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Watch Out for This Sophisticated Phishing Email That Looks Like It's From Google

Google says it's rolling out a fix for a bug that allowed scammers to send a convincing-looking email to developer Nick Johnson about a subpoena request.

By Jibin Joseph
Gmail app icon

Tariff Woes Continue: Temu, Shein to Raise Prices Starting on April 25

Both Chinese e-commerce providers say: 'Until April 25, prices will stay the same, so you can shop now at today’s rates.' Come May 2, packages from China face hefty fees.

By Michael Kan
Temu Shein apps

LAPD Secures Footage From Waymo Robotaxi to Help Solve Hit-and-Run Case

Waymo says it doesn't release video from its cars without 'a valid legal request.' In this case, one of its robotaxis recorded a sedan hitting a pedestrian. LAPD is offering a $25,000 reward.

By Jibin Joseph
A Waymo self driving car waiting at a city intersection, San Francisco, California

Grok's New Memory Feature Will Remember Everything You've Ever Said

You can disable the feature in settings or use the Private Chat option to keep Grok in check.

By Jibin Joseph
Grok's App Store page

Apple Partner Globalstar Is Worried About Chinese Satellite Interference

Radio interference from China's BeiDou-3 system could affect Globalstar's efforts to provide satellite messaging for iPhones in Asia.

By Michael Kan
Satellites in space

Watch Out, Gemini: Samsung, Motorola in Discussions for Built-In Perplexity AI

If it's included by default on future Android phones, Perplexity may give Google a run for its money.

By James Peckham
The Perplexity AI logo with someone using a smartphone

Cash App Has Grown Into a Fully Featured Financial Platform

As Zelle's app goes dark, Cash App is stepping up in comprehensive money management.

By PCMag BrandX and Cash App
Conceptual illustration with a figure standing amidst a variety of floating U.S. dollar bill fragments on a teal background - stock photo

Archer Aviation, United Airlines Tease Electric Air Taxi Hops to NYC Airports

Archer says it will offer service from Manhattan to LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark, as well as three smaller airports, that is vastly faster than cars at a cost comparable to Uber Black.

By Rob Pegoraro
An Archer rendering shows one of its Midnight aircraft in a United Airlines livery flying over Brooklyn

Text Scams Stole $470 Million From Americans in 2024

2024 numbers show Americans lost over $470 million in text scams with the most common being fake package deliveries and sham job ads.

By James Peckham
A person's hands typing on a smartphone

How Do You Connect? Rate Your Home and Office Networking Equipment to Win

All the devices on your home or work network—Wi-Fi and mesh routers, cable modems, network attached storage (NAS) devices—are fair game for grading in our annual survey.

Wi-Fi wireless internet router on dark background 3d

Apple Patches iPhone Bug Involving Malicious Media Files

The zero-day flaw was exploited to attack specific iOS users, Apple warns.

By Michael Kan
Apple iPhone

I Tried Samsung's New Glasses-Free 3D Gaming Monitor, and I've Got Questions

Is the incoming Odyssey 3D display good enough to justify spending $2,000? I'm intrigued by Samsung's valiant effort, but I'm not completely sold. Here's why.

By Zackery Cuevas
Odyssey 3D 1

iPhone 17 Air and Pro Max? All the iPhone 17 Rumors We've Heard So Far

A top Apple exec says the 2025 iPhone launch will be its 'most ambitious' to date. With 15+ years of covering the iPhone under our belts, here's what seems most likely for the iPhone 17.

By Jibin Joseph
A visual representation of the upcoming iPhone.

TikTok Will Soon Get Its Own Version of X's Community Notes

It won't eliminate fact-checkers and will use a bridge-based ranking system intended to help people with opposing views understand each other better, TikTok says.

By Jibin Joseph
TikTok app logo displayed on a smartphone

Swim Into Spring With the AI-Enhanced Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra Pool Cleaner

If spring cleaning has you thinking about keeping your pool pristine, Beatbot’s new AquaSense 2 Ultra can handle multiple cleaning tasks in one go.

Beatbot pool cleaning robot

Android Phones Will Soon Restart After 3 Days of Inactivity

The optional security feature will disable biometrics and require a passcode to unlock.

By Jibin Joseph
Google Pixel 9

Apple Offering 10% Off Accessories When You Recycle an Old iPod, Printer, More

This Earth Day promotion can help you get rid of your old gadgets and net you 10% off new Apple accessories at the same time

By James Peckham
The Apple logo at the Apple Store in NYC

2026 Kia EV4 First Look: This Affordable Sedan Has a 330-Mile Range, NACS Port

What EV slowdown? We get a first look at the latest tech-forward electric cars from Kia: The fast-charging EV4 sedan and a new 'Nightfall Edition' of the existing EV9.

By Emily Forlini
Kia EV4

I Survived Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound's Demon-Slaying, Retro Platforming Action

The upcoming sword-swinging side-scroller returns the series to its roots with exciting combat, tight platforming, and creeping difficulty. I got a chance to give it a spin ahead of its release this summer.

By Jordan Minor
Ninja Gaiden Ragebound

Off-Roading 2026 Trailseeker EV Has Subaru's 'Largest-Ever' Touch Screen

Could it be a more affordable Rivian alternative? The brand's second EV is ready for adventure with its Tesla-backed NACS port, alongside the updated 2026 Subaru Solterra EV.

By Emily Forlini
2026 Subaru Trailseeker