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,...

ChatGPT age prediction is rolling out to limit what minors can access ChatGPT age prediction is now being introduced to automatically apply stronger protections for users it estimates are under 18. People searching “how does ChatGPT know my age?” or “what changes for teens on ChatGPT?” should know t...

OpenAI data centers are about to get a new talking point: your power bill shouldn’t rise because of them, and local water supplies shouldn’t be drained to keep servers cool. That’s the core promise OpenAI is making as communities push back against the rapid buildout of AI infrastructure. The company...

Sony TCL Partnership Means Big Changes For TV Buyers Sony and TCL partnership news is raising one big question: Is Sony handing over its TV future to TCL? Here’s what’s confirmed so far. Sony has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with TCL that would create a new joint venture whe...

Zipline Drone Delivery Brings Burritos Straight to Your Lawn Imagine ordering lunch and having it arrive without a car, bike, or human courier. That’s exactly what happened on a windy afternoon in Rowlett, Texas, when a Zipline drone hovered overhead, lowered a small brown-paper package, and deliver...

Adobe Acrobat AI Turns PDFs into Podcasts and Presentations Struggling to keep up with long PDFs, reports, or meeting notes? Adobe Acrobat’s new AI tools can now summarize your documents as podcasts and presentations, letting you absorb key information faster than ever. These features, available in ...

YouTube Shorts AI Likeness Lets Creators Make Videos with Virtual Selves YouTube is taking a major leap into AI-driven content creation. In 2026, creators will be able to produce Shorts using their own AI likenesses, effectively turning themselves into virtual avatars. While YouTube hasn’t revealed ...

YouTube TV Brings Custom Multiview and Flexible Channel Packages YouTube TV is preparing a major update that could change the way viewers watch TV. Soon, subscribers will be able to watch multiple channels simultaneously while selecting from new paid plans tailored to their favorite genres. The chan...

Instagram AI Concerns: Why Authenticity Is the Real Challenge Instagram’s top executive, Adam Mosseri, recently shared his vision for the platform as AI-generated content grows more pervasive. His posts highlight the challenge creators face: standing out in a feed increasingly filled with both human...

Verizon Prepaid Phones Now Locked for a Full Year Verizon has quietly changed how its prepaid phone policies work, leaving many customers facing a longer wait to unlock their devices. If you’re using a subbrand like Visible, TracFone, Straight Talk, or Total Wireless, you’ll now need to pay for 365 ...

NexPhone Blurs the Line Between Phone and PC Tech enthusiasts often wonder why their smartphone can’t fully replace a computer. Nex Computer’s latest innovation, the NexPhone, aims to answer that question. This midrange Android device isn’t just a phone—it’s designed to double as a desktop, running ...

Sony LinkBuds Clip Open Bring Clip-On Comfort and Privacy Sony has introduced its first clip-on open-style earbuds, the LinkBuds Clip Open, designed to keep your ears free while delivering clear audio. These innovative earbuds rest outside the ear canal, allowing you to stay aware of your surroundin...