Tech & AI

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…

How to remap the Copilot key on your keyboard to something more helpful

Pressing the Copilot key on your laptop keyboard launches Copilot. But whether or not you use Microsoft's AI, you can re…

Is your smart TV a secret proxy? LG to suspend rogue apps, Samsung sets impacted too

One of your smart TV's apps could be relaying someone else's internet traffic. Here's how to check if you're affected.…

PayPal leaves the door open to a higher takeover offer following earnings beat

After reporting better-than-expected Q2 results, PayPal said it remains focused on its AI-driven turnaround, but would c…

Deals: 24GB M5 MacBook Air $200 off, MacBook Pro $500 off, AirTag 2, AirPods, Beats cable $18, more

Alongside ongoing discounts on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, and AirTag 2 still at all-time lows,…

Elon Musk’s X Money app is rolling out in the U.S.

The app is currently available to X Premium and Premium+ subscribers in the U.S.…

WhatsApp now lets you make calls using its web app

Similar to the smartphone and desktop apps, the web app will support the calling features such as screen-sharing and rea…

Apple’s reported ‘HomePad’ may launch as early as October

For years, we've heard rumors of a new home hub device from Apple, meant to take on smart home devices like the Google N…

What's the difference between Amazon's Echo Dot and Echo Dot Max?

Better bass and a much newer processor are the main differences between the old Echo Dot and the newer Echo Dot Max.…