In a major shift for Apple's ecosystem, future versions of iOS and macOS will allow users to set third-party AI services as the default for Apple Intelligence. Users will be able to choose Claude or Gemini instead of being limited to ChatGPT integration.
Thirty minutes after orders went live, would-be buyers faced 'sold out' alerts on Valve's website as scalpers quickly listed the $99 device for up to $700 on eBay.
Meta is expanding its systems for identifying underaged users, including AI analysis of facial or bone-structure-related signals and broader teen account detection on Facebook. This is a timely consumer-tech policy story because it touches privacy, AI reliability and how platforms increasingly verify user identity behind the scenes.
An enthusiast has successfully recreated the 43-year-old Apple Lisa using an FPGA board, faithfully cloning the first commercial GUI-based computer. This modernized recreation allows the vintage OS to run on current hardware, which would appeal to Lon's interest in retro computing and FPGA tech.
The fictional WKRP Cincinnati radio station isn’t fictional anymore. As of Monday morning, the station is on the air in Ohio. A trio of radio stations known as The Oasis are now being rebranded with the new call letters. Previously, the branding was owned by a small FM station in Raleigh, NC. The station put […]
Explore Star Wars streaming data for May 4th. See how Andor and The Mandalorian drive engagement across generations based on 33 billion minutes of fan watch time.
The developer of the original Windows-only Notepad++ has officially disavowed a new Mac port, calling it unauthorized and disrespectful. The creator of the Mac version has since agreed to rebrand the software to avoid further confusion.
Peacock helped NBC Sports deliver record Kentucky Derby viewership, highlighting how major live sports continue to drive streaming engagement. For Lon's audience, it's another sign that premium live events are becoming a key reason to subscribe to streaming platforms instead of cable.
The court also vacated some claims against LG Electronics and sent the case back to the district court
Tesla is facing backlash as older models with Hardware 3 (HW3) appear unable to support the latest Full Self-Driving promises without upgrades. Customers who paid for the software are now demanding refunds as the hardware requirements shift.
Massive demand for storage is forcing enterprise customers to sign record five-year supply agreements. These shortages may eventually trickle down to consumer pricing and availability for high-capacity SSDs and hard drives.
A creative hardware mod has successfully added triple monitor support to an iPod Nano. Lon frequently covers quirky hardware modifications and the limits of legacy devices.
From a $360 AI feature to cloned superstar voices, India is experimenting with AI filmmaking faster than anywhere on earth — with no unions to slow it down.
After 29 years, the iconic search engine Ask Jeeves (Ask.com) has officially shuttered its doors. This marks the end of a pioneering era in natural language web queries and would make for a compelling 'tech history' segment.
Lego is launching a non-playable replica of the Sega Genesis, complete with miniature controllers. This fits well with Lon's interest in retro gaming culture and tech-themed collectibles.
A federal class action lawsuit has been filed against Roku and TCL, alleging that software updates have been bricking smart televisions. This is a significant development for cord cutters who rely on the Roku ecosystem and highlights concerns over mandatory firmware updates.
A new critical vulnerability in cPanel is being mass-exploited by 'Sorry' ransomware to breach websites. This is important for Lon's viewers who host their own websites or manage small business servers.