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Lenovo is returning to gaming phones after four years with the Legion Y70 series, teased for May reveal. This comeback follows ASUS stepping back from the gaming phone market.
Over 70 advocacy organizations are demanding Meta cancel its "Name Tag" facial recognition feature for Ray-Ban smart glasses, warning it would enable stalkers and abusers to silently identify strangers in public. The coalition...
Beatbot launched two new pool cleaning robots: the Sora 30 ($999) with five-hour battery and the Sora 10 ($699). Both clean floors, walls, and waterlines independently without constant app management.
Google is developing "Tap to Share" for Android, combining AirDrop and NameDrop features using NFC technology. Users can share files by placing phones together and tapping, potentially launching with Android 17 in 2026.
Uber and Nuro launched employee testing of their premium robotaxi service using sensor-equipped Lucid Gravity SUVs in San Francisco, with autonomous vehicles operating under human safety supervision. This testing phase follows...
Roblox is launching three age-based account tiers in mid-May (Kids 5-8, Select 9-15, regular 16+) with different game access and chat features. Developers must verify identity and pay $5 monthly to create mature content.
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Apple sells MacBook Neo replacement parts in all four available colors without restrictions, enabling users to create custom multicolor laptops by mixing silver, indigo, blush pink, and citrus components. The parts cost $34-175...
Twenty-three major news sites, including USA Today, are blocking the Internet Archive's web crawler, threatening the Wayback Machine's future despite these publishers relying on the archive for their own investigative reporting....
Apple's upcoming iPhone Fold faces production delays that could create severe supply shortages at launch, despite the company maintaining its 2026 release timeline. Mass production has shifted from July to August, giving Apple...
Retro Rewind: Video Store Simulator recreates the mundane daily tasks of managing a 1990s VHS rental store, where players scan returns, restock shelves, and handle cash transactions in repetitive cycles. While the game offers...
Six-year-old Bebe the parakeet has become an unlikely internet sensation after diving three feet underwater in a custom submarine built by owner Steven Lawyer. The "Bebosphere," crafted from a paintball air cylinder, oxygen...
NASA's Artemis II astronauts used iPhone 17 Pro Max cameras to capture stunning selfies with Earth during their historic lunar flyby mission, the first crewed Moon mission since 1972. Apple executives Tim Cook and Greg Joswiak...
CV-go-fast is a streamlined resume builder that creates professional PDFs without requiring user accounts or personal data tracking. Users simply fill out a web form with their details, experience, and skills, then immediately...
WordPress 7.0 missed its planned WordCamp Asia launch due to technical issues with real-time collaboration features, with a new release date expected by April 22nd. While media coverage focuses on new AI infrastructure allowing...
A designer who moved between nine countries while working remotely discovered that changing locations doesn't solve work problems or boost creativity as expected, with the same complex design challenges following them everywhere....
Despite poor sales of the first iPhone Air, Apple is reportedly developing an iPhone Air 2 with significant upgrades including a dual-camera system, improved battery life, and the new A20 chip built on a 2nm process. The original...
DockDoor is an open-source macOS application that brings Windows-style window peeking functionality to Apple's operating system. The tool addresses a common frustration with macOS by allowing users to preview and switch between...
Whitebloom is a desktop whiteboard app that stores data locally and supports drag-and-drop files from your filesystem. It includes organizational tools, session recording, and works completely offline for full data ownership.
Google News now displays Polymarket betting odds alongside traditional journalism, including speculation on geopolitical conflicts. This integration raises concerns about mixing legitimate news with gambling content.
Early footage has revealed DJI testing a new compact drone with propeller guards, likely the Avata 3 or Neo 3, just weeks after launching the Avata 360 globally. The mystery drone features a single camera setup similar to...
France is switching government computers from Windows to Linux to gain "digital sovereignty" and reduce dependence on U.S. tech companies. The transition starts at France's digital agency DINUM.
Mozilla is developing "Project Nova," Firefox's biggest redesign in six years, aiming to modernize the browser with enhanced personalization, widgets, improved tabs, and a redesigned New Tab page while maintaining user control...
Disney is creating an extraction shooter game featuring Disney characters, launching in November following their $1.5 billion Epic Games investment. Players will fight for resources and escape through extraction points.
Microsoft is removing Copilot branding from Windows 11 apps after user complaints about forced AI integration. Starting with Notepad, Copilot buttons are being replaced with generic pen icons while keeping the same AI...