May 16, 2026
California lawmakers explore ways to preserve access to online games
The Protect Our Games Act would require game publishers to maintain ongoing online access to their games.California lawmakers are deliberating a proposed bill, known as the "Protect Our Games Act," that would require publishers to continue offering access to online games even after developers stop s
May 16, 2026
Replit launches the newest version of its popular vibe coding app
Agent 4 adds key features to enhance your workflow and improve efficiency.Good news for vibe coders everywhere: Apple has lifted its temporary ban on Replit updates, enacted earlier this year, and the company has officially released Agent 4, first teased in March.CEO Amjad Massad took to X to celebr
May 16, 2026
The 9 best waterproof Bluetooth speakers, tested poolside
Mashable audio experts put the best waterproof Bluetooth speakers to the test, evaluating them for sound, ease of use, and durability.Whether you’re relaxing by the pool, hitting the beach, or hosting a backyard gathering, the best waterproof speakers are ready for any occasion. They’re built for ad
May 16, 2026
Durobos Krono e-reader is the perfect palm-sized e-reader — and a great Kindle and Kobo alternative
If you want an alternative to a Kindle or Kobo, try the Durobo Krono e-reader. If you read across multiple different apps — including Kindle and Libby — this open Android e-reader is for you.In my hunt for the best e-readers, I've been determined to find a great alternative to a Kindle or a Kobo. Do
May 16, 2026
What is Aluminum OS? What we know about Googles Android desktop operating system.
Google is working on an operating system for laptops that merges Android and ChromeOS, dubbed Aluminum OS. Here's what we know so far.Despite Android's presence in nearly every corner of the tech industry, it has yet to truly establish a foothold on PC platforms. Google has had ChromeOS powering Chr
May 16, 2026
Best TV deals to shop this weekend: Hisense is leading the way with steep discounts on new TVs
Shop the best TV deals at Amazon this weekend, including the new Hisense U6 Pro, LG B5 OLED, and Hisense Canvas Art TV. The best TV deals to shop this weekend: Hisense 75-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV $898.99(save $501)
May 16, 2026
The new Apple MacBook Air is still under $1,000 at Amazon — but only in select colors
Find the best MacBook Air deal on Amazon. The 13-inch MacBook Air M5 is on sale for $999 at Amazon.TL;DR: As of May 16, the 13-inch MacBook Air M5 is on sale for $999 at Amazon. That's a $100 discount on the list price. Opens in a new window
May 16, 2026
The DJI Mini 5 Pro drone is heavily discounted at Amazon — save $500 this weekend
SAVE $500: The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale for $1,099 at Amazon. That's $500 off the list price of $1,599. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo
May 16, 2026
T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free — how to claim this weekend
How to get free Apple iPhone. Get the iPhone 17 for free from T-Mobile when you switch and trade in an eligible phone on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan.TL;DR: T-Mobile has dropped new deals on the latest iPhones. Score the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and more for free right now at T-Mobi
May 16, 2026
A new tool just combined ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and more — lifetime access is on sale for $70
ChatPlayground lets you use multiple AI models at the same time, and it's only $75TL;DR:ChatPlayground lets you send one prompt to multiple AI models, and lifetime access is now only $69.97 with code May5. Opens in a new window Cred
May 16, 2026
This MacBook Pro is 78% off and makes a strong WFH laptop
Save 78% on a refurbished 2020 Apple MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD storage, and a Retina display for $429.97.TL;DR: The refurbished 2020 Apple MacBook Pro is on sale for $429.97 (reg. $1999) through June 14 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Opens in a new window
May 16, 2026
How to unblock ePorner for free
TL;DR: Unblock ePorner for free with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN.More than a third of U.S. states have introduced restrictions for online adult content. After the introduction of these age verification laws, some porn sites blocked users from those locations. The
May 15, 2026
ChatGPT power users can now link their bank accounts for personal finance advice
On May 15, OpenAI rolled out a ChatGPT personal finance experience to Pro users in the United States.Weeks after guru Mel Robbins received backlash for telling women to upload their banking statements to AI (specifically in an ad for Microsoft Copilot), OpenAI today announced a "personal finance exp
May 15, 2026
See the Google 3D emojis planned for Pixel, Android 17
New 3D emoji designs are coming to Android 17.Emoji-obsessed Android users, get ready for Noto 3D emojis to take over your text messages, posts, and more. This week, Google announced a design overhaul to the nearly 4,000 unique emojis, which will soon be available on Android devices running the yet-
May 15, 2026
Sonys table tennis robot isnt playing fair
Sony’s Project Ace robot uses nine cameras and real-time tracking to defeat elite human table tennis players.Sony's table tennis robot isn't playing fair
May 15, 2026
A cheap OLED that’s actually good for gaming?
Alienware’s 27-inch 240Hz QD-OLED monitor brings OLED gaming to a lower price point. Here’s whether it’s worth it.A cheap OLED that’s actually good for gaming? Alienware’s $349 27-inch QD-OLED shocked us
May 15, 2026
Comcast data breach settlement email: Is it legit, and what are you entitled to?
Comcast has settled a class action lawsuit stemming from a 2023 Xfinity customer data breach, offering $117.5 million to affected individuals.Certain Xfinity customers can now claim their portion of a $117.5 million class action lawsuit settled by communications giant Comcast. Between Oct. 16 and Oc
May 15, 2026
OpenAI may sue Apple over ChatGPT integration
OpenAI is reportedly looking into taking legal action against Apple over the two companies' AI partnership.Is Apple's partnership with OpenAI about to fall apart?According to both Bloomberg's Apple insider Mark Gurman and a new report in the New York Times, AI giant OpenAI is currently considering s
May 15, 2026
New Gmail accounts might only get 5GB of storage, but there’s a way around it
Google is testing a change that will limit new Gmail accounts to just 5GB of free cloud storage, but there's a fix.Google is testing out a change to Gmail that might make the service a little bit less useful for newcomers.The company confirmed to Android Authority that it is testing a policy shift t
May 15, 2026
Why the Spotify icon is a disco ball
Spotify's app icon changed to a shiny disco ball, and users are worried. What's the deal?A lot of people took one look at the Spotify app on their phones this week and didn't like what they saw.Spotify updated the app icon to give it a shiny, disco ball-like appearance. If you aren't prepared for it
May 15, 2026
You can grab this 55-inch LG OLED TV for under $800 on Amazon today
SAVE 11%: As of May 15, you can get the 55-inch LG Class OLED AI 4K B5 Series Smart TV for $799.99 at Amazon, down from $896.99. That's an 11% discount or $97 savings.55-inch LG Class OLED AI 4K B5 Series Smart TV$799.99 at Amazon$896.99 Save $97Get Deal at AmazonMost decent OLED TVs will run you we
May 15, 2026
The Musk vs Altman trial: What happens next
Closing arguments in Elon Musk's case against other OpenAI cofounders will be followed by intense deliberation by judge and jury.Closing arguments are complete in Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman et al. But even as the nine-person jury began deliberations in a federal courthouse in Oakland, Calif., there wa
May 15, 2026
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is now $100 off at Amazon — buy for under $550
SAVE $100: As of May 15, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (47mm, LTE) is on sale for $549.99 at Amazon. This is $100 off its list price of $649.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Watch
May 15, 2026
The Jackery Explorer 300 power station is perfect for camping — save $60 this weekend
Find the best portable power station deal. Save 23% on the Jackery Explorer 300 at Amazon.SAVE $60: As of May 15, the Jackery Explorer 300 is on sale for $199 at Amazon. That's a 23% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window