Around 800 artists, writers, actors, and musicians signed on to a new campaign against what they call “theft at a grand scale” by AI companies. The signatories of the campaign – called “Stealing Isn’t Innovation” – include authors George Saunders and Jodi Picoult, actors Cate Blanchett and Scarlett Johansson, and musicians like the band R.E.M.,…
Archive of Our Own (AO3) is officially exiting beta. The Organization for Transformative Works – the nonprofit behind the fanfiction site – announced the update on Thursday, which comes 17 years after AO3’s launch in 2009. “Since 2009, AO3 has grown and changed a lot,” the announcement says. “We’ve introduced many features over the years…
A month ago, F-Droid criticized Google’s anti-sideloading policy. Shortly after that, the Mountain View company said that sideloading isn’t going anywhere. Now, F-Droid says Google’s statement is false. In case you missed it, starting next year, Google requires Android developers to verify their identity, even if they do not distribute their apps via the Play…
It’s a great time to consider buying Nintendo’s latest console. | Photo: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge Cyber week has just about wrapped up, but there are still some amazing Cyber Monday leftovers that you can save money on. The one deal we can’t stop telling readers about is the unexpected $50 discount on Nintendo’s…
Developers grapple with AI’s potential—and its risks.
![[Experimental] Firefox now supports Progressive Web Apps on Windows](https://consumerfeedback.tech/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/experimental-firefox-now-supports-progressive-web-apps-on-windows-600x400.jpg "[Experimental] Firefox now supports Progressive Web Apps on Windows")
Mozilla has announced that Firefox users can now use progressive web apps (PWAs). However, the feature is currently only supported on Windows. PWAs can be useful for accessing your favorite websites quickly. It can also be handy for services like Spotify, Discord, where you may want to access the page quickly to control your music,…
Apple has announced that it is renaming its streaming service. Apple TV+ is now Apple TV. Stop the presses! Wonder how long it took for them to arrive at this decision. Let’s have a brainstorming session! And then someone said, “I got it! Let’s call it Apple TV.” Well, it’s a little better than all…
WhatsApp is currently testing a new feature designed to make conversations more efficient by suggesting stickers while users type messages. The feature aims to streamline the process of finding and sending stickers, eliminating the need to manually open the sticker keyboard. When a user begins typing, recommended stickers appear next to the emoji suggestions at…
The Saic H5 represents Huawei’s most affordable SUV to date, developed in partnership with SAIC. Officially unveiled on September, it enters the Chinese market starting at approximately $20,400 USD and offers a blend of competitive pricing, advanced technology, and impressive driving range. According to CarNewsChina, the Saic H5 is available in both EREV (Extended Range…
Warner Bros. Discovery has officially confirmed plans to intensify its crackdown on password sharing for its streaming service, HBO Max (known as Max in several regions). This move marks the end of unrestricted account sharing outside of single households, as the company seeks to align its policies with emerging industry standards. The announcement was reinforced…
