Latest developments, products, trends and analysis from the tech world.
In an unexpected twist at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, a dating app outshined traditional media giants by hosting the most talked-about afterparty. Here’s why Grindr’s event became the night’s headline.
Nintendo’s new $10 discount on first-party Switch 2 titles makes early deals rare. Walmart is slashing cartridge prices even further, offering the best early savings on upcoming games.
Microsoft's gaming division faces a sharp revenue decline as cloud services drive overall growth to $82.9 billion. The shift highlights changing priorities in the tech giant's strategy.
Google's search engine processed more queries than ever before in early 2026, with AI-powered features fueling the surge. Sundar Pichai highlights record growth and 19% revenue rise, signaling AI's central role in search evolution.
The FCC’s unprecedented move to challenge ABC’s license renewal hinges on untested legal grounds. Legal experts argue Disney’s strong position if the company chooses to contest the decision, citing a 1996 law designed to protect broadcasters.
OpenAI has quietly added a filter to its latest GPT-5.5 model to suppress discussions about goblins, gremlins, and other fantasy creatures unless directly relevant. The unusual directive surfaced in recent system prompt updates.
Six months after launching, Roku’s budget-friendly Howdy streaming service has crossed the one-million-subscriber milestone, proving low-cost ad-free plans can compete in a crowded market.
A federal judge has dismissed Sam Bankman-Fried’s request for a new trial, calling his arguments baseless conspiracies that waste court resources. The disgraced FTX founder received a 25-year sentence in 2024 for orchestrating one of history’s largest financial frauds.
A major London-based data center developer has frozen all Gulf region investments after drone strikes damaged its facilities, sending shockwaves through Silicon Valley’s $1T cloud expansion strategy.
Motorola has officially announced its 2026 Razr series, featuring a new tablet-style foldable and upgraded flip phones with higher price tags. The lineup includes four devices launching on May 21, with the Razr Fold leading the charge at $1,900.
The trial between Elon Musk and Sam Altman is revealing crucial evidence about OpenAI's early days, including email exchanges and corporate documents
Linux enthusiasts push back against Canonical’s AI-driven Ubuntu updates, sparking debates over user control, privacy, and the future of open-source systems.
Nvidia quietly increased the VRAM on its RTX 5070 laptop GPU from 8GB to 12GB, addressing a growing bottleneck for gamers and AI workloads. The upgrade arrives as memory costs remain high, leaving enthusiasts with limited alternatives.
New research reveals that graduates from professional schools with diverse peer groups earn significantly higher salaries, challenging recent legal rulings. The findings quantify how demographic diversity translates into financial success.
Motorola’s Razr Fold launches May 14 with a $1,900 price tag and a $100 stylus, raising questions about the future of high-end foldables amid rising component costs.
Motorola’s 2026 Razr Ultra delivers a striking foldable design with premium materials like wood and Alcantara finishes. A new camera sensor and slightly larger battery come with a $200 price hike, but style remains the star.
Motorola’s 2026 Razr Plus launches at $1,099, a $100 hike from last year’s model. With minimal upgrades and unchanged camera hardware, critics question whether the premium flip phone justifies its cost in a shrinking market.
Google Photos now offers an AI-powered wardrobe tool that scans your gallery to create virtual outfits using your existing clothes. Mix, match, and share looks without ever leaving the app.
Microsoft’s gaming division is doubling down on its Xbox brand by transitioning all employees to Xbox-specific email addresses, marking another step in its strategic rebranding effort.
Colorado’s groundbreaking 2024 repair law faced a legislative challenge in 2026, but advocates successfully defended it from repeal. The state now stands as a critical battleground for digital repair rights across the U.S.
A spent Falcon 9 upper stage, launched in February 2015, is on a collision course with the Moon’s far side in early August. While the impact won’t be visible from Earth, it offers a rare chance to study crater formation and lunar geology.
The innovative Osmose keyboard used to score Dune 2 is now more budget-friendly with a new MIDI controller version
Oracle’s aggressive pivot to AI infrastructure signals a high-risk strategy with potential to reshape enterprise technology. Is this the move that either cements its legacy or accelerates its decline?
Scammers leverage hyper-realistic AI-generated clips of top celebrities to push fake reward programs through TikTok ads. Discover how these deepfakes exploit trust and what you can do to stay safe.
Seven new lawsuits claim OpenAI ignored internal warnings about a violent ChatGPT user months before a deadly school shooting in Canada. Whistleblowers say the company prioritized privacy over public safety.
NASA’s Artemis II mission’s adorable gravity-checking mascot, Rise, is now a limited-edition collectible. Discover its Earthrise-inspired design and where to buy it while supporting NASA’s morale programs.
Cybercriminals weaponized trusted software tools to breach two leading security firms in under six weeks, exposing gaps in modern threat prevention. Discover how these attacks unfolded and what they reveal about evolving hacker tactics.
Joby Aviation’s all-electric aircraft just flew from JFK to Manhattan in 14 minutes—proving electric air taxis can bridge urban gaps, even if passengers weren’t onboard yet.
Sony’s DualSense controller once redefined gaming immersion with adaptive triggers and precision haptics, but few games have matched its early promise. Now, Saros arrives to reclaim that lost magic with fresh mechanics and tactile storytelling.
A developer has unlocked a way to install Linux on select PS5 models, enabling PC game compatibility without permanent modifications. Early tests show impressive performance with titles like GTA V and Spider-Man.
The European Commission has ruled that Meta’s current systems fail to block children under 13 from using Facebook and Instagram. Fines could reach $12 billion if changes aren’t made within months.
China’s sudden freeze on new autonomous vehicle permits follows a Baidu-operated robotaxi disruption in Wuhan, raising safety concerns and regulatory scrutiny over self-driving technology expansion.
General Motors is upgrading its infotainment system with Google's Gemini AI assistant in four million cars across the US, starting with model year 2022 and newer vehicles
The White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting sparks a wave of conspiracy theory videos, highlighting the power of reaction video culture
A recent legal development suggests that even seemingly harmless social media content could now be grounds for indictment. Here’s what the shift means for online expression and public figures.
Texas Instruments unveils the TI-84 Evo, a smarter graphing calculator with triple the processing speed and a cleaner design, designed to minimize distractions while maximizing productivity for math students.
The first day of Musk vs. Altman revealed an unusually subdued Elon Musk, contrasting sharply with his past courtroom charm. His testimony focused heavily on self-praise rather than the lawsuit’s core allegations.
