Over the past several months, many countries have announced plans to restrict social media access for children and teens. Australia became the first to implement such measures at the end of last year, setting a precedent that other countries are now closely watching. Australia’s regulations, along with other countries’ proposals, aim to reduce the pressures … Read More “These are the countries moving to ban social media for children” »
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR OpenAI announces ChatGPT 5.5, making a push for increased productivity and understanding. We’re getting new GPT‑5.5, GPT‑5.5 Pro, and GPT-5.5 Thinking models. While pricing is going up, that’s at least partially offset by increased efficiency. If you’re not the AI company making today’s headlines, you’re already being left behind, … Read More “OpenAI ChatGPT 5.5 boosts productivity and understanding” »
A decade ago, I wore AirPods in my ears and people wondered what the heck I was doing. Nobody asks that question anymore: AirPods have become one of the greatest product success stories of the Tim Cook years at Apple, iconic white buds that I see people wear practically nonstop. The Vision Pro was another … Read More “Tim Cook Only Half Solved Tech We Wear on Our Faces. Now It’s Ternus’ Turn” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Instagram has launched Instants, a new standalone app for sending disappearing photos to friends. The app opens straight to the camera, and photos can’t be viewed again once they’re gone or after 24 hours. Instagram already had this messaging function, but Meta has spun it into its own Snapchat-style … Read More “Instagram spins off new app for vanishing pics — sound familiar?” »
The next crop of iPhones looks interesting, based on the rumors we’ve heard so far. From a possible folding model to a brand-new iPhone 18 lineup, this year could bring fresh tech to Apple’s mobile division. Plus, the entry-level iPhone 17E recently debuted, adding yet another option for budget-conscious consumers. On the laptop side, Apple’s new MacBook … Read More “Don’t Wait for the iPhone 18. Just Get Apple’s iPhone 17” »
Portable audio and home theater upgrades can be very pricey, which is why we make a habit out of telling readers when there are good deals happening. With that in mind, here’s a friendly reminder that a heap of refurbished Sonos gear is steeply discounted, and will be until the company’s sale ends April 24th. … Read More “Sonos’ big sale on refurbished speakers is about to end” »
During an event in Malaysia, Honor launched a slew of earphones globally. Most models aren’t new. Some were announced in late 2025, but now, they are made available globally. The launch was garnished with prices for the local Malaysian market, too. The most recent pair, the Honor Earbuds 4, is priced at MYR 399 ($100) … Read More “Honor launches its latest earphones globally” »
Our sister site, SoundGuys, said that, “if you have $100 to spend on earbuds, the Nothing Ear (a) is a good option.” Well, now you don’t even need $100, since Amazon has a great deal on the Nothing buds. If you catch it in time, they’re back down to their best-ever price of $58.98, saving … Read More “The best deal on the Nothing Ear (a) earbuds is back” »
If you’re an Android user with a trip coming up, there’s a new feature worth checking out. Google just unveiled Live Updates, which could make your journey easier. As reported by 9to5Google, a new widget included in the Android 16 update provides real-time updates for your trip — whether you’re traveling by plane, train or car. Google Wallet has offered similar … Read More “Google Wallet Brings Travel Updates Directly to Android Home Screens” »
Table of Contents If you only use social media and video hosting frontends – getting fed by algorithms and visiting the same 5 sites everyday on constant doomscroll, then the internet has never been alive for you. That experience is perhaps ~3-5% of what the internet could be. For the vast majority of people, yes … Read More “Using the internet like its 1999” »
