Tech You Can Wear, Updates You Can’t Install, and Streaming You’ll Want
This week: Skechers steps up with AirTag-compatible sneakers, and we explore which jobs may actually be safe from AI. Microsoft confuses users with Windows 11 upgrade prompts on unsupported PCs, and a first look at the Nintendo Switch 2 is in. Plus: Uber Eats lets AI update food pics, AI’s growing implications, and what’s trending in streaming.
AI on Your Wrist, Uber’s Safety Shift, and Online Passport Renewal
This week: Amazon’s AI-powered wristband could change how we interact with tech — but will anyone actually wear it? Uber introduces a new safety twist with driver-passenger pairing, and the Wayback Machine begins archiving U.S. government documents. Plus: renew your passport online (finally), Vizio’s surprise shift, smart ways to recycle your old tech, a Happy Gilmore game you can actually play, and what’s topping the streaming charts.
AI Is Everywhere — Even Your Flights, Inbox, and Fake Videos
Is AI quietly taking over your everyday life? From Microsoft’s move to a passwordless future to Delta Airlines using AI to set ticket prices, we break down what’s real and what to watch for. Plus: how to spot AI-generated video, the latest on Starlink's satellite speeds, retro gaming devices making a comeback, and what’s topping the streaming charts this week.
Prine Day Picks, Gmail’s Subscription Fix, and Samsung’s Trifold Test
What did people really buy on Prime Day? This week, we look at standout purchases, Gmail’s new tool to manage subscriptions, and whether Samsung’s trifold phone is a true innovation or just a flashy gimmick. Plus: WeMo abandons users, AI search engines — are they really for you?, USPS tackles brushing scams, and why Passkeys still confuse even savvy users. Superman fans — there’s something in here for you, too.
Apple’s iOS Surprise, Satellite Internet Showdown, and What’s in the Air After Fireworks
What’s really in the air after fireworks? This week, we dig into unexpected pollution, a surprising iOS 26 feature that freezes nudity on FaceTime, and how to keep using Windows 10 for free. Plus: Snapseed returns, satellite internet services go head-to-head, and how Superman fans can catch the movie before the premiere.