Consumer Tech Articles

Matthew Urwin

Updated on April 01, 2026

Meta Glasses: What They Are and How They Work

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.

Hardware

Consumer Tech

Artificial Intelligence

Brooke Becher

Updated on March 26, 2026

ChatGPT Is Relaxing Its Rules Around Sexual Content

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.

Artificial Intelligence

Consumer Tech

Editors' Picks

Brooke Becher

Updated on March 25, 2026

Love in the Age of AI: Why So Many People Are Falling for Chatbots

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

Editors' Picks

Artificial Intelligence

Consumer Tech

Jeff Rumage

Updated on March 11, 2026

These Countries Are Moving to Ban Social Media for Children

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.

Consumer Tech

Social Media

Brooke Becher

Updated on March 10, 2026

Age Verification Is Taking Over the Internet — But at What Cost?

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.

Consumer Tech

Cybersecurity

Artificial Intelligence