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WhatsApp Plus is here, and you can safely ignore this subscription
WhatsApp Plus has arrived on iPhone, but when Telegram Premium offers functional upgrades, and Signal gives everything away free, does Meta's new subscription actually earn its keep?
Google says AI is being abused at industrial scale for cyberattacks, and it just thwarted one
Google thwarted the first confirmed AI-powered cyberattack, where hackers used AI to find and exploit an unknown software flaw.
You’ve heard of flip phones, but Logitech may be making a flip mouse
A foldable Logitech mouse sounds odd, but it could be a clever travel upgrade for laptop users.
Apple and Google just put a lock on your green-bubble texts, and it’s about time
Apple and Google have teamed up for the first time to bring end-to-end encryption to cross-platform RCS messaging, closing a long-standing privacy gap between iPhone and Android users.
Westworld is getting a movie reboot, with the writer of Jurassic Park on board
Warner Bros. is developing a new Westworld movie with Jurassic Park writer David Koepp penning the script.
Ghost in the Shell anime gets a release date and I can’t wait for it
A new Ghost in the Shell anime series will premiere globally on Amazon Prime Video, promising the most manga-faithful adaptation of the franchise.
I hate scalpers, and Valve’s Steam Machine queue is exactly what we need
Valve’s database reportedly includes Steam Machine references inside its reservation system code, which could mean the company is preparing a more controlled launch after the Steam Controller scalping mess.
Wordle is getting a TV show on NBC, and it already feels like a betrayal
The New York Times is turning Wordle into an NBC primetime game show hosted by Savannah Guthrie and produced by Jimmy Fallon, set to air in 2027.
The Razr Ultra 2026 is everything a flip phone should be, but I’m not paying $1,500 for it
Motorola raised the Razr Ultra's price by 200whilebarelychangingthehardware.In2026,200 while barely changing the hardware. In 2026, 200whilebarelychangingthehardware.In2026,1,500 can get you the best book-style foldables or regular flagships.
Sony’s new luxury headphones could fix the XM6’s biggest problem
Sony’s leaked ColleXion headphones appear to combine a cleaner minimalist design with a redesigned hinge mechanism that could finally address complaints around the WH-1000XM6.
TikTok is going ad-free. At a monthly fee, of course.
TikTok has launched TikTok Ad-Free in the UK, a £3.99 monthly subscription that removes ads from your feed and stops your data being used for advertising.
Discord Nitro now includes Xbox Game Pass as a freebie
Discord Nitro now comes with Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition, making it a more tempting option for users who spend most of their time gaming with friends.
iPhone 17’s front camera tech might soon appear on an Android phone, but better
Oppo is reportedly testing a square 100MP front camera sensor that could bring iPhone 17-style Center Stage framing to future Android flagships.
Beatbot Sora 70 Leads This Summer’s Smart Pool Upgrades, With Sora 30 and AquaSense Expanding the Range
Explore Beatbot’s Sora 70, Sora 30, and AquaSense range with Anniversary pricing from May 9–25. Discover smart pool cleaning upgrades designed for complete coverage, reduced effort, and more pool time.
There has never been a better time to buy an e-ink reading device
The e-ink device market has exploded. From bare-bones readers to color note-takers, there's never been a better time to ditch your phone screen and pick up a dedicated reading device.
Windows 11 is testing a low-latency mode and it visibly speeds up app launch
Even on powerful hardware, you have probably noticed that Windows 11 can feel less responsive than it should. Tiny delays in basic actions like opening the Start menu or navigating File Explorer can make the system feel heavier and less polished than rivals like macOS. Microsoft appears to know this is an issue and may […]
Chuwi’s CoreBook Air wants to be the rare ultra-light Copilot+ laptop without an outrageous price
Chuwi launched the CoreBook Air 226V, a sub-1kg Copilot+ PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 97 TOPS AI compute, a 14-inch 2.8K 90Hz 100% sRGB display, dual Thunderbolt 4, and a 55Wh battery.
Bots now account for over half of the internet traffic and they’re raising all kinds of hell
While humans built the internet, actual people aren’t the ones roaming the online space the most. A new report from Thales says bots accounted for more than 53% of all web traffic in 2025, up from 51% the previous year. Meanwhile, human activity has fallen by 47%, which means automated traffic has now become the […]
Anthropic says it has fixed Claude AI’s evil behavior, but pins it on the internet
Anthropic says Claude's blackmail behavior during a 2025 experiment was caused by internet training data that portrays AI as evil and self-preserving.
BYD’s blazing-fast Flash charging tech for EVs got hot enough to roast a turkey
A real-world test of BYD's Megawatt Flash Charge technology recorded battery temperatures of 169.6°F, well above China's recommended safety ceiling for lithium iron phosphate cells, raising concerns about long-term battery health.
Samsung leak shows it hasn’t given up on tri-fold phones yet
A new Samsung patent-based leak shows a possible Galaxy Z TriFold 2 design with an S Pen pocket built directly into the hinge area.
Nintendo has apparently blocked a workaround for watching YouTube on the Switch 2
Switch 2 users found a clever trick to watch YouTube through a hidden browser. Nintendo blocked it within hours, even when there is still no official streaming app nearly a year after launch.
Samsung just got sued for millions of dollars by pop icon Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for at least $15 million, alleging the company used her image on TV packaging without permission to sell televisions.
The makers of security-first GrapheneOS are putting Google and Apple’s tactics on blast
Google's reCAPTCHA is testing a system that requires you to scan a QR code with an Apple or Google-certified phone. Here's why that matters more than it sounds.
Forza Horizon 6’s leaked Steam preload build is already spreading online
Forza Horizon 6 has reportedly leaked through Steam preload files, putting a 155GB build online just days before launch.
Samsung Galaxy S25 series just landed the big One UI 8.5 update in the US
Samsung One UI 8.5 is rolling out to Galaxy S25 series phones in the US with quick settings customization, updated photo editing tools, and a bunch of small but satisfying changes.