Firefox 151, set to be released on May 19, will include a new feature that allows users to select server locations within the browser’s built-in VPN, according to Soren Hentzschel. This change addresses a significant limitation of the feature since its initial launch, which lacked an option to choose the country through which traffic is…
In the days since this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner was cut short when shots were fired at the event, there has been a boom of conspiracy theory videos created by people who insist that the entire situation was a false flag operation. These kinds of theories are nothing new, but the way they’re spreading…
Analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo says OpenAI is working with Qualcomm and MediaTek on custom processors for on‑device AI.
Apple has announced a new subscription model for the App Store designed to bridge the gap between flexible monthly payments and the discounted rates typically associated with annual plans. This update allows developers to offer a 12-month commitment option, where users pay a reduced monthly fee in exchange for agreeing to a full year of…
China’s National Development and Reform Commission has blocked Meta’s roughly $2 billion acquisition of Manus, an AI agent startup that Meta announced it was acquiring in late December 2025. The regulator has asked both companies to withdraw the deal. A Meta spokesperson told the BBC that the transaction was fully compliant with applicable law and…
Google is trying out an AI Mode-like search experience for YouTube. The company is now testing “a new way to search on YouTube that feels more like a conversation,” with results pulling in things like longform videos, YouTube Shorts, and text about what you’re searching for. The “experiment” is now available if you’re a YouTube…
Leica has officially introduced a new aesthetic variant for its renowned Leica M-A analog camera, characterized by a distinct texture and extremely limited availability. Named the Leica M-A Hammertone Limited Edition, the release features a specialized finish designed to simulate hand-forged metal. This launch commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Leica Store in Ginza, Japan,…
The company says stronger models tended to secure better outcomes than lighter ones.
Google is developing a major icon redesign for its Workspace apps, including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Meet, Sheets, and Slides. Early versions of the new icons were shared by 9to5Google, though they have not yet started rolling out to users. This redesign follows a similar gradient update that Google applied to Maps and…
Microsoft is testing a notable change to how Windows 11 handles updates, and it targets one of the platform’s longest-running pain points: timing. In a Windows Insider post published on April 24, 2026, the company said a redesigned update experience is starting to roll out to testers, including a new option to choose a pause…
