John Shirley

Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone Remains Vaporware, Now Pushes Overpriced Refurbs The promised T1 smartphone from Trump Mobile continues to not exist, a phantom product that customers have paid for but never received. Despite this, the company has devised a new method to generate revenue: selling overpriced refurbished phones from other brands. The company’s website now […]

OpenAI Launches App Store Inside ChatGPT OpenAI has launched a new app directory directly within ChatGPT, transforming the chatbot into a platform for third-party applications. This move allows users to connect to external services and take actions like ordering groceries, creating presentations, or searching for apartments, all through a chat interface. Previously called connectors, these

Ultrahuman Ring Air Upgrades to Track Snoring and Respiratory Health The Ultrahuman Ring Air smart ring has gained significant new health monitoring capabilities focused on nighttime breathing. The device can now track snoring and overall respiratory health through a proprietary software package called Respiratory Health PowerPlug. This technology utilizes audio analysis tools, advanced biomarker tracking,

The Federal Trade Commission has escalated its scrutiny of algorithmic pricing practices, sending a civil investigative demand to grocery delivery giant Instacart. The probe focuses on the company’s AI-powered pricing tool, Eversight, following a study that revealed significant and unexplained price discrepancies between users. According to the study, different users were shown different prices for

Sony and Tencent Settle Horizon Clone Lawsuit Earlier this year, Sony Interactive Entertainment filed a lawsuit against Tencent, accusing the Chinese gaming giant of creating a slavish clone of its popular Horizon series with the game Light of Motiram. The legal action has now concluded with a confidential settlement, leading to the dismissal of the

Apple’s AirPods lineup offers a wireless audio solution for nearly every user, from simple earbuds to premium noise-canceling models. With seamless integration across iPhones, iPads, and Macs, they remain a top choice for Apple users. This guide breaks down the best options for 2026 to help you find the right pair. What to Know About

China is reportedly making a major breakthrough in its quest for semiconductor independence. According to a recent report, scientists in China have built a working prototype of an extreme ultraviolet lithography machine, a critical piece of technology for manufacturing the most advanced chips needed to power artificial intelligence. The prototype was completed earlier this year

Meta Tests Paywall for Link Sharing on Facebook, Angering Creators Creators and publishers have long been concerned about Meta’s power to limit the reach of links to external websites. Now, the company is running a test that essentially puts the ability to share links behind a subscription paywall for many Facebook creators. In this experiment,

NASA has a new leader after the U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman as the agency’s administrator. The vote was 67 to 30, placing the private astronaut and Elon Musk ally at the helm of the space agency during a period of significant challenge, including managing a workforce facing severe proposed budget cuts. This

How a VPN Works and Why You Should Care The best VPNs can make your online life more private with software that is convenient and cheap, sometimes even free. While keeping your IP address invisible, you can use your VPN to explore streaming content from all over the world or virtually sneak into a sports