Sci-fi got the gadgets right, but the vibes wrong

Sci-fi promised holograms, floating interfaces, and magic computers. Consumer tech delivered phones, video calls, smart speakers, and the boring version that actually ships.

I use Google Keep every day — and this leaked upgrade is badly needed. Here’s why

There’s already a lot to like about Google Keep, and the ability to add notes from the Android lock screen is rumored to be on the way.

Apple could go back to Intel for chips, but not how you would expect (or dread)

Apple and Intel are reportedly exploring a manufacturing partnership that could reshape how future Apple chips are produced. But despite the headline, this does not mean Apple is abandoning Apple Silicon or returning to Intel-powered Macs. According to…

Apple wants you to verify your identity before you get Education discount on products

Students verify via school portal or ID upload; homeschool teachers need government ID plus a homeschool document. Most are verified instantly, with manual reviews completed within 24 hours.

The Wayback Machine faces another threat from AI — ridiculously expensive hard drive prices

This is yet another example of the far-reaching nature of the AI-driven component crisis.

Microsoft is fixing one of the worst problems with Windows 11 updates — those dreaded installation failures

Some Windows 11 updates might be slower in the future — but it’s for a good reason.

OpenAI’s Codex just moved into Chrome, where the useful work and the risks live

OpenAI’s Codex Chrome extension pushes the coding agent into signed-in browser work, making it more useful for real tasks while raising new questions about access, approvals, and agentic AI risk.

Nintendo announces price increase for Switch 2 handheld — but you still have time to beat it

Rumors have long suggested that Nintendo would ultimately increase the Switch 2 price, and unfortunately, that day has indeed arrived.

Before you buy that MacBook Neo — consider you might be able to get a super-cheap MacBook Air instead

The Neo is fantastic, but consider this particular MacBook Air deal at Best Buy before you commit to the cheaper model.