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Star Citizen Hits $1 Billion Crowdfunding Milestone, Still in Early Access
Startups / Funding

Star Citizen Hits $1 Billion Crowdfunding Milestone, Still in Early Access

Star Citizen has raised $1 billion from backers but remains in early access after nine years of development, sparking debate about crowdfunding risks.

May 25, 20263 min read
iPhone Repair Risk: How to Stop a Technician From Stealing Your Photos
Tech Policy & Regulation

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.

May 25, 20263 min read
Volvo Secures U.S. Approval to Keep Selling Connected Cars
Tech Policy & Regulation

Volvo Secures U.S. Approval to Keep Selling Connected Cars

The Trump administration has permitted Volvo to continue selling connected cars in the U.S., clearing the way for its factory expansion.

May 27, 20262 min read
Smart Glasses Banned From Stadiums as Sports Leagues Target Betting Abuse
Tech Policy & Regulation

Smart Glasses Banned From Stadiums as Sports Leagues Target Betting Abuse

Professional sports leagues are banning smart glasses over fears they enable real-time betting abuse and insider information sharing.

May 29, 20263 min read
Florida Sues OpenAI Over Alleged User Exploitation Tied to Mass Shooting
Tech Policy & Regulation

Florida Sues OpenAI Over Alleged User Exploitation Tied to Mass Shooting

Florida sued OpenAI and Sam Altman over alleged deceptive practices after a mass shooter used ChatGPT to plan an attack at FSU.

Jun 1, 20263 min read
No-Code AI: Training LLaMA 2 Chatbots Becomes Accessible to Everyone
AI / Machine Learning

No-Code AI: Training LLaMA 2 Chatbots Becomes Accessible to Everyone

New no-code tools let non-engineers train Meta's LLaMA 2 chatbot without programming. The shift makes custom AI accessible to small businesses and creators.

Jun 2, 20263 min read
Bots Surpass Human Internet Traffic for First Time, Cloudflare CEO Says
AI / Machine Learning

Bots Surpass Human Internet Traffic for First Time, Cloudflare CEO Says

Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince reports that automated bot traffic has overtaken human traffic online for the first time, arriving a year earlier than predictions.

Jun 4, 20263 min read
Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2X Bluetooth flaw lets attackers hijack from 50 feet
CyberSecurity

Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2X Bluetooth flaw lets attackers hijack from 50 feet

A security researcher found Creative's Sound Blaster Katana V2X can be hijacked over Bluetooth from up to 50 feet away. The company reportedly refuses to label the vulnerability a cybersecurity risk.

Jun 6, 20263 min read
AI data centers spark memory chip shortage that could raise car and medical device prices
Tech Policy & Regulation

AI data centers spark memory chip shortage that could raise car and medical device prices

A coalition of nine U.S. trade groups warns the Trump administration that AI-driven demand for DRAM chips is squeezing supply, threatening price hikes across automotive, medical and telecom sectors through 2027.

Jun 7, 20263 min read
Why AI Companies Are Ditching Modern Fonts for Classic Serifs
AI / Machine Learning

Why AI Companies Are Ditching Modern Fonts for Classic Serifs

AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic are adopting serif fonts to appear more trustworthy. Critics argue the trend is superficial and formulaic.

Jun 7, 20262 min read
AMD Plans Budget-Friendly Re-Release of Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

AMD Plans Budget-Friendly Re-Release of Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU

AMD may re-release the Ryzen 7 5800X3D as a 10th Anniversary Edition, offering a powerful upgrade for older AM4 PCs without requiring new DDR5 RAM.

May 20, 20262 min read
Google Brings Gemini AI to Smartwatches With Wear OS 7
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Google Brings Gemini AI to Smartwatches With Wear OS 7

Google's Wear OS 7 integrates Gemini AI and a new widget system for smarter, faster smartwatch interactions. The update targets improved notifications and app fluidity.

May 20, 20262 min read
Sony's Most Expensive Wireless Headphones Deliver Stunning Audio but Carry Big Trade-Offs
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

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?

May 20, 20262 min read
Dreame Launches Premium Robot Vacuums in UK at Aggressive Prices
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Dreame Launches Premium Robot Vacuums in UK at Aggressive Prices

Dreame unveils two new robot vacuums with mopping and self-cleaning features. The models offer high-end specs at prices below many rivals, shaking up the UK market.

May 19, 20262 min read
iPhone Camera App Gains Dirty Lens Detection Alert
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

iPhone Camera App Gains Dirty Lens Detection Alert

Apple's iPhone now alerts users when the camera lens is dirty, helping improve photo quality. The feature uses on-device intelligence to detect smudges and prompts a quick wipe.

May 21, 20262 min read
Skepticism Over Apple Watch Ultra 4 Redesign Rumors
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Skepticism Over Apple Watch Ultra 4 Redesign Rumors

Early rumors hint at a full redesign for Apple Watch Ultra 4, but analysts question whether Apple will abandon its rugged design.

May 21, 20262 min read
Samsung Reportedly Planning Smaller Galaxy S27 Pro with Flagship Specs
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Samsung Reportedly Planning Smaller Galaxy S27 Pro with Flagship Specs

Samsung may launch a Galaxy S27 Pro next year, offering Ultra-level features in a compact body. Report hints at a smaller screen but identical core specs.

May 21, 20262 min read
Roku Expands Beyond Streaming Sticks With New Projectors
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Roku Expands Beyond Streaming Sticks With New Projectors

Roku launches two projectors and a free software update timed for the World Cup, marking a hardware shift for the streaming platform.

May 21, 20262 min read
Lumix L10's High Price Opens Door for Budget Camera Alternative
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Lumix L10's High Price Opens Door for Budget Camera Alternative

Panasonic's new Lumix L10 impresses but carries a steep price. An overlooked model offers comparable features at half the cost, shifting value in mirrorless cameras.

May 21, 20262 min read
Vivaldi 8.0 Redesigns Browser Interface with Enhanced Customization
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Vivaldi 8.0 Redesigns Browser Interface with Enhanced Customization

Vivaldi Technologies releases version 8.0 of its browser, featuring a major design overhaul that prioritizes user customization and streamlined navigation.

May 21, 20263 min read