Report: Google will put Gemini AI in the hands of kids under 13
This week, Google reportedly sent an email to parents to let them know that the Gemini AI chatbot will soon be available for children under 13 years old. The New York Times cites an email that states the chatbot would be available starting next week for certain users. (Chrome Unboxed reported on the same email […]
U.S. Copyright Office has registered 1,000+ works enhanced by AI
The U.S. Copyright Office is in the midst of a consequential investigation into copyright law and artificial intelligence, and in a recent interview, a lawyer with the Office said it is already registering works enhanced by AI. In an April article in WIPO Magazine, Assistant General Counsel Jalyce Mangum said that the “Office has registered […]
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Specs and possible price leak for the newest thin smartphone
Back in January, Samsung teased a new ultra-thin Galaxy phone. Samsung still hasn’t fully lifted the veil off the so-called Galaxy S25 Edge, but it feels like we know everything about it already. That’s because of a steady stream of leaks, including this most recent one from Roland Quandt of WinFuture (via TechRadar). According to […]
If you use Apple AirPlay, you need to update your device and take these steps
This week, cybersecurity researchers with Oligo say they identified 23 vulnerabilities related to Apple AirPlay, leading Apple to issue over a dozen fixes. Dubbed “AirBorne” by the researchers, the security vulnerabilities affect the Apple AirPlay network and could compromise various devices. According to an Oligo blog post, the researchers say the vulnerabilities “enable an array […]
Sick of 15-character passwords? Microsoft is going password-less, starting now.
Think of something you’ll remember forever, something so close to your heart or brain that you wouldn’t have to write it down to keep it top of mind. You’ll have to type it out every day for 30 days. It has to have 15 characters, an uppercase letter, a lowercase letter, a symbol, and a […]
Tons of Echo devices are on sale at Amazon right now, including a Star Wars Echo Dot bundle
SAVE UP TO 30% OFF: As of May 2, you can get up to 30% off select Echo devices at Amazon. Best Echo deals as of May 2: Best deal overall Amazon Echo Dot $37.99 (save $12 ) Get Deal Best Echo Show deal Amazon Echo Show 5 $64.99 (save $25 ) Get Deal Best […]
Get a new TV before tariffs get em: this 55-inch best-seller is $360
SAVE $100: As of May 2, get the 55-inch Amazon Fire 4K Smart TV for $359.99, down from its usual price of $459.99. That’s a discount of 22%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire 4K Smart TV (55-inch) $359.99 at Amazon $459.99 Save $100 Get Deal If you’ve been thinking about buying […]
A review of 19 billion passwords reveals people are still bad at them
Your password probably stinks. At least that’s what a new study shows. Researchers at Cybernews studied more than 19 billion leaked passwords, and of those just 6 percent were identified as unique, meaning they weren’t re-used or duplicated. To make matters worse, the most common passwords are way too simple. Four percent of all passwords […]
The Garmin Forerunner 165 is 20% off at Amazon
SAVE 20%: As of May 2, you can get the Garmin Forerunner 165 running smartwatch for $199.99, down from $249.99, at Amazon. That’s a 20% discount and a $50 savings. It’s also the lowest price we’ve seen on this model since November. Garmin Forerunner 165 $199.99 at Amazon $249.99 Save $50 Get Deal If you’re […]
Get $250 off this AI-powered Shark robot vacuum and let it handle the chores
SAVE $250: As of May 2, get the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum (AV2501S) for $299.99, down from its usual price of $549.99 at Amazon. That’s a discount of 45%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum (AV2501S) $299.99 at Amazon $549.99 Save $250 Get Deal A robot vacuum is […]