Microsoft tests redesigned Windows 11 Run menu with dark mode and more
Microsoft tests redesigned Windows 11 Run menu with dark mode and more Microsoft is testing its much-needed refresh for the Windows 11 Run menu, offering a modern interface that the company says is faster and comes with support for dark mode. The redesign is rolling out now to Windows 11 Insiders in the new Experimental […]
Apple raises the Mac Mini’s starting price
Apple raises the Mac Mini's starting price Apple’s Mac Mini now starts at $799 after the company pulled the $599 option with 256GB of storage from its online store, as spotted earlier by MacRumors. The model’s discontinuation comes just one day after Apple CEO Tim Cook said during an earnings call that a chip shortage […]
Amazon’s built-in AI price history expands to show the entire last year
Amazon's built-in AI price history expands to show the entire last year Amazon’s built-in price tracking feature now allows you to see how much a product’s price has changed over the past year. To use the feature, open the Amazon app and select the “Price history” button next to the item’s price, or ask Amazon’s […]
Severe Linux Copy Fail security flaw uncovered using AI scanning help
Severe Linux Copy Fail security flaw uncovered using AI scanning help Nearly every Linux distribution released since 2017 is currently vulnerable to a security bug called “Copy Fail” that allows any user to give themselves administrator privileges. The exploit, publicly disclosed as CVE-2026-31431 on Wednesday, uses a Python script that works across all of the […]
We just got a new reason to believe the Trump phone is real(ish)
We just got a new reason to believe the Trump phone is real(ish) Where’s the Trump phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. We’ve reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone’s whereabouts. This time we’ve discovered a little more evidence that the phone is on its way to a […]
Some of Xteink’s credit card-sized e-readers are losing their best feature
Some of Xteink's credit card-sized e-readers are losing their best feature The X3 is Xteink’s smallest e-reader. | Photo: Andrew Liszewski / The Verge The Xteink X4 and X3 are excellent alternatives to Kindles and Kobos if you want an e-reader that’s as easy to slip into your pocket – just not out of the […]
Oura adds birth control support to its period tracker
Oura adds birth control support to its period tracker Here’s an example of what the new Hormonal Birth Control support will look like when it rolls out on May 6th. | Image: Oura Oura is launching a new reproductive health feature that takes hormonal contraception into consideration when tracking period cycles. The smart ring maker […]
Microsoft wants lawyers to trust its new AI agent in Word documents
Microsoft wants lawyers to trust its new AI agent in Word documents Microsoft is launching a new AI agent inside Word that’s specifically designed for legal teams. Legal Agent handles document edits, negotiation history, and complex documents to help legal teams handle tasks like reviewing contracts. “Instead of relying on general AI models to interpret […]
Roblox’s daily users continue to drop as age-checks slow growth
Roblox's daily users continue to drop as age-checks slow growth Roblox’s daily active users continued to slip last quarter due in part to its rollout of age checks on its platform. According to its latest earnings report, Roblox currently has 132 million daily active users globally, down from 144 million at the end of last […]
Microsoft’s Xbox mode is now available for all Windows 11 PCs
Microsoft's Xbox mode is now available for all Windows 11 PCs Microsoft is now rolling out its Xbox mode to all Windows 11 PCs. The new Xbox mode adds a full-screen interface to the Xbox PC app, much like Steam’s Big Picture Mode, and originally debuted as the Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) with Asus’ […]