Change This One Venmo Privacy Setting Before Using PayPal Transfers
PayPal and Venmo now support direct transfers, ending the need to juggle separate apps. The integration, long‑awaited since PayPal’s 2014 acquisition of Venmo, rolls out a new privacy toggle that controls who can locate you via PayPal. Users must adjust the "Find Me" setting in Venmo’s privacy menu, choosing friends‑only or no visibility. The option will appear after a November app update, safeguarding against unwanted contacts and scams while enabling seamless peer‑to‑peer payments.
The $135M Google Data Settlement Site Is Live — See If You're Eligible
Google has launched the official website for the $135 million settlement of the Taylor v. Google class‑action lawsuit, which alleges Android devices transmitted cellular data without consent. The settlement covers roughly 100 million U.S. Android users and will be finalized at a...
2 Cases Show Supreme Court Isn't Holding ISPs Responsible for Piracy
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hold broadband providers liable for customer piracy in two recent cases, first overturning a billion‑dollar judgment against Cox Communications and then remanding a Sony‑Music suit against Grande Communications. Both decisions rely on the Court’s...
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Might Come in 5G and 4G Cellular Models
Samsung is reportedly preparing a Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 that will be offered in both 5G and 4G cellular variants, with model numbers suggesting regional differentiation. The 5G edition is expected to be sold in the United States and South Korea,...
Netflix Review: Our Top Pick in a Sea of Streaming Choices
CNET named Netflix its 2025 Editors’ Choice, citing its expansive original catalog, reliable cross‑device interface, and the industry’s largest 4K library. Despite recent price hikes and a crackdown on password sharing, the service retains a dominant market position, bolstered by...
Apple Reportedly Eyes 'iPhone Ultra' Name for Folding Phone Expected This Year
Apple is rumored to unveil its first foldable iPhone, possibly called the iPhone Ultra, in a September event alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman cites unnamed sources confirming the timeline, while a conflicting Nikkei Asia report warns of...
This iPhone Feature Will Scold You if Your Camera Lens Is Dirty
Apple’s iOS 26 adds a Lens Cleaning Hints feature that notifies users when the front‑camera lens is dirty, helping avoid hazy photos. The alert appears automatically after the update and can be toggled in Settings → Camera. It is limited to iPhone 15 and...
I Just Binged This Underhyped Hipster Comedy on Netflix. Color Me Obsessed
Search Party, a darkly comic murder‑mystery series, arrived on Netflix in February 2026 after earlier runs on TBS and HBO Max. The show follows Dory and her eccentric friends as they chase a missing‑person case that spirals into absurd chaos...
HBO Max: The 31 Absolute Best TV Shows to Watch
HBO Max’s catalog now spans award‑winning dramas, genre‑bending sci‑fi, and high‑profile comedies, with four new season premieres slated for April—including Hacks, Euphoria, The Dark Wizard and Half Man. The platform continues to leverage flagship franchises such as Game of Thrones...
Motorola's 2026 Razr Ultra Needs These Features to Win Me Over
Motorola’s premium Razr Ultra, launched at $1,300 with a 4‑inch cover screen, 7‑inch internal display, dual 50‑megapixel cameras and a 4,700 mAh battery, faces stiff competition from Samsung’s $1,100 Galaxy Z Flip 7. The company has already discounted the 2025 model to...
Think Robots Are Impressive Now? Just Wait Until They Have 6G
At Mobile World Congress, robot makers such as Boston Dynamics and Honor showcased humanoids that hint at a future powered by 6G connectivity. Industry experts argue that 6G will transform robots from isolated machines into networked fleets by providing pervasive...
Fitbit Expands Personal AI Health Coach Features for Free Subscribers
Fitbit announced that its Gemini‑powered AI health coach, Coach, is expanding to free users through a Public Preview. The update adds cycle health tracking, mental‑wellbeing scoring, and nutrition and water logging for all subscribers. Premium members retain advanced features like...
Samsung Galaxy Watch Gets Blood Pressure Monitoring in the US, With One Major Caveat
Samsung has begun rolling out blood‑pressure monitoring to Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch 8 series in the United States. The feature requires users to own a traditional upper‑arm cuff, download the Samsung Health Monitor app, and recalibrate the watch every...
Jon Hamm, Elle Fanning and Keanu Reeves Star In Apple TV's Biggest Titles of April 2026
Apple TV’s April slate features a wave of original titles anchored by high‑profile talent, including Jon Hamm’s return in "Your Friends & Neighbors" Season 2, Elle Fanning headlining the drama "Margo’s Got Money Troubles," and Keanu Reeves starring in Jonah Hill’s directorial debut...
The Best LED Face Masks of 2026 for More Collagen, Less Inflammation
The 2026 roundup of LED face masks evaluates five top models—Shark CryoGlow, iRestore Illumina, Omnilux Contour, CurrentBody Series 2, and Omnilux Men—highlighting price, irradiance, and wavelength mix. Shark leads with the highest irradiance (128 mW/cm²) at $350, while iRestore offers full‑face, triple‑wavelength...
Here's How a Former Overwatch Pro Made the Support Hero He Always Wanted
Blizzard’s Season 1 introduced Mizuki, a hybrid support‑damage hero whose healing aura grows stronger as he deals damage. Designed by former Overwatch pro Scott “Custa” Kennedy, Mizuki quickly became one of the top‑four support picks in every region. His complex kit—featuring...
Why Most Quantum Computers Need to Be Colder Than Space
Quantum computers require environments colder than the Boomerang Nebula, the coldest natural region in the universe, to keep qubits stable. Most systems operate at temperatures less than one degree above absolute zero, typically achieved with large dilution refrigerators. Bluefors, a...
Melania Trump Escorted by Talking Humanoid Robot at White House Tech Summit
Melania Trump opened the White House’s Fostering the Future Together summit escorted by Figure 03, a $25,000 humanoid robot from Silicon Valley startup Figure AI. The robot, dubbed “Plato,” delivered opening remarks and illustrated the first lady’s vision of AI‑powered tutors that...
Nintendo Dropped a Switch 2 Update With a New Mode You'll Want to Turn On Immediately
Nintendo released firmware version 22.0.0 for the Switch 2 on March 16, introducing Handheld Mode Boost. The feature tricks Switch 1 titles into thinking they are docked, delivering 1080p resolution at 60 fps while in handheld mode. Enabling the boost cuts battery life by...
How Gamers Can Sneak Some Playtime Into Their Gym Workouts
Gamers are turning gym downtime into playtime by leveraging cloud‑gaming services and portable handheld consoles. The article compares streaming on phones—requiring reliable Wi‑Fi and a compact controller like the Backbone One—with dedicated devices such as the Nintendo Switch Lite, Analogue...
Monitor Your Glucose Levels With Expert-Recommended Continuous Glucose Monitors
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have shifted diabetes care from finger‑stick tests to real‑time, app‑connected monitoring. The latest Dexcom G7, launched after the article’s original date, features a smaller sensor and enhanced alert system, while a range of OTC options such...
Bring the Volume Bar Back to Your iPhone's Lock Screen in 4 Easy Steps
Apple reintroduced the volume slider on iPhone lock screens with iOS 18.2, released in 2024. The feature, removed in iOS 16, can be re‑enabled through Settings → Accessibility → Audio & Visual by toggling “Always Show Volume Control.” This gives users precise audio control without unlocking the device,...
AT&T Raising Prices for Legacy Unlimited Plans Starting in April 2026
AT&T announced that its legacy unlimited wireless plans will see price increases in April, with a $10 hike for single‑line accounts and up to $20 for multi‑line accounts. To soften the impact, the carrier is adding 20 GB of monthly hotspot...
14 of the Best Peacock Shows to Stream Right Now
Peacock’s original slate now includes 14 standout series ranging from reality‑competition "The Traitors" to true‑crime dramas like "Dr. Death" and "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy." The ad‑supported tier costs $11 per month, with an optional bundle that pairs Peacock...
Garmin Smartwatch Users Can Now Make Calls and Send Texts Through WhatsApp
Garmin announced that WhatsApp is now available for free download from its Connect IQ store, extending messaging capabilities to select Fenix, Forerunner, Venus, and Vívoactive smartwatches. The integration lets users read, reply, and make calls directly from the watch, with...
My Best iPhone Hack: Turn Off Your Camera Control Button for Good. Here's How
The iPhone 16 introduced a dedicated camera‑control button, intended as a shortcut for Apple’s new Visual Intelligence AI features. Many users, including CNET’s Katelyn Chedraoui, find the button overly sensitive, leading to accidental camera launches and battery drain. Apple provides an...
Amazon Deals of the Day: Turn Up the Tunes With $100 Off the Sonos Move 2 Speaker
Amazon is offering a $100 discount on the Sonos Move 2, cutting the price from $499 to $399 for a limited time. The Move 2 is a portable, drop‑ and water‑resistant Bluetooth speaker that delivers up to 24 hours of playback and...
BTS Is Back: Here's Everything to Know About Their Return and Live Show on Netflix
After completing South Korea’s mandatory military service, BTS has reunited to launch a multi‑pronged comeback. Their fifth studio album, "Arirang," drops on March 20 with 14 tracks featuring producers like Diplo and Kevin Parker. A live concert, streamed globally on...
Camp Snap Camera Review: At Least It Looks Good
Camp Snap is a $70 retro‑styled digital pocket camera that scores 6.0/10 on CNET. It features an 8‑megapixel sensor, a fixed f/1.8 lens, and a monochrome LCD that only shows shot count. Reviewers applaud its nostalgic design and bright color...
BuzzFeed's New Spinoff Is a 'Creative Studio' Trying to Make the Internet Fun Again
BuzzFeed has spun off a new venture called Branch Office, a creative studio aimed at reshaping online social interaction with AI. Announced at SXSW, the unit unveiled three experimental apps—Conjure, BF Island and Quiz Party—designed to turn AI‑generated prompts into...
What Is Filmmaker Mode? This TV Setting Takes the Guesswork Out of Picture Quality
Filmmaker Mode is a TV picture setting that automatically applies creator‑approved color, contrast, and frame‑rate parameters, disabling motion smoothing and other post‑processing. Developed by the UHD Alliance and adopted by brands such as LG, Samsung, TCL, and Vizio, it uses...
If Your iPhone's Battery Drains Faster After iOS 26.3.1, Don't Worry
Apple’s iOS 26.3.1 update, released on March 4, introduces Studio Display support and minor bug fixes. Users may notice faster battery drain immediately after installing the update. Apple explains this is a temporary effect caused by background tasks such as indexing, asset...
AI Chatbots Are Making People All Think the Same, Study Says
A new opinion paper in Trends in Cognitive Sciences warns that large language models like ChatGPT are eroding the diversity of human thought. The authors cite rapid adoption—one‑third of Americans and two‑thirds of teens using chatbots—and a surge to 78%...
Claude Showed Me How to Change a Tire Step by Step With This New Feature
Anthropic has introduced a new visual generation feature for Claude, enabling the AI to produce interactive HTML and SVG diagrams directly in chat. The beta‑only tool automatically decides when a graphic will clarify a response, offering step‑by‑step tutorials, clickable tables,...
Gemini Rolls Out Ask Maps to Make Google Maps More Interactive
Google is launching Ask Maps, a Gemini‑powered conversational layer for the Google Maps app. The feature lets users ask follow‑up questions, rephrase queries, and receive detailed, context‑aware recommendations such as nearby charging stations or well‑lit tennis courts. Ask Maps draws...
People Spent Less Time on Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn Last Year. Here's Why
Buffer’s 2026 State of Social Media Engagement study, analyzing 52 million posts and 191,000 monthly users, found engagement rates on Instagram, LinkedIn and Threads fell in 2025 compared with 2024. While overall post volume doubled across most platforms, half of the...
I Tried Vibe Coding the Same Project Using Different Gemini Models. The Results Were Dramatic
In a hands‑on experiment, Blake Stimac compared Google’s Gemini 3 Pro reasoning model with the lighter Gemini 2.5 Flash (Fast) for a small movie‑listing web app. The Pro model, though slower, generated more complete code, handled API integration automatically, and required fewer manual corrections....
Amazon Prime Members: You Can Play These Games for Free
Amazon has refreshed its Luna cloud‑gaming service by offering a free Luna Standard subscription to all Prime members. The bundle now includes high‑profile titles such as Hogwarts Legacy, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and the February additions of Alan...
