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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.
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.
Lenovo ThinkStation PGX Targets Local AI Workloads in Compact Design
Lenovo's new ThinkStation PGX mini workstation targets local AI workloads with removable components and enterprise-grade dependability.
EU Orders Meta to Open WhatsApp to Rival AI Chatbots
EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots, citing Digital Markets Act violations. The ruling forces interoperability with competing AI services.
Rising PC Prices Signal End of Budget Laptops as Memory Costs Surge
Memory shortages have pushed PC prices up by double digits in Europe. Analysts warn that sub-$500 laptops could disappear by 2026 as AI demand diverts chip supply.
Microsoft Overhauls Windows Printing With Modern Protocol Support
Microsoft introduces Windows Ready Print, a new printing model that adopts IPP, eSCL, and Universal Print to replace legacy drivers and improve cloud integration.
Pool App Takes on the Chaos of Screenshot Management
A new tool called Pool offers a smarter way to organize, search and declutter the endless screenshots on your devices, addressing a growing digital pain point.
USB Power Delivery Standard Reshapes Device Charging Landscape
The USB Power Delivery standard is transforming how devices charge, enabling faster power transfer and universal compatibility across laptops, phones and tablets.
Honor Magic V6 Highlights the Challenge of Foldable Phone Innovation
Honor's new foldable sets three world firsts but illustrates a market where incremental hardware gains are losing impact.
Android 17 Aims to Redefine Foldable Multitasking
Google released Android 17 with bubble multitasking and foldable gaming mode, addressing key pain points for foldable users and potentially accelerating adoption.
Google Pushes AI Deeper Into Android With New Multitasking and Wear OS Update
Android 17 and Wear OS 7 bring multitasking upgrades, parental controls and expanded Gemini AI features, signaling Google's push to integrate artificial intelligence across its devices.
Honor's Phone-Gimbal Hybrid Targets Mobile Videographers
Honor launches a smartphone with a built-in gimbal camera, aiming to attract content creators. The device blends phone functionality with professional stabilization, challenging traditional mobile video limits.
Bose Headphones Lifespan: What Owner Reviews Reveal About Durability
Owner reports indicate Bose headphones typically last 3-5 years, with battery degradation a common issue in wireless models. Build quality and sound performance remain strong over time.
Digital Wall Calendars Enter the Mainstream as Smart Home Staple
Once dismissed as niche gadgets, digital wall calendars are gaining traction as families and remote workers seek centralized scheduling. Brands like Skylight, Everblog, and Apolosign lead the shift.
X-VPN Debuts Soccer Servers to Ease World Cup Streaming Congestion
X-VPN launches dedicated Soccer 2026 servers across six countries to handle World Cup streaming demand, targeting free-to-air broadcasters and reducing lag.
Nimble Power Bank Splits In Half to Share a Charge with Friends
Nimble launches a power bank that detaches into two halves, allowing one device to charge two phones at once via USB-C.