Make more antennas/Shutterstock It seems that data centers are a dirty word, as many communities actively oppose these facilities. This is not surprising, as local residents face many pitfalls when data centers are built in their neighborhood, including increased energy bills. In some cases, American…
In March, a New Mexico jury found Meta liable for violating the state’s consumer protection laws in a case brought by its attorney general, accusing the company of child exploitation and other safety concerns. The court ordered Meta to pay a fine of $375 million in civil penalties. Today, after the second phase of the…
There’s a lot to like about AirTags, but there are also some interesting alternatives worth considering. Hapabapa/Getty Images Apple AirTags are more convenient than you think. With the design and features finally refreshed for the first time in early 2026, the tiny, room-sized item trackers offer even more value with upgrades…
The company is seeking expedited discovery in an ongoing lawsuit. Apple has claimed that even more former employees may have leaked trade secrets to OpenAI, according to a report from TechCrunch. The company is seeking a preliminary injunction in its case against OpenAI, which would prevent the AI company from moving forward with the development…
Mijansk786/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. I’m old enough to have experienced the countdown to Friday night. Sitting at home and waiting for your parents to get off work so they can take the family to the local Blockbuster and rent a…
Samsung said today that its Galaxy Buds hearing aid feature has been cleared by the US FDA, meaning the hearing aid capabilities will be available on Galaxy Buds in Q4 2026. Samsung will join Apple in offering over-the-counter hearing aid features. Apple added an FDA-approved hearing health feature to AirPods in 2024, allowing them to…
Wongsakorn 2468/Shutterstock Apple imposes limits on the number of submissions a party can make to its bug bounty program. The Financial Times confirmed that the company has made adjustments in response to an impressive number of AI-driven discoveries. Although AI can be used to find and identify programming issues, having so…
The Dawn of the Machine expansion was created by MachineGames in collaboration with id Software. It takes a pretty special video game to stay relevant and active after a single decade, but Earthquake has long since passed this milestone. The legendary first-person shooter will soon be celebrating its 30th anniversary and is…
Not all features are equal when it comes to securing your data. Karissa Bell for Woozad Meta doesn’t exactly have the best track record when it comes to protecting user privacy. So it’s no surprise that people are increasingly wary of the company’s smart glasses. I’ve written about my own mixed feelings regarding…
Sonos is working on an improved version of its Ace headphones that will support AI, reports Bloomberg. The Sonos Ace Ultra appeared in an FCC filing earlier this week, with the product likely to debut in September. Sonos launched the original Sonos Ace in 2024. Reviewers praised the sound quality and active noise cancellation, but…