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Cash App Moves Into Physical Payments With Tap-to-Pay Wand
Cash App is introducing a new physical device for contactless payments, marking a shift from mobile-only to hardware-based transactions.
Laptop Makers Return to 8GB RAM as Component Costs Bite
Dell and Acer introduced new laptops with 8GB RAM at Computex, reversing the 16GB trend. The shift aims to keep prices low amid ongoing component shortages.
Sony's Most Expensive Wireless Headphones Deliver Stunning Audio but Carry Big Trade-Offs
Sony's flagship wireless headphones offer top-tier audio but suffer from comfort issues and a high price. Are they worth the premium?
Union Avoidance Spending by US Employers Tops $1.5 Billion Annually
US employers spend more than $1.5 billion yearly on union avoidance activities, a report finds, raising questions about labor policy and worker rights.
Anker Soundcore Launches Two New Premium Earbuds With AI Translation and Dolby Atmos
Anker's Soundcore released two new premium earbuds. Testing shows the cheaper model is the better buy for most users despite the higher-end version having superior sound and features.
iPhone Repair Risk: How to Stop a Technician From Stealing Your Photos
A Best Buy repair technician allegedly used AirDrop to steal private photos from a customer's iPhone. Learn how to protect your data before any device repair.
Sennheiser Momentum 5 Puts Pressure on Sony With Longer Battery and Better Audio
Sennheiser's next-gen headphones boost battery life and add high-res audio features, raising the bar against Sony's flagship.
Motorola Razr 2026: Style Over Substance in the Foldable Phone Market
Motorola's latest Razr flip phones dazzle with design but lag in performance and value. A closer look at the trade-offs.
WhatsApp Adds Incognito Mode for AI Chat Conversations
WhatsApp will let users chat with Meta AI without saving history. Messages won't be used for training. The incognito feature arrives soon.
Vertu Launches Foldable Phone With Dedicated AI Agent
Luxury phone maker Vertu returns with the AlphaFold foldable and its new Hermes AI assistant for wealthy buyers.
What Android Users Need to Know Before Using Their Phone as a Car Key
Digital car keys on Android offer convenience but raise security questions. Learn how NFC and UWB work, what risks exist and how to stay safe.
SpaceX's Trillion-Dollar IPO: Why Retail Investors Should Be Wary
SpaceX's IPO filing reveals a staggering $1 trillion valuation and $5 billion in losses. Retail investors risk becoming bagholders in a company hyped on unrealistic total addressable market claims.
EU Forces Return of User-Replaceable Batteries in Smartphones
New EU regulations require smartphones and tablets to have user-replaceable batteries, aiming to boost repairability and reduce e-waste.
Google Chrome brings approximate location sharing to Android users
Chrome on Android now lets users share an approximate location instead of precise coordinates. The feature adds a privacy layer for web browsing and will expand to desktop soon.
Beats Teases New Over-Ear Headphones With Lamine Yamal Instagram Post
Beats is teasing new over-ear headphones via footballer Lamine Yamal's Instagram. The launch likely aligns with the World Cup.
Google Tests Phone Number Requirement for Full Free Storage
Google is testing a policy that cuts free storage to 5GB for new accounts unless users provide a phone number, raising privacy concerns.
The Long History of Speech Synthesis That Made Voice Assistants Possible
Speech synthesis has evolved over 250 years, from 18th-century mechanical machines to neural networks. This history reveals how voice assistants and AI speakers became reality.
Cash App Launches NFC Wand for Contactless Payments
Cash App introduces a star-shaped NFC wand for tap-to-pay, the first of several hardware payment gadgets the company plans to release.
Dell XPS 14 Returns With Physical Key Row and Longer Battery Life
Dell's 2026 XPS 14 brings back a physical function row, drops confusing branding and delivers better battery life and speakers.
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.