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Hank Green apologizes for relying too heavily on ChatGPT
Hank Green apologized for relying too heavily on ChatGPT research and said he may pause his YouTube channel and two online games.
Report: Apple’s smart glasses will become a major health companion, but not initially
According to the latest Power On newsletter from Mark Gurman, Apple is working towards turning its upcoming non-AR smart glasses into another platform for healt...
Common problems with Bluetooth speakers and how to fix them
Struggling with audio dropout or finnicky pairing? Ensure these common Bluetooth speaker problems aren't getting in the way of your auditory delights.
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 2, 2026
The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.
HP’s HyperX Omen 15 isn’t quite the budget-friendly gaming laptop its predecessor was
The HP HyperX Omen 15, which I first saw at CES, replaces the HP Victus 15, a longtime bestselling budget gaming laptop. The Victus cost just $800, or less when...
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 2, 2026
Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.
Minnesotas nudification ban takes effect after judge rejects xAIs bid to pause it
Minnesota's nudification law took effect Aug. 1 after a judge denied xAI's bid to block it; injunction hearing set for Aug. 19.
Can using your phone while charging affect its battery life?
Using your phone while it's plugged in changes the way it charge. Here are some common myths (and truths) about charging smartphones and tablets.
Is paying artists enough to convince them to embrace AI?
Illustrators have spent years sounding the alarm about generative artificial intelligence startups training their models on artists' work without permission. Th...
Foldables are sort of boring now — and that’s great news for Apple
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on smartphones and Android, follow Dominic Preston. Th...
I tested the top MacBook alternatives: See which Windows PCs actually beat Apple
Our top tested MacBook alternatives for 2026 include the Asus Zenbook A14, the Dell XPS 14, and the HP OmniBook Ultra 14.
The best Dyson vacuums actually make vacuuming fun: See my favorites for 2026
After a ton of testing (and cleaning), I found the best Dyson vacuum — for pet hair, carpets, hard floors, or all of the above.