Civil society groups push FTC to sue AI companies over book destruction
Earlier this month, we reported on the disturbing trend of AI companies using and then destroying physical copies of books to train their agentic AI, in a practice so eerily reminiscent of book burning that it’s spooking even devotees of artificial intelligence. Well, according to Axios, the FTC is now being urged to investigate the […]
TikTok to pay $400 million over child privacy lawsuit
Yesterday, the Department of Justice announced that its legal actions against TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, over alleged violations of children’s online privacy laws had concluded with a $400 million settlement. The settlement now ranks among the “largest recoveries ever obtained” under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). SEE ALSO: ‘Quiet on the creek’ TikTok […]
The 6 best battery life laptops weve ever tested
It’s frustrating to sit down at your laptop for an afternoon of work, only to realize that it’s hovering at two percent battery. Oh, and you forgot your charger at home. Perfect. That’s why battery life is one of the most important factors shoppers consider when searching for the best laptops, according to a 2025 […]
Best live offers on the MacBook Neo: How to save $120 without a student discount
The best MacBook Neo deals you can shop right now: The Apple Store Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $599 (save $100 with education discount) Get Deal Amazon Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $689 (save $10 at Amazon) Get Deal the Apple Store Refurbished Apple MacBook Neo (A18 […]
Best family phone plans of 2026 — how to add lines without adding to the bill
The best family phone plans of 2026: Best overall phone plan for families T-Mobile Experience More 2.0 $140/month for 3 lines (save $45/month) Get Deal Best basic plan for families who don’t need extras Verizon Unlimited Welcome $27.50/line/month for 4 lines Get Deal Best budget family plan T-Mobile Essentials 2.0 $90/month for 3 lines (save […]
I found 4 Dyson Supersonic dupes that are almost as good as the real thing
The often-imitated hair dryer has a lot of copycats that dupe Dyson’s signature look but skimp on quality. A good rule of thumb: Avoid the sketchy $40 Amazon knockoffs that merely copy the iconic design. I promise they won’t perform the same, and you’ll be lucky if they last six months. The good news? In recent […]
T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free this weekend — how to qualify
TL;DR: Get the iPhone 17 for free from T-Mobile when you trade in your eligible phone on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is also free with T-Mobile — qualify by bringing your number on an Experience Beyond plan (no trade-in needed). Opens in a new window Credit: Apple […]