Meta is taking its AI ambitions straight to the ballot box. In a move that feels part tech crusade, part political soap opera, the company just dropped “tens of millions” of dollars into a brand-new super PAC aimed at blocking state-level AI regulations. The group, cheerily named the American Technology Excellence Project, will fight laws…
Nintendo’s first-party Switch 2 Pro Controller can’t be beaten when it comes to its breadth of features and comfort. But at $89.99, let’s be real, it’s way too expensive for most people. Thankfully, a controller I’ve been testing recently, which is nearly as good despite lacking a 3.5mm audio jack, is currently on sale for…
A new gateway to the latest Galaxy AI experiences is about to open. Join us on September 4 to discover a more seamless mobile experience across a wider range of devices — from premium AI tablets to the newest member of the Galaxy S25 family. Be part of the reveal online and see how…
With Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, Microsoft is introducing a fundamentally revised Start Menu that runs on all devices with the same code base. The new functions are activated by an enablement package. This enables the new features without a complete reinstallation and makes the switch to Windows 11’s big 25H2 update as quick…
OpenAI is cranking its AI ambitions up to nuclear-reactor levels, literally. The ChatGPT maker just announced plans to pour a jaw-dropping $400 billion into five new US data center sites, a mega-build that could light up entire cities (7 gigawatts of power, to be exact) and bring it closer to its audacious half-trillion-dollar AI infrastructure…
The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is top pick for battery-powered doorbells, offering sharp 1536p video with a head-to-toe view that makes it easy to spot packages on the porch floor other doorbells might miss. It’s also the most responsive video doorbell our reviewer has tested, pulling up live feeds in about half the time of…
Delivering powerful sound, customizable lighting and extended hours of playtime, new Sound Tower is built for every occasion Both models bring dynamic design, versatile portability and -optimized sound modes to enable tailored listening experiences with seamless indoor-outdoor use Samsung Electronics today introduced the new Sound Tower (ST50F and ST40F models), its latest innovation in portable…
Gaming on laptops has come a long way. These days, there’s no shortage of machines that can pack serious power. But not every gaming laptop is built for the way in which you play. Maybe you’re all about chasing those super-high frame rates in shooters. Or maybe you just want to get lost in story…
Microsoft is shaking up its AI playbook again, this time by inviting Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4 and Claude Opus 4.1 to join the party inside Microsoft 365 Copilot. Until now, Microsoft’s workplace AI assistant has been almost exclusively powered by OpenAI’s models, but starting today, customers can tap Anthropic’s models for tasks in Researcher and…
Microsoft is making advances with a new way to cool microchips that it says could lead to more energy-efficient data centers in the future. It’s a method called microfluidics that involves liquid coolant flowing directly into the silicon. After lab tests, Microsoft found that this strategy can remove heat up to three times better than…