Spotify Is Launching Verification Badges For Podcasts To Help Listeners Avoid AI Slop
The platform recently did something similar for music. Spotify is launching verification badges for podcasts to help “authenticate creator identity and likeness.” The most obvious use case for this is to help listeners find real podcasts amidst a sea of AI slop. To that end, the platform says it will also now remove podcasts that […]
Rising Energy Costs and Data Centers at Heart of NextEra’s Dominion Bid
NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy will make it the nation’s largest utility and power company, placing it at the center of national debates about why electricity bills are soaring and how the country should meet the seemingly insatiable energy demands of data centers. The deal, which was announced Monday, would bring together utility […]
Former OpenAI Staffers Warn xAI’s Poor Safety Record Could Complicate SpaceX’s IPO
Two former OpenAI employees and a group of AI safety nonprofits are warning that Elon Musk’s AI lab, xAI, could become a liability for prospective investors in SpaceX, which is preparing to file what’s expected to be the largest initial public offering in Wall Street History. In a letter directed to investors published on Tuesday, […]
DeWalt Tools Are Up to 54% Off During an Early Memorial Day Sale Home Depot
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re interested in expanding your DIY tool kit or building a new one, a good set of cordless tools is essential. The DeWalt cordless tools I use at work are durable and the […]
The funnel query pathway: A framework for measuring AI visibility
The question I get asked most in 2026 is: How do we measure this? How do we measure whether our brand is showing up in ChatGPT? How do we measure whether Perplexity is recommending us? How do we measure whether the work we did last quarter on grounding for AI Mode moved the needle? Nobody […]
You’ll be surprised what this $30 upgrade can do for your home network
It isn’t controversial to say that most home networks are set up with a “set it and forget it” mentality. People unbox the router they got from their internet service provider (ISP) and plug it in. In a ton of homes, that’s as far as the configuration gets. They might log into its configuration page […]
Senate Republicans Introduce Funding Measure to Combat Online Child Abuse
Senate Republicans on Tuesday included in their reconciliation bill a significant increase in funding to fight child sexual trafficking and exploitation, adding to a drumbeat in Congress to better protect children online. The measure, championed by Senator Josh Hawley, Republican of Missouri, would increase the number of specialists combating child sexual abuse material and child […]
Apple, Sony, and Bose headphones are all on sale for Memorial Day – I found the best deals
When is Memorial Day? Memorial Day always takes place on the last Monday of May, and in 2026, the holiday falls on May 25. However, the sales event typically spans the entire weekend. You’ll likely start seeing smartphone discounts appear on Friday, May 22, with deals continuing through Memorial Day weekend and into Monday. How […]
Google I/O 2026 Live: Gemini, Smart Glasses and all the latest news
Refresh 2026-05-19T15:11:26.694Z Some changes have already come to Gemini app (Image credit: Shutterstock) Gemini is likely to get the lion’s share of reveals at I/O 2026, but eagle-eyed users have already spotted some changes rolling out to the Gemini app. There seems to be a new “Thinking level” menu rolling out to the app’s model […]
6 Android Auto apps I wish I found sooner, because they make every drive easier
Artie Beaty/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Android Auto’s real value lies in apps beyond the default. These apps will entertain you, help you, and keep you safe. All you need is to have the app on your phone. If you use Android Auto to navigate or control your in-car […]