The hot topic — no pun intended — in haircare gadgets right now is heat. More specifically, the evils of heat, and how it’s a one-way street to fried locks and frizz. So when I spoke to Dr Julie Chung, co-founder of haircare brand T3, I was surprised to discover she has a rather different […]

It’s officially the year of the super app. OpenAI recently launched its own super app, which it just admitted is “kind of a mess.” And now Microsoft’s CEO has confirmed has a super app for Copilot launching soon. Microsoft’s Copilot ‘super app’ will combine Cowork, chat, code, and more Emma Roth writes at The Verge: […]

I asked ChatGPT for one sensible answer, one slightly reckless answer, and a third that combined the best parts of both. The difference was immediate. Instead of giving me the usual safe, predictable advice, it laid out three genuinely distinct approaches — and helped me see the tradeoffs between them. That small prompt trick solves […]

Dell’s new XPS 13 recently gave me renewed hope for affordable Windows laptops. Its $699 starting price. Its sharp touchscreen display and compact aluminum design make it a compelling alternative to the MacBook Neo. But at the same event, Dell had more in store for us. I also spent time with the Dell 14S and […]

Apple wants to use China-sourced chips for products sold in China during the AI-driven memory shortage, but a letter from US senators hopes to persuade Apple otherwise. The hype cycle around what is basically a natural evolution of an advanced autocomplete engine has destabilized the global economy and supply chain. The ever-increasing demand for more […]

Changing your home’s address on Apple Maps can be almost as stressful as moving home in real life, but there’s one sure-fire way to get the job done without pulling your hair out. The Apple Maps app is a great way to get around, whether you’re using it while driving via CarPlay or just walking. […]

Bloomberg reports that US senators from both sides of the aisle are urging Apple CEO Tim Cook to commit by August 21 to not using memory chips from Chinese suppliers CXMT and YMTC. Here are the details. A bit of context As Apple looks for ways to navigate the ongoing memory shortage, the company has […]

Sony is under fire for promoting a new vinyl turntable right after announcing it will stop making PlayStation game discs in 2028. Fans are accusing the brand of hypocrisy, noting the conflict between supporting physical media when it’s advantageous for hardware sales, but not when hundreds of thousands of players demand access to physical games. […]

Enterprise AI agents can do the work — but the infrastructure to let them talk to each other, prove they should be trusted, and be audited when something goes wrong is still being built. Here’s a look at how five startups are tackling that gap — around orchestration, observability, connectivity, and security — as shown […]

The AI browser race is entering a new phase. After spending much of 2025 trying to reinvent web search with built-in chatbots, startups are increasingly shifting their attention toward browser agents that can automate repetitive work instead of simply answering questions. The latest company to embrace that transition is Polar, a startup founded by former […]