Category: Tech
The 5 best budget smartphones of 2025, so far
Shopping for a new phone? Here’s our picks for those that want to stay trendy for a low price. In a year where “budget” phones are pushing $600 and AI is stuffed into just about everything short of your charging brick, finding real value in the smartphone market is harder than ever. But it’s not […]
U.S. House staff banned from using WhatsApp
Meta’s messaging app is not permitted on government devices due to alleged security issues. U.S. House of Representatives staff have reportedly been banned from using WhatsApp. Axios reports that the House’s chief administrative officer informed employees on Monday that Meta’s messaging app is now prohibited, citing security concerns. “The Office of Cybersecurity has deemed WhatsApp […]
A Reddit cofounder posted an AI video of his late mom, and it’s dividing the internet
An AI video based on a wholesome picture of a mother and son is dividing the internet. On Sunday, Alexis Ohanian posted a picture and short video on X, and less than 36 hours later, the post amassed 20.4 million views. The picture was wholesome — one of Ohanian’s favorite pictures of his late mother. […]
Samsung confirms Unpacked stream for July 9, with Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 hopefully on deck
Featuring the next evolution of Galaxy AI, among other things. Samsung’s next big announcement keynote is almost here. The company confirmed in an email to Mashable that the next Samsung Unpacked livestream will take place on Wednesday, July 9, at 10 a.m. ET. This event will take place in Brooklyn, and as usual, you can […]
7 security risks you need to know when using AI for work
AI can be a powerful tool for productivity, but risks come with its rewards. Are you using artificial intelligence at work yet? If you’re not, you’re at serious risk of falling behind your colleagues, as AI chatbots, AI image generators, and machine learning tools are powerful productivity boosters. But with great power comes great responsibility, […]
True bipartisanship could stop Big Tech from harming kids
It wasn’t one political party that killed the Kids Online Safety Act, but rather the industry controlling our digital lives. Our car pulled up to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and we hopped out. It was the kind of June day in D.C. that was nice in the shade but hotter than hell without it. […]
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra might ditch the iconic built-in S Pen for a bigger battery: Leak
Samsung’s Galaxy Ultra series will become just another Android flagship without the S Pen.
Xiaomi’s next clamshell foldable phone is launching on June 26, here’s what you can expect
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 tipped to get performance and battery upgrade.
Aflac says cyberattack may have exposed customer data: What we know so far
The company warned that cybercriminals are targeting the insurance industry as a whole. Aflac recently revealed that hackers stole its customers’ data in a cyberattack. Details remain scarce, but the company says it “was caused by a sophisticated cybercrime group” that’s targeting the insurance industry. Aflac wrote in a (legally required) SEC filing that hackers […]
Lenovo’s new Chromebook Plus 14 is the most laptop-y Chromebook yet
It comes with 12 months of free access to Google AI tools. Google announced the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 today, deeming it “the most advanced Chromebook Plus yet” and kitting it with premium specs to match. It comes with two exclusive AI features as well as 12 free months of Google AI Pro, which includes […]
