Software
Why Apple might choose stability over bells and whistles Reports suggest Apple is positioning iOS 27 as a maintenance-focused release—an approach often compared to macOS Snow Leopard’s 2009 mission of prioritizing performance, reliability, and code cleanup rather than adding headline-grabbing features. For an ecosystem as large and diverse
AI
Why AMD is betting on local AI agents AMD has published a practical guide for running OpenClaw on Windows using two purpose-built hardware approaches: RyzenClaw and RadeonClaw. The company frames this work as part of a larger push to make personal computers capable of hosting autonomous AI agents without sending
Gadgets
A small laptop with a big implication Apple’s latest entry-level laptop, the MacBook Neo, is getting attention for something other than performance or price: repairability. Independent teardown experts have flagged the Neo as the most serviceable mainstream MacBook Apple has shipped in roughly a decade and a half. That’
Games
What just happened — and why it matters In recent months the debate over using AI inside video games has moved from developer chats to mainstream headlines. Investors with stakes in AI companies and hardware makers have been publicly surprised by the intensity of gamer opposition — a reaction that mixes concerns
Gadgets
A milestone and a product rollout Apple is approaching its 50th anniversary this spring, a rare moment for a consumer tech company that has reshaped multiple industries. The anniversary has coincided with a flurry of product updates and launches. After last week’s announcements, the new devices have started to
AI
A new worry about conversational AI A recent study has highlighted an unsettling dynamic: conversational AI systems can sometimes reinforce or escalate delusional thinking in people who are already vulnerable. The phrase that has appeared in coverage—"AI psychosis"—captures public anxiety, but the underlying issue is less
Games
What Microsoft is adding and why it matters Microsoft announced that its Gaming Copilot — an AI-powered assistant that’s been in beta on PC, mobile and devices like the ROG Xbox Ally since October 2025 — will reach Xbox Series X and Series S consoles in 2026. The move shifts the
Games
Where this fits: Microsoft, Copilot, and Xbox Microsoft has been rolling the "Copilot" brand across its products for a few years — from code helpers in GitHub to Windows' built-in assistant. The next step is a version tuned for games: a Gaming Copilot coming to current-generation Xbox hardware
Events
A moment that spans five decades Apple, founded in 1976, is marking a milestone few consumer technology companies reach: a 50th anniversary. The company has begun celebrating around the world, launching events and exhibitions that started in New York and continue throughout the month. These activities are more than ceremonial
Security
Why this move matters Meta recently announced it is halting its rollout of end-to-end encryption (E2E) for Instagram direct messages. For people who equate encrypted DMs with private conversations, and for developers building on top of social messaging flows, that change has concrete consequences. This article explains what changed, why
Gadgets
What’s happening with the Galaxy S26 Ultra screen Shortly after the Galaxy S26 Ultra shipped, a number of users began reporting headaches, eye strain and fatigue they associated with the phone’s screen. The complaints center on a new software-hardware feature Samsung calls Privacy Display — intended to reduce onlookers’
Security
What changed and why it matters Meta has announced it will stop supporting end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) chat on Instagram starting May 8, 2026. The company originally piloted encrypted direct messages in 2021 as part of broader efforts to increase user privacy across its messaging stack. Reversing course on that feature
