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Honor, Hoping to Stand Out, Debuts a Robot-Like Phone and More at MWC
Honor brought the weird to Mobile World Congress when it debuted the Robot Phone, a concept device with a moving camera module, alongside a humanoid robot and a folding phone.
Online Platforms Are Not Liable for What Users Post. Should That Include Gen AI?
The co-author of the pivotal 'Section 230' does not believe chatbots qualify for all of its protections, which could be bad news for ChatGPT, Grok, and other generative AI tools.
Heading to South Korea? Using Google Maps May Soon Be Possible
South Korea is planning to reverse a longstanding policy that has made travel mainstay Google Maps largely useless in the country until now.
Rate the Laptops and Desktops You Use (or Manage) at Work
We want to hear your thoughts on the PC brands you use in a professional capacity. Take the survey for a chance to win big.
China Asked ChatGPT for Help Crafting Online Harassment Campaigns
One Mainland China-based user wanted ChatGPT to edit plans for 'cyber special operations' meant to harass and intimidate critics of the Communist Party of China.
AMD FSR 4.1 Leak Shows Big Performance Mode Image-Quality Improvements
It's a few months late, but it could help close the gap with Nvidia's DLSS 4.5.
Galaxy S26, Buds4, More AI: Everything You Missed at Samsung Unpacked
Samsung reserves some of its best perks for the S26 Ultra, but the rest of the lineup is worth checking out, too. Here's what you missed from this week's Unpacked.
The AI Porn Boom Came Early—and Finished Fast
A speculative AI gold rush promised creators passive income and digital immortality, but exposed how little control adult workers have over their likenesses, their earnings, and their futures.
Apple's March 4 Event Is Almost Here. 5 Things on My Wishlist
Apple is poised to give its iPhone, iPads, and MacBooks a power boost this week. Here's what I plan to buy immediately, and what you might want to add to your cart.
Judge Blocks Virginia Law Limiting Kids' Social Media Time
The injunction in Virginia comes after the Big Tech lobbying group NetChoice shut down similar laws in Louisiana and Ohio last year.
With Revenue Share Shrinking, Does Nvidia Need Gaming Anymore?
In the last quarter, Nvidia revenue topped $68 billion, but just 5.5% of that came from gaming. That's still a nice chunk of change, but it's dwarfed by the company's AI data center business.
I Became Batman With These Special Edition RayNeo Air 4 Pro Smart Glasses
The RayNeo Air 4 Pro Limited Justice Edition smart glasses I tested at MWC 2026 put a personal big screen in front of my eyes while letting me live out my Gotham City fantasy.
I Taught Myself to Use the Flipper Zero in an Hour, Then Hacked Everything in My Home
It looks like a cute little dolphin-themed toy, but the Flipper Zero is a surprisingly powerful learning tool for hacking. Here's how I mastered mine—and how you can, too.
Overhyped and Underwhelming: 10 Windows 11 Features That Missed the Mark
Microsoft promised a bold new era for Windows—but years later, many of its most hyped features have quietly stalled, vanished, or failed to impress.
What's the Best Way to Get Customer Feedback in 2026? Hint: It's Not Email
Marketing types are turning to different tools to assess our satisfaction, and not all of them will leave you feeling satisfied about your privacy.
I Checked Out the Xiaomi 17 Ultra in Person—It Feels More Like a Camera Than a Phone
Xiaomi's latest flagship phone, unveiled at MWC 2026, leans on Leica's brand and an advanced camera grip accessory to stand out among phones in Barcelona. Here are my hands-on impressions.
After Years of Shining in Europe, Balcony Solar Comes Out of the Dark in the US
Legal and certification changes underway in the US would unlock a market for cheaper DIY solar installations that are already plentiful in European cities like Berlin.
I Put the Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display to the Test. It Seriously Feels Like Spy-Level Tech
Samsung is going all-in on security for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. At the company's Unpacked event, I checked out the phone's new Privacy Display, which lets you hide your screen so others can't see it.
Inside 'Peon Ping,' the Warcraft III-Inspired AI Coding Tool I'm Obsessed With
Gary Sheng explains how he went from organizing dance parties to overseeing Peon Ping, a Claude plug-in with 100K+ users that keeps developers on task using video game sounds.
What to Expect at MWC 2026: Robots, AI, and Phones We'll Never See in the US
Honor and Xiaomi have some interesting tech on tap for Mobile World Congress, but will exhibitors in Barcelona spare a crumb for the Americans? We'll be there to check it out.
