John Shirley

Google Ask Photos AI Feature Blocked in Texas and Illinois Google has confirmed that its Ask Photos feature, powered by the Gemini AI, is currently unavailable for users in Texas and Illinois. The company also stated that the related Conversational Editing tool for Google Photos is similarly missing in those states. In a statement, Google […]

Tesla Pushes Boundaries Again With Mad Max Self Driving Mode Tesla has introduced a new and controversial setting to its Full Self Driving suite, and it is drawing immediate criticism for its apparent disregard for traffic laws. The feature is called Mad Max mode, and it reportedly pushes the vehicle to drive at higher speeds

OnePlus Reveals OxygenOS 16 with Deeper AI Integration and Customization OnePlus has officially unveiled OxygenOS 16, its custom skin based on Android 16, which will first ship on the upcoming OnePlus 15. The update focuses heavily on new AI features, smoother performance, and enhanced customization, with some ideas looking familiar to users of other Android

EA Navigates a Landmark Month with Record Game Sales and a Major Acquisition Electronic Arts has just experienced a monumental period, defined by a massive corporate shift and a record-shattering game launch. The company recently confirmed its agreement to be taken private in a staggering 55 billion dollar acquisition. Adding to the news, the newly

Apple TV and Peacock Announce New Streaming Bundle Starting at 15 Dollars a Month A new streaming bundle is set to launch, combining Apple TV and Peacock into a single subscription. The partnership will offer consumers a way to access both services for a lower combined price, starting at 15 dollars per month. This package

Snap Previews In Lens Commerce For Its Upcoming AR Glasses Snap is moving forward with the development of its first consumer AR glasses, called Specs, slated for release next year. At its recent Lens Fest event for AR developers, the company offered a preview of new apps and, most notably, a new commerce feature that

Amazon’s Fire TV lineup is a confusing mess of names. The company just announced another round of changes, effectively renaming several devices in its streaming stick family. The current roster includes the 35 dollar Fire TV Stick HD, the 40 dollar Fire TV Stick 4K Select, the 50 dollar Fire TV Stick 4K Plus, the

Twitch Integrates Live Shopping Feature Powered by Amazon Ads Twitch is breaking new ground by allowing viewers to purchase products directly within the stream they are watching. This new live shopping feature, announced just before the start of TwitchCon in San Diego, is launching in partnership with e.l.f. Cosmetics, a brand under e.l.f. Beauty. The

Spotify is taking a stand against the rising tide of unauthorized AI-generated music by teaming up with the industry’s biggest players. The streaming giant announced a new collaboration with the three major music labels—Sony, Universal, and Warner—along with digital rights company Merlin and French label Believe. The stated goal is to create artist-first AI music

EA Workers Union Condemns Proposed Saudi-Backed Private Buyout Employees at Electronic Arts who are part of the Communications Workers of America union have released a strongly worded statement opposing the planned private acquisition of the company by a group of Saudi-backed investors. The primary complaint from workers is not centered on Saudi Arabia’s human rights