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WIRED recently featured advice from tech journalist David Nield, suggesting that users can achieve a significant, free phone upgrade by simply switching their default keyboard on Android and iOS devices. This overlooked customization option can profoundly impact daily interactions, as the keyboard is essential for text, media, and voice input.
Quick Verdict iOS 26.4 introduces Ambient Music widgets, a genuinely convenient addition for Apple Music subscribers. These mood-based widgets offer one-tap access to curated or custom playlists directly from your
Major publishers are blocking the Internet Archive, citing concerns about AI scraping. This action, while intended to control content use by commercial AI, simultaneously erases the web's critical historical record, a resource relied upon by journalists, researchers, and courts for decades. The EFF argues that archiving and AI training for transformative purposes are often fair use, and sacrificing public digital history is a severe and irreversible mistake.
Balmuda has launched "The Clock," a sleek, minimalist alarm clock that uses animated lights and custom sounds to aid sleep, focus, and waking. Crafted from aluminum, it features unique light-based time display and various sound modes, including white noise for concentration. Priced at $375, it's currently exclusive to Japan.
Sony is reportedly retiring the 'PlayStation Network' and 'PSN' brands by September 2026, aiming to simplify and unify its branding. This is a "purely visual" change, meaning core features like friends lists, multiplayer, and trophies will remain unaffected. The move reflects the evolving, always-online gaming landscape where the 'Network' distinction has become redundant.
Voting is officially open for the 18th annual GeekWire Awards, celebrating the Pacific Northwest's top tech innovators and entrepreneurs. With 50 finalists across 10 categories, the community is invited to cast their ballots by April 10 ahead of the May 7 live event in Seattle.
Switch 2 Gets a Massive Upgrade: Handheld Boost Mode is Here! Alright, Switch 2 owners, listen up! Nintendo just dropped a bombshell system update (Ver. 22.0.0, released March 16, 2026) that's going to change how you
Nvidia Revolutionizes Gaming Graphics with DLSS 5, Eyes Enterprise Expansion San Jose, CA – Nvidia unveiled its latest leap in graphics technology, DLSS 5, at CEO Jensen Huang's keynote during Nvidia GTC on Monday. This
A journalist faced death threats from Polymarket gamblers over a missile strike report, revealing critical vulnerabilities in prediction markets. The incident highlights the "oracle problem" where human-generated data, acting as an oracle, becomes a target for manipulation due to high financial stakes. This underscores the need for robust, decentralized data sources and ethical system design.
Tiimo, the iPhone App of the Year 2025, effectively solves daily focus problems with its AI-powered visual planner. It simplifies task management, offers realistic time estimates, and dynamically adapts schedules, making it a powerful tool for enhanced productivity.
Google Maps introduces its biggest update in a decade with "Ask Maps," a Gemini-powered conversational AI feature, and "Immersive Navigation," which delivers photorealistic 3D turn-by-turn directions. This overhaul allows users to pose complex queries and experience a more visually intuitive journey, rolling out initially in the US and India.
Journalist Julia Angwin has filed a class action lawsuit against Grammarly's parent company, Superhuman, alleging the AI writing assistant's 'Expert Review' feature used her and hundreds of other notable figures' names and likenesses without consent for AI-generated feedback. The controversial feature, which simulated advice from personalities like Kara Swisher and Stephen King, has since been disabled.
YouTube has launched a pilot program on March 10, 2026, offering government officials, political candidates, and journalists a new AI deepfake detection tool. Users can verify their identity, access a dashboard to monitor AI-generated videos using their likeness, and report them for removal. This initiative addresses the growing challenge of synthetic media and strengthens content moderation efforts.
Displaced by AI, a growing number of white-collar professionals, including lawyers, scientists, and journalists, are now reluctantly training the very AI models that rendered their jobs obsolete. This emerging gig economy reflects a bleak reality and a stark warning for the future of employment.
Are you on the hunt for a new MacBook but feeling a bit overwhelmed by the choices? Apple's lineup offers fantastic options, from budget-friendly workhorses to powerful machines for professionals. This guide is designed
VR Pioneer nDreams Restructures: Two Studios Close, 78 Jobs at Risk It’s a tough day in the world of virtual reality gaming, as news has emerged that UK-based VR specialist nDreams is undergoing a significant
Even as the PS5 passes its halfway point, its library in March 2026 is robust and diverse. From epic RPGs like Baldur's Gate 3 and the redeemed Cyberpunk 2077, to horror masterpieces like Alan Wake 2, and the pure joy of Astro Bot, there's something for every gamer. This updated list highlights top picks, emphasizing variety and quality.
Galaxy S26 Ultra review: This list of five apps, including DocuSign, Concepts, Colorfy, Readwise Reader, and MyScript Notes, focuses on maximizing the S26 Ultra's large 6.9-inch display and integrated S Pen for productivity, creativity, and reading.
Learn to create personalized custom maps in Google Maps by using the "Lists" feature to organize locations, plan trips, and document your favorite places.
Word-guessing games have recently seen an explosion in popularity, proving to be both entertaining and beneficial for vocabulary improvement. While many of these games, like Wordle, might be a bit too straightforward
A court has made a critical decision to personally search devices seized from a Washington Post reporter, explicitly denying the Department of Justice (DOJ) full access. This move underscores judicial oversight in sensitive cases, particularly those involving journalists' materials, emphasizing the court's role in protecting privacy and press freedom against potential government overreach.
The Stop Killing Games campaign is establishing NGOs in the EU and US to combat publishers discontinuing support for purchased video games. Creator Ross Scott expressed confidence in their success, aiming to codify their petition into EU law and set up systems for reporting publishers. This formalization follows the campaign's strong reaction to Ubisoft's delisting of _The Crew_ and a petition gaining over a million signatures.
Wikipedia blacklists Archive.today after alleged DDoS attack Key takeaways Wikipedia editors have made a significant decision to remove all existing links to Archive.today, a prominent web archiving service. This move
Pixar's upcoming "Toy Story 5" will feature an evil AI tablet named Lilypad as its central antagonist, challenging classic characters like Buzz Lightyear and Woody. The film delves into themes of excessive screen time and technology's impact on children, underscored by the AI's ominous declaration: "I'm always listening."
