2026-08-21

This new malware can use Google passkeys even after a victim resets their password

A newly discovered toolkit can deeply compromise Gmail, Microsoft, Apple, and LinkedIn accounts [...]

2026-08-21

There's one big reason I'll choose the Pixel 11 Pro Fold over the Galaxy Z Fold 8

It hit me while on vacation: The Pixel has something the Z Fold 8 doesn't, and it's a game-changer. [...]

2026-08-21

The best puppy pads of 2026, according to Consumer Reports

Puppy pads can leak or shred apart after just a few uses. Consumer Reports tested five brands to find the most absorbent picks [...]

2026-08-21

The best body washes of 2026, according to Consumer Reports

Body washes can leave skin feeling dry or overly perfumed. Consumer Reports tested six picks to find the most moisturizing [...]

2026-08-21

Apple Music will label AI songs, and the tags behind them are now mandatory

Apple Music will start showing listeners which songs were made with AI. The disclosure behind those labels also stops being optional. Apple emailed music industry partners on Thursday to announce Made With AI Labels, Billboard reported after obtaining the message. Any track a content provider tags as “materially generated using AI” will carry a visible […]<br /> This story continues at [...]

2026-08-21

Uber is fined 825 million euros over automated driver suspensions

The Dutch data protection authority has decided to fine Uber €825mn, or about $966mn, for shutting down driver accounts by automated systems without telling the drivers properly. It is the second-largest penalty ever issued under the General Data Protection Regulation. Reuters reported the decision after reviewing a document dated 17 August. The regulator, known as […]<br /> This story c [...]

2026-08-21

We have more details on Apple's camera-equipped AirPods and they are pretty dang weird

Each earbud takes its own image, which is then synchronized for use by Visual Intelligence. [...]

2026-08-21

Walmart will finally accept tap to pay in stores by the end of 2026

Sam's Club will soon let you pay with your phone or smartwatch too. [...]

2026-08-21

Waymo doubles spending on lobbying in robotaxi battle with Uber

Alphabet-owned company is seeking to persuade US regulators to clear a path for fully autonomous taxi services. [...]