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Windows 11 is finally addressing key annoyances with the universal Search system
A new Windows 11 Insider Preview build adds Search by Substring to both the Experimental and Beta channels, letting users find files by typing any part of a compound name.
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MSI’s Triple Mode OLED monitor is a Computex showstopper and my eyes genuinely can’t wait for it
MSI has unveiled the MPG OLED 322URDX36 ahead of Computex 2026. the world's first Triple Mode gaming monitor with a 32-inch fifth-gen QD-OLED panel.
Dell doubles down on 5G cellular connectivity for its premium business laptops in the US
Dell has launched seven new laptops globally ahead of Computex 2026, with three Pro 7 Series 2-in-1 models offering optional 5G cellular connectivity in the US.
Acer’s new Swift Air 14 wants to take on the MacBook Neo, but it may be outgunned
Acer has just unveiled its answer to the MacBook Neo. The Swift Air 14 brings Intel’s new Wildcat Lake chips, a 70Wh battery, a 120Hz display, and more ports, but Apple’s $599 laptop may still be hard to beat.
You can now choose how hard Claude thinks before answering your queries
Claude Opus 4.8 introduces effort control on claude.ai, letting users choose how deeply Claude thinks before responding.
Just like humans, this robot can hear music and play it after just two minutes of self-practice
USC researchers built the Musician Hand, a four-fingered robotic system that hears a melody once and reproduces it after just two minutes of self-taught motor babbling.
As AI spills everywhere with quick answers, research finds that the internet’s soul is dying
A new collaborative study by UC Riverside researchers finds that as more people turn to AI for answers, the internet is losing the emotional depth and human reasoning that made it worth browsing in the first place.
Chrome browser is getting a security boost that you won’t see, but it’s good to have
Google has rolled out Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) as a default security feature in Chrome on Windows for all Workspace users.
Canva adds new editing tools, payments, and previews to save you from embarrassing crops
Canva has introduced new AI-powered editing tools, publishing integrations, and workflow upgrades aimed at creators, marketers, and businesses.
Your hard drive is giving away your browsing habits and websites can see it
Researchers have discovered a new attack called FROST that lets malicious websites spy on your browsing activity and open apps by tracking your SSD activity through your browser.
iOS 27 leak shows off Siri’s minimalist redesign and new tricks within a dedicated app
A Bloomberg leak previews iOS 27's Siri overhaul, which includes a standalone Siri app, new Search or Ask interface, Gemini-powered AI model, and Camera app integration.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon C chip eyes dirt-cheap laptops as MacBook Neo redraws budget lines
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon C chip is built for budget laptops starting at $300, promising all-day battery life and solid everyday performance for students, families, and small businesses.
YouTube’s Home feed is becoming whatever you ask it to be
YouTube is adding a prompt-based Home feed chip that lets signed-in U.S. viewers build custom video streams around specific moods, interests, or topics, with watch and search history required.
Layr is a new macOS clipboard manager that replaces hotkeys with trackpad gestures
Layr is a new macOS clipboard manager that uses a four-finger trackpad tap to open clipboard history near the cursor.
YouTube’s AI content labels are getting a much-needed makeover
YouTube is moving AI disclosure labels to a more visible spot and rolling out auto-detection for AI-generated content starting May 2026. Here's what changes for creators and viewers.
AI models have a religion favoritism problem, and new research exposes it
Researchers tested 14 major AI models on religious bias and found a consistent pattern: models subtly favor some faiths over others, with Grok showing the strongest bias and Anthropic and Meta performing the best.
Logitech’s new office mouse and keyboard has a tiny comfort upgrade your wrist will love
Logitech’s new Signature Comfort Plus lineup adds a cushioned mouse, quieter clicks, and a keyboard made for long desk days.
AMD is reportedly prepping Zen 7 processors on 14A node to match Intel at its game
AMD’s future Zen 7 processors could use TSMC’s A14 node, setting up a fresh CPU rivalry with Intel’s own 14A plans.
Ever wonder what vintage computers were like? This virtual museum lets you try hundreds
The Virtual OS Museum is a huge retro-computing archive with more than 1,700 ready-to-run installations, covering everything from 1948’s Manchester Baby to classic Mac OS, early Windows, Unix, PalmOS, and more.
Intel leak predicts upcoming Nova Lake Edge processors with an odd core layout
A new leak claims Intel's Nova Lake Edge processor will feature eight E-cores and 12 Xe integrated graphics cores with no P-cores.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s cool privacy display could appear on the next MacBook Pro
Apple could adopt Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display in the M6 Pro and M6 Max MacBook Pro, much sooner than the originally predicted 2029 timeline.
AI bots are a hit across the hotel biz, and if they feel creepy, you’re not alone: Study
Researchers have found that AI-powered hotel booking chatbots are unsettling enough to make users abandon their bookings.
Pope says AI must be disarmed and shouldn’t dominate humanity. We’re going the opposite way.
Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical on May 25, addressing AI, human dignity, war, and the dangers of letting technology fall into the hands of a few.
China will put a unique ID code on humanoid robots, just like citizen ID for us humans
China has launched a national digital ID system for humanoid robots, assigning each bipedal machine a unique code that tracks it from production to recycling.
Huawei reveals its own replacement for Moore’s Law as it aims straight at 1.4nm chips
Huawei’s Tau Scaling Law shifts the chip race away from pure transistor shrinking and toward faster signal movement, with the company boldly aiming for 1.4nm-equivalent density by 2031.
Microsoft will let you uninstall Copilot app as Windows 11 clean-up moves ahead
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update introduces new ways to permanently remove Copilot using Group Policy, Registry changes, and traditional uninstall methods.
Copilot is getting a sidebar treatment for Windows 11, just like Gemini in Chrome
Microsoft is testing a new docked sidebar mode for Copilot in Windows 11 that pins the AI to the left or right edge of your screen.
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