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Prediction markets in the news are a dangerous gamble
Today on Decoder, let’s talk about prediction markets, which continue to insert themselves into the news cycle and the news itself in increasingly weird, unsett...
Ikea’s Matter-compatible smart bulbs are now available in the US
After being announced last November, Ikea's Matter-compatible smart home collection has been slowly trickling into its stores around the world over the past few...
Apple Music adds optional labels for AI songs and visuals
Apple is asking artists and record labels on its music streaming platform to voluntarily label songs that were made using AI. The new "Transparency Tags" metada...
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: The stealth upgrade
You'd be forgiven for thinking that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra looks a lot like the last four models. That's because it does, right down to its general design...
AI tools can unmask anonymous accounts
Do you have a Reddit alt, secret X, finsta, or Glassdoor account you trash your boss with? AI might have just made it a lot easier to unmask you. That's the con...
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this spring
One of the big surprises to come out of Sony’s recent State of Play showcase was the announcement of a sequel to 2021’s Kena Bridge of Spirits, the impressive d...
BMW’s i3 prototype conquers the ice with power and technology
For an electric car to survive in this incentive-free, tariff-laden, emissions-loving world, it has to be very, very good. It also helps if it's priced right, a...
Anthropic is reportedly back in talks with the Defense Department
Anthropic is reportedly trying to reach a new deal with the US Defense Department, which could prevent the government from labeling it a supply chain risk. Acco...
Nothing Phone 4a Pro hands-on: A premium design with a price to match the Pixel 10a
Nothing has announced its latest premium midrange device, the Phone 4a Pro. The company says it's the thinnest full-metal phone on the market, measuring in at 7...
Apple Music can now flag AI content, but only if distributors elect to label it
While music streaming apps like Bandcamp, Spotify and Deezer have taken steps to inform users about AI-generated content, we haven't heard much out of Apple Mus...
Anthropic makes last-ditch effort to salvage deal with Pentagon after blowup
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is reportedly back at the negotiating table with the Department of Defense in an attempt to salvage the company's relationship with t...
Nothing Phone 4a hands-on: A more technically accomplished entry-level smartphone
Nothing is back with two new smartphones, the entry-level Phone 4a and the mid-range Phone 4a Pro. With the base 4a in particular, there’s no shortage of substa...