Users love making new playlists in Spotify, but sometimes its limited editing and queuing tools make the experience more of a chore rather than a fun activity. But as Techradar reports, the platform just dropped a shedload of tools to make playlists more enjoyable and to ‘help keep listening smooth’ for both iOS and Android users. […]
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TP-Link Preps Wi-Fi 8 Router but will the FCC’s Ban Block It?
The US’s ban on foreign-made routers looks poised to block an upcoming Wi-Fi 8 router from TP-Link, unless the company can receive exemption. As PCMag reports, although Wi-Fi 7 is only two years old, TP-Link is rushing ahead with plans to launch a Wi-Fi 8 router this October, even though the wireless standard won’t be finalized until […]
What to Expect from Microsoft Build 2026 (Hint: There’s a lot of AI going on)
Microsoft Build is all set to kick off at 10 a.m. PT on June 2 with a keynote from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. As PCMag reports, this year, the conference is taking place at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, a smaller venue than last year’s at the Seattle Convention Center. The change in location is thoughtful: Microsoft […]
Want a New Steam Deck? It’s Going to Cost You
It’s a good news/bad news situation. If you’ve been patiently waiting, Valve has announced that the Steam Deck is back in stock. Yay! But the company is now raising the price of the Steam Deck by up to $300. Boo! As PCMag reports, on Wednesday, Valve announced that these ugly pricing updates are due to the rising cost of […]
Is Nvidia Giving Up on Gaming GPUs?
Nvidia is flying with the revelation of its latest financial results, hitting a record-breaking quarter. But hidden among the trumpeting of success there was a move by which gamers might be alarmed regarding Team Green’s gaming GPUs. As TechRadar reports, Tom’s Hardware also noticed that aside from the record revenue in Q1 fiscal 2027 – which hit a […]
Microsoft is Phasing Out SMS Two-Factor Logins for Passkeys
Microsoft is continuing its passkey push by moving away from SMS-based two-factor authentication for local account logins, citing its vulnerability to exploitation and fraud. Instead, it wants everyone to start using passkeys (and eventually, ditch passwords altogether). As PCMag reports, although text messages have proved a useful way to add an extra layer of security to account […]
Google I/O 2026 was Almost Completely about AI
Google I/O 2026 wrapped up last week, and to no one’s surprise, it was almost completely about AI. As Endgadget reports, right off the bat, Google announced it’s rolling out its “intelligent, AI-powered Search box” globally. Instead of just autocompleting your text, it uses AI to anticipate your intent and help you formulate questions. You will […]
In Spite of Growing Market Share, Verizon CEO says Satellite Providers Can’t Compete against a “Terrestrial Network”
As Starlink gains traction as a potential disruptor to traditional ISPs, Verizon’s CEO is downplaying the threat. As PCMag reports, at last week’s MoffettNathanson media conference, Dan Schulman predicted that low-earth satellite rivals SpaceX and Amazon will remain niche internet providers in the US. “I think satellite is a really good complementary service for a product, but […]
New Market Figures Claim ChatGPT Usage has Hit an ‘all-time low’
New market figures have suggested OpenAI’s ChatGPT is gradually losing referral share as competitors gain ground across the increasingly competitive AI chatbot industry. As TechRadar reports, the latest data from Statcounter claims ChatGPT accounted for 76.85% of AI chatbot referrals in April 2026 – which may sound high, but actually marks the platform’s lowest recorded share after three consecutive months of […]
Meta’s Ray-Ban Display Smart Glasses Have Become More Useful
Meta’s top-tier Ray-Ban Display augmented reality smart glasses offer impressive hardware, but per PCMag’s review, the software was limited, with too many ties to Meta’s own apps. But that may soon change with third-party developers getting involved. As PCMag reports, last week, Meta announced several new features, including the option for developers to build their own services. There […]