Tech & AI

HBO Max embraces vertical video with a new ‘Shorts’ feed

HBO Max, like other streaming platforms, is rethinking content discovery as large libraries are making it hard for viewe…

Saudi prince buys 5% stake in Lucid Motors

The investment comes after speculation that Saudi Arabia may take Lucid Motors private -- which the EV maker has denied.…

Tile’s best Bluetooth tracker is down to its lowest price of the year

Apple’s latest AirTag may seem like the obvious choice if you own an iPhone and are shopping for a Bluetooth track…

The HBO Max app now has shorts, because why not

The HBO Max app now has shorts, because everything needs to have shorts.…

What is the 60-60 rule for AirPods?

60-60 is a good rule of thumb for protecting your hearing.…

9to5Mac Daily: July 28, 2026 – Apple Upgrade is here

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts …

Apple Upgrade: Here’s the monthly subscription cost for every product

Apple Upgrade is a new leasing program announced today that enables you to get Apple products via a low-cost monthly sub…

GM redesigned its engineering workflows around AI agents — and tripled its merged pull requests

Software engineers at General Motors' (GM's) autonomous driving division spend only 15% of their time writing …

Runway couldn't fix a bug in its AI video model, so it turned the bug into a feature

Runway spent weeks trying to engineer its way out of a stubborn bug: AI-generated avatars would drift off-center during …

WhatsApp now supports encrypted calls on the web

WhatsApp now supports encrypted calls on the web.…

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: Wider really is better

For people who want the power of a phone that transforms into a miniature tablet, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 offers a better wa…

How much storage does your phone really need in 2026? Probably less than you think

Phones today are coming with massive amounts of storage, but is it overkill? Let's break it down.…

AI is storage’s biggest opportunity - and biggest threat

Faster access and more secure recoveries are driving business, but mishaps and attacks can endanger data…

Report: Trump mad RFK Jr. hasn’t cut more vaccines or proven autism link

Trump is fixated on the false, long-debunked claim that vaccines cause autism.…

The Trump administration is exempting data centers from pollution laws intended to prevent acid rain

Don't worry, the Trump administration won't let a little acid rain get in the way of more data centers.…

College prof hides prompt to catch AI cheaters, finds human nature is pretty much as we thought

DEF CON bans Meta-style 'pervert glasses'

More organizers prohibit camera-equipped specs, even with prescription lenses…

Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid

The largest grid operator in the U.S. says it will cut power to large data centers to prevent blackouts starting next ye…

HBO Max is putting on vertical shorts

Warner Bros. Discovery is bringing a vertical video feed to HBO Max to help you find something new to watch. Streaming p…

4GB graphics cards are back

The first modern GPU with 4GB of VRAM has appeared, as RAM prices and component shortages push tech prices higher. As Di…

Xbox explains what caused this week's 'unacceptable' major outage

An Xbox executive said yesterday's outage was due to "a licensing service that sits outside of Xbox."…

iPhone 18 Pro could be a no-brainer upgrade for lots of users

iPhone 18 Pro is coming soon, and there are several reasons why it could prove an especially popular upgrade choice this…

Britain hopes £7.3M will help electric and hydrogen aircraft take off

Government finds some loose change down to chuck at emission-free flight research…

AI-found bugs aren't proving any easier to exploit despite the hype

VulnCheck says fewer than 2% of AI-assisted vulnerability discoveries have been weaponized, casting doubt on claims fron…