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Claude Code leak exposes a Tamagotchi-style ‘pet’ and an always-on agent
Technology

Claude Code leak exposes a Tamagotchi-style ‘pet’ and an always-on agent

After Anthropic released Claude Code's 2.1.88 update, users quickly discovered that it contained a package with a source map file containing its TypeScript code...

You can grab a four-pack of Govee’s color-changing smart bulbs for just $27
Technology

You can grab a four-pack of Govee’s color-changing smart bulbs for just $27

Spring cleaning isn’t just about clearing things out. It’s also a chance to refresh your living space, and a simple place to start is smart lighting — specifica...

You can now use ChatGPT with Apple’s CarPlay
Technology

You can now use ChatGPT with Apple’s CarPlay

ChatGPT is now accessible from your CarPlay dashboard if you have iOS 26.4 or newer and the latest version of the ChatGPT app, 9to5Mac reports. Apple's recently...

Samsung’s new app claims to alleviate motion sickness using sound
Technology

Samsung’s new app claims to alleviate motion sickness using sound

Samsung released a new free app today called Hearapy, now available for Android devices through the Google Play store, that it claims can reduce the symptoms of...

Anker’s power bank with built-in cables is one of my favorite gadgets, and it’s cheaper than usual
Technology

Anker’s power bank with built-in cables is one of my favorite gadgets, and it’s cheaper than usual

Anker’s Laptop Power Bank is one of the more useful gadgets I’ve bought in recent years. I know, it’s just a portable battery, but it’s packed with power and th...

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is beautiful but a little too busy
Technology

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is beautiful but a little too busy

With The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Nintendo entered the next phase of its plan to become a different kind of entertainment giant. Though it wasn't the company's...

Evercade’s new handheld has a larger screen and dual thumbsticks for 3D games
Technology

Evercade’s new handheld has a larger screen and dual thumbsticks for 3D games

After releasing smaller versions of its handhelds, Evercade has announced a new portable console called the Nexus featuring a large 5.89-inch screen. That's lar...

No Kings is taking back Americana
Technology

No Kings is taking back Americana

"I was hoping we were going to have a bigger crowd than this, especially with the nice weather and everything," Michael Maria told me. "I'm a little disappointe...

The Galaxy S26’s photo app can sloppify your memories
Technology

The Galaxy S26’s photo app can sloppify your memories

The Google Pixel 9 walked so that the Samsung Galaxy S26 could run. Google introduced AI editing tools to Photos slowly. It started with changes to the backgrou...

Hisense’s 75-inch U6 mini-LED TV is cheaper than its 65-inch model
Technology

Hisense’s 75-inch U6 mini-LED TV is cheaper than its 65-inch model

If you’re keen to get a new 4K TV that has built-in streaming services provided by Amazon’s Fire TV software, it’s tough to get more for your money than with Hi...

The Sonos Play and mic-less Era 100 SL are now available
Technology

The Sonos Play and mic-less Era 100 SL are now available

After a couple of quiet years, Sonos is back with two new consumer speakers: the portable Sonos Play and the more affordable Era 100 SL. They retail for $299 an...

The latest Matter update improves camera streaming
Technology

The latest Matter update improves camera streaming

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) released Matter 1.5.1 today, building upon the camera and video doorbell support added as part of the Matter 1.5 updat...

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