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Updated 2026-05-18 22:04
Razer updates the Blade 18 with new chips, a specced-out model costs $7,000
The 2026 model adds the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor.
Meta is bringing third-party apps and games to its display glasses
The $800 smart glasses could soon be a lot more useful.
Amazon hurled its Lord of the Rings MMO back into the fires of Mount Doom
It's still making a new game set in Middle-earth, though.
OpenAI brings its Codex coding app to mobile
The integration allows you to keep tabs on your coding projects on the go.
Netflix wants to use generative AI to make animated shorts
Sigh.
The VW ID.Buzz is returning for model year 2027 with a new trim for camping
The Tourer model features a fold-out mattress, removable window blinds and more.
The HDMI ARC port on your TV has a very specific job
The distinction between various flavors of HDMI can get a bit technical.
Microsoft's unreleased cloud controller has been spotted in the wild and it's teeny
It reportedly uses Wi-Fi to directly connect to the Xbox Cloud Gaming service, for lower latency.
Spotify and its hosting platforms are adopting Apple's tech for video podcasts
HTTP Live Streaming support will let Apple Podcasts play Spotify-hosted video podcasts.
Noble Audio to launch FoKus Apollo Pro headset for $699
An extra $50 will get you even nicer materials on the already high-end headphones.
The Esports World Cup will reportedly move to Paris from Riyadh
Uncertainty in the Middle East is apparently forcing the location change.
Americans really don't want AI data centers close to their homes
Maybe NIMBYs are right for once.
The ChatGPT desktop app for Mac just got hit with a security breach
OpenAI found no evidence that user data was accessed.
New Google accounts may only get 5GB free storage — unless you link a phone number
Google describes it as a regional test.
AMD will bring its next-generation FSR 4.1 upscaling tech to older GPUs
RNDA 3 players can start using it in over 300 games this July.
The original versions of Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light land on GOG
These are the latest editions to the platform's game preservation program.
UK antitrust regulator is officially investigating Microsoft Office
It's examining whether or not the bundling of Word, Excel, Teams and Copilot is uncompetitive.
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon join forces to eliminate mobile coverage dead zones
The rival carriers will pool resources to improve satellite capacity and boost connectivity in underserved areas.
Don't Touch the Snail is an anti-cozy game that takes permadeath to the next level
Once you die, you can never play again.
Ultrahuman Ring Pro review: The future of smart rings looks a lot like its present
The major innovations on the Ultrahuman Ring Pro are in its charging case.
We're going to be watching the Legend of Zelda movie sooner than expected
The Legend of Zelda is now landing in theaters on April 30.
Dell's new 14S and 16S are the replacement for its old Plus models
The new models are now available, with prices starting at $1,270.
Alienware's first affordable gaming laptop is arriving at the perfect time
The entry-level Alienware 15 starts at $1,299 with an AMD CPU or $1,349 for an Intel config.
Motorola Razr Fold review: A worthy rival to Google and Samsung
It even has native stylus support, which Samsung dropped on the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Windows Update will soon revert problematic drivers automatically
The company is also trying to prevent driver problems before they happen with a new initiative.
Tech companies lobbied away stricter rules on gas-powered data centers
A corporate climate watchdog has dropped a rule proposal around clean energy certificates.
US reportedly allows 10 Chinese companies to buy NVIDIA's coveted H200 AI chips
But Reuters says NVIDIA has yet to make any deliveries.
Apple backs Google after EU orders Android be opened up to AI rivals
The company agrees with Google that it would put European users' privacy and safety at risk.
Microsoft is retiring Copilot Mode on Edge, because everything is Copilot Mode now
Copilot features are now available on Edge for mobile.
KitchenAid launches its first smart thermometer
There are single and dual probe models available.
Netflix's ad tier now has a whopping 250 million monthly users
Advertising has become big business for the streamer.
Apple may open up the App Store to agentic AI
But doing so could threaten its bottom line.
Your Steam Controller might scream if you drop it
A Wilhelm one, no less.
X has a new private hub for users' bookmarks, likes, articles and long videos
The history tab might be the most useful feature X has added in forever.
The Talos Principle 3 will wrap up the series
Devolver promises "both familiar and all-new mechanics."
Andreessen Horowitz is the midterm elections' biggest donor
The venture capital firm has reportedly donated $115.5 million during this election cycle.
Netflix misspelled a lead Devil May Cry character's name and had to recall official merchandise
The t-shirt in question refers to Dante and "Virgil."
Xbox's new filters aim to make sense of disorganized game libraries
And, brace yourself, Microsoft is also testing a new startup experience.
OpenAI endorses the Kids Online Safety Act
The bill appears to be gaining new momentum.
LinkedIn is reportedly laying off five percent of its workforce
Marketing, engineering and product teams are among those affected, according to a leaked memo.
Meta employees are protesting the company's mouse tracking program
Last month, it said it would use employees' mouse movements and keystrokes to train AI models.
Instagram debuts a new disappearing-photo app called Instants
It's all about sharing candid snaps in the moment.
May's PS Plus Game Catalog additions include Red Dead Redemption 2 and Star Wars Outlaws
Premium members are also getting the classic arcade shooter Time Crisis.
Several Overwatch heroes are about to hit Fortnite
Epic Games might be doing more to mark Overwatch's 10th anniversary than Blizzard is.
Elon Musk just can't stop (potentially) violating the Clean Air Act
xAI has reportedly added 19 more unpermitted methane gas turbines to its latest data center site.
That awful gold Trump phone will reportedly ship this week
They were supposed to be made in the US, but instead were "designed with American values in mind."
WhatsApp users can soon have private conversations with Meta AI
No one other than you will be able to read messages exchanged via Incognito Chat with Meta AI.
Sony's A7R VI blends speed with a 67MP stacked sensor
It can now shoot at a stellar 30 fps with no blackout and capture 8K 30p video.
Denon Home 200, 400 and 600 review: Taking on Sonos
One of the best things these speakers have going for them is a reliable app.
You can now visit Amazon.com on big-screen Echo Show displays
The full Amazon experience is available on Echo Show 15 and 21.
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