AI images are now being abused to fake evidence for vehicle insurance fraud

AI-edited vehicle photos are becoming a new insurance fraud tool, with Admiral linking a rise in cases to manipulated crash images, duplicate filings, and fabricated claim materials that can raise costs across the system.

Social media is helping us curb cravings? Research says it’s a potent trick for the diet-conscious

A new University of Bristol study suggests dieters may use indulgent food content as a craving substitute, even as other research links social media to body-image harm and disordered eating.

Steam spotted cooking up a game price tracker to save patient souls a few dollars

Valve appears to be building a 30-day price history tracker directly into Steam, letting you check recent price drops without leaving the app.

I didn’t expect food reels to help my diet – but they might

Watching food videos may help dieters reduce cravings and avoid overeating, according to new research.

Millions of Americans are talking to AI about health, and some are dangerously skipping real doctors

Turns out a lot of people would rather ask an AI about their symptoms than pay for a doctor’s visit. A new survey puts some striking numbers behind that trend.

Windows Recall still has a side door into your private PC history

Windows Recall’s database may be better protected now, but a new proof of concept suggests the data path after sign in still creates privacy risks for Windows 11 users.

Govee’s new LED Lightwall comes with its own self-standing frame
Govee’s new LED Lightwall comes with its own self-standing frame

Govee has announced an upgraded version of its hanging Curtain Lights Pro that can instead be used nearly anywhere you have access to an outlet or large battery. At $449.99, Govee’s new Lightwall is more than twice as expensive as the $199.99 Curtain Lights Pro, but comes with more LEDs in a denser array and […]

DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 camera is better at capturing slo-mo footage and photos
DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 camera is better at capturing slo-mo footage and photos

Following months of leaks, DJI has announced the fourth version of its handheld stabilized vlogger camera. Unlike the Osmo Pocket 3 that debuted way back in September 2023 with major upgrades like a 1-inch sensor and a larger rotating touchscreen, the new Osmo Pocket 4 features similar hardware with upgraded capabilities including higher frame rates […]

Spotify just won $322 million from music pirates it can’t find
Spotify just won $322 million from music pirates it can’t find

Spotify and the three major labels have won a $322 million default judgement against Anna’s Archive, the open-source library and pirate activist group that planned to publicly release millions of music files scraped from Spotify’s platform. The judgment comes after the unknown operator of Anna’s Archive failed to respond to a lawsuit filed by Spotify, […]

Microsoft College Offer doles out free software so that you forget that MacBook Neo is a better deal

Microsoft is using free software, Game Pass, and student laptop discounts to make Windows 11 PCs more appealing for college buyers, but the real value still depends on the hardware, eligibility rules, and whether you’ll use the extras.