Technology
- The best drawing tablets of 2025: Expert tested and recommended April 25, 2025We tested the top drawing tablets of 2025 to help creatives find the best tools for sketching, designing, and creating.
- Researchers sound alarm: How a few secretive AI companies could crush free society April 25, 2025What happens when AI automates R&D and starts to run amok? An intelligence explosion, power accumulation, disruption of democratic institutions, and more, according to these researchers.
- The best push mowers of 2025: Expert picks from Cub Cadet, Makita, and more April 25, 2025I've found the best gas and battery models available to help you prep your lawn for the summer season from brands like DeWalt, Ego, Makita and more.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: We tested both and it's a close one April 25, 2025Samsung's flagship phone of 2025 launched earlier this week. Here's how it stacks up with the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
- This pocket-friendly AI voice recorder has changed the way I work and travel April 25, 2025Mobvoi's new TicNote voice recorder captures crisp audio and leverages AI to turn it into polished summaries, research notes, mind maps, and more.
- Is your Roku TV spying on you? Probably, but here's how to put an end to it April 25, 2025Your Amazon Fire Stick, Chromecast, and other streaming devices collect your personal data for various reasons. If you're uncomfortable with that, here's how to get peace of mind.
- The Kindle Colorsoft brings books to life in vivid color, and it's $55 off during Amazon's Book Sale April 25, 2025The new Amazon Kindle Colorsoft brings a smooth color display to your favorite books, and its bright screen looks great in direct sunlight.
- Why I recommend Hisense's Frame TV competitor, especially at this price April 25, 2025The Hisense S7 Canvas TV provides a similar experience to Samsung's Frame TV at a much cheaper price. And right now, it's $302 off.
- Microsoft adds three new AI features to Copilot+ PCs – including the controversial Recall April 25, 2025Here's when you can expect to see the new AI tools in Windows and what you can do with them.
- I retested Microsoft Copilot's AI coding skills in 2025 and now it's got serious game April 25, 2025Copilot's early coding days were all swing and miss. But now? It's hitting line drives and running the bases with confidence. See for yourself.
- The best smart rings of 2025: I tested and found an obvious winner April 25, 2025I've tested the best smart rings that measure your health metrics. These are the ones you should buy from brands like Oura, Samsung, and more.
- The best smartwatches of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed April 25, 2025We tested the best smartwatches from Apple, Samsung, Google, and more, including the new Apple Watch Series 10. Here's how to choose the right one for you.
- The best Apple Watch of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed April 25, 2025We put Apple's top smartwatches to the test from managing your day to monitoring your health with next-gen tech. Here are our favorites.
- AI-generated images are a legal mess – and still a very human process April 25, 2025Generative AI is changing the game, whether artists and organizations are ready or not. But when used fairly and ethically, it can take creative processes to a new level.
- A year after testing, I still recommend these Nothing earbuds the most April 25, 2025The Nothing Ear (a) are some of the best earbuds I've tested, and on sale for $79 on Amazon, they're some of the most affordable.
- Want to try ChatGPT's Deep Research tool for free? Check out the lightweight version April 25, 2025Though not as powerful as the full Deep Research, the new lighter version is available to all ChatGPT users, and it'll automatically kick in for paid subscribers once they hit their limit – no extra step required.
- I've never worn a pair of headphones quite like these – and they're a swimmer's delight April 25, 2025Zygo's new headset lets you seamlessly stream all of your subscription music from your phone while you swim laps in the pool.
- The best laptop cooling pads of 2025: Expert tested April 25, 2025We tested the best laptop cooling pads to keep your device running smooth with powerful cooling, RGB lights, high RPM and more.
- I pushed MSI's latest powerful gaming laptop to its limits. It didn't break a sweat April 25, 2025The MSI Raider 18 HX raises the bar for gaming laptops with impressively powerful hardware, a robust cooling system, and 4K display.
- I tried MSI's Windows PC handheld – now I'm wondering if gaming laptops should even exist April 25, 2025The MSI Claw 8 AI+ improves on its predecessor with a refined design and impressive battery life.
Technology
- Deel sues Rippling for alleged defamation, libel, and deceptive trade practices, says Rippling placed an insider within Deel, is not tax compliant, and more (Dan Primack/Axios) April 25, 2025Dan Primack / Axios: Deel sues Rippling for alleged defamation, libel, and deceptive trade practices, says Rippling placed an insider within Deel, is not tax compliant, and more — The legal battle between HR software unicorns Deel and Rippling escalated on Friday, with Deel suing Rippling for alleged defamation, libel, and deceptive trade practices.
- Sources: Microsoft plans to increase the use of third-party firms for selling software to SMBs; in-house sellers will get more training and focus on AI products (Brody Ford/Bloomberg) April 25, 2025Brody Ford / Bloomberg: Sources: Microsoft plans to increase the use of third-party firms for selling software to SMBs; in-house sellers will get more training and focus on AI products — Chief Commercial Officer Judson Althoff revealed the initiative to employees on Thursday, according to people familiar with the situation.
- Meta and Booz Allen partner to deploy Space Llama, a fine-tuned version of Llama 3.2, for research aboard the International Space Station National Laboratory (Hayden Field/CNBC) April 25, 2025Hayden Field / CNBC: Meta and Booz Allen partner to deploy Space Llama, a fine-tuned version of Llama 3.2, for research aboard the International Space Station National Laboratory — On Friday, Meta and Booz Allen Hamilton launched “Space Llama.” — Llama, Meta's open-source artificial intelligence model …
- Docs: Scale AI had revenue of $870M in 2024, missing its $1B target, and plans a $150M share sale that values the startup at around $25B, up 80% from a year ago (The Information) April 25, 2025The Information: Docs: Scale AI had revenue of $870M in 2024, missing its $1B target, and plans a $150M share sale that values the startup at around $25B, up 80% from a year ago — Scale AI, the fast-growing data-labeling startup, missed its revenue and profit targets last year, but its investors are undeterred.
- The US SEC Chairman says the agency has ample authority to oversee digital assets as Congress debates if SEC or the CFTC should be the primary crypto regulator (Lydia Beyoud/Bloomberg) April 25, 2025Lydia Beyoud / Bloomberg: The US SEC Chairman says the agency has ample authority to oversee digital assets as Congress debates if SEC or the CFTC should be the primary crypto regulator — The US Securities and Exchange Commission has “ample room to maneuver” in regulating digital assets even without congressional action, Chairman Paul Atkins […]
- Deliveroo, which listed in London with a £7.6B valuation in 2021, says it received a buyout proposal from DoorDash that would value the company at £2.7B (Financial Times) April 25, 2025Financial Times: Deliveroo, which listed in London with a £7.6B valuation in 2021, says it received a buyout proposal from DoorDash that would value the company at £2.7B — UK food delivery group valued at £7.6bn in London listing four years ago — Deliveroo, the food delivery company …
- Sources: Chinese AI startup Manus raised $75M led by Benchmark at a $500M valuation, and plans to expand to markets including the US, Japan, and the Middle East (Bloomberg) April 25, 2025Bloomberg: Sources: Chinese AI startup Manus raised $75M led by Benchmark at a $500M valuation, and plans to expand to markets including the US, Japan, and the Middle East — The Chinese startup behind Manus AI secured a round of financing led by US venture firm Benchmark, scoring capital to explore …
- Sources: China has quietly exempted from tariffs at least eight classifications of US-made microchips, as it seeks to exempt "irreplaceable" goods (Washington Post) April 25, 2025Washington Post: Sources: China has quietly exempted from tariffs at least eight classifications of US-made microchips, as it seeks to exempt “irreplaceable” goods — Levies on certain U.S.-made microchips have been dropped, importers say. Meanwhile, China denied President Trump's claims that talks to reduce tariffs are happening.
- Internal presentation by Microsoft's CFO Amy Hood: number of users for Copilot has been flat over the past year with ~20M weekly users, as ChatGPT grew to 400M (Newcomer) April 25, 2025Newcomer: Internal presentation by Microsoft's CFO Amy Hood: number of users for Copilot has been flat over the past year with ~20M weekly users, as ChatGPT grew to 400M — Mustafa Suleyman hasn't delivered the turnaround he was hired to bring — At Microsoft's annual executive huddle last month …
- Microsoft makes Recall available to all Copilot+ PCs, along with a new AI-powered Windows search and Click to Do, which works like Google's Circle to Search (Tom Warren/The Verge) April 25, 2025Tom Warren / The Verge: Microsoft makes Recall available to all Copilot+ PCs, along with a new AI-powered Windows search and Click to Do, which works like Google's Circle to Search — Microsoft's Click to Do image and text tool is also rolling out today. … We knew Microsoft was about to launch Recall for […]
- Swiss National Bank says cryptocurrencies failed to meet its currency reserve standards, as a referendum campaign seeks to require SNB to hold bitcoin reserves (John Revill/Reuters) April 25, 2025John Revill / Reuters: Swiss National Bank says cryptocurrencies failed to meet its currency reserve standards, as a referendum campaign seeks to require SNB to hold bitcoin reserves — The head of the Swiss National Bank said on Friday that cryptocurrencies failed to meet the institution's currency reserve standards …
- CB Insights: fintech startups globally raised a combined $10.3B in Q1, the highest since Q1 2023; 19 US fintech startups have raised over $50M in 2025 so far (Mary Ann Azevedo/TechCrunch) April 25, 2025Mary Ann Azevedo / TechCrunch: CB Insights: fintech startups globally raised a combined $10.3B in Q1, the highest since Q1 2023; 19 US fintech startups have raised over $50M in 2025 so far — After a sluggish couple of years, fintech appears to be making a comeback. — In the first quarter of 2025 …
- Sources: the US pushed back against EU's AI code of practice; the code is voluntary, still being finalized, and aims to help companies comply with the AI Act (Bloomberg) April 25, 2025Bloomberg: Sources: the US pushed back against EU's AI code of practice; the code is voluntary, still being finalized, and aims to help companies comply with the AI Act — US President Donald Trump's administration is putting pressure on Europe to ditch a rulebook that would compel developers …
- Temu and Shein raise prices ahead of de minimis tariff exemption expiring on May 2 and urged customers to make purchases prior to April 25 to avoid 120% tariffs (CNN) April 25, 2025CNN: Temu and Shein raise prices ahead of de minimis tariff exemption expiring on May 2 and urged customers to make purchases prior to April 25 to avoid 120% tariffs — New York CNN — — “Cheap goods” sold on Temu and Shein aren't as cheap as they were 24 hours ago.
- Docs: X's data licensing and subscriptions revenue grew 32% YoY to $91M in February, ad revenue grew 4% YoY to $146M; Twitter had $4.5B in ad revenue in 2021 (Carmen Arroyo/Bloomberg) April 25, 2025Carmen Arroyo / Bloomberg: Docs: X's data licensing and subscriptions revenue grew 32% YoY to $91M in February, ad revenue grew 4% YoY to $146M; Twitter had $4.5B in ad revenue in 2021 — Elon Musk's X Holdings Corp. is evolving from a social media platform powered by mainstream advertisers to one betting …