In the fast-paced world of tech startups, a great idea can quickly lead to a billion-dollar valuation. But what happens when that idea—and the company behind it—is built on a foundation of lies? That’s the story of IRL, a social media app that once promised to connect people with real-life events, only to see its founder charged with a massive fraud. IRL social media app founder faces fraud charges IRL, which stood for “In Real Life,” was a social app that gained serious buzz for helping users organize offline activities....

The foldable phone market is heating up, and it appears Samsung is holding a winning hand. After a couple of years of what felt like incremental updates, the company delivered a truly compelling upgrade with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 . And it seems that people have noticed. Samsung is now facing the best kind of problem: overwhelming consumer demand that has forced it to ramp up the Galaxy Z Fold 7 production....

Google TV is Google’s latest initiative to dominate your living room entertainment experience. With Android TV , Google TV , and Chromecast, it can be confusing to differentiate between the three platforms since they are all owned by Google. Hence, we will provide you with all the necessary information about Google TV, enabling you to make an informed decision about which platform to use with your TV. Google announced that it will start bringing Gemini to the Google TV platform by the end of 2025....

A sketchy rumor recently said that Samsung is planning to postpone the Galaxy S26 series from January to March next year. It seemed vary far-fetched at the time, but that’s not necessarily the case. A trusted source just confirmed that the launch is indeed getting delayed . A trusted source has just confirmed that the Galaxy S26 series won’t launch in January The information comes from Ice Universe, one of the most prominent tipsters out there....

Tongits , a card game steeped in Filipino tradition, is a test of both luck and skill. Players who excel at this game do so by mastering key abilities that enhance their chances of success. While beginners often view Tongits card game as a straightforward card game, seasoned players know it as a strategic battle that requires sharp thinking and well-timed moves. Understanding these game-changing abilities can elevate one’s gameplay, even against experienced opponents....

Mythic Plus Dungeons When you plunge into the world of Mythic Plus dungeons, you’ll quickly realize they’re more than just a challenging step up from regular dungeons; they offer a dynamic and rewarding experience that pushes players to their limits. Understanding the mythic mechanics is vital for your success. Each dungeon introduces unique challenges that require precise execution and teamwork. You’ll encounter affixes that modify enemy behavior, demanding specific dungeon strategies tailored to each run....

Sony has announced that it plans to enter a partnership with TCL that will see TCL carry forward its TV business in the years to come. This might sound like Sony TVs are going away, but that isn’t really the case. Sony and TCL’s plan is to enter into a partnership that will essentially merge the best parts of both TV brands to produce new TVs. These TVs will still carry the Sony Bravia branding and will utilize components from both companies....

Companies like YouTube tendtend to test new layouts every now and then. This is usually done to see how users react to these changes and if these changes are positive. After all, it would be arrogant for YouTube to assume that its current layout is the best it can possibly be. Unfortunately, it seems a recent test might have gone wrong. According to multiple complaints , many YouTube users are finding certain features missing....

A few days ago, multiple Google Pixel phone users who migrated to the new Pixel 10 series complained about not getting notifications from the Google Home app on their devices. At the time, the Android 16 QPR1 update was reportedly the main culprit for the issue. Google has now officially acknowledged the Google Home notifications issue on the Pixel 10 devices and stated that a fix is on the way....

AI has changed the way we live. We’ve seen how powerful tools like ChatGPT are, allowing users who have never picked up a paintbrush in their lives to start putting together pieces of art. It has also allowed users who struggle to put their thoughts to paper coherently to pen beautifully written pieces. However, AI is a double-edged sword , one that might have also given rise to fraud and malicious apps....

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, overtook Apple in terms of market value this week. This is the first time since 2019 that the balance has flipped . The change in the company’s market value is greatly affected by its recent developments. Alphabet’s share upward trend suggests strong investor interest, while Apple investors seem to be losing confidence in the brand. Alphabet beats Apple for the first time since 2019 Alphabet ended Wednesday valued at $3....

What is Amazon Prime? How much is it? What benefits come with Prime? Can I share Prime with others? What is Prime Day? Is Amazon Prime worth the price? How much is it? If you opt to pay monthly, it’ll be $14.99 per month. That comes out to $179.88 per year versus the $139 price if you were to pay yearly. Is there a student discount? Yes. What benefits come with Prime?...

AMD and NVIDIA GPU prices are likely about to go up, according to recent reports about the increase in supply chain prices for AMD and NVIDIA’s GPU partners. This includes the likes of several companies, but isn’t necessarily going to be seen across every single brand. Though that does seem inevitable if all GPU partners are going to end up paying more on the supply chain side, as they will need to recoup those costs somehow....

Apple is pushing back hard against a class-action lawsuit in the U.S. that claims the company engaged in false advertising regarding the phased rollout of its highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features. The lawsuit, filed earlier this year by consumers, specifically targets the delay of two key, personalized Siri capabilities. The company heavily advertised them with the iPhone 16 models released last year. Apple argues lawsuit over delayed Siri AI features is too sweeping, ask for dismissal In a recent motion filed to dismiss the case, Apple argues the entire lawsuit should be tossed out....

Apple rarely admits failure, but its move to adopt Google’s powerful Gemini technology to overhaul Siri speaks volumes about the state of its internal AI division. For years, Siri has been the punchline of the voice assistant market. Now, to deliver a competitive product, Apple is setting aside its pride—and roughly $1 billion annually —to lean on the technology of its biggest rival. The real story, however, is Apple’s quiet attempt to bury this fact....

Listen, if you thought that Apple might price its foldable iPhone reasonably, dream on. If you were hoping that it would cost around the price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, that’s wishful thinking as well. This is because according to analyst Arthur Liao at Fubon Research, the foldable iPhone could cost as much as $2,400 . How much will the foldable iPhone cost? These figures are actually in line with what we’ve been hearing so far....

Apple’s upcoming Smart Home Hub has been in the news for months. Earlier, some sources leaked a handful of details about the smart home device. A new Bloomberg report has now shed light on the new Apple Home Hub device’s expected launch window and the price tag . If the report is correct, the upcoming product will be Apple’s most expensive device in this segment. Additionally, the source has shared details about other upcoming Apple smart home devices....

For over a decade, Chromebooks have become as common in schools as notebooks and pencils. Educators often praise these devices for their affordability and versatility. However, newly revealed internal documents from Google suggest a more calculated business motivation. According to presentations surfaced during a major social media addiction lawsuit, Google views its presence in schools as a way to “onboard” children into its ecosystem to build brand trust that lasts a lifetime, and Chromebooks would be their main method....

YouTube, the popular video streaming platform, has now launched likeness detection technology for its creators. The feature underwent months of pilot testing before rolling out to the stable version. It enables the creators to identify and request the removal of AI-generated videos that misuse their appearance or voice. YouTube aims to combat deceptive AI videos with its likeness detection feature Deepfakes are becoming incredibly realistic. YouTube aims to give its creators more control over how their likeness is used ....

Google is once again facing the scrutiny of the European Union, this time over how the tech giant uses online content to power its artificial intelligence tools. The EU has opened an antitrust investigation into Google, examining whether the company’s AI practices violate competition rules. The European Commission wants to check if the company is putting content creators and rival AI developers at a disadvantage. The core of the investigation revolves around two major concerns: compensation and competition....