Spotify adds verified podcast badges so you know you’re listening to the real host, and not an AI clone
Soon after adding verified artists badges for music creators, Spotify has not announced verified podcast badges, so you can be sure you are listening to your favorite hosts and not some AI impersonator. The badge will appear as a light green checkmark on show pages and in search results, signaling that the show has been […]
I finally found the perfect latex mattress for hot, restless sleepers like me — and it’s at an all-time low price for Memorial Day
As a combination sleeper who flips from side sleeping to front, back, and side again, it’s difficult to find a mattress that will support me in all positions. However, the Thermobalance LX Elite, now $2,239 for a queen at Brooklyn Bedding (was $3,199) has done a superb job over the past month. Not to mention […]
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is ‘the best Android phone ever’ — and it’s just hit a new record-low price at the official Samsung Store
If you’ve been eying up the excellent Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, patiently waiting for the next discount, then now’s your chance to score a great deal. The official Samsung Store has just listed an impressive $250 discount on unlocked devices as a Memorial Day special. We’ve seen this price cut on rare occasions before, but […]
I’m more terrified of my ChatGPT history leaking than my bank account — and I know I’m not alone
ChatGPT recently announced that users can now connect their bank accounts directly to the AI. While some people immediately raised concerns about security and privacy, I realized that I’m honestly more afraid of my ChatGPT history leaking than my financial information. That probably sounds ridiculous. I mean, a bank account leak could expose financial information, […]
Android 17 is the most compelling reason to give up your privacy
Android updates haven’t exactly been must-have events lately. A new permission tweak here, a smoother animation there. But Android 17, codenamed Cinnamon Bun internally and expected to roll out to Pixel devices in June 2026, is a different animal entirely. Google isn’t just shipping an incremental software update; it’s redefining what a smartphone operating system […]
Election Officials Are Getting Ready for ICE to Show Up at the Polls
A week later, during the Conservative Political Action Conference meeting, now acting attorney general Todd Blanche endorsed the idea of ICE at the polls and repeated the conspiracy theory about noncitizens voting as an excuse to deploy ICE. “Why is there objection to sending ICE officers to polling places?” he asked. “Illegals can’t vote. It […]
Alibaba’s AI Agent Chip Strategy Goes Beyond Nvidia
Alibaba has unveiled a new AI processor built specifically for AI agents, pairing the chip announcement with a multi-year silicon roadmap and a new large language model, signalling that the company is building an integrated AI stack, not just filling a gap left by US export controls. The Zhenwu M890, developed by Alibaba’s semiconductor subsidiary […]
YouTube gets Gemini Omni for free, but its best AI search features stay behind a paywall
At the I/O 2026, Google rebuilt two of YouTube’s core experiences from the ground up, and the results look genuinely useful. First, YouTube search is getting a new feature called Ask YouTube, which is more like AI Mode, but for the vast library of videos on the platform. Then there’s Gemini Omni, Google’s “create anything […]
Mercedes-AMG GT EV hits 0-60 in 2 sec, charges at 600kW, and fakes V8 and gear shift sounds
Mercedes-AMG has built plenty of fast cars, but its new electric GT sounds a bit too wild on paper. The newly unveiled AMG GT 4-Door EV can rocket from 0 to 60 mph in about 2 seconds, putting it among the quickest production EVs on the planet. That acceleration is only part of the pitch. […]
Prime Video’s top 10 has 3 shows worth binge-watching this week — including ‘The Boys’ season 5 finale (May 20-26)
If you’re like me and get decision fatigue just looking at a streaming service’s overwhelming homepage, the top 10 list is a lifesaver. It cuts out the guesswork by showing you exactly what’s trending right now. If thousands of other people are watching it, it’s usually a safe bet. Whenever I’m stuck on what to […]