AI may have just won a literary prize. My heart weeps seeing it poison our love for books.

Three of five winning stories in the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize have been flagged as AI-generated, and it’s a lot bigger deal than you might think.

EXCLUSIVE: Spider-Noir showrunner Oren Uziel on creating Nicolas Cage’s dark new Spider-Man series

Few superhero franchises continue to dominate pop culture like Spider-Man. With upcoming films like Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse building up hype, Sony is now expanding the web-slinger’s universe onto streaming with…

I’m not convinced Googlebook will be Google’s next big thing, or if it even deserves it

Google wants Googlebook to be the MacBook for Android buyers, but unproven AI, fragmented silicon, and no confirmed pricing make that a very tall order.

L’Atitude 52°N Smart Glasses That Don’t Scream “Tech”

What happens when tech doesn’t feel robotic, but blends with your go-to eyewear style? L’Atitude 52°N smart glasses answer that with discreet AI, which seamlessly captures moments hands-free, without breaking the flow of your adventures.

Bad, Bad, Bad, Bad Roommate
Bad, Bad, Bad, Bad Roommate

The wildfires that would come to engulf Los Angeles had just begun to burn when Frankee Grove finally admitted to herself that she needed a roommate. It was January 2025, and Grove, then 42, had recently broken up with her boyfriend of six years. They had lived together in a two-bedroom Spanish bungalow on a […]

Google Gemini’s new thinking level lets you dial up the brainpower

Google’s Gemini app may soon let users control how deeply the AI “thinks” before responding. New third-party integrations also appear to be on the way ahead of I/O 2026.

YouTube is giving creators a new weapon against AI deepfakes

YouTube is rolling out a new AI safety feature that could help creators spot deepfake-style videos using their face. The tool works quietly in the background, but it may become increasingly important as AI-generated content spreads online.

CleanShot X is my favorite Mac utility. Here are 8 features that will convince you, too.

macOS has a built-in screenshot tool that gets the basics right. But once you need more, it falls short. CleanShot X is the upgrade your Mac deserves, and these 8 features prove it.

The HomePod mini still makes sense in 2026 if you are already in Apple’s ecosystem

The HomePod mini has barely changed over the years, but it still offers solid sound, seamless Apple integration, and a surprisingly good experience with the Apple TV 4K. The catch is that most of its best features only shine inside Apple’s ecosystem.

Intel has already started making chips for Apple, it seems, but not the most advanced kind

Intel is quietly manufacturing chips for Apple’s iPhones, iPads, and Macs — but only legacy and mid-range processors, not the advanced silicon TSMC still dominates.