How to try Veo 3, Google's AI video generator that's going viral on the internet

The new tool is one of the first to generate video clips with synchronized audio. Here's why that's a big deal. [...]

Mozilla is shutting down its read-it-later app Pocket

Pocket, Mozilla's service for saving articles to read later, is shutting down on July 8, 2025. Mozilla says it's phasing out Pocket and Fakespot, its browser extension for vetting product re [...]

The Nanoleaf Skylight is one of my favorite smart lights (and just hit its lowest price)

Nanoleaf's new Skylight panels can get plenty bright and colorful with a tap of a button. Just make sure to set them up properly. [...]

Claude Opus 4 blackmailed an engineer after learning it might be replaced

Anthropic is treating its new Claude Opus 4 language model as safety-critical after tests revealed some troubling behavior, including escape attempts, blackmail, and autonomous whistleblowing.<br / [...]

WhatsApp 'audio hangouts' are now open to group chats of any size

WhatsApp is expanding its Discord-like voice chat feature so that group chats of any size can talk to each other in real time. Unlike group calling, which has existed on the app for years, real-time & [...]

Mozilla is killing its Pocket and Fakespot services to focus on Firefox

Browser maker shifts resources to "new Firefox features that people need most." [...]

Mercedes-Benz is yanking 400 jobs out of Michigan — and 'doubling down' on Georgia

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz (MBGAF) announced plans Thursday to consolidate its U.S. operations by moving 500 jobs to Sandy Springs, Georgia — just north of Atlanta; 400 of the jobs will come from [...]

Apple will reportedly release smart glasses next year

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple aims to release smart glasses by the end of 2026. This product would be equipped with cameras, microphones and speakers so that a wearer could interact [...]

The Marvel Rivals Auto Battler Is a Natural Evolution of Hero Shooters

Move over Teamfight Tactics. Marvel Rivals' new limited-time mode is the perfect addition to the auto battler genre. [...]