While ChatGPT remains the market leader, Anthropic's Claude is seeing a surge in adoption according to recent Comscore data. As AI tools become more integrated into consumer tech and media production, these shifts in the competitive landscape are important to track.
Amazon MGM Studios has decided not to proceed with its highly anticipated new “Stargate” series. The project, which received a formal series order in November 2025, has been canceled after internal reviews raised concerns about its potential to attract audiences beyond the established fanbase of the long-running franchise, according to a report by Variety. The […]
Microsoft's new flagship Surface is the poster child for Nvidia's agentic-AI-first laptop platform. Here's what we learned from our first encounter with the hardware.
Apple shipped 1.1 million MacBook Neo units in the first quarter of the year, according to IDC, making it one of the strongest Mac debut performances in recent memory (via TechCrunch). The figure is particularly striking given that the laptop was only available for roughly three weeks of the period, having gone on sale in mid-March. Shipments began spiking from early April, suggesting the March tally understates underlying demand.
Microsoft will prevent Office 2019 for Mac owners from editing their documents from July 13, a restriction the company is attributing to the productivity suite's expiring digital certificate. The Office 2019 apps affected include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. Once the certificate used to confirm the suite's license expires, these apps will drop into what Microsoft is calling "reduced functionality mode".
Asus is introducing a new design aesthetic for mini PCs with the V700 Mini Tower, featuring a warm wood-grain finish. Beyond the looks, it packs modern AI-ready hardware into a compact desktop form factor.
Nvidia's new RTX Spark chips support the full suite of DLSS 4.5 upscaling technologies, which means thin-and-light laptops, mini PCs, and maybe even gaming handhelds could soon get a serious performance boost.
Just days after launching new Onn 4K Stick and Pro models, Walmart has raised prices for these devices in Canada. This is a rare price hike for the budget-friendly brand that Lon frequently covers as a top value pick.
Reports indicate Disney is moving forward with an internal strategy to eventually phase out the standalone Hulu app. This shift suggests a total consolidation into Disney+, which would significantly change the user experience for millions of streaming subscribers.
SpaceX is pushing for a federal rule that would require carriers to unlock phones within 180 days. This is intended to allow Starlink's direct-to-cell service to work on more devices currently locked to AT&T or Verizon.
Early rumors for iOS 27 suggest Apple may introduce a standalone Siri app for the first time. This would provide a dedicated interface for AI interactions, moving away from the current overlay system.
AMD has released the Radeon RX 9070 GRE (Golden Rabbit Edition) to global markets for $549. This mid-range GPU is designed for strong 1440p gaming and high-refresh 1080p performance, offering a more affordable option in an increasingly expensive graphics card market.
Microsoft has unveiled a workstation-class Surface Laptop Ultra featuring 128GB of unified memory and hardware built in collaboration with NVIDIA. This device aims to bridge the gap between high-end creative workstations and portable laptops with a massive focus on local AI and graphics performance.
Where's the price tag, Asus?
Qualcomm is expanding its ARM reach with the 'Snapdragon C' platform, aimed at entry-level laptops starting at $300. Early hands-on with an Acer Aspire Go 15 shows an eight-core CPU that could finally make budget Windows on ARM devices viable.
US lawmakers proposed a $130 annual EV fee, sparking a debate over road funding and what it means for EV drivers to 'pay their fair share.'
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Despite Nvidia's move toward a new app interface, the classic Nvidia Control Panel is still available as a standalone download on the Microsoft Store. This is useful for specific Pro/Quadro features and troubleshooting legacy settings.
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Acer is positioning the new Swift Go 15 as an affordable alternative to entry-level MacBooks, utilizing a budget-friendly Snapdragon CPU. This reflects the increasing availability of ARM-based Windows laptops at more accessible price points.