PayPal may not be pursuing an acquisition, Semafor reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Earlier this week, Bloomberg reported that Stripe expressed interest in buying some or all of PayPal Holdings, which includes the flagship product PayPal and its services, as well as other companies like Venmo. Stripe declined…
Turning my Google Pixel into an e-reader was surprisingly easy
Bookworms the world over can all agree on one thing: when it comes to reading on a digital display, nothing beats e-paper technology. The E Ink company, in particular, has made a name for itself with its advanced e-paper panels that emulate real-world paper, reduce eye strain, remain visible in…
Google paid startup Form Energy $1B for its massive 100-hour battery
Google announced earlier this week that it was building a new data center in Minnesota that would be powered by a mix of wind, solar, and a very unique battery built by startup Form Energy that’s capable of discharging for days on end. Now we know the price tag for…
So, we’re getting Prada Meta AI glasses, right?
Could Meta be preparing to launch a Prada version of its Meta AI glasses? That’s the speculation after Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla, were spotted sitting in the front row of Prada’s Fall/Winter 2026 Fashion Week show in Milan on Thursday. The social media exec was seen chatting with…
How to force your iPhone into ultra dark mode
You probably know (and love) the Dark Mode on your iPhone. The most popular one adjusts the inside of your apps at night, like turning the background of your Notes app or Safari black, and the other gives your home screen a makeover by darkening all your app icons in…
Memory shortage could cause the biggest smartphone shipments dip in over a decade
A rise in the need for computers and data centers for AI is causing a massive shortage of RAM, resulting in prices of memory shooting up in multiples. Now, analyst firm IDC predicts that this will cause smartphone shipments to plummet by 12.9% this year, making it the biggest dip…
I’m worried about the new Apple TV 4K, and Siri is part of the problem
Ever since Apple released its last Apple TV 4K back in 2022, there has been a flood of rumors about when the next model would eventually launch. At one point, a 2025 launch seemed likely, and there were months of speculation and leaks that it would happen, but it never…
Threads is testing a shortcut to quickly start DM conversations
Threads is testing a shortcut to make it easier to DM someone, the Meta-owned company announced on Thursday. Users who are part of the test can type “DM me” or “Message me” in a post or reply to automatically generate a hyperlink that invites others to start a private conversation…
Nvidia Shield TV gets promising new update
The Nvidia Shield is still one of the most popular Android TV boxes around, and even though Nvidia hasn’t released a new model since 2019, the company recently reaffirmed its commitment to keeping existing Shield TVs up to date. Now, just a few weeks later, it’s already backing that up.…
Read AI launches a email based ‘digital twin’ to help you with schedules and answers
Meeting notetaker Read AI on Thursday launched an AI-powered email-based assistant called Ada, saying it helps users manage their schedules, answer questions based on a company’s knowledge base, and reply to out-of-office emails. The company is calling Ada a “digital twin” that handles tasks for you around the clock. Read…