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Updated 2026-09-05 19:20
You're probably wasting these keys on your keyboard — here's how to remap them
There are almost certainly keys on your keyboard that you never touch. Assign new functions to give them a job.
Two more news organizations sue OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement
The Seattle Times and Newsday accused the two AI giants of using their content without permission.
What makes IMAX theaters different from normal ones?
In the case of IMAX, bigger really is better.
Why it's important to regularly restart your router
You might not think to restart your router as often as you reboot your laptop, but doing so is an easy step to help it perform at its best.
New Twitter rebrands to Tweet.app after court's double-edged ruling
A federal court decided that "Twitter" was off-limits, but tweet and the bird logo were fair game.
Installing an iOS public beta on your iPhone? Always do this first
If you're interested in installing an iOS beta on your device, you need to protect your data first with an important step that's easy to forget.
How to safely dispose of your old TV
A TV isn't something you can throw into the trash once you're done with it. Here's what you should take into consideration before getting rid of that old panel.
Your Roku TV offers AI slop for free (if you're into that sort of thing)
Roku's new free programming gives AI creators a platform for their productions. Whether the public will embrace it remains to be seen,
How does Ottocast CarPlay work and how much does it cost?
What's cooler than wired Apple CarPlay? Ditching the annoying cable and having Ottocast deliver it wirelessly the minute you switch your car on.
Razer launches a cheaper version of Clio, its head cushion wireless speaker
Razer Clio X is a headrest with a wireless speaker for your computer chair.
Acer Project DualPlay Mini concept hands-on: Flipping from powerful handheld to powerful tiny laptop
It's a concept device, sure, but there's something intriguing about Acer's handheld gaming PC and laptop 2-in-1.
Does your Android Auto keep lowering the volume? This might be why
Audio ducking can be annoying, but it serves an important purpose.
How to check your MacBook's hard drive health
Your MacBook's storage is vitally important. If your SSD or hard drive goes kaput without a backup, getting your files back can sometimes be impossible.
Is it worth paying extra for iCloud storage?
Storing lots of photos, videos and files online can quickly fill up your iCloud storage and pause all of your backups. Choosing the right plan can be key.
How to check which apps are draining your iPhone battery
Some of the reasons why you've lost battery are out of your control, but knowing which apps are draining it can help your iPhone last until the end of the day.
10 products Apple is leaving behind in 2026
As Apple continues to upgrade its operating system and line of smartphones, smartwatches, displays, and computers, it's leaving plenty behind in 2026.
What happens when you run the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool?
Memory issues could be behind your PC's performance problems, app crashes and random restarts. A Windows tool could help you understand what's going wrong.
Remote work as a worm, colorful platformers and other new indie games worth checking out
Here are the new indie games worth checking out, plus an early look at shipbuilding, I Am Your Beast DLC and a cat trying to stop an AI office takeover.
How to see what's taking up space on your Windows PC
Use a methodical approach to see what's using the most space on your PC and easily clean it up.
The Tetris Company wants nothing to do with the White House's new copycat game
Tetris knockoff 'Build the Wall' is one of six new games hosted on the White House website, and The Tetris Company is not happy.
Flock cameras are officially banned on state roads in Florida
Florida joins a growing list of cities and states responding to the license plate reader backlash.
Nintendo just announced two Direct livestream events for next week
Zelda takes center stage on September 8 and everything else is being saved for September 9.
Rogue OpenAI agents took over a German coding forum in a previously undisclosed hijacking
OpenAI says it's investigating the incident after a group of researchers disclosed their findings.
Tesla's Cybercab is under federal investigation almost immediately after hitting the streets
Regulators will review the process and data Tesla used to self-certify the vehicle.
Microsoft announces Project Zenith, a clutter-free Windows experience meant to entice developers
But you'll need a powerful system with 64GB of RAM to use it.
Boox Go 6 (Gen II) review: A worthy Android ereader, with some tradeoffs
The Boox Go 6 (Gen II) is a versatile Android ereader with the ability to take notes directly in books.
How to edit Claude's memory
Claude has the ability to use past chats with you as context for current and future prompts, so it's important that they are accurate.
I flossed fake teeth with Dyson's tech-riddled CameraJet toothbrush
Don't worry, we didn't share $500 CameraJet toothbrush.
Volkswagen confirms cutting 50,000 jobs as part of its survival plan
The Volkswagen Group has revealed a 'transformation program' that includes layoffs, potential factory closures and brand shutdowns.
This rugged smartphone's camera is a removable action cam
RugOne's newest ruggedized phone has a waterproof action cam that you can remove.
Tesla starts offering Cybercab robotaxi rides
Tesla has officially launched the Cybercab, its autonomous vehicle with no steering wheel.
Audacity's new look is finally here, along with its largest feature update in years
The popular free audio editor gets a colorful dark mode and granular editing tools.
What Is The Best Waterproof Rating For Bluetooth Speakers?
There's nothing like lounging by the pool, listening to your favorite tunes. But is your Bluetooth speaker waterproof enough to handle a simple splash of water?
OpenAI says GPT-6 Astra is 'the most intelligent and aligned model in the world'
The new frontier model is particularly competent at agentic, computer-use tasks.
Netflix has ordered a live-action adaptation of D&D's Ravenloft
Alfonso Cuaron will executive produce the dark fantasy vampire story based on the popular D&D campaign setting.
Ugreen's new smart home ecosystem is built around local AI hubs
Ugreen has three new hubs that run your smart home with local AI rather than the cloud. The top model runs on Nvidia's Jetson Thor platform and costs $20,000.
SpaceXAI apologizes for outage that affected Grok and other 'compute partners'
Several AI companies experienced issues at around the same time.
The Apple Vision Pro was used for a successful hip surgery
Stryker says its SportSuite Vision software for the headset received De Novo authorization from the FDA in July.
Google's new AI weather model uses live satellite data for higher-resolution forecasts
WeatherNext 3 is also supposed to be much better at predicting precipitation.
Utah won't enforce VPN age-verification law until legal challenge resolves
The state was the first to target VPN usage in the wake of age verification laws, but an ongoing court case has put things on ice.
Epic Games brings cross-platform voice chat to Fortnite and its services
Game and yap from across Epic's ecosystem.
Beyerdynamic's new Aventho Y headphones last up to 90 hours per charge
This is especially noteworthy, as the cans cost just $150.
Xbox is introducing time limits to game streaming
Anything but your console or PC can be an Xbox for 5-15 hours a month.
Apple has been sued for $2.7 billion over App Tracking Transparency rules
A lawsuit claims the policy was stricter on third-party developers than Apple itself.
Pre-orders for Sony's GTA 6-themed DualSense controllers will open on September 10
At $85, the hardware only costs a little bit more than the game.
TikTok introduces voice comments and simplified polls
It's also letting people upload multiple photos at once when reacting to a post.
Anthropic automatically signs out Claude users to protect them from hackers
Infostealer malware apparently had harvested active Claude login sessions from users' PCs.
Motorola just introduced another Razr that's covered in Swarovski crystals
The latest crystal-covered Razr phone is here.
Until Dawn 2 launches January 28
The interactive slasher Until Dawn 2 takes place on a tropical island and stars 'Stranger Things' actor Dacre Montgomery.
Google rolls out AI-powered voice capabilities for Gmail, Docs and Keep
Google makes its suite of voice tools available for Gmail, Docs and Live - at least if you're a paying customer.
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