Tesla launched Cybercab in Austin. Hours later, the feds launched an investigation.
Tesla threw a flashy party on Thursday to announce the start of its autonomous Cybercab service in Austin, but some of the wind was taken out of the company’s sails when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced an investigation into the Cybercabs almost immediately after the launch. Tesla’s Cybercabs are gold-covered robotaxis that seat […]
These hikers relied on tech and AI. They had to be rescued.
Earlier this week, three young men with little climbing experience set out to summit Mt. Shasta, a 14,179-foot peak in California. Their planned eight-hour ascent ultimately turned into a search-and-rescue operation and drew national attention for one reason: The men used artificial intelligence to help plan their climb. “We relied too much on AI rather […]
3 last-minute Apple iPhone 18 event rumors
In less than a week, Apple is holding its big annual September event. You’d think the rumor mill would slow down at some point, but it hasn’t. Everyone expects to see four new iPhones and some other fun stuff as well. Those details are more or less set in stone. There are little things in […]
40+ Labor Day deals: We found limited-time deals on TVs, mattresses, Apple, and more to shop this weekend
Best Labor Day 2026 deals at a glance: Best Apple deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $649 (save $100) Get Deal Best TV deal TCL 65-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV $1,397.99 (save $1,102) Get Deal Best Amazon device deal Echo Show 11 $189.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort […]
Dell’s new 14S laptop is another colorful competitor to the MacBook Neo
TL; DR: The Dell 14S is a new affordable Windows laptop aimed at students and young professionals, with an aluminum build, up to 2.8K 120Hz display, all-day battery life, and four colorful finishes. At IFA 2026 in Berlin, Dell unveiled a new version of the Dell 14S aimed at students, young adults, and anyone who […]
What would really surprise at Apple’s iPhone event
Apple is expected to reveal new iPhones soon, including its first foldable iPhone. Bridget Carey gives her expert guide on what you should really pay attention to at the Sept. 9 ‘Surprise and Shine’ presentation. Watch more about Apple’s September event: The surprises we expect and want from Apple’s surprise and shine event Timecode chapters0:02 […]
The Fire TV Stick 4K Plus has dropped in price at Amazon — save $30 over Labor Day weekend
SAVE $30: As of Sept. 4, the Fire Stick 4K Plus is on sale for $39.99 at Amazon. That’s a 43% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire Stick 4K Plus $39.99 at Amazon $69.99 Save $30.00 Get Deal If you’d been eyeing up an Amazon Fire […]
The best Labor Day SSD deals: Our favorite deals to beat RAMageddon this weekend
The best Labor Day SSD deals: Best overall SSD deal Samsung Internal SSD 990 2TB $389.99 (save $190) Get Deal Best external SSD deal Sandisk 8TB Extreme Portable SSD $839.99 (save $785) Get Deal Labor Day weekend is a good excuse to upgrade your tech. The sales span everything from laptops and household essentials to […]
The Skyrover X1 drone has just hit a new low price at Amazon — save $170 right now
SAVE $170: As of Sept. 4, the Skyrover X1 drone is on sale for $449 at Amazon. That’s a 27% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Skyrover Skyrover X1 $449 at Amazon $619 Save $170 Get Deal Looking for a new drone without spending a fortune? The Skyrover X1 […]
The latest iPhone Ultra rumors and leaks: Everything we know about Apples first foldable
At this point, the foldable iPhone is the biggest open secret in Silicon Valley. Apple kept a tight lid on its first-ever foldable phone right up until dropping the iOS 27 developer beta, which includes some direct and indirect references to the iPhone Ultra (also rumored to be called the iPhone Fold, iPhone Ultra Fold, […]