Google is not killing your old and aging Chromecast, after all

Google says the casting issues affecting older Chromecast devices have now been resolved after users feared the company had quietly killed support for the aging hardware.

Why I kind of hate portable monitors, even though I want one badly

I want to mock portable monitors, but the annoying truth is that they make sense. That might be the most cursed thing about them.

These new Anker earbuds use AI to fix the worst part of wireless earbuds

Anker’s new Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earbuds use a dedicated AI chip to clean up calls, improve noise cancellation, translate conversations, and even turn the Pro Max case into a note-taker.

JBL made the most stunning transparent earbuds, and they look straight out of The Matrix

JBL’s Soundgear Clips now come in a transparent Emerald Green special edition, adding a gorgeous new China-only color to its open-ear lineup.

tvOS 27 is finally getting this iOS accessibility feature, and your eyes will thank you for it

Apple has confirmed that tvOS 27 will add a systemwide larger text setting, making it easier to read on your Apple TV 4K.

Spotify adds verified podcast badges so you know you’re listening to the real host, and not an AI clone

Spotify is rolling out verified badges for podcasts and tightening its rules around AI voice cloning to make sure the podcasts you love are actually made by the people you think they are.

YouTube gets Gemini Omni for free, but its best AI search features stay behind a paywall

Google announced two big YouTube features at I/O 2026: Omni for Shorts and Ask YouTube for Premium subscribers in the US.

Plex wants to force its users into a subscription trap, and honestly, I’m a little mad

Plex is raising its Lifetime Plex Pass price from $249.99 to $749.99 on July 1, 2026. It’s dressed up as good news, but I’m not buying it, figuratively or literally.

Google and Xreal’s Project Aura smart glasses will ship later this year

Xreal’s Project Aura smart glasses throw built-in display units into the mix with a wide field of view,

Google shows off Android audio glasses designed by Gentle Monster and Warby Parker

Google has finally given us first look at Android XR audio glasses, powered by Gemini and coming out later this year.