Another cable channel shutdown highlights the ongoing 'death of the mid-tier cable network' as audiences migrate to FAST services. Lon could use this to discuss how niche content is finding new, more sustainable homes outside of the traditional bundle.

The "South Florida Standard" was revealed to be a "digital mirage masquerading as local news," with AI-generated reporters and stolen content.

Google is reportedly testing a reduction in free storage for new accounts, dropping the initial limit from 15GB down to 5GB. Users can reportedly unlock the full 15GB by linking a phone number, indicating a move toward stricter identity verification for storage allocation.

YouTube is aggressively positioning itself as the new center of the television ecosystem, dominating conversations at this year’s Upfronts. As it claims the 'TV' mantle, the platform is shifting from a social video site to the primary screen for living room viewing.

Gadget Review says the three major US carriers are working together against wireless dead zones. If this effort results in practical coverage improvements, it's a significant telecom story with real consumer impact, especially for travelers and rural users.

Everyone online keeps saying Chinese EVs are cheap knockoffs that could never compete with Tesla, Mercedes, BMW, or the rest of the world. So I flew 9,000 mi...

A deep dive into how stolen iPhones are being used in a sophisticated underground economy for fraud rather than just being sold for parts. This highlights the importance of hardware-level security and software protections for modern smartphone users.

Has Bluetti cracked the biggest barrier to home solar power with its new 'plug-and-play' balcony systems?

Louis Rossmann has entered the fray against Bambu Lab by hosting a banned firmware fork, challenging the company on right-to-repair grounds. This escalating conflict involving creators and rival manufacturers could signal a significant shift in the 3D printing community's stance on closed-source hardware.

Google DeepMind has launched interactive demos for a new AI-powered mouse pointer concept. This explores the future of how we interact with operating systems, a topic of interest for Lon's tech-future segments.

The FBI obtained court authorization to remotely reset thousands of home and small office routers, specifically targeting TP-Link devices vulnerable to state-sponsored malware. This is a critical security update for any home networking enthusiast.

SanDisk has open-sourced its SPRandom technology, which significantly reduces SSD pre-conditioning time. While primarily beneficial for AI and enterprise workloads, it is a noteworthy development in storage technology that could impact future consumer drives.

Lenovo's new ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 and L series laptops feature AMD's Ryzen AI 400 chips and boast impressive 9/10 repairability scores. Additionally, the new ThinkStation P4 workstation brings Ryzen Pro 9000 and RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell GPUs to the desktop segment.

Google has announced the Googlebook, a new laptop series built from the ground up with Gemini AI at its core. This includes a complete reimagining of the mouse cursor, turning it into an AI-powered tool for interacting with on-screen content.

The Trump administration is reportedly considering a ban on Chinese-made cellular modules, which are essential components in many smart devices, routers, and connected cars. Such a ban could have a massive ripple effect on the availability and security of consumer IoT hardware.

Cybersecurity researchers at Google have found a zero-day exploit created by AI that can bypass two-factor authentication. This marks a new, more dangerous era of AI-driven cyber threats that tech enthusiasts should be aware of.

Legendary news aggregator Digg is attempting a comeback, this time leveraging AI to track engagement on platforms like X. It’s an interesting pivot for one of the web's oldest social news brands.

The United States Mint today began selling a new $1 American Innovation Coin featuring Steve Jobs, purchasable from the U.S. Mint website. The $1 Steve Jobs Coin features a young Steve Jobs in a turtleneck, jeans, and sneakers, sitting in front of the Northern California landscape.