Google is having problems with regulators in both the US and the EU at the moment. They are essentially targeting Google’s ownership tools used by advertisers and publishers along with the exchange AdX. Google decided to ignore the EU’s breakup suggestion, and sent a counteroffer The latest development in the company’s struggles comes from the EU. Google has decided to defy EU antitrust regulators’ call for it to sell part of its advertising business to address conflict of interest, and has instead offered to make it easier for publishers and advertisers to use its online advertising tech....

As if Google didn’t have enough on its plate with the DOJ antitrust lawsuit, Yelp decided to sue the company too . On August 28, 2024, Yelp filed a lawsuit against the search giant. It’s not difficult to guess why, of course. Yelp alleges that Google used its dominance in order to get a great, unfair advantage in local search services. That’s the area in which Yelp usually shines, as it provides crowd-sourced reviews about businesses....

Xiaomi introduced its next iteration of Android 16 -based skin, the HyperOS 3 , alongside the Xiaomi 15T series last month. It promised that the stable release would kick off starting from October. Standing on its promise, Xiaomi has now announced that the HyperOS 3 global rollout has begun with the Xiaomi 15T. The new version features a redesigned interface, AI enhancements, new system-wide animations, and privacy improvements. Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3 global rollout begins Xiaomi, on X, has announced that the global rollout of HyperOS 3 has kicked off, with the Xiaomi 15T series being the first wave of devices to receive the new version....

Remember when Intel was the king of semiconductors ? The company hasn’t been doing so well lately, thanks to a series of missteps. While Intel is far from doomed, the company could use some help. And that help might come from none other than the Trump administration, where a report suggests it wants a stake in Intel. Trump to take stake in Intel According to a Bloomberg report, it appears that the Trump administration has discussed taking a potential stake in Intel ....

Caviar, popular for its luxury-class editions of popular devices, especially Apple iPhones, has announced customized iPhone 17 Pro and i Phone Air models. True to its nature, the special editions use premium materials like 24K gold, genuine crocodile leather, and aerospace-grade titanium. The combination of these materials gives the phones a touch of class, setting them apart from the regular models. However, that premiumness comes at a cost as the iPhone 17 Pro and Air Caviar models are not cheap....

When Apple announced the iPhone 16e this year, many mocked it. It was overpriced for what it offered. But to everyone’s surprise, it turned out to be yet another hit iPhone . That said, Apple might break the streak next year. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is set to disappoint fans with the iPhone 17e. iPhone 17e might disappoint As Gurman points out, one of the reasons the iPhone 16e actually performed as well as it did is because the differences between it and the base iPhone 16 are almost negligible....

How much will Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 series cost? Best-case scenario, Apple doesn’t increase the price. Unfortunately, it looks like the price of the iPhone 18 could be something of a mixed bag . iPhone 18 price could see an increase According to a report from tipster yeux1122 on Naver , Apple could raise the price for its iPhone 18 series launching later this year. This is reportedly due to the increasing price of memory, where more memory manufacturers are starting to move away from consumer-grade memory to that for AI-processing servers....

When Apple announced its most powerful chipset, the M3 Ultra for Mac Pro, it was kind of clarified that there’s no plan for the brand to continue the ‘Ultra’ chipsets. Many fans were then disappointed to hear that the M4 Ultra wouldn’t be coming. But in a surprising shift, the Cupertino tech giant has reversed course and is now reportedly developing the M4 Ultra . Leaked codename reveals that M4 Ultra for Mac Pro is in the works The primary reason behind the company’s plan to give up on the development of the Ultra chipsets was its high R&D costs....

Google announced its new Android redesign, Material 3 Expressive, in May this year. Since then, the makeover has been rolling out to first-party apps like Gmail, Keep, Contacts, and others. Now, it’s Google’s browser’s turn. Chrome app for Android is now getting the taste of Material 3 Expressive . This change brings rounded buttons up top and a brighter overflow menu. Chrome for Android gets Material 3 Expressive Chrome Canary build back in June offered a preview of the Material 3 Expressive....

OpenAI recently expanded its ecosystem with the quiet launch of ChatGPT Translate, a dedicated, AI-powered web-based tool designed to go head-to-head with long-standing services like Google Translate . Users have relied on the standard ChatGPT interface for translations for years. However, this new standalone page is tailored specifically for converting text between more than 50 languages. OpenAI takes on Google: ChatGPT Translate is finally here Anyone who has used a digital translator will find the interface very familiar right away....

Qualcomm has officially announced the evolution of its PC chip endeavors with the Snapdragon X2 Elite, a chip that is comprised of a whopping 18 cores and promises to pump out some serious performance. When it comes to PCs, there are really only two major companies that you’ll see chips from in laptops and desktops—Intel and AMD. In 2024, Qualcomm came along with its Snapdragon X Elite chip, giving consumers an alternative to the two biggest options....

Xiaomi revealed a ton of information about the Xiaomi 17 Ultra recently, including its design, launch date, camera sample, and more . Well, the company is continuing to do so now. Xiaomi just posted a hands-on video with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, showing us all of its colors, not to mention that we just got a bunch of camera samples too. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra appears in official hands-on video in all colors Let’s talk about the hands-on video first, shall we?...

Samsung’s Bixby is the default voice assistant the company uses across its products. But is it the best? Hardly. Thankfully, Samsung is giving users more options as the company has announced a partnership with Microsoft that brings Copilot to its new TV and smart monitor lineup. Samsung TV to get Microsoft Copilot assistance Samsung says that its 2025 smart TV and monitor lineup will get an AI upgrade with the help of Microsoft Copilot....

The smartphone candy bar form factor has been around for more than a decade. But realistically, we don’t think the form factor is sticking around for the foreseeable future. That begs the question of, if not this form factor, then what? That’s something Motorola is exploring, according to a recently discovered patent that suggests a phone that can be worn as a watch . Motorola has a patent for a phone that can be worn as a watch Based on the patent images, it looks like Motorola has come up with an idea for a phone that can transform into a watch....

Apple is reportedly working on two of its quite popular accessories, the HomePod mini and AirTag. New evidence found in a leaked internal build of iOS 26 , as seen by Macworld , reveals some key details about the unreleased HomePod mini and AirTag, suggesting notable upgrades are in the offing. Next-generation HomePod mini and AirTag may get significant upgrades To jog your memory, HomePod mini went official way back in 2020 as a cheaper alternative to the larger HomePod....

The NVIDIA SHIELD Experience 9.2 landed back in February with plenty of new enhancements. Well, the SHIELD Experience 9.2.2 is now rolling out to the NVIDIA SHIELD TV devices. New NVIDIA SHIELD TV update improves stability, addresses quality of life issues & more The build number here is ‘33.2.0.382’, and NVIDIA says that the update is coming to all SHIELD and SHIELD Pro units. The company says that the update “addresses many quality of life issues reported in the field, improving stability and compatibility with other devices in your home entertainment center....

T-Mobile seems to have found a way to sneak in another price increase. If you can recall, the mobile carrier increased its late payment fee at the end of last year. In April last year, it increased one of their supposed regulatory fee by $0.50 per line. T-Mobile is now increasing the price of this fee again later this month. That’s the second time in less than a year. T-Mobile is increasing the “Regulatory Programs & Teleco Recovery Fee” again T-Mobile’s newer plans no longer include taxes and fees in the advertised prices....

Much has been said about OpenAI ‘s first hardware product. The company is determined to move beyond the purely digital realm and bring AI to potential real-world companions. To this end, the company acquired the firm of successful industrial designer Jony Ive for a massive $6.5 billion. Well, after months of silence, we finally have a timeline. OpenAI recently confirmed that it is on track to unveil its first-ever physical device in the second half of 2026 ....

The OnePlus 15 has already been announced in some regions, while the global launch event is set for November 13. What will be the official OnePlus 15 release date . Ahead of that time, we do know a lot about the device, as OnePlus has been teasing different aspects of the device, as well as showing off the design. In fact, in an interview with TechRadar last week, OnePlus confirmed all three color options....

The Apple iPhone 16 was a solid buy for many people. Even though it arrived last year, some of you are probably looking to upgrade already. Or… perhaps you’re looking to get this phone for the first time. Well, if you’re considering to upgrade to Apple’s new ultra-thin phone, or are trying to decide between the two, we’re here to help. In this article, we’ll compare the Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone 16 ....