Starting at $1,499, Microsoft’s latest Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 hardware arrives with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 processors, marking a swift hardware iteration for the Copilot Plus PC initiative that seeks to tighten the integration between Windows on Arm and high-performance mobile silicon.
New Xfinity customers across 20 major markets can now bypass the traditional multi-day wait for hardware by opting for same-day delivery of their Wi-Fi equipment. This rollout positions Comcast as the first major wired internet provider to offer immediate connectivity options for new sign-ups.
The Evoworks Evo75 and the Dry Studio ATM98 represent two distinct philosophies in modern mechanical keyboards. While one prioritizes deep, resonant acoustics and a compact footprint, the other embraces near-silent tactile performance and bold, visual flair, proving that high-end desk peripherals are no longer a one-size-fits-all market.
The Vivo X300 Ultra arrives with a kit of miniature, doll-sized telephoto lenses that look like a gimmick but perform like a revelation. While carrying a phone rigged with adapters and a physical camera grip might invite curious stares, the ability to capture genuine optical depth on a mobile device is transformative.
After years of falling behind competitors like Ring and Google Nest, Apple is revamping its HomeKit Secure Video platform. By integrating Apple Intelligence, the service now offers descriptive camera alerts and natural language search, aiming to reclaim its place as a viable contender in the crowded home security market.
Natural Cycles is moving away from manual thermometers, launching a $129.99 wristband designed to automate fertility data collection. The device tracks skin temperature, heart rate, and sleep movement, syncing directly with the company’s FDA-cleared app to determine daily fertility status for users seeking to plan or prevent pregnancy.
Staring at a screen on winding mountain roads usually triggers a wave of nausea, but a simple accessibility feature on my iPhone changed the math. Apple’s Vehicle Motion Cues use the device’s sensors to display animated dots that reconcile the conflict between what your eyes see and what your inner ear feels.
Half a billion people now engage with Meta’s Threads every month, a milestone achieved shortly before the platform marks its third anniversary. The rapid scaling reflects a sustained global surge in daily activity, positioning the text-based app as a primary contender in the social media landscape under Mark Zuckerberg’s expansion strategy.
Lenovo is pushing the limits of tablet design with the Tab Plus Gen 2, a device defined by a massive 22.7mm rear speaker housing. This upgraded model abandons subtlety for acoustic performance, cramming nine speakers into a chassis that prioritizes high-fidelity audio over traditional slim-profile aesthetics.
Seven glossy, metallic designs define the new Millennium Edition of the Kodak Charmera, a digital camera that leans heavily into early 2000s nostalgia. Priced at $34.99, the device aims to replicate the commercial success of its predecessor by prioritizing retro style over modern technical performance.
The Trump administration’s sudden order to pull Anthropic’s flagship Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models offline for all foreign nationals has sent shockwaves through international capitals. By weaponizing access to frontier AI, the White House has inadvertently provided the strongest argument yet for nations to build their own independent technology stacks.
After successfully reviving the iconic Commodore 64 for a modern audience, entrepreneur and YouTuber Christian Simpson is turning his attention to the telecommunications market. His latest venture, the Callback 8020, attempts to answer a hypothetical question: what would the legendary computing company have built during the early mobile boom?
A jury has sided with Sam Altman and OpenAI in the high-profile lawsuit brought by Elon Musk, concluding that key allegations of breach of charitable trust were filed past the legal deadline. While the jury’s findings are advisory, US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has accepted their recommendation to dismiss the case.
US District Judge Rita F. Lin dealt a blow to Elon Musk’s xAI on Tuesday, dismissing the company’s lawsuit alleging that OpenAI engaged in a targeted campaign of poaching and intellectual property theft. The ruling grants xAI the opportunity to refile, though the court found current allegations legally insufficient.
The creative force behind the Hellblade series, Ninja Theory, faces imminent closure following an internal announcement to staff this Monday. While employees are currently exploring potential acquisition options to keep the studio viable, the move signals a broader contraction within Microsoft’s gaming division as it grapples with mounting operational pressures.
Meta is rolling out a new AI Mode for Facebook search that synthesizes public user posts into generated answers. The feature, launching today alongside photo-editing tools and collage templates, transforms the platform's search from a simple directory of links into a conversational engine powered by real-time social content.
As summer temperatures climb, Amazon has slashed the price of its proprietary Smart Thermostat to $57.99. This early Prime Day promotion marks the lowest retail cost for the device since last year’s Black Friday event, offering a significant discount from its standard $80 list price.
Just days after their high-profile release, Anthropic has shuttered public access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 artificial intelligence models. The decision follows a June 12 federal directive, triggered by security concerns that the systems could be weaponized to facilitate cyberattacks against critical digital infrastructure.
With the upcoming release of Chrome versions 150 and 151, Google is scrubbing the final remnants of Manifest V2 code from its browser architecture. This move marks the definitive end for older ad-blocking extensions that relied on the deprecated platform, forcing all users onto the restrictive Manifest V3 standard by mid-summer.
Big Tech lobbyists are scrambling to secure a comprehensive federal AI law that would override a patchwork of state-level regulations. To push this preemption across the finish line, they have hitched their strategy to the Kids Online Safety Act, sparking legislative chaos and deep skepticism from both parties in Congress.
Ticking a box to confirm you are 13 or older is no longer sufficient for online safety, according to Roblox vice president Eliza Jacobs. The platform is now deploying facial estimation technology to categorize players by age, replacing self-reported data with biometric analysis that aims to predict a user's age within 1.4 years.
One year after the T1 Phone 8002 was unveiled with promises of American-made hardware, the device has yet to ship a single unit. What began as a $499 preorder campaign requiring a $100 deposit has devolved into a cycle of shifting specifications, missing release dates, and persistent questions about the project's viability.
Fox has set its sights on dominating the living room, announcing a $22 billion acquisition of streaming giant Roku. By merging its broadcast networks and Tubi platform with Roku’s hardware and software ecosystem, the media conglomerate aims to secure the third-largest share of the U.S. television market.
As the U.S. drone market undergoes a massive pivot following the ban on Chinese-made technology, Skydio CEO Adam Bry is positioning his company not just as a hardware manufacturer, but as a critical infrastructure provider. The shift marks a departure from consumer toys toward high-stakes enterprise and military applications.
Apple is preparing to overhaul its ecosystem by allowing users to select third-party AI models as the primary engine for Apple Intelligence. Expected with the arrival of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, this shift moves beyond the current ChatGPT-only integration to support a wider array of external providers.
Since 2007, a hidden flight simulator has remained tucked away inside the desktop version of Google Earth. As of Friday, Google has finally migrated this feature to the web, allowing users to pilot aircraft over global satellite imagery directly through their browser without the need for additional software installations.
At CES 2026, accessory maker Nimble unveiled the Champ Stack 10K, a portable charger designed to solve the common frustration of forced power sharing. The device features a modular design that allows users to snap the 10,000mAh unit into two independent 5,000mAh batteries for simultaneous, separate charging.
At $1,930, the Honor Magic V6 arrives as the thinnest foldable on the market, boasting an IP69 rating and a battery that finally delivers two-day endurance. While these hardware milestones are technically impressive, they highlight the dwindling returns of the current book-style foldable design rather than a revolution in user experience.
“Do we truly believe that social media creates a happy environment for our children?” Prime Minister Keir Starmer asked while announcing a sweeping ban on social media access for those under 16. The policy, mirroring Australia’s recent legislative shift, aims to curb digital addiction and protect minors from online harassment.
The promise of the solid-state battery remains a perpetual mirage, yet the urgent need for safer energy storage has forced a quiet evolution. As lithium-ion fires trigger millions of product recalls, the industry is bypassing theoretical solid-state breakthroughs in favor of a hybrid gel-based middle ground.
