Spotify appears to be preparing the return of a feature many users have missed for years: editable usernames. Evidence found in a recent version of the app suggests the company is working on a way to let users customize their public identifiers, a change that aligns with Spotify’s gradual shift toward a more socially driven…
A growing number of automakers are scaling back or removing support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in newly launched vehicles. The move reflects a broader shift in how manufacturers approach in-car connectivity, with increasing emphasis on proprietary infotainment systems designed to offer deeper integration with vehicle functions. Even as smartphone mirroring technologies continue to…
Huawei may be preparing to revisit one of its more unconventional foldable phone concepts with a new model that builds on the original design. In March 2025, the company introduced the Huawei Pura X, notable for being the industry’s first foldable smartphone with a “wide fold” form factor. Unlike most foldables that unfold into tall,…
After cracking down on the use of ad blockers, YouTube has started closing another “loophole” that allowed non-paying users to access a premium feature. Reports circulating online indicate that YouTube is no longer allowing background playback through third-party browsers. Previously, users could open a video in browsers such as Samsung Internet, Microsoft Edge, Brave, or…
Tokyo-based design studio Metal Goat has introduced the Oogani table lamp, a lighting object that combines soft illumination with a sculptural, animal-inspired form. Shaped like a folded crab, the lamp takes cues from origami principles without directly copying the traditional look of paper folding. Instead, it presents a more contemporary interpretation of folded geometry, positioned…
LG Electronics has launched the 2026 Whisen Objet Collection Tower I and View I Pro air conditioners in South Korea, introducing a new proprietary cooling system known as AI Cold Free. This technology is designed to improve indoor comfort by managing both temperature and humidity more precisely than conventional air conditioners. Traditional air conditioners reduce…
Google is working on a native music generation feature using AI that is integrated into the Gemini app for Android. Although the feature has not been announced, a source code analysis of the app reveals that the company is working on making AI music generation more accessible to everyone. The feature was found in version…
Microsoft has issued an emergency update for Windows 11 after a newly reported bug began causing serious stability problems for some users. The issue was described as critical because it could crash Microsoft Outlook under specific conditions, particularly when users stored PST files inside folders synchronized through cloud services. This setup is relatively common in…
Running modern versions of Adobe Photoshop on Linux has long been difficult, mainly because the installation process depends on Adobe Creative Cloud, which has historically failed to work properly through Wine. That situation may now be changing. According to a recent update shared by an independent developer known as PhialsBasement, Photoshop 2021 and 2025 can…
A new analysis suggests that OpenAI could face serious financial pressure and may run out of cash by mid-2027, raising questions about how sustainable the economics of frontier AI development really are. The argument comes from Sebastian Mallaby, an economist and senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, who recently examined the company’s spending…
