LG TVs Force Microsoft Copilot on Users LG TV owners are facing an unexpected change: the latest webOS update automatically installs the Microsoft Copilot app. The catch? The app cannot be removed. For many, this is sparking outrage online, as users question both the necessity of the software and th...

Google Faces $129M Freeze on French Assets Google is under a temporary freeze on €110 million ($129 million) of its French assets following a Russian court ruling. The decision comes after the tech giant was found guilty of an illegal dividend payment in 2021. The move highlights Russia’s ongoing cr...

Google Translate Live: Real-Time Translation on Any Earbuds Google is breaking language barriers with a major update to Google Translate. Live translations are now available for all earbuds in beta, starting in the US, Mexico, and India. Previously limited to Pixel Buds, this new feature lets Androi...

Microsoft Expands Bug Bounties Across All Products Microsoft is shaking up the cybersecurity world with a major update to its bug bounty program. Starting now, security researchers can submit critical vulnerability reports for any Microsoft product or service—even those without formal payouts. This ...

Garmin Vivosmart 6 Leak Hints at Major Upgrade Garmin enthusiasts have something to get excited about. Leaks from multiple sources suggest that the upcoming Vivosmart 6 tracker could include a major new feature: built-in GPS. This would mark the first time Garmin’s slim Vivosmart series allows users...

Apple Music Arrives Natively in Cadillac and Chevy Vehicles General Motors is bringing Apple Music directly to select 2025 and newer Cadillac and Chevrolet models, eliminating the need for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. This move gives drivers instant access to music streaming as soon as they enter ...

Google Shuts Down Dark Web Monitoring Service Google is officially discontinuing its dark web monitoring service, a tool that alerted users when their personal information appeared in online breaches. Starting January 15, 2026, the service will stop scanning data like email addresses, contact info, ...

Tesla Robotaxis Hit Austin Roads Without Safety Monitors Tesla’s highly anticipated robotaxis were recently spotted operating autonomously on public streets in Austin without safety monitors, raising eyebrows across the tech and automotive world. For years, Tesla promised fully self-driving rides, y...

GNOME Cracks Down on AI-Generated Extensions GNOME, the popular Linux desktop environment, has officially banned AI-generated extensions in its extensions store. The move aims to reduce poorly written code and speed up review times. Developers can still use AI as a coding aid, but extensions primari...

AI Content Flood Leads “Slop” to Top Merriam-Webster’s 2025 Words Merriam-Webster has officially named “slop” as its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting a growing trend in low-quality AI-generated content online. Defined as “digital content of low quality produced in quantity by artificial intellige...

AI Clones Are Fueling Music Industry Outrage Musicians are increasingly frustrated with AI-generated clones of their work flooding streaming platforms. From fake Drake tracks in 2023 to recent King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard impersonations, the rise of AI-created music is testing the limits of co...

Kindle Launches AI-Powered ‘Ask this Book’ Feature Amazon has rolled out a new AI feature for its Kindle app, designed to make reading more interactive and engaging. Dubbed “Ask this Book,” the tool allows readers to ask questions about the book they’re reading and receive spoiler-free answers. User...