, Netflix and Sony have announced. Sony Pictures Animation handed the rights to the film to Netflix in 2021 as pâŚ
âStarfleet Academyâ Puts Itself on Trial, and Finds Its Old Generations Wanting
'Rubincon' ends the first season of 'Starfleet Academy' with an interesting twist on its belief in the next generationâwith some repuditation of the oâŚ
Researchers Say AI Is Homogenizing Human Expression and Thought
For a "large" language model, the diversity of outputs is pretty small.
Your iPhone Has a Hidden Flight Tracker. Here's How to Use It
Apple quietly built a real-time flight tracker into iOS.
Turn Your Old Tech Into Cash at the 7 Best Places to Sell It
Donât let outdated gadgets collect dust when these platforms are here to help you turn them into money.
What it was like to watch grieving parents stare down Mark Zuckerberg in court
Around a dozen parents huddled in the dim hallway outside the courtroom in February, nervously gripping paper tickets. They were glaring at a gray totâŚ
The original AirTag is the cheapest itâs ever been
Despite the fact Apple released a new AirTag in January, the first-generation AirTag is still a top-notch tracker if youâre embedded in Appleâs ecosysâŚ
Amazon Employees Say AI Is Just Increasing Workload. A New Study Confirms Their Suspicions
Silicon Valley promised AI would make work less intense. Employees would beg to differ.
Meta is testing clickable links in Instagram captions for verified subscribers
Instagram has long limited users' ability to share links, restricting link-sharing to Stories, Reels and user profiles. But that might now be changingâŚ
PEGI ratings for game releases in Europe will be age-restricted if they contain loot boxes
European regulators are continuing to crack down on loot boxes and gaming features it classifies as "interactive risk categories." The Pan-European GaâŚ
Social Media Addiction Trial Nears End. Society Long Ago Rendered Its Verdict.
Closing arguments began Thursday in a landmark trial that put online behavior under a microscope. In many ways, it has already been decided.
Netflix Makes the âKPop Demon Huntersâ Sequel You Knew Was Coming Official
As the smash-hit animated film prepares to (probably) win an Oscar (or two), the streamer has confirmed Huntr/x will return.
Substack launches a built-in recording studio
Substack creators can pre-record video conversations with up to two guests, then publish directly on the platform.
Gemini Is Now Your Permanent Passenger in Google Maps
Hopefully it doesn't hallucinate directions.
Facebook Marketplace now lets Meta AI respond to buyersâ messages
When buyers inquire about an itemâs availability, sellers can use Meta AI to automatically draft replies using information from their listing, such asâŚ
Bumble is the latest dating app to add an AI assistant
Bumble is testing an AI dating assistant called "Bee" that it hopes will get users on dates without them having to swipe through profiles, Bloomberg wâŚ
Parseword: Is Wordle creatorâs new game too much of a âchin-scratcherâ to go viral?
Josh Wardle hopes his digital take on the cryptic crossword can be a gradual on-ramp crossing the cultural divide between Britain and the USIn 2021, JâŚ
A Green Lantern Is Joining âMan of Tomorrow,â but Not the One Youâd Expect
Aaron Pierre's John Stewart, soon to be seen on DC's HBO Max series 'Lanterns,' will be a part of James Gunn's next Superman film.
Soundcore Nebula P1i projector review: An affordable option with accurate color and loud sound
Ankerâs Soundcore projectors have become an attractive option for buyers thanks to models like the P1 and Nebula X1 that combine performance and portaâŚ
Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating
Tinder just got a major revamp as it attempts to re-engange its user base and attract younger daters. This includes in-person events, AI enhancements,âŚ
GFiber Is Merging With Astound Broadband, Likely Expanding to More Areas
The unit formerly known as Google Fiber is spun out and plans to offer wider fiber internet service.
Facebook Marketplace adds AI auto-replies for annoying âIs this still available?â messages
Facebook Marketplace is adding a bunch of new AI-powered tools that are supposed to make selling items on the platform a little more efficient. One feâŚ
Lucid announces midsize EV platform, says profitability lies with SUVs
Three smaller SUVs are in development, starting at under $50,000. Lucid's entry into the highly competitive, high-volume midsize SUV market will be keâŚ
AI Chatbots Are Making People All Think the Same, Study Says
A new paper argues that humans are losing varied ways of thinking due to the use of chatbots, and that's concerning.
Another longtime Microsoft executive is retiring
Itâs already been a busy year for high-profile Microsoft departures, with longtime Xbox chief Phil Spencer bowing out last month alongside his expecteâŚ
Perplexity's "Personal Computer" brings its AI agents to the, uh, Personal Computer
Perplexity says AI access to your files is in "secure environment with clear safeguards." Last month Perplexity announced the confusingly named "CompuâŚ
Rocket Companies Win as Feds Retreat on Orbital Debris Crackdown
SpaceX opposed the agency's proposed rules, which would have required the safe removal of rocket parts from orbit.
Disney Will Tide Over the âBlueyâ Drought With a Streaming Stage Show and Minisodes
The most-streamed show in the U.S. in 2024 and 2025 aims to retain its title by any means necessary.
Alexa+ can now swear, thanks to a new personality style
Amazon just unveiled a new personality type for Alexa+. The "sassy" option is reserved for adults and the company claims it will throw out censored cuâŚ
Atlassian follows Blockâs footsteps and cuts staff in the name of AI
Atlassian laid off 10% of its workforce, around 1,600 people, as the company looks to funnel more funds to AI.
Oil Is Over $100 a Barrel: Here Are 6 Ways to Keep Your Heating Costs Low
Oil prices have spiked thanks to the "largest global oil supply chain interruption in history." Read how to keep your home warm without going broke.