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AI is the new default. And it’s not free.

Your next laptop, cloud plan, or power bill increasingly has "AI tax" baked in, whether you asked for it or not.

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Mac mini M4 Pro starts at $1,599 after price increase

The Mac mini, Apple's smallest desktop, just got pricier as the company reacts to component costs that it says it's never seen increase this…

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That $3,499 Vision Pro price? now it’s $3,699

That $3,499 entry price for Vision Pro wasn't exactly warm to most buyers. Now it's $3,699, and the question is…

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MacBook Neo: the $599 dream lasted only 3 months

The $599 MacBook Neo became famous for making Mac ownership accessible to budget buyers, but a memory chip shortage forced…

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Apple makes Macs and iPads more expensive: here’s the full list

Tim Cook called the current memory shortage a "hundred-year flood," marking the first time Apple admitted it can no longer…

Illustration comparing OpenAI GPT-5.6 AI model names with the Sun labeled "Sol" on the left, Earth labeled "Terra" in the center, and the Moon labeled "Luna" on the right against a star-filled space background.

OpenAI launches three new AI models: GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, Luna

The GPT-5.6 family is here, but you can't use it…

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Google Wallet now supports TSA PreCheck Touchless ID

Travelers with TSA PreCheck can now use facial verification instead…

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Google brings Read Along to all Classroom users

Read Along is no longer limited to select setups -…

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The new YouTube Shorts player is finally distraction-free

The platform is retiring the thumbs-up for Shorts, adding 2x…

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Google Finance is out of beta with new AI tools and a dedicated Android app

An iOS version of the Google Finance app is scheduled…

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Google Play finally lets UK developers use their own billing

UK app and game developers can finally use their own…

A Google Home smart speaker sits on a modern kitchen island with its LED light ring illuminated while a person holds a mug nearby, illustrating hands-free voice assistant use in a connected smart home.

Google’s new Home Speaker with Gemini is available now

After six years without a major smart speaker launch, Google…

Promotional artwork for Apple TV+’s Camp Snoopy Season 2 featuring Snoopy dressed as a camp ranger with a backpack and flag, standing atop a rocky hill at sunset. Woodstock and several bird friends, all wearing matching ranger hats, gather around him. The Apple TV+ logo and the title “Camp Snoopy” appear on the right against a warm orange sky, highlighting the animated series’ outdoor adventure theme.

Camp Snoopy season two heads to Apple TV tomorrow

Apple TV is premiering Camp Snoopy season two tomorrow, bringing…