Apple, like many companies in the US, sources a lot of its components from China. Given the ongoing US and China trade war and Trump’s tariffs, it is expected that Apple will have to pay a premium to import its products into the country. However, there is some good news. It turns out that Apple will be able to avoid paying tariffs on chips imported from China until 2027. Apple escapes China chip tariffs until 2027 Now, before you think it had anything to do with Apple CEO Tim Cook cozying up to US President Donald Trump , it doesn’t....

Apple has just launched the iPhone 17 , iPhone Air , iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max . As usual, the more expensive “Pro” variants feature impressively powerful specs. However, this year Apple also wants to make them stand out aesthetically—especially the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max—with a fresh color palette and a big redesign. iPhone 17 Pro’s new colors To start, the iPhone 17 series’ massive redesign is most noticeable on the Pro models....

After a Summer full of betas, Apple has released iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 today. This update brings the Liquid Glass redesign to iPhone and iPad. Apple also released the following updates: watchOS 26 macOS Tahoe 26 tvOS 26 visionOS 26 HomePod Software 26 With Liquid Glass , Apple is essentially taking the design language from visionOS and bringing it to the rest of its lineup, making all of the software inclusive for the first time ever....

X-Origin had a really interesting gadget to show off during CES 2026 . Its name is AIPI Lite , and it may be the cheapest chatbot out there, at least one that is actually useful. We’ve decided to throw one of our CES 2026 awards its way, as it can be really useful, especially if you’re willing to get into a monthly subscription. It’s not mandatory, but it sure is a good option if you’re planning on using this thing for more than just a fun toy....

Many people still charge their phones via a wire, but if you’d rather utilize wireless charging, there are plenty of options out there. Getting a good 3-in-1 Qi2 charging stand is one option, and that’s what we’ll talk about here, as we’ll list some of the best options for wireless charging stands. You’ll find desk options, along with some travel options mixed in on this list. Do note that not all products on the list support Qi2....

Cearvol has announced its new AI hearing innovations at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The company showed off three of its products at CES: Cearvol Wave, Cearvol Liberte, and Cearvol Lyra. Cearvol introduced three new hearing aid accessories at CES 2026 Let’s talk about each of them in that order, starting with the Cearvol Wave. This hearing aid looks like a pair of truly wireless earbuds, more or less, including the case....

If you bought a phone through a carrier on contract, there’s a good chance the phone’s SIM could be locked to the network. This is normal. However, you can request to have it unlocked. Unfortunately for Verizon , it denied a man’s request to unlock his iPhone, following which the customer sued Verizon and won . Verizon sued over customer request to unlock his iPhone Earlier this year, Kansas resident Patrick Roach bought a discounted iPhone 16e from Verizon’s Straight Talk brand....

Disney has announced a major update to its artificial intelligence strategy. The Walt Disney Company has revealed its plan for a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI and a new agreement that will bring its iconic characters to the Sora video generation app . Users will soon be able to create short videos featuring hundreds of Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars characters. Disney characters will soon be featured on OpenAI’s Sora Disney said the partnership is part of a three-year licensing agreement that will give Sora users access to more than two hundred copyrighted characters starting next year....

Of the many life choices one makes and the inevitable regrets that come up somewhere along the line, don’t let missing out on this Galaxy Tab A9+ deal be one of those regrets. Normally, the Galaxy Tab A9+ with 64GB of storage would cost you $219.99. However, you can now pick it up for just $149.99. That’s a discount of 32% which ends up saving you $70 altogether. That’s pretty good, especially for a tablet with these kinds of specs and features at a low price point....

The world of artificial intelligence is a high-stakes game. A new legal battle is turning it into a real-life tech thriller. At the center of the drama is OpenAI , the company behind ChatGPT, which is now fending off a lawsuit from its own co-founder, Elon Musk. But here’s where the story gets really interesting: a new court filing suggests that another tech giant, Meta , might be involved. OpenAI’s lawyers are digging for clues, asking a court to force Meta to hand over documents related to any plans with Musk and his AI company, xAI....

The EU has been on a crackdown for the protection of minors from social media and unauthorized content. The Union was previously testing an age verification app that would mandate users to verify their age and confirm whether they’re 18 or older before accessing social media apps or any other type of content rated for adults. It is now planning to add an Android app integrity check into the system....

OnePlus appears to be in trouble. After some pretty thorough research, it seems that OnePlus is starting to circle the drain. We’ve seen other companies exit the smartphone market – notably HTC, LG, and most recently, ASUS . And now, OnePlus could be next. OnePlus has already responded to this report and says that “ OnePlus North America continues to operate, with full guarantee of users’ after-sales support, software updates, and rights commitments....

When Elon Musk bought the popular social media platform Twitter, the first thing he did was fire employees. He removed nearly 80% of the total workforce as the new administration was apparently targeting ‘sustainability.’ However, the former employees later filed a lawsuit against the billionaire, accusing him of not releasing the severance pay. But as we move forward, a settlement between Elon Musk’s X and Twi t ter ex-workers is likely in the coming days....

It’s not uncommon when a company faces a fine by the FTC that they attempt to appeal it . After all, no one likes paying fines and if a company can get away with paying less, why not? But in this instance, it looks like the FTC is the one doing the appealing. The US FTC has revealed that it is looking to appeal an antitrust case against Meta ....

The shutdown of Google Assistant is coming around the final bend, as Google plans to kill off the AI-powered tool that has been its main character for more than a decade. What once was Google’s pride and joy when it came to making users’ lives easier is being replaced by a younger, stronger version that does more stuff and knows more things. This, of course, refers to Google Gemini . Gemini is the new face of Google’s AI-related features....

Google could be planning to make the premium tiers of the Gemini assistant more affordable. The company already offers some Gemini features without any cost to all users. There are also the Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra paid plans, which provide access to more premium functionalities. The search titan could now launch a new Google AI Lite plan in the future, suggests a report. A more affordable Gemini plan could be in the works While Google hasn’t yet shown any signs for a more affordable Gemini package, the code of the latest Google beta app hints towards a “Google AI Lite” plan....

Browsers like Vivaldi, Edge, Firefox, and Brave have long had vertical tabs. This makes handling tiny tabs easier by moving tabs from the top of the browser to a vertical sidebar on the left. It’s a shame that Chrome doesn’t have it yet. But that might be changing soon. Google is reportedly testing vertical tabs in the Canary version of Chrome for desktop. Chrome for desktop will soon get vertical tabs The development, as spotted by Windows Report , means you can now start using vertical tabs in Chrome....

Circle to Search was one of the greatest features ever introduced to Android. However, Google maybe reconsidering its approach and may soon replace it with Gemini’s new Tell Me About This feature. Google may be doing this to streamline the features across its operating systems. Circle to Search Maybe Soon Replaced It hasn’t been a long time since Google introduced Circle to Search on Android. It quickly became the majority’s favorite feature....

Remember that old promise from Google to get rid of fences in your photos? Back at Google I/O 2017, the company showed off a demo that looked like magic: a tool that could erase a chain-link fence from a photo. For years, that feature was a running joke. But now it seems that with the power of modern AI, that eight-year-old promise of fence removal in Google Photos is finally a reality....

AI is being developed at a breakneck pace. Each new model released is leaps and bounds smarter and more powerful than the previous version. At some point, we have to wonder, are we developing a piece of technology that we don’t fully understand for the sake of progress? That’s where regulation comes in, and where Google has surprisingly agreed to sign the EU’s AI Code of Practice. Google agrees to sign, but expresses concern In a blog post by Kent Walker, Google’s President of Global Affairs, he says that Google will join other companies in signing the AI Code of Practice....