A year into Trump’s second term, what happened to the Big Tech crackdown? Searchers asking “Did Trump actually rein in Big Tech?” or “Why are tech CEOs suddenly close to Trump?” are landing on a surprising answer: the promised populist squeeze on Silicon Valley didn’t really materialize. A year ago,...

Baidu AI Ernie Bot Hits 200 Million Monthly Active Users Baidu’s AI assistant, Ernie Bot, has reached a major milestone: 200 million monthly active users. Many are turning to Ernie for everyday tasks, from asking questions and booking flights to generating images and summarizing content. This surge ...

Browser cookies are supposed to be small pieces of data that keep users logged in and sessions running smoothly. But what happens when the criminals stealing those cookies forget to secure their own systems? That exact question was answered after security researchers uncovered a flaw inside a cookie...

People Spend 11.8 Billion Hours Daily on Billionaire-Owned Social Media A staggering 11.8 billion hours are spent every day consuming content on social media platforms founded by some of the world’s wealthiest billionaires. That’s equivalent to more than one million years of human attention lost dai...

Hop Into Adventure with Big Hops If you love 3D platformers with inventive mechanics, Big Hops is a must-try. This adorable frog game lets players explore vibrant worlds while using clever tools and acrobatics to solve puzzles. Unlike typical platformers, Big Hops blends the charm of Nintendo classi...

Bandcamp Cracks Down on AI Music, Setting a New Industry Standard As AI-generated music floods streaming platforms, musicians struggle to protect their work and earn a living. Bandcamp has responded with a short, straightforward policy that outright bans AI-generated music, sending a clear message: ...

Bose QC Ultra Headphones are once again available at their lowest price to date, raising an obvious question for shoppers: are these still worth buying now that a newer generation exists? Short answer—yes, especially for travelers and remote workers who want elite noise cancellation without paying f...

Bandcamp Takes a Stand Against AI-Generated Music Bandcamp has officially become the first major music platform to ban AI-generated content, signaling a bold move to protect artists’ work. For musicians and fans worried about AI’s influence on creativity, this announcement clarifies that music creat...

Bose SoundTouch Survives Cloud Shutdown Bose is showing competitors like Sonos and Spotify how to handle aging tech gracefully. After more than a decade, the company announced that its SoundTouch speakers will lose cloud-based smart features in May 2026. While cloud services are shutting down, Bose ...

Big Tech Avoids Stricter EU Digital Rules Europe’s tech landscape is seeing a surprising shift as Big Tech firms like Google, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Netflix dodge strict legal obligations under the European Commission’s upcoming Digital Networks Act (DNA). Despite generating the majority of in...

Baldur’s Gate 3 Studio Confirms No AI in Concept Art Gamers worried about AI replacing human creativity in video games can breathe a sigh of relief. Larian Studios, the developer behind Baldur’s Gate 3, has officially stated it will not use generative AI to create concept art or writing for its upco...

Bluetti Charger 2 Delivers Rapid 1200W Charging on the Go Bluetti has unveiled the Charger 2, a high-speed DC-DC charger capable of powering up your portable stations at an impressive 1200W while on the road. Unlike traditional 12V cigarette lighter charging, which can take hours, this solution dram...