DeepSeek avoids South Korea ban, but it still sends data to China
DeepSeek AI went viral in January. The iPhone app topped the App Store charts as users wanted to experience the chatbot that challenged the supremacy …
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Amazon might might show tariff costs on product pages, and the White House is pissed
UPDATE: Amazon has seemingly caved to White House pressure and confirmed that it will not display tariff costs on product pages. EARLIER: Nintendo famously kept …
Thunderbolts* review: Marvel misfits bring new energy to the MCU
As the latest phase of the MCU comes to a close and Marvel cranks up the Avengers machine for another reality-shattering crossover, Thunderbolts* is an …
The 4 biggest Apple TV+ titles coming in May you don’t want to miss
Heads up, streaming fans: The month of May will feature a slew of bold new stories from Apple TV+, stories that cover everything from soulful …
Parallels Desktop update boosts Windows legacy app performance on M4 Macs
Following the previous update that improved support for Apple Intelligence features on Windows virtual machines and added enhanced Writing Tools capabilities for Windows apps, Parallels …
DuckDuckGO AI lets you switch AI models mid-conversation
DuckDuckGO is one of the best browsers for people who want to take advantage of AI while still maintaining their privacy. Last year, the company …
All iPhone 17 models will reportedly have 12GB of RAM
Following a report that “at least” three iPhone 17 models will feature 12GB of RAM, Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station now says all new models …
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If you can get up to $3,200 to help you switch to T-Mobile, why on Earth would you stick with your current carrier? Apple’s beloved …
Alibaba launches new Qwen3 AI with major upgrades to rival DeepSeek
Ahead of DeepSeek’s R2 release, Alibaba announced its new Qwen3 AI model. The Chinese giant wants to improve its artificial intelligence capabilities and efficiency compared …
Apple reportedly canceled a new iPhone 17 Pro feature everyone would’ve loved
A few months after Samsung introduced an anti-reflective glass display to the Galaxy S24 Ultra, a well-known leaker claimed Apple was working on something similar. …
The secret to cleaner, safer sewers just might be ‘poop drones’
Inspecting aging sewer pipes has traditionally been slow, dangerous, and costly. Workers relied on tethered crawlers or had to physically enter hazardous tunnels. In Fraser, …
Debunking 7 of the most common myths about the iPhone
The iPhone has been around for nearly 18 years now. As it approaches its legal “adulthood,” plenty of myths about Apple’s iconic device continue to …
Pluto TV: 15 free movies you should stream in May 2025
As streaming services continue to raise their prices, the free alternatives become more enticing every month. One of the most popular free ad-supported streaming TV …
Researchers extended mice lifespans by 33%, but will it work on humans?
What if tweaking your diet could add years—or even decades—to your life? According to research published in Cell Metabolism, adjusting one specific nutrient intake could …
The latest ChatGPT search upgrades make it better for shopping
As impressive as OpenAI’s ChatGPT might be, there are still some ways in which it struggles to provide a better experience than a basic search …
Meta AI chatbots can have sexually explicit conversations with underage users
If you needed another reason to avoid Meta AI like the plague, in addition to Meta forcing its AI chatbot on all its social apps …
iPhone 17 still on track for September release with no delays expected
While it’s not always the case, it seems that Apple is teeing up a smooth iPhone 17 release later this year. A paywalled preview of …
3 Netflix originals returning with brand new seasons this week
No other streaming service releases as much original content as Netflix. In fact, it’s rare that a single week passes without one of Netflix’s original series …
iOS 18.5 beta 4 now available as official launch nears
After seeding the third beta of iOS 18.5, Apple seems to be reaching the end of its testing cycle with beta 4. With iOS 18.5 …
DeepSeek R2 reasoning AI is coming soon, and it could make waves again
A few months ago, DeepSeek stunned the world, crashing the US stock market in the process. The Chinese AI company released DeepSeek R1, a reasoning …
Apple’s most exciting new iPhone will still be made in China
With reports suggesting Apple wants to move US iPhone production to India as soon as possible, it’s important to recognize the potential limitations the country …
Is M4 MacBook Air worth it? It’s the only Apple laptop you should buy right now
Apple’s MacBook Pro lineup is still the go-to laptop series for Apple fans who really need tons of power. If you edit video for a …
Next-gen Apple Vision Pro expected by late 2025 or early 2026
Over the past few days, new rumors have suggested that Apple is preparing a successor to the Vision Pro for either the end of this …
When will blood oxygen monitoring finally return to the Apple Watch?
At the end of 2023, Apple had to briefly stop selling Apple Watch Series 9 in the US due to a legal battle with Massimo. …
ChatGPT GPT-4o just got an upgrade that everyone immediately hated
In addition to releasing new models with improved AI, OpenAI also routinely upgrades the base AI model that most people chat with regularly. That’s GPT-4o, …
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There’s no question that T-Mobile’s offer of up to $3,200 to help you switch is the best deal you can get right now. There are …
Apple smart glasses with Apple Intelligence are in the works
A report last November said Apple was studying a new product category, AI smart glasses like the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses that have been quite …
Engineers invented an ultra-hard concrete alternative made of fungus and bacteria
Concrete is everywhere—from skyscrapers to sidewalks. But it comes at a steep environmental cost. Cement, the key ingredient in concrete, is responsible for about eight …
Meet the new fungus battery that needs to be fed instead of charged
In a groundbreaking step toward sustainable technology, scientists in Switzerland have developed a fungus battery. It’s a fully biodegradable, living power source made almost entirely …
CASETiFY Bounce carry-on review: The best suitcase for your summer trip
Last November, CASETiFY announced its expansion from everyday case accessories to bigger plans: adding its Bounce iPhone case technology to carry-on luggage. This product became …
