Consumer Tech Articles

Brooke Becher

Updated on March 20, 2026

AI companions offer endless attention and zero conflict. But this kind of artificial intimacy may come at a cost.

Matthew Urwin

Updated on March 18, 2026

Meta’s glasses combine elements of augmented reality and AI to support hands-free interactions with other smart devices. These specs could spearhead the next wave of AI-first devices — as well as a host of privacy risks.

Jeff Rumage

Updated on March 11, 2026

With Australia leading the charge, countries around the world are moving to block children from social media. But enforcing age restrictions is proving difficult — especially in the U.S., where courts have repeatedly shut down similar laws.

Brooke Becher

Updated on March 10, 2026

A recent Supreme Court decision has unleashed a torrent of state-level age verification laws in America, igniting debate over whether protecting kids online should come at the expense of privacy and free expression for adults.

Brooke Becher

Updated on March 10, 2026

Soon, ChatGPT will allow sexually explicit conversations with verified adults — a move OpenAI says is simply about “treating adult users like adults.” But with competition heating up, this is likely also a play for engagement.

Brooke Becher

Updated on March 09, 2026

Tired of AI hijacking your searches? Here’s how to hide Google’s auto-generated summaries and return to the classic blue-links experience.

Jenny Lyons-Cunha

Updated on March 09, 2026

Dominating the global tech landscape, these U.S.-based giants shape industries ranging from artificial intelligence to personal computing hardware.

Brooke Becher

Updated on February 26, 2026

From Meta’s new AR glasses to OpenAI’s mystery device, Silicon Valley is racing to build the next AI-first heir to the smartphone. The winner could not only dominate the hardware market, but reshape our entire relationship with artificial intelligence.

Ellen Glover

Updated on February 24, 2026

A reported AI-powered wearable pin could hint at Apple’s plans beyond the iPhone, signaling how the company may be rethinking everyday tech for an AI-first future.

Hal Koss

Updated on February 20, 2026

DTC brands are everywhere now. They weren’t always.