2026-07-16

Warren says Trump's CFPB overhaul has cost Americans $26.5 billion in scrapped fees and dropped cases

A Senate Banking Committee minority report attributes most of the figure to the rollback of credit card late fee and overdraft fee rules [...]

2026-07-16

This Meta study shows AI chatbots could be spreading restrictions on free expression

A study by a Meta Oversight Board revealed major AI systems are more likely to refuse criticism on restrictive governments. [...]

2026-07-16

BookTok creators share the reading essentials they actually use

Mashable spoke with BookTokkers and book lovers at VidCon 2026 about the reading tools and accessories they love. [...]

2026-07-16

The AI compute gap: Enterprises are buying infrastructure faster than they can measure what it costs

Across 107 enterprises, AI infrastructure spending is accelerating well ahead of the ability to see or steer its economics. Most organizations run their AI on a familiar base of hyperscalers and model-provider APIs, yet the next dollar is aimed at specialized compute almost none of them use today; a majority intend to switch or add providers within the year, many within a quarter. Buying decisions [...]

2026-07-16

Sonos brings tab navigation, speaker sorting and more to its app

Sonos has added some handy quality-of-life updates to its mobile app. [...]

2026-07-16

How to Opt Out of AI Chatbots Collecting Your Data for Training Purposes

If you use big tech's products, your data belongs to them unless you do something about it. Here's how. [...]

2026-07-16

Bigger Scares: Home Depot's 12-Foot Skeleton Is a Halloween Hit and Now It Can Talk, Too

Creep out the neighborhood kids with this cool upgrade to one of the most popular holiday haunts around. [...]

2026-07-16

The Odyssey IMAX 70mm screening prep causes confusion as projectors loaded into theaters spark new fan outrage — as some dub Christopher Nolan's filming choice 'anti-art'

The Odyssey IMAX 70mm screenings can only happen in 40 theaters worldwide — but why do we suddenly think that IMAX is lying about creating new projectors? [...]

2026-07-16

Firefox vs Edge: fresh shots fired in browser wars as Mozilla report accuses Microsoft of using 'harmful design' to undermine choice in Windows 11

'Microsoft continues to deploy harmful design to undermine people's browser choice': Mozilla report concludes that Windows still isn't a level playing field. [...]