Apple’s new age verification tools block underage app downloads where required by law
Apple's new age verification tools block underage app downloads where required by law Apple, like many others, has had to launch age verification features in response to new requirements for age checks in many regions, and on Tuesday, the company announced new details about its tools that developers can use to “meet their age assurance […]
Apple’s touchscreen MacBooks might also have a Dynamic Island
Apple's touchscreen MacBooks might also have a Dynamic Island Apple’s OLED touchscreen MacBook Pros set to launch this fall will get a Dynamic Island feature like what’s available on iPhones, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Apple first debuted the Dynamic Island with the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max as a pill-shaped cutout […]
OpenAI defeats xAI’s trade secrets lawsuit
OpenAI defeats xAI's trade secrets lawsuit OpenAI won a victory Tuesday in one of its legal battles with xAI, which involved allegations of poaching and theft of trade secrets. The former company’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit was granted on Tuesday with leave to amend, meaning xAI has the option to refile with modified claims. […]
Let me see some ID: age verification is spreading across the internet
Let me see some ID: age verification is spreading across the internet Age verification is a reality on a growing number of social media platforms, requiring an ID or facial scan for full access to everything from YouTube to Roblox. The age-gating wave is coming along with calls for stronger child safety measures online, despite […]
Discord is delaying its global age verification rollout
Discord is delaying its global age verification rollout Discord won’t roll out age verification globally on its platform next month as previously announced, and says in a blog post that it’s delaying the launch until the second half of 2026. “The way this landed, many of you walked away thinking we’re requiring face scans and […]
1Password is going up in price
1Password is going up in price 1Password is increasing its prices on March 27th, 2026. In an email sent to users, the password manager says it will raise the price of its yearly individual plan from $35.88 to $47.88, and that its family plan is going from $59.88 to $71.88. “While 1Password has grown substantially […]
You can still get $30 in Samsung credit when you reserve a Galaxy S26 phone
You can still get $30 in Samsung credit when you reserve a Galaxy S26 phone Samsung is set to introduce its new Galaxy S26 lineup at its next Unpacked event on February 25th, potentially alongside a new pair of earbuds and other wearables. If you’re thinking about picking up any of the new devices, it’s […]
DJI sues over the FCC’s decision to block new drone imports
DJI sues over the FCC's decision to block new drone imports DJI wants a federal court to toss out the Federal Communications Commission’s decision to ban imports of its China-made drones and components, as reported earlier by Reuters. In a petition filed in an appeals court this week, DJI claims the FCC “exceeded its statutory […]
Anthropic’s Claude Cowork is plugging AI into more boring enterprise stuff
Anthropic's Claude Cowork is plugging AI into more boring enterprise stuff On Tuesday, Anthropic announced updates to its Claude Cowork platform that allow the AI to help with a wider range of office tasks. Claude Cowork can now connect with several popular office apps, including Google Workspace, Docusign, and WordPress. New pre-built plugins can also […]
Samsung’s artsy Frame TV has dropped to a record-low price for a limited time
Samsung's artsy Frame TV has dropped to a record-low price for a limited time While the steepest discount is on the 43-inch model, other sizes are on sale as well. Not everybody wants their living room to be dominated by a big, hulking TV screen. Luckily, Samsung’s 2025 Frame TV, which is designed to fade […]