Anthropic’s chatbot Claude seems to have benefited from the attention around the company’s fraught negotiations with the Pentagon. As first reported by CNBC, Claude has been rising to the top of the free app rankings in Apple’s US App Store. On Saturday evening, it overtook OpenAI’s ChatGPT to claim the…
This company’s new AI gadgets feel like they’re from the future
Right on the cusp of the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC) technology trade show, Honor has taken the stage to unveil its latest portfolio of flagship products in Barcelona, Spain. The Shenzhen, China-based company announced the Magic V5, the MagicPad4, the MagicBook Pro 14, and the Earbuds 4, all of…
Video Doorbell Advice and Settings for Opting Out of the Surveillance State
There’s also the risk that footage falls into the wrong hands and ends up enabling politically-motivated investigations, police harassment, or stalking without you intending or even knowing about it. Maybe company employees or third-party contractors gain access to videos, or your cameras are hacked. Amazon settled a privacy lawsuit brought…
Recteq Flagship 1600 Review: An Upgraded Smoker
While my love of smoked meats is well-documented, my own journey into actually tending the fire started just last spring when I jumped at the opportunity to review the Traeger Woodridge Pro. When Recteq came calling with a similar offer to check out the Flagship 1600, I figured it would…
If it hasn’t already, your favorite classic cartoon is probably coming to Tubi
On March 1, Tubi is set to bring over 100 beloved classic cartoons to its streaming catalog. The fresh list of imports includes multiple “Scooby-Doo” titles, “Tom & Jerry”, “The Justice League,” and other classics that should make anyone over the age of 25 nostalgic as all get out. The…
Best Laser Printers I’ve Tried (2026): Brother, HP, and More
If you print more than the average person, you may want to consider ditching traditional ink printers for a laser printer at home. Laser printers have a few advantages over inkjet printers, the biggest of which is speed. Because there’s no ink to dry, laser printers generally print much faster.…
The Piracy Problem Streaming Platforms Can’t Solve
“The trade-off isn’t only ethical or economic,” Andreaux adds. “It’s also about reliability, privacy and personal security.” Abed Kataya, digital content manager at SMEX, a Beirut-based digital rights organization focused on internet policy in the Middle East and North Africa, says piracy in the region is shaped less by culture…
Trump Moves to Ban Anthropic From the US Government
US President Donald Trump announced Friday that he was instructing every federal agency to “immediately cease” use of Anthropic’s AI tools. The move comes after Anthropic and top officials clashed for weeks over military applications of artificial intelligence. “The Leftwing nut jobs at Anthropic have made a DISASTROUS MISTAKE trying…
These Deals Can Have You Zipping Around on a New E-Scooter This Spring
The snow is melting, the days are getting longer, and I can almost smell the springtime ahead. Soon, we’ll be cruising around town on ebikes and electric scooters instead of burning fossil fuels. For now, the weather hasn’t quite caught up, which is great for markdowns. Many of the best…
18 Best Wireless Chargers, All Tested and Reviewed (2026)
Other Wireless Chargers We Tested There are a lot of wireless chargers. Here are a few more we like, but for one reason or another don’t warrant a place above. Photograph: Simon Hill Krafted Couch Wireless Charger for $52: I thought this wireless charger that’s designed to be draped over…