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Plex Adds Social Features in Push Beyond Media Server Roots
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Plex Adds Social Features in Push Beyond Media Server Roots

Plex is adding social features including personalized lists and community forums. Later this year, users can import lists from other services and get match scores. The move furthers Plex's evolution beyond its media server roots.

Jun 5, 20262 min read
Samsung Reveals HBM5 Memory Prototype With In-Package Cooling
AI / Machine Learning

Samsung Reveals HBM5 Memory Prototype With In-Package Cooling

Samsung showed its first HBM5 memory prototype at Computex, pairing the next-gen AI memory with a new in-package cooling system called Heat Path Block to tackle thermal challenges.

Jun 6, 20262 min read
Major US Banks Unite on Tokenization Network to Counter Crypto Threat
Big Tech

Major US Banks Unite on Tokenization Network to Counter Crypto Threat

A consortium of leading US banks is launching a tokenization network to compete with crypto and stablecoin startups, marking a strategic shift in digital finance.

Jun 6, 20263 min read
Your Smart TV Is Feeding the AI Scraping Machine
Tech Policy & Regulation

Your Smart TV Is Feeding the AI Scraping Machine

Smart TVs are being repurposed as nodes in the AI data scraping economy, raising serious privacy and ethical questions. Here's what it means for consumers.

Jun 6, 20262 min read
GrapheneOS User Reported to Police for Using Privacy-Focused OS
Tech Policy & Regulation

GrapheneOS User Reported to Police for Using Privacy-Focused OS

A GrapheneOS user was reported to authorities solely for using the privacy-focused operating system, raising concerns about surveillance and the criminalization of privacy tools.

Jun 6, 20263 min read
Dyson Enters Handheld Fan Market With Powerful but Pricey HushJet Mini Cool
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Dyson Enters Handheld Fan Market With Powerful but Pricey HushJet Mini Cool

Dyson's first handheld fan delivers strong airflow but carries a premium price. Testing reveals trade-offs in battery life and noise.

Jun 6, 20261 min read
LLMs Do Math Without Numbers: New Research Reveals Hidden Process
AI / Machine Learning

LLMs Do Math Without Numbers: New Research Reveals Hidden Process

New analysis shows large language models solve arithmetic using pattern matching and embeddings, not explicit numbers. The findings challenge assumptions about AI reasoning.

Jun 7, 20262 min read
Rugged Tablet With Built-In Projector Pushes Mobile Boundaries
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Rugged Tablet With Built-In Projector Pushes Mobile Boundaries

The 8849 Tank Pad Ultra combines a rugged tablet design with an integrated DLP projector. Its powerful specs and premium price target niche users who need both durability and projection capabilities.

Jun 7, 20262 min read
Meta's Mad Max-Style Tents House AI Servers With Jet Engine Power
Big Tech

Meta's Mad Max-Style Tents House AI Servers With Jet Engine Power

Meta is building tent-like data centers across the US that take three months to construct and use jet engines for power, bypassing traditional grid electricity.

Jun 7, 20263 min read
Chrome Quietly Stored AI Data on Your Hard Drive Without Asking
Big Tech

Chrome Quietly Stored AI Data on Your Hard Drive Without Asking

Google stored a 4GB AI model file on Chrome users' hard drives without clear consent, raising privacy and storage concerns.

Jun 8, 20263 min read
Developers Debate Whether Agents.md Files Give AI Coding Agents a Performance Boost
Software Development

Developers Debate Whether Agents.md Files Give AI Coding Agents a Performance Boost

Developers debate the usefulness of agents.md files for improving AI coding agent performance. Early results are mixed but the practice gains attention.

Jun 8, 20263 min read
Meta Faces Privacy Backlash After Removing Facial Recognition From Smart Glasses
Big Tech

Meta Faces Privacy Backlash After Removing Facial Recognition From Smart Glasses

Meta removed a face recognition system from its Ray-Ban smart glasses after privacy concerns. The company expressed frustration over the decision.

Jun 8, 20262 min read
Anker's New Earbuds Deliver Top Call Quality But Buyers Face a Key Choice
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Anker's New Earbuds Deliver Top Call Quality But Buyers Face a Key Choice

Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earbuds offer exceptional call quality and fit. However, buyers must decide between two versions with different features.

Jun 9, 20263 min read
World Cup 2026 Travelers Face Escalating Mobile Data Costs Across Three Nations
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

World Cup 2026 Travelers Face Escalating Mobile Data Costs Across Three Nations

Fans traveling across the US, Canada and Mexico for the 2026 World Cup will need eSIMs to avoid roaming fees. Prices vary widely by country and data allowance, making advance planning essential.

Jun 9, 20263 min read
MANGOS Emerges as New Tech Power Acronym as SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI Eye IPOs
Big Tech

MANGOS Emerges as New Tech Power Acronym as SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI Eye IPOs

SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI are preparing public offerings prompting a shift from FAANG to MANGOS.

Jun 9, 20263 min read
Worldcoin Layoffs Signal Trouble for Sam Altman's Iris-Scanning Venture
Startups / Funding

Worldcoin Layoffs Signal Trouble for Sam Altman's Iris-Scanning Venture

Worldcoin lays off staff amid regulatory battles over biometric data collection.

Jun 10, 20263 min read
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 Refuses Basic Biology Queries by Design
AI / Machine Learning

Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 Refuses Basic Biology Queries by Design

Anthropic's newest Claude Fable 5 model avoids answering simple biology questions, handing them to an older model. This safety measure highlights the growing tension between AI capability and restricted access.

Jun 10, 20263 min read
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Target Smart Glasses With New Privacy Bill
Tech Policy & Regulation

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Target Smart Glasses With New Privacy Bill

Pennsylvania proposes making it a crime to secretly record with smart glasses. The bill targets wearable cameras that can capture video in private spaces without consent.

Jun 10, 20262 min read
Compact Subwoofer Driver Delivers Deep Bass From Tiny Enclosures
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Compact Subwoofer Driver Delivers Deep Bass From Tiny Enclosures

GSS Audio's new transducer fits in a box six times smaller than standard subs, delivering powerful bass for soundbars and wall-mounted speakers.

Jun 11, 20263 min read
YouTube Brings Direct Messaging to US Users in Latest Social Expansion
Big Tech

YouTube Brings Direct Messaging to US Users in Latest Social Expansion

YouTube is expanding direct messaging to US users as part of a test, deepening its social networking push and competing with established messaging apps.

Jun 11, 20262 min read