Apple’s looking at a politically radioactive fix for the memory crisis, and the US government isn’t happy about it
Days after raising Mac and iPad prices over the memory crisis, Apple is seeking White House approval to buy DRAM from a Pentagon-blacklisted Chinese chipmaker.
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Everything is not okay with DuckDuckGo and its AI
DuckDuckGo's AI search assistant was tricked into repeating a fabricated story, highlighting how coordinated misinformation can fool modern AI systems.
Stanford scientists built an AI that can design healthier, greener burgers
Stanford researchers have developed BurgerAI, an AI system that creates healthier and more sustainable burger recipes without compromising on taste.
If you miss the feel of paper in the digital age, this app gives your Mac’s screen a textured look
Paperman is a desktop utility for Mac and Windows that adds paper-like textures over your screen to soften contrast and reduce the glossy look of modern displays.
iPhone 18 could get a RAM boost, but only a tiny sliver to run AI chores in iOS 27
A new report claims the iPhone 18 could get 9GB of RAM to better support Apple Intelligence in iOS 27, while Pro models may remain at 12GB.
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Valve would love to lower the Steam Machine’s price, but the timing couldn’t be worse
Valve says it still wants to make a cheaper Steam Machine, but rising component costs mean gamers shouldn't expect one anytime soon.
I dug these last-hour Prime Day smart home, laptop, and accessory deals that are irresistible
Prime Day 2026 is ending. These are the best last-minute deals on smart home devices, laptops, tablets, and accessories.
This free iPhone app uses soothing haptics to help you calm down
A new wellness app called Vän turns gentle phone vibrations into calming sensations, with with no account, subscription, or data collection involved.
OpenAI reveals its most advanced GPT-5.6 model, but you can’t access it yet
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.6, its most advanced AI model family yet, though most users will have to wait as access remains tightly restricted.
In the last hours of Prime Day, I found the best deals to save you the regret of missing out
The best last-minute Prime Day 2026 deals on smartphones, earbuds, smartwatches, and more, hand-picked before the sale ends tonight.
Apple’s biggest MacBook Pro redesign in years may skip the chip everyone expected
Apple is reportedly planning a redesigned MacBook Pro with OLED and touch support, but the expected M6 Pro and M6 Max chips may not happen.
These are the Prime Day power bank deals I’d recommend if you are still undecided
Anker and Baseus have two strong Prime Day power bank deals for anyone who still needs portable charging before the sale ends.
Bacteria could be the secret sauce to keeping your computers cool
A new study finds that bacteria can grow materials that cool electronics far better than current options, offering a sustainable fix for overheating devices.
Bored of reading papers? This AI tool turns them into TikTok-like videos
University of Washington researchers built PaperTok, an AI system that converts academic papers into short-form videos with editable scripts, storyboarded scenes, and author credits
Polestar forced to exit the US market. It’s a shame we won’t see its refined design anymore
Polestar can still sell existing U.S. stock, but future model-year 2027 EVs are blocked, taking one of the cleanest-looking electric brands off American roads.
You may have to wait until 2027 for Macs with Apple’s best chips
Apple may be reshuffling its Mac silicon roadmap in a big way. While the M6 is reportedly arriving soon, the most powerful Pro and Max chips could be pushed to 2027 in favor of bigger AI upgrades.
I found these two Prime Day flagship laptop deals for display snobs and practical buyers
These Samsung and Microsoft Prime Day laptop deals take different routes to high-end value: a 16-inch AMOLED 2-in-1 or a Surface Laptop under $1,000.
As Spotify embraces AI, Deezer will let you remix songs with artist consent and royalties
Deezer’s Remix Lab is a new in-app feature launching first in France that lets fans remix select songs with artist approval, rights compliance, and compensation for every stream
I found two Prime Day budget charger deals that don’t feel like cable-drawer junk
These Anker and Belkin Prime Day charger deals are cheap, practical, and from brands I’d trust more than random wall-wart roulette.
Elon Musk’ Starlink could soon offer mobile services as a US carrier
SpaceX may be preparing its boldest Starlink expansion yet. Instead of just supporting mobile carriers, it could soon become one, and that could shake up the entire wireless industry.
Your Windows 10 PC just got an extra year of security updates, here’s how to get it for free
Millions of Windows 10 PCs that can't run Windows 11 just got breathing room, as Microsoft stretches its free security update program through October 2027.
Framework found a way to make its new laptop cheaper, but don’t celebrate yet
Some Framework Laptop 13 Pro buyers will get upgraded from 500GB to 1TB SSD storage while also seeing their order price come down.
As AI voices get harder to spot, ElevenLabs adopts Google’s SynthID to help you sniff the fakes
AI-generated voices are becoming nearly impossible to identify. ElevenLabs is now embedding invisible watermarks into its audio so you'll finally know when you're listening to AI.
We finally got a peek at Android 17’s Nintendo DS-like gaming trick
Android 17’s foldable gaming mode splits the screen into gameplay and virtual controller zones, making folding phones feel more like compact gaming handhelds.
YouTube Shorts is getting 2x speed and a cleaner view, but it’s also ditching the dislike button
YouTube just updated Shorts with four changes, including 2x speed, distraction-free viewing, and the controversial removal of the dislike button.
This app turns your iPhone into a tiny iPod-style dumbphone, case and all
UltraPod started as a viral Apple Music concept and is now a free iOS beta that turns an iPhone into a calmer iPod-style companion.
Nothing Phone 4b might pack more than you’d expect from a budget phone
A new leak from tipster Yogesh Brar suggests the Nothing Phone 4b may pack a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip, a 120Hz AMOLED display, and a large 5,400mAh battery.
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