Google is introducing a dedicated Search Services History setting to store user interactions, including Lens images, real-time audio recordings, and Translate voice inputs. This shift signals a broader move to consolidate media files and search queries into a centralized repository specifically designated for developing and refining the company’s artificial intelligence models.
Five years after the release of Kingdom Hearts III, Square Enix has officially confirmed the development of Kingdom Hearts IV. The teaser trailer revealed during a recent Nintendo Direct signals a return to the long-running RPG series, though the studio remains tight-lipped regarding a concrete launch window for the sequel.
Retailers including Amazon, Walmart, and Target have slashed $100 off the 42mm GPS-enabled Apple Watch Series 11, bringing the wearable down to $299. This promotion matches the device's lowest price to date, offering a significant entry point for users looking to upgrade from older hardware.
For over a decade, Apple has maintained a strict boundary regarding personal health: its devices track metrics, yet they stop short of prescribing lifestyle changes. While competitors like Google lean into AI-driven health coaching, Apple remains committed to a hands-off approach that leaves actionable decisions entirely to the user.
A steep $100 discount has brought the Google Nest Cam with Floodlight to its lowest price point yet at $179.99. The deal is currently live across major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot, and the official Google Store, marking a 36 percent reduction from the standard retail cost.
Seventeen years after the origins of Facebook hit the screen, the first trailer for The Social Reckoning shifts the focus to a darker chapter of the tech giant’s legacy. Arriving in theaters October 9, the film pivots from campus dorm rooms to the high-stakes world of corporate whistleblowing and institutional secrets.
For tablet users dodging long-term contracts, AT&T is rolling out a $3 daily pass offering 24 hours of cellular data. The plan requires no subscription or credit check, targeting travelers and remote workers who need immediate, on-demand connectivity for their eSIM-equipped devices without committing to monthly billing cycles.
After more than a decade of retail presence, Valve is pulling physical Steam gift cards from store shelves. The company confirmed it will cease restocking the cards once current supplies vanish, a tactical retreat forced by the persistent evolution of gift card scams targeting unsuspecting users.
Donkey Kong Bananza, the second major exclusive for the Nintendo Switch 2, transforms the simple act of demolition into a satisfying loop of exploration. By trading his island home for the industrial depths of Ingot Isle, DK proves that sometimes the most effective way to save a world is to punch it.
Nintendo has opted for evolution over revolution with its latest console, betting that the formula which defined a decade remains potent. The Switch 2 arrives not as a radical departure, but as a deliberate, iterative upgrade, prioritizing familiar utility and a larger display over experimental hardware pivots.
Two decades after the Nintendo 64 defined a generation of gaming, the company is leaning heavily into its past to secure the Switch 2’s future. During Tuesday’s showcase, Nintendo revealed that remakes of classic titles will anchor the console’s 2026 calendar, opting for established intellectual property over fresh, experimental concepts.
After a quiet debut at NAB 2026 and a regional release in China, Insta360 is bringing its Luna Ultra handheld stabilized camera to the American market. Priced at $769.99, the device challenges DJI’s dominance by delivering 8K resolution in a form factor that fits in the palm of a hand.
After two decades of testing hundreds of audio products, most devices blur into a generic hum of plastic and silicon. Yet, a select few manage to secure a permanent spot in my daily rotation. These are the three sets of earbuds I consistently reach for, regardless of the marketing noise.
Faced with the so-called RAMageddon crisis and surging component costs, Microsoft is pivoting away from its premium-only hardware strategy. Executives confirm the company is exploring radically different business models for its next-generation Project Helix console to ensure future devices remain affordable and accessible to mass-market audiences.
Owners of Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac face a forced upgrade as the company prepares to let a critical validation certificate expire on July 13. The change effectively turns the suite into a read-only tool, barring users from creating, saving, or editing documents unless they transition to newer software.
Anthropic has launched Claude Fable 5, its most capable AI model to date, marking the public debut of its Mythos architecture. While the company claims superior performance in complex software engineering and vision tasks, the release relies on automated safeguards to restrict output in sensitive domains like cybersecurity and biology.
The European Commission has issued a rare interim order compelling Meta to restore free access to WhatsApp for third-party AI chatbots. Regulators deemed the move necessary to prevent irreparable damage to the AI market, marking only the second time in two decades that the EU has invoked such emergency antitrust powers.
Logitech has officially unveiled the Mobi Fold, an ultraportable mouse that pivots 130 degrees into a compact, clamshell-like form factor. Retailing at $79.99, the device targets frequent travelers who need a functional alternative to laptop trackpads, balancing a small footprint with advanced customization features and a durable, hinge-tested design.
Parents have long demanded a simple way to parse chaotic email flyers into organized calendar entries, and Apple is finally answering. After a rocky debut for its AI initiatives, the latest iteration of Siri is proving to be a functional, reliable assistant that handles scheduling and context-aware queries with genuine accuracy.
A high-profile investigation by Ziroth creator Ryan Inis Hughes has unmasked Donut Lab’s purported breakthrough in solid-state battery technology as a deceptive marketing scheme. The report reveals that the company’s flagship product is merely a standard lithium-ion cell, casting serious doubt on the integrity of CEO Marko Lehtimäki.
When a mysterious Polymarket account bet $177,000 that Benjamin Netanyahu would be ousted by March 31, the internet didn't see a potential loss; it saw a 'confirmed' insider. In the world of prediction markets, where the line between savvy analysis and high-stakes manipulation is intentionally blurred, the rumor is often more profitable than the truth.
The era of Intel-powered Mac computing is drawing to a close as Apple prepares to cap major software updates with the upcoming macOS Tahoe. Announced at the WWDC Platforms State of the Union, this shift marks the final chapter in the company’s transition toward its proprietary silicon architecture.
Apple plans to launch subscription bundles later this year, allowing developers to group services from different companies into a single package. Announced during WWDC, the feature aims to streamline access to mobile services, mirroring the bundled models currently used for streaming video platforms like Apple TV and Peacock.
Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, has labeled Anthropic’s approach to AI development as dangerous, specifically targeting the company’s decision to include speculative discussions about machine consciousness within Claude’s operational constitution. He argues this framing risks creating systems that mimic human suffering and self-awareness where none exists.
Following a week dominated by PlayStation and Xbox showcases, Nintendo has finally broken its silence. With the Switch 2 facing a controversial price hike and a thin release calendar, the company used its latest Direct presentation to reveal a slate of titles aimed at revitalizing its platform through the end of 2026.
The narrative of Steve Jobs’ 1985 ouster and triumphant 1997 return has calcified into corporate folklore, often framing the intervening decade as a stagnant void. This reductionist view ignores a more complex reality: Apple did not simply survive the wilderness; the company laid the essential groundwork for its eventual transformation.
The Verge has officially rolled out ad-free listening for subscribers, allowing users to strip commercials from popular shows like Decoder, Version History, and The Vergecast. This premium feature integrates directly with major podcast platforms, requiring a manual setup process for each individual show in the listener's library.
“I’m pleased to report to you that Apple’s back on track.” Standing on the Macworld stage in May 1998, Steve Jobs offered a simple promise to a company that had spent the previous decade drifting. He held the blueprint for the iMac, a machine built for the internet that signaled a total corporate pivot.
Millions of iPhone users across the European Union face a future without the new AI-powered Siri, as Apple halts the feature’s rollout citing the bloc’s Digital Markets Act. The tech giant claims the law’s interoperability requirements force security compromises it refuses to accept, sparking a high-stakes standoff with Brussels regulators.
