Anthropic Rolls Out Identity Verification for Claude Users
Anthropic has started rolling out identity verification on Claude “for a few use cases.” The company didn’t list out those use cases in its announcement, but we
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Amazon MGM's 2026 Slate: Sequels and Star Power
Fresh off the box office success of Project Hail Mary, Amazon MGM Studios has announced its theatrical release lineup for the next year. Most of the titles aren
YouTube Expands Shorts Controls: Now Zero Limit Option
You now have the power to remove short-form videos from your YouTube feed if you don’t want to see them. YouTube has rolled out the capability to set your Short
Opera Adds Browser Connector for AI Chatbot Integration
Opera is offering a new choice for looping in an AI assistant during browsing. Today, the company introduced Browser Connector, which allows Opera One and Opera
Apple and Google Still Hosting AI Nudify Apps Despite Bans
Earlier this year it was revealed that Apple and Google were offering "nudify" apps on their stores despite having clear policies barring such content
Microsoft's College Bundle Takes On Apple's $500 MacBook
Apple's MacBook Neo is a $600 (or $500 for students) shot across the bow at affordable Windows laptops, and it seems like Microsoft has ready its first response
Federal Jury Declares Live Nation a Monopoly
Live Nation, which operates the Ticketmaster platform, has been determined to be a monopoly. A federal jury handed down its decision today that the company viol
Recteq X-Fire Pro 825: The Dual-Mode Smart Grill
Occasionally, you really can have it both ways. For the most part, pellet grills are great for smoking and mid-temperature cooking, but you’ll typically need ot
PlayStation Plus April 2026: Horizon Remastered & More
For PlayStation Plus subscribers, April is going to be a little bit spooky, a tad sporty and extra squirrelly. PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium players will g
New Research Warns of Cognitive Decline from Heavy AI Use
A group of researchers from across the US and the UK have conducted a study on what AI does to our brains and the results are, in a word, grim. These results we
Google Launches Native Gemini App for Mac Desktops
Not content with stuffing Gemini into all of its own apps and services, Google wants you to adopt its AI assistant on desktops and laptops too. The company rele
Vivo X300 Ultra: Premium Camera Phone for Videographers
Chinese phonemaker Vivo has been pushing the limits of smartphone photography in the last few years. However, the availability of its phones — like last year’s
Traeger Westwood Smart Pellet Grills Launch at $700
Traeger gave backyard pit masters something more affordable last year with the Woodridge, but now the company is back with an even more budget-friendly option.
Snap Cuts 16% of Staff, Plans AI-Powered Workforce Shift
Snap is laying off around 1,000 staff, amounting to 16 percent of its workforce, which it will seemingly replace with AI. The cuts were announced in a company-w
Shoe Brand Allbirds Pivots to AI Compute in Dramatic Strategy Shift
The shoe company Allbirds, famous for its wool trainers, is pivoting to AI. You read that right. The San Francisco company has plans "to pivot its business to A
Most US Teens Say TikTok, Instagram Aren't Hurting Mental Health
Most teens in the United States say that Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat aren't harming their mental health, though a slightly higher proportion report negative
Amazon's Fire TV Stick HD Gets Slimmer Design, No Power Adapter
After unveiling a 4K version of its Fire TV Stick Select at its hardware event last September, Amazon is launching the latest version of its HD dongle today. Th
Amazon's Ember Artline TV Ships April 22 as Frame Rival
When Amazon introduced the Ember Artline TVs in January, it didn’t have a specific date of availability to share. Now, the company is ready to supply the detail
Spotify Expands Into Book Sales With Bookshop Partnership
A collaboration between Spotify and Bookshop.org that allows readers to purchase physical books in the Spotify app is now live in the US and UK. Rather than pos
Adobe Firefly AI Assistant Automates Complex Creative Workflows
Few creative software companies have embraced AI like Adobe, with the company embedding image, video, audio and vector generation tools into nearly all its apps
Godzilla Minus Zero Teaser Reveals NYC Rampage
Japanese entertainment company Toho has released a teaser video for Godzilla Minus Zero, the upcoming sequel to the award-winning film Godzilla Minus One. The t
Sony Removes Key Features From Bravia TV Guide
Sony is removing some features from its TV guide and program guide displays for channels received by an over the air TV antenna on select models of Bravia telev
Netgear Gets FCC Approval, Dominates US Router Market
The Federal Communications Commission has announced that Netgear has been given conditional approval that effectively exempts it from a previous ban on foreign-
Google Launches Windows App Centered on Gemini AI
Google has introduced a new app for Windows desktops and, unsurprisingly, it puts AI front at center. If you aren't a big fan of Google's Gemini chatbot, then s
NAACP Sues xAI Over Unpermitted Data Center Emissions
The NAACP is suing xAI and a subsidiary called MZX Tech for allegedly operating unpermitted methane gas turbines to power its Colossus 2 data center in South Me
League of Legends Introduces WASD Controls for Ranked Play
Riot Games released a pile of updates for its long-running MOBA League of Legends. One of the more noteworthy changes coming to the game is the official launch
Google I/O 2026: AI Breakthroughs and Developer Tools
We're sliding into developer conference season and one of the biggest events on the upcoming calendar is Google I/O. This year's edition is taking place on May
Sony Inzone M10S II: 720Hz Gaming Monitor Hits Market
Super fast gaming displays have grown in popularity recently following the release of several new models back at CES. Now Sony is hopping on that bandwagon with
Microsoft Hikes Surface PC Prices Amid RAM Cost Surge
The RAMpocalypse continues. Microsoft just revealed significant price increases across the entire Surface line of products, according to reporting by Windows Ce
Google Chrome Gets Skills Feature to Save Gemini Prompts
Gemini in Chrome is about to get a small but handy upgrade. Starting today, Google is rolling out a feature it calls Skills to Chrome on desktop. Skills allow y
Samsung Launches Micro RGB TVs Starting at $1,600
Samsung just released its lineup of Micro RGB TVs for 2026, and it includes models that start at 55 inches and go up to 85 inches. These 4K sets feature the com
Google Cracks Down on Back Button Hijacking in Search Rankings
Websites that act like a super-chatty colleague who just won't shut up and let you go when a conversation should be over are among the most annoying things on t
Amazon Acquires Globalstar to Expand Leo Satellite Network
Amazon has today announced it is merging with satellite internet provider Globalstar Inc. to bolster Leo, its Starlink rival. Globalstar isn’t a household name
Alienware 27-inch QD-OLED Monitor Delivers Premium Gaming on a Budget
The price of nearly every type of gaming gadget has skyrocketed recently. RAMageddon has caused the cost of memory to double or triple in the last six months, w
GoPro Mission 1 Flagship: 8K 60fps and Swappable Lenses
GoPro has seen its action camera market share diminish due to strong competition from rivals like Insta360 and DJI of late. Now, the company is fighting back wi
OpenAI Acquires Hiro Finance in Second Startup Buy
OpenAI has acquired Hiro Finance, a startup that offers AI-powered financial planning tools. As first reported by TechCrunch, fiscal terms of the deal, which wa
Meta Develops AI Clone of Mark Zuckerberg for Internal Use
If you were looking for the worst AI project announced so far this week, try Meta. According to a Financial Times report, the company is developing its own Mark
Sony Developing R-Rated Bloodborne Animated Film
An R-rated animated film adaptation of Bloodborne is currently being developed by Sony, according to Variety. Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group h
Pokémon EDM Concerts Coming to LA and London in 2026
If you love Pokémon and electronic dance music, the Pokémon Company made the perfect event for you. As part of Pokémon’s 30th anniversary festivities, the compa
Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve 21 Takes Aim at Adobe's Photo Editing
Many creators have already switched from Adobe Premiere to DaVinci Resolve, and now the developer, Blackmagic Design, is going after Lightroom and Photoshop. Th
Anbernic's RG Rotate Brings Swivel Display to Retro Gaming
There are plenty of retro gaming handhelds on the market, but Anbernic is introducing one that offers a unique spin on the square shape. The retro gaming handhe
70+ Civil Rights Groups Demand Meta Kill Facial Recognition on Smart Glasses
Dozens of civil rights organizations have written a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to warn of the dangers in bringing facial recognition technology to the c
How to Disable Gemini Across Your Google Workspace Apps
Over the past couple of years, Google has found ways to stuff Gemini in nearly every app and service it offers. Whether it's Gmail with its AI inbox or Chrome w
Australian Social Media Ban for Kids Faces Major Effectiveness Questions
Many countries are pursuing social media bans for anyone under 16, but a recent poll is putting the effectiveness of such laws into question. The Molly Rose Fou
OpenAI CEO's Home Targeted in Second Attack
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's house may have been the target of a second attack after San Francisco Police Department arrested two suspects for a reported shooting in
Roblox Enforces Age-Gated Account Tiers Starting May
Roblox is preparing to roll out its biggest change since starting age verification late last year. While that program was initially focused on chat access, toda
Meta Develops AI Character Based on Mark Zuckerberg
Picture this: You're a senior Meta employee looking for feedback from the CEO. But, instead of hearing from the real Mark Zuckerberg, you get a response from a
Apple Testing Four Smart Glasses Styles to Challenge Meta
Apple may be late to the smart glasses market, but it could be covering all its bases with up to four potential styles for its upcoming product. According to Bl
Federal Prosecutors Demand Reddit Reveal Identity of ICE Critic
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has a certain Redditor in its crosshairs and it's now strong-arming the social media platform to reveal who they are with a
OpenAI Accuses Musk of 'Legal Ambush' Ahead of April Trial
The feud between Elon Musk and OpenAI is getting even more contentious as the two sides get ready for trial later this month. The latest development in the lega