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How to bail on plans without losing friends
It’s the act that’s defined a generation, an experience so common it’s become memeified: canceling plans. Bailing is a litmus test of sorts; who and what events you back out of says a lot about you...
A second lens makes DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4P my new favorite video camera
Like other recent DJI products, the Pocket 4P won’t launch in the US. DJI's Osmo Pocket 4P is a pretty simple proposition: an Osmo Pocket 4 with a second camera lens slapped inside. But is that...
The spacecraft NASA sent to rescue the falling Swift observatory is in trouble
NASA sent a spacecraft called LINK to rescue a falling telescope, but it's now unclear if it can accomplish its mission.
The iPhone lease is too good to be true
When I first heard about the new Apple Upgrade program, which lets you lease devices like iPhones and MacBooks for a monthly fee, I was offended. It amounts to paying a tithe to one of the world’s...
SwitchBot makes a better fan
SwitchBot Battery Circulator Fan 2 Pro is smart, powerful, and portable. | Image: SwitchBot I was already a big fan of SwitchBot's big circulator fan I recently reviewed, and now we're getting the...
Surprise: The global oil crisis is pushing people toward buying electrified cars
lectrified vehicle sales hit new highs around the world as 50 countries saw quarterly records in Q2 of 2026.
AI could end up too cheap to control
Capital markets have signaled their faith in Anthropic and OpenAI’s impending hyper-profitability, valuing each at nearly $1 trillion. | John Ricky/Anadolu via Getty Images The AI industry’s...
ChatGPT and Roblox will reportedly be subject to tighter rules in the EU
Bloomberg says ChatGPT and Roblox will soon be added to the EU's 'very large online platform' list, which subjects them to stricter rules.
Samsung’s mobile division posts first-ever loss due to soaring memory prices
Samsung's mobile and chip divisions are going in opposite directions, profit-wise.
Microsoft confirms Copilot ‘super app’ coming this year
Microsoft is working on an AI "super app" that combines Copilot's chat, coding, and agentic capabilities. During an earnings call on Wednesday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the app will span...