Apple’s App Store is under investigation in China
The European Union forced Apple last year to open the App Store under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) work. iPhone users in the EU can …
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Pixar is officially 39 years old this week – and to me, this will forever be its greatest movie
It’s hard to believe Pixar turns 39 this week. I don’t know about you, but I’ve certainly been a fan of the legendary animation studio …
Masa Son says AGI will be here even sooner than expected, but don’t get your hopes up
It’s only Tuesday but OpenAI has had a great week so far, seemingly making forgotten all the talk about DeepSeek. That’s the viral AI from …
Failure to launch: Is humanity’s return to the moon doomed?
NASA and the future of America’s space exploration plans are in a strange place at the moment. Not only have we seen sweeping changes at …
Roborock Saros 10R review: Roborock’s thinnest model is also its best
At CES 2025, Roborock announced three new robot vacuums. One of them, the Saros Z70, featured a foldable robotic arm that can deploy to clean …
Anthropic is telling candidates not to use AI in job applications
If you want a job at Anthropic, the company behind the powerful AI assistant Claude, you won’t be able to depend on Claude to get …
Scary levels of microplastics have been found in human brains
In recent years, we’ve become painfully aware that microplastics are everywhere—in our oceans, food, and even the air we breathe. But now, scientists have made …
Apple promotes AppleCare+ changes for iPhone as it raises prices
Alongside the new Apple Invites app, the Cupertino company has made another important change to its services. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has changed …
This heartfelt Netflix comedy about the immigrant experience couldn’t be more timely
I need to confess something. Until recently, I’ve been on the fence about whether to keep paying for my Netflix subscription. I can’t point to …
Nintendo taking ‘all possible measures’ to stop Switch 2 scalpers
Nintendo is doing everything it can to ensure you can get your hands on a new console from a retailer, not a reseller, when the …
ChatGPT’s AI agents are here, and this is how I want to use them
It’s morning. I’m making coffee, and I’m about to head to the bakery around the corner before I sit down for work. Before I leave, I …
Apple Invites app is now available to iPhone and iCloud users
After a few weeks of rumors and leaks, Apple has finally revealed its new Invites feature. Apple Invites is a standalone iPhone app that also …
Grubhub user data compromised in major security breach
Popular food delivery company Grubhub announced it suffered a security breach involving a “third-party actor,” which gave “unauthorized access to certain user contact information.” The …
Today’s deals: $50 off Meta Quest 3S, $437 off Microsoft Surface Laptop, $100 Beats Solo 4, more
Tuesday’s top tech deals include some of the best prices we’ve seen all season long on popular gadgets. The Meta Quest 3S has a $50 …
Anthropic dares you to try to jailbreak Claude AI
Commercial AI chatbot products like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, and others have safety precautions built in to prevent abuse. Because of the safeguards, the chatbots …
The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer is finally out
We’re two weeks away from Marvel’s first MCU movie since Deadpool & Wolverine last summer. Captain America 4 opens on February 14th, and the promotion …
A week with Opera Air: Here’s how it’s different from Chrome and other browsers
Opera just released a new browser. With the new Opera Air option, the Oslo-based company now offers several options for one of the most important …
‘You can’t put humanity into war’: The trailer alone for this Netflix docuseries gave me chills
In 2001, director Ridley Scott adapted Mark Bowden’s book Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War into the gritty war film Black Hawk Down, …
Gemini might be integrated into Google Maps for AI-powered queries
Google has been aggressively integrating Gemini into all of its apps and services, and Google Maps might be next. While investigating the newest beta version …
DeepSeek could be just what Apple needs to bring Apple Intelligence to China
DeepSeek challenged America’s dominant position in AI last week when news got out that a Chinese startup could match the best ChatGPT model by using …
AI designed computer chips so complex that humans can’t understand them
Computer chips are everywhere. They power our smartphones, run our cars, and even manage our household appliances. With such intense demand, the race to build …
Brace yourselves, Severance fans: This week’s episode, Woe’s Hollow, is going to melt your brain
If you thought Severance on Apple TV+ couldn’t get any weirder, think again. After watching an early press screener of this week’s new Season 2 …
Why SoftBank’s massive investment in OpenAI is exciting for ChatGPT
When I saw OpenAI’s surprise Deep Research announcement on Sunday, I didn’t know what to make of it. This couldn’t be about the DeepSeek earthquake …
Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot now in the works at Hulu
One of the biggest shows of the 1990s might be getting a reboot. As reported by Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter on Monday, Hulu is …
This twisted, bloody AI thriller is a must-watch if you love movies like Her and Ex Machina
2025 has barely begun, and we already have an early contender for the best horror thriller of the year. Companion, written and directed by Drew …
NASA pauses key scientific committees following Trump executive orders
NASA has paused several key science committees, citing the need to comply with recent executive orders from the Trump administration. This decision has left the …
Apple’s 2025 Swift Student Challenge now live ahead of WWDC
We know WWDC is just around the corner (well, another four months, but who’s counting?) because the Swift Student Challenge is now live. As previously …
6 Netflix shows returning with new seasons this week
No other streaming service releases as much original content as Netflix. In fact, it’s rare even a single week passes without one of Netflix’s original shows …
Sam Altman wants his upcoming ChatGPT AI device to replace your smartphone
Since the first rumors that Sam Altman was talking to Jony Ive and others about creating a ChatGPT hardware device, I’ve been saying the product …
There’s a new iOS 18.3 version exclusive to iPhone 11 users available now
A week after releasing iOS 18.3 to all iPhone users, Apple has released a new build for iPhone 11 owners, including the iPhone 11 Pro …
