Author: Todd Sloan
Todd Sloan
Todd has reviewed gadgets for seven years. He writes about hardware that earns its price and calls out the stuff that doesn't.
Apple joins Google in opposing EU demands to open Android to rival AI services, citing security and privacy risks for European users.
New lawsuit challenges Meta’s ad screening, claiming inadequate protection for elderly users against Facebook and Instagram scams targeting vulnerable populations.
9to5Mac Daily podcast covers iOS 26.5 release and Apple developments across multiple streaming platforms with Bitwarden sponsorship.
Amazon cuts $300 from Apple’s M5 MacBook Pro models while MagSafe Battery hits 40% off. iPad Air clearance deals reach $300 savings.
Day One introduces direct migration from Apple Journal, preserving entries, photos, and metadata during the upgrade process.
Rivian launches AI-powered voice assistant across all Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles, plus upcoming R2 model, featuring natural language processing and EV-specific capabilities.
TikTok launches in-app travel booking, letting users reserve flights and hotels directly from travel videos without leaving the platform.
Spotify introduces lifetime usage report showing joining dates and first songs for 20th anniversary celebration beyond annual Wrapped.
Kevin Rose relaunches Digg as specialized AI news aggregator, abandoning social features for editorial curation approach.
OpenADR and Matter partner to create unified smart home-grid communication standard, enabling appliances to participate in utility demand response programs.