This $3,000 PC might be the MacBook replacement I’ve been waiting for

Ever since I picked up my M1 Pro MacBook Pro back in 2021, I’ve been waiting for the day a Windows laptop could get close to matching the power and convenience it delivers. And to be clear, that’s not a knock on my MacBook — I genuinely love it, and…

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber steps down

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber is stepping down from the top leadership position and transitioning to a new role as chief innovation officer, the company announced Monday. Graber, who has helped grow the X and Threads competitor to 43 million users and furthered the development of its underlying AT Protocol, will…

Blue PhOLED should be in your next TV, even if you’ve never heard of it

If you’ve been paying close attention to the smart TV industry, you might be aware that the bell is already faintly tolling for OLED in the distance. For many shoppers, mini-LED sets offer enough of the contrast of OLED, with the benefit of being both brighter and cheaper. RGB mini-LED…

Anthropic launches code review tool to check flood of AI-generated code

When it comes to coding, peer feedback is crucial for catching bugs early, maintaining consistency across a codebase, and improving overall software quality.  The rise of “vibe coding” — using AI tools that take instructions given in plain language and quickly generate large amounts of code — has changed how…

This AI-powered iGarden Swim Jet X Series will change how you use your backyard pool

The iGarden Swim Jet X Series is a new AI-powered portable swim-current system that promises to turn almost any pool into a resistance swim lane without drilling, plumbing, or permanent installation. If you’re looking to give your swimming pool a new lease of life, this new swim jet should provide…

It looks like the DOJ isn’t going to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster

After a high-profile antitrust lawsuit, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday that it has tentatively settled with Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation. After merging in 2010, the combined Live Nation and Ticketmaster control the majority of ticket sales and venue bookings in the U.S., leaving talent little choice…

Windows is finally adding the dark mode option I’ve been waiting for

While I use a variety of devices every day — whether it’s an iPhone, Pixel, MacBook, or Windows 11 PC — the one feature I rely on across all of them, and honestly would struggle to use them without, is dark mode. And I think it’s fair to say a…

OpenAI acquires Promptfoo to secure its AI agents

OpenAI announced Monday it has acquired Promptfoo, an AI security startup founded in 2024 to protect LLMs from online adversaries. The frontier lab said in a blog post that once the deal closes, Promptfoo’s technology will be integrated into OpenAI Frontier, its enterprise platform for AI agents. The development of…

MacBooks may finally be getting this long-requested feature, for a price

Apple refreshed the MacBook Pro yet again last week, this time adding new M5 Pro and M5 Max chipset options following the debut of the M5 last year. But once again, while the chips inside the MacBook Pro have been updated, the design hasn’t changed. Since Apple introduced the M1…

Slate Auto changes CEO months ahead of affordable EV launch

Slate Auto, the electric vehicle startup backed by Jeff Bezos, has replaced its CEO months ahead of the launch of its affordable electric truck. Former Amazon Marketplace vice president Peter Faricy is the new person in charge of the company, and he started on Monday, Slate spokesperson Jeff Jablansky told…