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 […]
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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 […]
What We Learned from Musk vs. Altman
Last week, viewers watched closing arguments in the Musk v. Altman trial, and as The Verge reports, most wish they hadn’t. Steven Molo, Musk’s lawyer, stumbled over his words. He at one point called Greg Brockman — a co-defendant — Greg Altman. He erroneously claimed that Musk wasn’t asking for money and had to be corrected by […]
If You’re Pre-Ordering the New Google Fitbit Air, You Can Get a Free Band
Google’s new Fitbit Air, the $99.99 screenless fitness tracker, comes out on May 26th. It’s the company’s first Fitbit release in four years, and you can use it on iOS or Android phones without a paid subscription if all you want to do is track activities, sleep, and basic health metrics (heart rate, breathing rate, […]
Google Chrome Automatically Downloads a Storage-Eating 4GB Model to Support AI Features. Here’s How to Turn it Off.
Google Chrome offers plenty of AI features, but some of them could quietly eat up your device storage. As spotted by The Privacy Guy, the browser automatically downloads a 4GB model to support on-device AI features, and it may stay on your PC unless the features are turned off. The AI model in question is Gemini […]
A Temporary Reprieve for Users as FCC Extends the Update Deadline for Foreign-Made Routers and Drones Until 2029
The FCC’s bans on foreign-made Wi-Fi routers and drones initially included an expiration date on software updates, but the commission has now extended the cutoff from 2027 to 2029. As PCMag reports, on Friday, the FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) issued an extension that permits previously authorized foreign-made drones and Wi-Fi routers to “continue to receive software and firmware […]