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YouTube’s top AI slop channels are disappearing
YouTube appears to have taken down two of the most popular AI slop channels on its platform, along with several others. A report from Kapwing found that a channel called CuentosFacianantes no longer...
Patreon creators have to switch to subscription billing by November, thanks to Apple
Patreon creators will need to make some changes soon, thanks to Apple. On Wednesday, Patreon said Apple has renewed its requirement that all Patreon creators must move to subscription billing. The...
The Supreme Court will soon decide if only Republicans are allowed to gerrymander
Demonstrators protest against gerrymandering at the Supreme Court. | Evelyn Hockstein/The Washington Post via Getty Images Last month, the Supreme Court’s Republican majority reinstated Texas’s...
I used Claude to vibe-code my wildly overcomplicated smart home
I am not, by any definition, a coder, but when I started seeing people's vibe-coded smart home projects all over my social feeds this month, I was intrigued. From a "master command center" built on...
The entry-level Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are on sale for $30 off right now
If past timing is any indication, Samsung is likely to hold its next Unpacked event in late February. However, we’re not expecting the company to shake up its earbuds lineup until the summer — the...
Native Instruments enters into insolvency proceedings, leaving its future uncertain
Music hardware and software manufacturer Native Instruments has entered into preliminary insolvency proceedings, according to a report by Create Digital Music. This is the company behind iconic...
Spotify says it paid out $11 billion in royalties in 2025
Today, Spotify announced that it had paid out more than $11 billion to the music industry in 2025. It's an impressive-sounding number that's a full $1 billion more than it paid last year. And,...
Process Zero II will let you do a little processing, if you want
Pick your vibe. Popular iPhone camera app Halide is debuting a major update today: Halide Mark III. It's been years in the making, and it'll be available as a "Public Preview," letting users get...
Google brings its Nano Banana image generator to Chrome
Following its recent AI makeover of Gmail, Google is bringing more Gemini-powered tools to Chrome. Starting today, a host of new features are rolling out for the browser, with more to come over the...
The noise-canceling AirPods 4 are down to $120, one of their best prices yet
The latest AirPods 4 offer good noise cancellation for their price, tuning out distracting noises well enough when you’re listening to music. The AirPods Pro 3 may be on sale for $199 ($50 off), but...