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Is Apple the new Microsoft?

The iPhone is aging into infrastructure; Services is doing Office math, and Apple’s next act has to arrive before its “premium” cycle cools for good

The 'Godfather of AI' says this pricey private school is one of the best uses of AI he's seen

Geoffrey Hinton, the "Godfather of AI," highlights AI's role in education at Alpha School as a positive use case of the technology.

AirTag’s best feature is now on Apple Watch, here’s how to set it up

Apple’s new AirTag comes with several improvements over the original model, one of which is that it expands AirTag’s best feature—Precision Finding—to the Apple Watch. Here’s how to set it up.

ICE at the Winter Olympics and the reshaping of intelligence and security in Europe

There’s growing friction between the US and its allies when it comes to sharing intelligence.

The best laptops you can buy in 2026, tested and reviewed

Choosing the best laptop can be a bit of a challenge, especially when “good enough” now covers everything from entry-level Chromebooks for college students to premium machines built for serious multitasking and heavier creative work. Specs can blur together fast, but a few basics still matter, like processing power, battery life and whether you’re getting enough storage for the long haul.

What to know about the 2026 Grammys

Sunday’s Grammys mark a return to normalcy after the 2025 show was altered to focus on Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts.

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The Android Phone You Want Is Coming Soon, According To This Samsung Leak

All signs are pointing to Samsung revealing its next lineup of flagship smartphones in less than a month, including a leaked teaser from the company itself.

1 of the Best Zombie Movies To Stream on Peacock Soon

A popular zombie movie that sparked widespread buzz at the time of its release in 2016 has found a new streaming home on Peacock. Train to Busan, a South Korean movie, is one of many movie titles that will start streaming on the platform next month.

Meta to pour the GDP of Kenya into AI infrastructure push in 2026

Zuck bets big on 'personal superintelligence' with $135B splurge Meta is to nearly double its capital investments aimed at AI this year, spending more on infrastructure than the entire output of some mid-sized economies, as the AI datacenter feeding frenzy shows no sign of ending.…

Does Anthropic believe its AI is conscious, or is that just what it wants Claude to think?

We have no proof that AI models suffer, but Anthropic acts like they might for training purposes.

Will the iPhone Air 2 Launch This Year? The Latest Report Says No

A second-generation iPhone Air is "not expected this year," according to a Nikkei Asia report today that cites people familiar with Apple's supply chain.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI in talks to merge, according to reports

This merger would bring the Grok chatbot, Starlink satellites, and SpaceX rockets together under one corporation.

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Want to be part of a village? You might need to get out of your comfort zone

If you've always dreamed of having a village but feel disconnected from your community, try these five tips. Plus: We want to hear from you. Tell us how you cultivate community where you live.