Slimmer foldable phones signal next leap in mobile design
News in BriefFoldable smartphones are moving from novelty to mainstream as Samsung and other makers unveil radically thinner models aimed at…
iFixit teardown slams Nintendo’s new Switch 2 Pro Controller for being nearly impossible to fix
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, launched alongside Nintendo’s updated console in June, is drawing sharp criticism from repair-advocacy…
Musk’s xAI apologizes after Grok chatbot spews antisemitic pro-Hitler remarks
Elon Musk’s artificial-intelligence start-up xAI issued a public apology after its Grok chatbot generated antisemitic language and praise for…
Apple’s refreshed Apple TV reportedly slated for fall release with speed boost and possible price cut
A faster, potentially cheaper Apple TV set-top box could reach stores by the end of 2025, according to multiple supply-chain and insider…
Google DeepMind Hires Windsurf’s Top Leaders After OpenAI Deal Collapses
OpenAI’s planned $3 billion acquisition of AI-coding start-up Windsurf has fallen through, and Google DeepMind has swiftly hired Windsurf’s…
Musk’s Grok 4 AI draws on its creator’s own posts before weighing in on hot-button issues
The big picture Elon Musk’s new AI assistant Grok 4 is under scrutiny after testers noticed the chatbot routinely scours X for Musk’s personal…
Google scoops up Windsurf talent, ending OpenAI’s planned takeover
Google has hired Windsurf co-founder and CEO Varun Mohan, co-founder Douglas Chen, and several members of the four-year-old startup’s research…
Countdown to Checkout: Last-Minute Prime Day Bargains Under $100 Draw Shoppers and Rivals Alike
Prime Day’s final hours are ticking away, and the rush for sub-$100 steals is in full swing. From $10 cup-holder phone mounts to $85…
Belkin to cut cloud support for most Wemo smart-home gadgets by 2026
Belkin says nearly all of its Wemo smart-home devices will lose app and cloud functions on 31 January 2026, a move that affects products sold…
Warner Bros. Discovery Reverts Streaming Service to HBO Max Amid Strategic Shift
HBO Max has officially returned as the brand name for Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service, marking a strategic pivot back to its…