Google hit with $1 billion fine for breaking EU antitrust rules
Google hit with $1 billion fine for breaking EU antitrust rules

The European Union has fined Google’s parent company Alphabet €890 million (about $1 billion) for two separate violations of the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). One penalty is for giving its own products preferential treatment in search results, while the other is for blocking Android developers from sending users to alternate payment options. A €460 […]

Google now lets you sign in to your account using a selfie video
Google now lets you sign in to your account using a selfie video

Google announced yet another way to gain access to your account if you get locked out, forget your password, or don’t have access to the phone, computer, or two-factor authentication apps you typically use. As the name implies, selfie video lets you capture a short video of your face on a mobile device or PC, […]

Framework’s premium laptop is shipping with less RAM
Framework’s premium laptop is shipping with less RAM

RAMageddon has claimed yet another victim, with Framework now announcing a “major and unfortunate” pricing update for its upcoming premium laptop – which also impacts folks who preordered it. Memory configurations for the Laptop 13 Pro have been adjusted after Framework says it received cost updates from its memory supplier that “are more than double […]

Meta won’t have to face the next planned social media addiction trial
Meta won’t have to face the next planned social media addiction trial

Less than a week before Meta’s lawyers were set to return to a Los Angeles courtroom, the plaintiff accusing the platform of inflicting harm dropped the case. Brought by 15-year-old Florida plaintiff going by initials R.K.C., the case was set to be the second in a set of bellwether trials meant to test legal arguments […]

Tesla’s revenues are bouncing back, but profits are still weak
Tesla’s revenues are bouncing back, but profits are still weak

After a dismal two years of weakening demand, falling sales, and damage to its brand by Elon Musk’s political activities, Tesla’s road to recovery continues apace. On the heels of an impressive delivery report, the company released its earnings for the second quarter of 2026 – giving us the latest glimpse at the EV company […]

iOS code could reportedly let Apple cut off apps when users miss iPhone payments
iOS code could reportedly let Apple cut off apps when users miss iPhone payments

Code found in an iOS 27 beta would allow Apple to put a financed iPhone in “Restricted Mode” if it detects any missed payments, 9to5Mac reports. The finding follows a story from Bloomberg earlier this week claiming Apple is preparing to launch a new “Apple Upgrade” financing program for leasing new devices. iPhones in “Restricted […]

Apple is reportedly testing a MacBook Neo with more RAM
Apple is reportedly testing a MacBook Neo with more RAM

Following the MacBook Neo’s huge popularity so far, Apple is reportedly developing an updated version of its budget laptop with a new processor and more memory, and even has plans to refresh the model with new colors. Following a similar report from analyst Tim Culpan earlier this year, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the new Neo […]

Here’s what Samsung’s smart glasses actually look like
Here’s what Samsung’s smart glasses actually look like

Samsung has given us our first chance to check out its upcoming smart glasses in person, revealing two new designs and the first specs in the process, including an impressive 9-hour battery life. The glasses, developed in collaboration with Google and the eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, are due to launch this fall. […]

How the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 phones compare
How the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 phones compare

Samsung’s latest round of folding Galaxy Z phones and updated smartwatches were announced at its July 2026 Unpacked event and are set to launch on August 7th. The Galaxy Z Flip 8, Fold 8, and Fold 8 Ultra don’t seem geared toward people who bought last year’s model; aside from a few design updates and […]

Preorders for Samsung’s new Z Fold and Flip 8 come with up to $350 in gift cards
Preorders for Samsung’s new Z Fold and Flip 8 come with up to $350 in gift cards

Samsung’s newest foldables are here. At Galaxy Unpacked, the company announced the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. All three devices will be available on August 7th, but you can preorder them now starting at $1,199.99, $1,899.99, and $2,099.99, respectively. You probably noticed that Samsung’s foldable lineup […]