Does giving a camera wings dodge the FCC’s drone ban?
Does giving a camera wings dodge the FCC’s drone ban?

HoverAir drones always have intriguing gimmicks. This one folds flat to fit in your pocket. This one can land on water. Another can charge inside its carrying case. But the brand’s latest trick might be its riskiest: it’s attempting to sneak a drone past the FCC. In December 2025, the US government banned future foreign […]

Google Gemini is getting a dedicated student hub
Google Gemini is getting a dedicated student hub

As we’re gearing up for back-to-school season, Google is rolling out a new dedicated student hub in Gemini. It’s a one-stop repository for collecting research in a study notebook, creating flashcards, taking practice quizzes, and more. Google is also enhancing its study notebooks with support for graphs and images. It can even add test dates […]

Watch Valve set up the Steam Frame in its own leaked videos
Watch Valve set up the Steam Frame in its own leaked videos

Valve just leaked several new videos showing the Steam Frame’s unboxing, setup process, and various accessories. The videos apparently appeared on the ARM Steam client following an update, but they were “quickly pulled after that,” according to the Steam Hardware Updates account on X. The Steam Frame is Valve’s virtual-reality headset that can stream games […]

OpenAI hit the brakes. Now what?
OpenAI hit the brakes. Now what?

With a looming IPO, intense competition from Anthropic, and Chinese and open-weight rivals nipping at its heels, OpenAI has plenty of reasons to move fast. Instead, it hit the brakes. On Tuesday, the company said it had slowed the pace of some AI development while it tightened security and safeguards. That included a two-week pause […]

Meta AI is getting a Mac app
Meta AI is getting a Mac app

Meta is launching a new Mac app dedicated to its AI chatbot. In an announcement on Wednesday, Meta says you can share your window with its AI chatbot, which can provide suggestions, answer questions, or create content based on what’s on your screen. Meta AI on the Mac also supports dictation across all apps. The […]

We reviewed the new Pixel lineup, ask us anything
We reviewed the new Pixel lineup, ask us anything

The embargo has lifted on Google’s Pixel 11 series, as well as for its Pixel Watch 5. Now we get to talk smack – just kidding, the new hardware is good. We have four reviews live on the site that you can peruse at your leisure. We’re giving subscribers a chance to engage with us […]

The Pixel 11 isn’t the best Pixel of 2026, but it’s the smartest buy
The Pixel 11 isn’t the best Pixel of 2026, but it’s the smartest buy

It’d be easy to overlook the Pixel 11. Want the best cameras? The Pixel 11 Pro is your answer. Want the best bargain? The Pixel 10A is still a great deal. But the Pixel 11 might be the sweet spot in Google’s lineup this year. With 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, it delivers […]

Google’s Pixel Watch 5 is promising — but it isn’t finished
Google’s Pixel Watch 5 is promising — but it isn’t finished

The Google Pixel Watch 5 has, in many ways, been the hardest Pixel Watch to accurately review. Barely anything has changed in terms of hardware. The sizes are the same, the chips and battery got an itty-bitty boost, and there’s a new pyrite satin case finish. Instead, the big updates are all software-related: This year’s […]

Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an era
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an era

The foldable phone market is in the middle of a huge transformation, but no one told Google. Last year, Samsung transformed its Galaxy Z Fold 7 with a dramatically thinner design. This year, it made its phones thinner and lighter again, almost eliminated the crease, and introduced a new passport-sized form factor that feels like […]

The Pixel 11 Pro is a great phone, no thanks to its flashiest new features
The Pixel 11 Pro is a great phone, no thanks to its flashiest new features

Google is trying to get you off your phone. The Pixel 11 Pro is “A Phone Designed to Help You Use It Less,” the company promises. It can proactively help you book restaurant reservations, take the best frames from a video, and help you voice-text significantly faster. The pitch is that the new features bundled […]