EU investigates Shein’s ‘addictive design’ and illegal sex dolls
EU investigates Shein's 'addictive design' and illegal sex dolls The European Union has opened a formal investigation into Shein after French regulators found listings for “child-like sex dolls” on the retail platform last year. The investigation will assess whether the systems Shein is using to curb illegal product sales are compliant with the EU’s Digital […]
Peak Design has wearable gadget straps for people who hate bags
Peak Design has wearable gadget straps for people who hate bags Perfect for people who want to look like they’re ready for rock climbing. | Image by Peak Design Peak Design is launching a lineup of mobile straps for carrying small gadgets and other essentials around without dumping them into a bag. There are three […]
Laurie Spiegel on the difference between algorithmic music and ‘AI’
Laurie Spiegel on the difference between algorithmic music and 'AI' From Bell Labs to Macs, Laurie Spiegel has pushed musical boundaries. | Image: Irina Prosser / Eventide In 1986, electronic music pioneer Laurie Spiegel created Music Mouse, a way for those with a Mac, Atari, or Amiga computer to dabble in algorithmic music creation. Music […]
Who needs a laptop when you have a folding phone?
Who needs a laptop when you have a folding phone? Name a more iconic duo. The first rule of Purse Computer is to check your bag before you leave the house. A few days ago, I took a 15 minute walk to a nearby coffee shop thinking I had my new folding keyboard in my […]
Samsung is slopping AI ads all over its social channels
Samsung is slopping AI ads all over its social channels Even if the AI wasn’t being disclosed, its usage in these videos isn’t exactly subtle. | Image: Samsung / The Verge After cramming AI into every inch of its smartphones, appliances, and other devices, Samsung is now increasingly slapping it across social media. Several videos […]
Valve’s Steam Deck OLED will be ‘intermittently’ out of stock because of the RAM crisis
Valve's Steam Deck OLED will be 'intermittently' out of stock because of the RAM crisis Valve has updated the Steam Deck OLED website to say that the PC gaming handheld may be out of stock “intermittently in some regions due to memory and storage shortages.” The Steam Deck OLED has been out of stock in […]
Future-Proof Your Portfolio: Top Infrastructure 2026
Future-Proof Your Portfolio: Top Infrastructure 2026 India is on the cusp of a transformative infrastructure boom, with ambitious government initiatives and surging private sector capital expenditure setting the stage for unprecedented growth. As the nation gears up to become a major global economic power, investments in core infrastructure—ranging from extensive road and railway networks to […]
Apple starts testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messages on iPhone
Apple starts testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messages on iPhone iPhone 17 Pro Apple is starting to test end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) RCS messages with the developer beta of iOS 26.4 released Monday. Apple announced plans last year to support the feature, and once fully available, it will let iPhone and Android users send encrypted RCS messages […]
Apple’s Podcasts app will let you ‘seamlessly’ switch between audio and video shows
Apple's Podcasts app will let you 'seamlessly' switch between audio and video shows Apple is upgrading its Podcasts app to let users “seamlessly” swap between audio and video podcasts using its HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology. While listening to a show, users will be able to switch to a horizontal video version of the podcast […]
Here 50 Presidents Day deals actually worth shopping for
Here 50 Presidents Day deals actually worth shopping for Deals have been admittedly pretty dry since the holidays, but now that February is in full swing, we’re starting to see strong discounts return across a range of categories. In fact, thanks to Valentine’s Day, the Super Bowl, and — as of this week — Presidents […]