PSA: Your Twitter/X account is about to change forever

If you’re on Twitter/X, you may have noticed a sudden stream of high-profile accounts heading for the exits. And no, it’s not (just) about the election. This exodus is thanks to a new Terms of Service document, which takes effect on November 15. Although the company isn’t talking about it, the new ToS gives owner […]

Xbox confirms that it’s working on a handheld — here’s what we know

There may be an Xbox-branded answer to the Steam Deck on the horizon. Xbox executive Phil Spencer hinted at this possibility in an interview with Bloomberg that was published on Wednesday. As he put it, the “expectation is that [Xbox] would do something” in the handheld gaming market and the company is working on prototypes […]

OpenAI reportedly working on AI agent slated for January release

OpenAI is working on an AI agent that’s expected to launch in January. According to Bloomberg, the agent, codenamed “Operator” will be able to take over a person’s computer and perform tasks for the the user like booking flights and writing code. CEO Sam Altman hinted that this was coming in a Reddit AMA (Ask […]

Snapchat adds location alerts for parents monitoring teen accounts

Parents and caregivers keeping a close eye on their children’s activity have a new tool at their disposal, as Snapchat launches its new location alerts for monitored accounts. The new feature, part of the platforms’ teen safety-focused Family Center, will harness the app’s popular Snap Map to alert parents when their teens are on the […]

Amazon launches Shein competitor ‘Haul’ — everything will cost less than $20

Amazon is launching a Shein competitor, according to a new press release. With Shein’s skyrocketing sales, it’s easy to see why the Bezos-owned big-box retailer aims to compete head-on in the world of low-cost, trend-driven e-commerce. Fast-fashion retailer Shein, despite ethical scrutiny regarding its labor practices, environmental impact, and product safety, is a fierce rival […]