GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen leans into the spin in confusing eBay acquisition

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen surprised the business world on May 3 when he announced that GameStop was making a bid to acquire eBay for $55 billion. The news raised an obvious question: How could GameStop, valued at roughly $12 billion, afford to buy eBay? In a now-viral CNBC interview on Monday, Cohen declined to answer […]
Google AI mode labels some Reddit and social media posts as ‘Expert Advice’

Google announced a few new AI-related updates to Google Search this week, including a new feature that appears as “Expert Advice” in AI Mode and the AI Overview section at the top of the search results page. When a user performs a search, Google will now bring in social media posts and forum discussions from […]
TikTok AI text summaries are rolling back after wild errors

TikTok was offering AI-powered text summaries of videos, but that’s no longer happening. Business Insider reported that the feature, which went live recently, is being heavily scaled back due to its propensity for strange, inexplicable errors. Rather than describing what’s happening in the video, the feature will now just identify products seen in the video […]
I test e-readers and the Kindle I use everyday is now on sale — shop Kindle deals that arrive before Mothers Day

The best Kindle deals ahead of Mother’s Day: Best Kindle deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition $164.99 (save $35) Get Deal Best Paperwhite Deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite $134.99 (save $25) Get Deal Best Colorsoft Deal Amazon Kindle Colorsoft $189.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best Kindle Book Deal ‘Dire Bound’ by Sable Sorensen $1.99 (save $20) […]
Google’s glasses game is near: What we expect from IO

A whole bunch of Google glasses are on their way this year. And guess what? We’re probably going to hear a lot more about them very soon. Let’s break down what we know and what we think is coming.
Act fast — the Bluetti Elite 30 V2 portable power station is under $220 at Amazon (for a few more hours)

SAVE $20.01: In select colorways, the Bluetti Elite 30 V2 is on sale at Amazon for $218.99, down from the standard price of $239. This sale price is set to expire at 8 p.m. ET on May 7. Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti Bluetti Elite 30 V2 $218.99 at Amazon $239 Save $20.01 […]
Apple AI lawsuit settled: Every iPhone included in the $250 million settlement

Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of exaggerating the capabilities of Apple Intelligence and Siri. The lawsuit claimed that Apple’s 2024 and 2025 promotional campaigns for Siri and Apple Intelligence constituted false advertising and violated consumer protection laws. Apple hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing in the case, […]
Spotify is bringing AI DJ to more markets

Look, we know that companies have to be careful when introducing new, AI-driven features, but Spotify is really taking its sweet time with AI DJ. The company first introduced the feature in 2023. It uses AI smarts and your personal music listening history to create a mixtape, as well as add a human-like voice commentary […]
Portable power stations explained

Portable power stations provide reliable off-grid power for travel, emergencies, and outdoor use. This video explains how they work, how to charge them, and where they’re most useful. It also looks at options like the Anker 521 and EcoFlow Delta 3.
The Shark AV2501AE AI robot vacuum is heavily discounted at Amazon — save $350

SAVE $350: As of May 7, the Shark AV2501AE AI robot vacuum is on sale for $299.99 at Amazon. That’s a 54% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark AV2501AE AI $299.99 at Amazon $649.99 Save $350 Get Deal The Shark AV2501AE AI robot vacuum is on sale […]