Consumer Tech Articles

Matthew Urwin

Updated on April 01, 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.

Brooke Becher

Updated on March 26, 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 25, 2026

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

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 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.

Sunny Betz

Updated on February 09, 2026

Hungry for delivery? These companies deliver meals and more straight to your door.

Vernon O’Donnell

Updated on January 22, 2026

An excellent technical product isn’t enough to stand out anymore. Customers have to see exactly how it solves their problems.

Ellen Glover

Updated on January 21, 2026

From agentic shopping to robot maids, these are the tech trends poised to define 2026.

Jeff Rumage

Updated on January 14, 2026

States laws addressing children’s safety, data privacy and algorithmic discrimination are taking effect this year — if lawsuits don’t kill them first.

Jeff Rumage

Updated on December 17, 2025

Digital passports may speed up lines at the TSA, but their use beyond the airport could reshape the internet — raising concerns about privacy, security and a future where you’re asked for your ID at every turn.