Review: The iPhone 18 Pro is Apple's coolest smartphone (but only literally)
Ars TechnicaBetter thermals and battery life make this iterative update nicer to use.
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AI was supposed to hit new grads hard. So far, unemployment data says otherwise.
Ars Technica"There is no evidence of any significant, widespread displacement or reduction in hiring”
Read article →Paramount/WBD merger conditions give the public "virtually nothing," judge is told
Ars TechnicaUS judge reviews deal with California, says it must not be result of collusion.
Read article →Is solar's growth finally slowing in the US?
Ars TechnicaRenewables easily cover changes in US demand, which is rising by 2% in 2026.
Read article →Roku’s first OLED TVs are up to $400 off, starting at $699
The VergeRoku recently launched its first-ever OLED TVs. The $999 starting price was already impressive for the 55-inch Pro Series model that has a 120Hz refresh rate OLED panel (with four HDMI 2.1 ports and support for Dolby ...
Read article →Microsoft stops insisting you need a "Copilot+ PC"
Ars TechnicaMicrosoft's new Surface laptops forgo Copilot+ PC branding.
Read article →Phones don’t have lights
The VergeMark Zuckerberg has a new defense of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses: They're actually doing more to signal they're taking a photo than phones do. He's brought this up in at least two recent interviews, noting that the glass...
Read article →These camera apps give you more control over the iPhone 18 Pro’s aperture
The VergeOne of the questionable limitations of the iPhone 18 Pro's new main camera with a variable aperture is that you're limited to just four settings in the native iOS' camera app in manual mode: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, and ...
Read article →Meta makes the Muse filesystem even more accessible
The VergeYesterday, with a little prodding, it was discovered that Meta's Muse would expose its filesystem to curious users. The files offered a fascinating peek under the hood of an AI chatbot, and appeared to expose details ...
Read article →Leaks reveal a new Apple HomePod mini, iPad mini, and Apple TV 4K
The VergeApple is expected to announce more hardware before the end of the year following the debut of the iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone Duo earlier this month. The updated products will include a new version of the HomePod...
Read article →After seven years, a spacecraft company is releasing its Otters into the wild
Ars Technica"There is always a tension that comes with seeing the first of anything fly."
Read article →US being left behind in EV charging speeds as China goes sub-5 min to 70%
Ars TechnicaThe new LFP battery charges from 10 to 70% in 4.5 minutes at just 65˚C.
Read article →Can Apple Home’s AI camera features outsmart Amazon’s and Google’s? I put them to the test
The VergeA few years back, I was at a beachside Easter egg hunt, watching my kids dash through sand dunes searching for sweet treats. My phone buzzed in my pocket; I ignored it. A moment later, it buzzed again. I pulled it out...
Read article →Microsoft thinks its new Copilot ‘super app’ will be as influential as Office
The VergeAfter teasing its new Copilot "super app" last month, Microsoft is officially unveiling it today. The redesigned Copilot app bundles three AI capabilities into a single interface of chat, coding, and agents. As part o...
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