Bengali Press/Shutterstock Google Home makes it easier than ever to interact with the web and get the information you need, and while we’re still waiting to find out exactly when Google will launch its new Google Home speakers, the tech giant has already started phasing out its older Nest speakers in preparation for a “spring 2026” release of the new hardware. To help usher in this new era of Google Home speakers, Google has revealed some of the key AI-powered features of this next-generation home assistant, which it has detailed…
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Hadrian/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In the early days of the iPhone, it was an upgrade over the cameras on more traditional flip phones, but it was still incredibly limited compared to what it’s capable of today. Several iPhone models are currently among the best phone cameras you can buy, and the iPhone 17 Pro’s camera upgrades make it one of the best smartphone cameras of all time. In many ways, the iPhone inspired new ways to take photos and record video entirely. And…
shine.graphics/Shutterstock When it comes to purchasing a laptop, many people instinctively think that a larger screen is the way to go. After all, a larger screen is generally easier to use because it offers more screen real estate to reduce eye strain, as well as larger images and videos for a more comfortable viewing experience. But there are downsides to choosing a larger laptop, some more obvious than others. Apple brought more attention to the idea of larger laptops in 2019 with the launch of the 16-inch MacBook Pro. Since…
José Adorno/BGR Over the past few years, the storage industry has relied heavily on a few established standards, including the 2.5-inch drive and the M.2 2280 form factor. Although these formats have housed our data on desktops, laptops, and other devices over the years, their physical dimensions have remained largely unchanged, even as other components have shrunk. Lexar is now looking to break that mold, aiming to introduce its customers to a new era of compact storage with its mSSD (micro Solid State Drive) standard. The company, which recently launched…
Apple’s software updates previewed at WWDC 2026 this week followed a distinct pattern: introducing a handful of key new features, while remaining focused on refining the underlying platform architecture. watchOS 27 is no different in this regard, with the majority of changes being under-the-hood performance improvements. That said, one of the most obvious changes to the user is a new dynamic app grid that presents and rearranges five apps based on your current context and general usage, with Siri as the centerpiece. Pressing the Digital Crown on your Apple Watch immediately invokes the grid, which appears whether you’re using the…
CalypsoArt/Shutterstock The like button on most apps and platforms is synonymous with the heart. Instagram, X, and TikTok all feature hearts, and now YouTube does too – well, sort of. As part of a limited test rolling out to users, the ubiquitous thumbs-up button has been replaced with a heart on YouTube Shorts. While it may not seem like a big deal, the change also comes with the removal of the Dislike button in some cases. In 2021, YouTube announced that the dislike counter would disappear, but said at the…
But they did not miss the opportunity to debate who is censoring who. Consolidated News Photos/Shutterstock Senators Ted Cruz (Republican of Texas) and Ron Wyden (Democrat of Oregon) introduced a bipartisan bill that they say will “hold the government accountable for censorship and violations of the First Amendment.” They call it the JAWBONE (Justice Against Weaponized Bureaucratic Overreach to Networked Expression) Act. They named it in reference to jawboning, an act by which the government attempts to persuade or pressure private companies to change their moderation policies or to censor speech. “Americans face significant obstacles in…
Microsoft won’t be backing down from this AI business anytime soon, despite user pressure to get rid of Copilot on Windows 11. At Build, the Redmond company’s annual event, the company introduced a new AI wearable: a badge. Presented as a cord you’d see in an office, it’s part of Project Solara, which intends to be the next step in AI agent integration. AI agents are like specific, siled elements of the large language model that powers the AI, intended to “focus” it on a task. Microsoft also showed off concept devices similar to…
SpaceX has designed a way to equip its AI1 satellite with an interchangeable computing payload that allows the installation of hardware from any competent chipmaker. Unveiled in a video published on X, AI1 is the first ever orbital and satellite data center, designed to run computing operations from space. It is claimed to have a maximum power of 150 kilowatts, producing 120 kilowatts on average, with an output of 70 kilowatts per tonne. Power will be provided via a 150-kilowatt solar panel built into the craft, which is expected to provide 250 watts per…
Starting with iOS 27, the Apple TV virtual remote can once again be added to the iPhone home screen, rather than being limited to the Control Center. To do this, swipe down on the home screen and search for “remote”. Next, long-press the Remote app and drag it to your home screen. You can also find it in the App Library. Apple previously offered an Apple TV Remote app in the App Store, but it was removed in 2020. Popular storiesApple releases first beta versions of watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6 and visionOS 26.6Apple today provided developers with early beta versions…