CU-SeeMe, Nvidia and the Rise of Interactive History
An animated map of Christianity, the early CU-SeeMe video chat, and Nvidia's culture converge to show how retro tech fuels today’s interactive storytelling.
Lucen AI: Overhyped Dating Coach?
Lucen, an AI dating coach app, promises to decode relationships and provide actionable advice. But does it live up to the hype?
Bun support drops as Deno 2.8 debuts
Bun’s integration with yt‑dlp is deprecated while Deno rolls out version 2.8, shifting the balance for developers who rely on lightweight runtimes.
Apple rolls out iOS 26.5.1 and patches Error 53 as WWDC looms
Apple slips a micro‑update and a critical iOS 9.2.1 patch into iTunes, sparking debate over repair policies and security ahead of WWDC.
Google Halts Chromecast Updates, 4K Devices Unstable
Google stops software support for most Chromecast models and rolls out Android 12, while Android 14 brings new bugs, sparking concerns for power users.
Google AI Overviews stumble as chief steps down
Google reshuffles its AI leadership while its AI Overviews keep tripping on simple queries, sparking user workarounds and questions about the future of search.
Telephoto Flagships Clash, Linux Phones Refine Hardware
Engadget pits Oppo and Vivo's telephoto flagships while Linux phones iterate on openness, revealing shifting priorities in the smartphone market.
AI CEOs Skip Trump EO, Policy in Limbo
Top AI firms declined a Trump event, Mozilla refocuses on open web amid AI, and Google blocks AI overviews on Trump dementia queries.
Meta faces lawsuits and DMA push as WhatsApp opens to rivals
Meta battles Texas and Indian courts while gearing up for EU interoperability, reshaping WhatsApp and Messenger for third‑party chats.
Amazon VPC Adds Virtual Networking and Internet Access
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) now offers virtual networking and internet access without a VPN, allowing users to define their own virtual network topology.
Shein Acquires Everlane in Strategic E-commerce Move
Shein's purchase of Everlane signals a push into sustainable apparel, backed by big-data and AI search tools.