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Another Regulatory Filing for Beats 360 Apple’s long-rumored Beats 360 headphones have appeared in a new regulatory filing, signaling that the product is moving closer to an official launch. The filing, spotted by MacRumors, was submitted to a national certification database and lists the device und...

Introducing the Genki Manta Controller Genki has officially launched its latest hardware project, the Manta controller, now live on Kickstarter. This new gamepad is designed with a clear focus on deep personalization, moving beyond simple button remapping to offer a level of control that adapts to h...

Patreon's New Algorithm Prioritizes Smaller Creators Patreon is rolling out a significant change to its discovery algorithm, with the explicit goal of helping smaller creators get found by new patrons. Historically, the platform’s recommendation systems have tended to favor established, high-earning...

The Backlash Against AI Sponsorships Major YouTube creators are facing a wave of fan backlash after accepting sponsorships from Higgsfield, an AI video tool. The criticism is particularly sharp because these channels built their reputations on authentic, human-driven storytelling. Viewers argue that...

Take-Two Subpoenas Microsoft and Discord Take-Two Interactive has issued subpoenas to Microsoft and Discord in connection with the GTA VI gameplay leaks, citing copyright infringement. The legal actions target entities that may hold information related to the unauthorized distribution of early game ...

Walmart and Sam's Club to Accept Apple Pay and Google Pay Starting August 24, Walmart and Sam's Club locations will begin accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay, ending the retailer's long-standing refusal to support these services. This change marks a significant shift in the company's payment strategy...

Apple Cuts Jobs in Vision Pro and Siri Teams Apple is laying off more than 200 employees, with the cuts hitting teams working on the Vision Pro headset and the Siri assistant. The reductions affect staff across several departments, including those involved in the development of next-generation hardw...

The AI Button's Popularity LinkedIn’s AI-assisted posting tool has already crossed a significant milestone, according to a company spokesperson. The feature, which helps users generate draft posts from brief prompts, has been used over 1 million times since its rollout. This rapid adoption signals a...

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Friday that TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit filed in 2024. The lawsuit alleged that the popular social media platform violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by collecting personal data from children wi...

Just three days after its Indiegogo debut, the HoverAir Versa—a compact steadycam with snap-on propeller wings that convert it into a drone—has stopped accepting US orders. The sudden halt appears to be another casualty of the FCC's drone ban, leaving US gadget enthusiasts disappointed and uncertain...

Enterprises Flock to New AI Models The rapid release cycle of frontier AI models has created a distinctly fickle enterprise customer base. According to a recent survey by Menlo Ventures, a staggering 85% of enterprises have switched their primary large language model vendor at least once in the past...

New AirPods Beta Firmware Released Apple has officially seeded a new beta firmware update for its flagship wireless earbuds, arriving just ahead of the anticipated iOS 27 software cycle. The update, designated with build number 7E5227e, is specifically tailored for the AirPods Pro 2 and the AirPods ...