Pluto TV is turning into a premium streamer

The first free, ad-supported streaming platform I ever used was The Roku Channel, and it completely changed how I look at streaming. With streaming prices constantly on the rise (looking at you, Netflixand Disney+), it really opened my eyes to what free streaming can offer, and since then, I’ve been…

Etsy launches its app within ChatGPT as it continues its AI push

Etsy announced Tuesday the launch of its native app within ChatGPT, opening up a new way for shoppers to explore its catalog of over 100 million listings. The new experience is designed to move beyond the limitations of traditional keyword queries. Instead of typing something like “wooden coffee table,” then…

How I transferred my old DVDs onto my Plex server in 3 easy steps

In 2026, there are a variety of reasons why I’m personally looking to get away from mainstream movie and TV streaming services. Putting aside the industry-wide propensity for price creep, the lack of real media ownership in the streaming era gives me pause now more than ever. Thankfully, there are…

Hackers steal students’ data during breach at education tech giant Instructure

Education tech giant Instructure has confirmed a data breach affecting students’ private information. The hacking and extortion gang ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach.  The hackers claim to have stolen students’ names, their personal email addresses, and messages sent between teachers and students — the same type of data Instructure…

India’s first GenAI unicorn shifts to cloud services as AI model ambitions face reality

Krutrim, India’s first GenAI unicorn, is shifting from AI model development to cloud services after months of relative quiet on product updates — a move that reflects the tougher economics of building large-scale AI systems. On Tuesday, Krutrim said it was moving toward cloud services, adding that the shift follows…

Coinbase to lay off 14% of staff as part of broader restructuring

Crypto exchange Coinbase said on Tuesday it is laying off about 700 employees, or 14% of its staff, as part of a broader restructuring aimed at addressing market volatility and increasing the use of AI tools to improve efficiency. The restructuring would see the company flattening its organizational structures to…

I never worry about connectivity with this mobile hotspot

If you’ve ever tried to use your iPhone’s Wi-Fi hotspot in a pinch, you’re already aware of its drawbacks. The quality of service depends on your cellular carrier if you’re not connected to another network, and it siphons your phone’s battery like no other. Additionally, let’s say you need to…

The iPhone That Never Was

Imagine a tech company so visionary that it can take an idea public. A “concept IPO,” they called it. Picture the three founders, all former Apple employees, two of whom—software engineers Andy Hertzfeld and Bill Atkinson—were already Silicon Valley legends for their work creating the Apple Macintosh. Atkinson’s prolific inventions…

The Best Sustainable Surf Gear (2026): Patagonia, Billabong, Outerknown

The suits come in a wide array of sizes and thicknesses, and their design has improved massively in recent years, adding better flexibility and sealing. This fall, Patagonia will launch a new U-Zip version of the suit, featuring a long zipper that arcs from one shoulder to the other across…