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iPhone finally has a browser worth replacing Safari with
It offers AI-assisted browsing, automation, and research tools
Mozilla's new VPN is free to everyone - but there's a catch
The 50GB monthly cap limits how far it can go.
Google is bringing Chrome to ARM64 Linux later this year
Chrome expands to ARM64 Linux, offering full Google ecosystem integration, cross-device sync, and security features for Linux users this year.
Your Samsung Wallet can now unlock your front door
Samsung Wallet’s new Digital Home Key now unlocks compatible smart locks and secures keys with Knox and biometrics.
Claude overtakes ChatGPT as top free app amid AI ethics backlash
Claude is now the #1 free app in the U.S., fueled by users leaving ChatGPT over government AI contracts and ethical concerns.
Microsoft Teams will now politely expose your bad Wi-Fi
Teams’ new feature flags weak connections and even offers tips to fix slow Wi-Fi issues.
Spotify’s new audiobook charts could decide what you listen to next
Weekly audiobook charts will highlight trending titles, giving listeners a new way to discover what everyone is listening to right now.
Your 1Password subscription will be more expensive next month
1Password is increasing annual fees by 12ドル for both individual and family plans, effective at your next renewal after March 27.
Google is trying to teach its AI about morality
DeepMind warns chatbots mimic ethical language but may lack true moral understanding, proposing a roadmap to assess "moral competence."
Meta ignored internal alarms about encryption risks to child safety
Meta execs warned Messenger encryption could hinder child exploitation reporting, court filings show as lawsuit unfolds.
Telegram now lets users sign in without passwords or SMS codes
Passkeys will replace one-time codes with Face ID, Touch ID, or a device PIN
Google will launch new AI glasses in 2026, but not the ones you want
Google will launch basic AI glasses next year, but the more advanced display version remains without a timeline.
The first color Kindle Scribe is set to launch on December 10
The new Kindle Scribes are thinner, lighter, and easier to write on, with color and AI tools to help keep your notes organized.
The new Samsung foldable unfolds into something you’ve never seen before
Samsung’s latest foldable blurs the line between phone and tablet.
Netflix’s latest update comes with a surprising restriction
Netflix quietly ends mobile casting for most users
Ads may be coming to ChatGPT as OpenAI reshapes how the service works
ChatGPT could start showing ads soon, based on beta code, with paid plans possibly offering an escape.
U.S. senators push for a Meta crackdown after reports of billions in scam ads
Lawmakers push for federal review of Meta amid ad fraud concerns