Apple brings age verification to UK users in iOS 26.4 beta
Apple brings age verification to UK users in iOS 26.4 beta

Apple is bringing age verification to the UK, as the latest iOS 26.4 beta prompts users to verify that they’re over 18 following installation. As shown in screenshots posted to Reddit, Apple says users who don’t confirm their age “will not be able to download and purchase apps or make in-app purchases.” In one of […]

Adobe’s new AI video editing tool stitches clips into a first draft
Adobe’s new AI video editing tool stitches clips into a first draft

Adobe is launching a new Firefly tool that helps video editors to focus on storytelling by creating a first cut to refine and build around. The Quick Cut feature is launching in beta today for Firefly’s video editor, allowing users to automatically assemble clips together based on text prompts and simple creator inputs. “Quick Cut […]

You can now make Alexa’s AI personality more friendly, blunt, or chilled out
You can now make Alexa’s AI personality more friendly, blunt, or chilled out

Amazon is giving you more control over how Alexa behaves during conversations and responses. Three “personality style” presets are launching today for Alexa Plus users in the US that allow you to make the AI-powered voice assistant more concise, cheerful, or relaxed, depending on your personal preferences. “Alexa’s personality is one of the things customers […]

1Password gets more expensive, here are some pocket-friendly alternatives

1Password is raising subscription prices soon. Find out what’s changing, why it’s happening, and how the new costs could impact users.
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Amazon continues retreat from games by ending publishing deal for open-world racer
Amazon continues retreat from games by ending publishing deal for open-world racer

Amazon continues to scale back its gaming efforts, this time by ending a notable publishing deal. The Game Business reports that Amazon will no longer be the publisher of an upcoming open-world racing title from Maverick Games, a new studio made up of former Forza developers. The deal was originally announced in 2024. The news […]

Report: solar could increase your home value by $39,500 to $79,000
Report: solar could increase your home value by $39,500 to $79,000

A new study of more than 5,000 home sales showed homes with solar panels installed sold for 5-10% more than comparable homes without solar. If you’re doing the math, “(that’s) an eye-popping $39,500 to $79,000 boost.”

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Tesla must face lawsuit alleging it replaced laid-off US workers with H-1B visa holders
Tesla must face lawsuit alleging it replaced laid-off US workers with H-1B visa holders

A federal judge has ruled that Tesla must face a class-action lawsuit alleging the automaker systematically discriminated against American workers by preferring H-1B visa holders for engineering positions, even as it laid off more than 6,000 US employe…

Claude Code now lets you handle tasks remotely from a phone

Claude Code is adding Remote Control, a new mode that lets users manage active coding tasks from their phones, extending the vibe coding workflow beyond desktops and making long-running jobs easier to monitor on the go.
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New Xbox leadership commits to consoles and first-party games

In their first interview since taking over, new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and CCO Matt Booty pledge commitment to consoles, first-party studios, and creative culture.
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I bought Walmart’s $199 e-bike to see how bad could it be?
I bought Walmart’s $199 e-bike to see how bad could it be?

As the internet’s resident e-bike guy, a lot of interesting things tend to come across my desk. Many of them get passed over; there’s only 24 hours in the day, after all. But when something is interesting enough, or in this case, quirky enough, it gets…