The Oversight Board says leading AI models might be restricting free expression

The group is trying to extend its influence beyond Meta.

Netflix releases a VHS-quality version of Stranger Things' first season

Netflix rolls out a 'VHS' special edition of Stranger Things season 1 and says more seasons could follow if enough people watch it.

OnePlus is officially leaving the US and Europe

After canceling its second foldable, OnePlus is officially bowing out of the US and Europe.

xAI sues Grok user for generating nonconsensual sexualized deepfakes

xAI has filed a lawsuit against a man who used Grok to generate sexualized images of adults and children.

AppleCare+ prices just went up for Macs and iPads

Applecare+ prices for Mac, MacBook and iPad products just rose by $.50 per month or $5 per year.

Skullcandy Crusher 1080 review: Haptic bass meets whisper-quiet ANC

Skullcandy's new flagship Crusher 1080 headphones blend Bose audio and big bass.

Elon Musk bought a gas turbine company

It's likely to become a direct power source for SpaceXAI's data centers.

Samsung isn't sure why some Galaxy S26 Ultra screens are turning red

Samsung appears to be internally investigating the discoloration defect.

European Commission will not force smartwatches and other wearables to have replaceable batteries

The EU adopted regulation in 2023 that requires many electronics to have replaceable batteries by 2027.

OpenAI launches a physical keypad for controlling agents

OpenAI's collaboration with keyboard maker Work Louder is available to order today.

Apple quietly hid a big change coming for CarPlay with iOS 27

Apple announced the new CarPlay feature not long after Google announced a similar update for Android Auto.

Apple is reportedly shopping for AI chip companies

Apple's current M2 Ultra-powered servers don't seem to be cutting it, so the company is shopping around for more power.

Samsung is making Amazon Music pre-installed bloatware on Galaxy phones

Don't use Amazon Music? Too bad, Samsung is installing it for you anyway.

Valve appears to be discontinuing self-repair parts for the LCD Steam Deck at iFixit

An iFixit staffer told a Steam Deck user that the company had no plans to stock replacement OEM batteries.

A hacker accessed Suno source code that reportedly details how the company scraped millions of songs

Suno says it was breached in November and "no sensitive personal information was compromised."

The FCC plans to rip up local TV station ownership rules

The FCC might be overstepping its bounds to open the door to broadcast TV monopolies.

Hinge users can now get friends to hype them up on their profiles

You can hear about a prospective match from the people who know them best.

Apple Intelligence finally gets regulatory approval in China

Apple will reportedly partner with Chinese firms Baidu and Alibaba to roll out its AI service in the country.

iOS 27 preview: Long-awaited Siri AI is practical but plain

With the iOS 27 public beta available to download, is it worth testing the waters?

What the leaf icon on Google Maps really means (and why it confuses so many users)

Eco-friendly routes on Google Maps are worth checking out, but there are a few things to know before you do.

XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K review: An ultra-portable laser projector with sharp video quality

XGIMI's Eflin Flip 4K is a portable, stylish projector that provides outstanding image quality at a great price.

Spotify is expanding free access to kid-friendly managed accounts

Spotify is expanding free access to managed accounts for under-13s.

Samsung's new foldable display technology is harder to damage and resists creases

Samsung says its next foldables will have less visible creases thanks to its new titanium display tech.

Withings' new ultra-premium scale goes on sale today

Withings' new $600 bathroom scale promising clinical-grade monitoring is finally available to buy.

Google will allow third-party app stores on Android next week

Third-party app stores are coming to Android on July 22.

Starlink's new V5 home dish is smaller and more energy-efficient

Starlink's latest V5 residential dish doesn't boost data speeds but offers several improvements.

OpenAI's first device will reportedly be a 'humanlike' rechargeable speaker

OpenAI wants its first AI device to feel like the physical manifestation of ChatGPT, Bloomberg says.

The WGA is also suing to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger

It seems some people take issue with one billionaire family overseeing a third of the US' entertainment media.

Former employees sue over Meta's alleged use of biased AI systems during layoffs

Meta cut its workforce by 10 percent in May.

Three publishers challenge Google over AI copyright infringement

It's the latest in a barrage of efforts to win compensation from AI companies over training materials.