Is that singer even real? Music streaming services are starting to tell you.
You put on a playlist to find something good to listen to. Checking whether the singer exists wasn’t supposed to be part of the process. But a song these days can fit your taste perfectly and still leave you wondering who, or what, made it. This week, two music streaming services — Google’s YouTube Music […]
Lawsuit alleges OpenAI stole childrens user data
A mother of two is suing OpenAI in a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges the company “stole” valuable data from millions of young users without their consent. The anonymous mother, whose children are 12 and 16, resides in Hawaii. Both children signed up for ChatGPT accounts in early 2026 without parental permission. OpenAI requires, […]
Mexico to regulate violent social media content, require age verification
Earlier this month, two former school students murdered a vice principal and attacked students at a Mexican secondary school in Torreón, Coahuila. Authorities say they were inspired by violent and extremist content online. Today (Oct. 14), Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum signed a presidential decree barring social media and streaming platforms from displaying or recommending violent […]
GTA 6 Cyberleek update: Leaker linked GTA 6 reveals to crypto play. It’s crashing spectacularly.
As Mashable and our colleagues at PCMag just reported, Grand Theft Auto VI leakers Cyberleek have seemingly abandoned their threats to leak a full build of the game – at least for now. Why? Because the leakers had claimed that the release of the leaked build was tied to their memecoin. If GTA 6 fans […]
Global smartphone market sinks to lowest level in 14 years
RAMageddon is showing no sign of stopping, if the global smartphone market is to be believed. A new report from Counterpoint, a market research firm, indicates that global smartphone shipments were down 20 percent year-over-year in the third quarter of 2026. According to Counterpoint, they hit the lowest level measured since 2012, which was a […]
We love this idiot-friendly 3D printer, and the upgraded model is currently $133 off
TL;DR: As of Oct. 14, you can get the Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo 3D Printer for $328.99, down from $461.99. That’s a 29% discount or $133 in savings. Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo 3D Printer $328.99 at Amazon $461.99 Save $133 Get Deal at Amazon My nephew has been begging for a 3D printer, and […]
Google poisoning search results for AI scrapers, rank trackers, new report claims
Is Google purposefully serving up false data to AI scrapers? According to a new report from Nozzle, a search engine results page (SERP) monitoring firm, Google may be deliberately manipulating search results that are visible to rank-tracking tools and other automated services. SERPs are the pages Google displays in response to a search query. Companies […]
Character.AI bankruptcy filing reveals the rapid climb, stunning collapse of a once-major AI player
Character.AI, the chatbot platform that lets people create and talk to AI characters, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company filed a voluntary petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on Oct. 12, according to court records. It is using the bankruptcy process to sell itself under court supervision. SEE […]
Todays your last chance to shop EcoFlows extended Prime Day sale
TL;DR: Today’s the last day to score Prime Day-level prices on EcoFlow products, including the EcoFlow Delta 3 Ultra Plus. Get it now for $1,599, down from $2,199, at Amazon. That’s a 27% discount or $600 in savings. EcoFlow Delta 3 Ultra Plus $1,599 at Amazon $2,199 Save $600 Get Deal at Amazon If […]
Pump up the jam with $70 off the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 headphones
SAVE $70: As of Oct. 14, get the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones for $169.99 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $239.99. That’s a discount of 29%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Noise Cancelling Headphones $169.99 at Amazon $239.99 Save $70 Get Deal […]