The country’s new law also bans the use of mobile phones in schools. Stockplanets/Getty Images French regulators have passed a bill banning social media for children under 15, CNN reports. The new bill, assuming it’s approved by France’s Constitutional Council, could make the country the first European Union member to implement a social […]

The familiar story with Xteink’s tiny e-readers plays out once again with its new X4 Pro: upgraded hardware held back by frustrating software. The company’s latest tiny e-reader adds a touchscreen and lighting, so choosing it over a Kindle or a Kobo feels like less of a compromise — until you use it. The new

Writers sued Anthropic in 2024 for using pirated copies of their work to train Claude. gguy/Shutterstock Anthropic’s record-breaking $1.5 billion settlement for an AI copyright lawsuit filed by writers has been approved by a federal judge in San Francisco. The company was sued by a group of authors in 2024, who accused Anthropic of

The accessibility feature was teased back in April. Amazon Adaptive Display is rolling out to the Fire TV Stick HD today. Amazon alerted us that this accessibility feature, which it mentioned during its April preview event, is now available for the latest model of its streaming dongle. The Adaptive Display setting resizes both

You probably know the signature PlayStation boot sound. Did you know that it’s technically a multi-part chime? There’s the synthy section where “Sony Computer Entertainment” shows onscreen with a white background. You only get to the next screen with the echo-y chimes and the color-filled PlayStation logo if your console recognizes the disc. How badly

iPhones are pretty durable, but there’s a point where you should really consider upgrading. vfhnb12/Shutterstock Owing to tighter memory supplies, Apple has hiked prices for its iPads and Mac computers. The iPhone is likely next, so if you’ve been eyeing an upgrade for a while, now’s probably a good time. Whether you’re thinking

The spacecraft made a close approach to the red planet in May on its way to explore the asteroid it’s named after. NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU NASA’s Psyche spacecraft is well on its way to its target in the asteroid belt after receiving a gravity assist from Mars in May, and the space agency just shared

The $35 camera comes in seven colors and has a slide cover. Reto There’s a new Kodak-branded camera from Charmera-maker Reto, and it’s a super-cute point-and-shoot film camera that won’t break the bank. The $35 Kodak EC35 announced this week is meant to be as accessible as a disposable camera, featuring a 25mm

In 2017, I bought an old Magnus chord organ off Craigslist for $10. It’s one of my favorite music gear purchases. Electric chord organs let you play full chords with just a press of a button, making them perfect for aspiring singer-songwriters or fooling around at home. But chord organs largely fell out of favor

Or should you stick with a cheaper LCD? It depends. TY Lim/Shutterstock In 2026, many tech experts agree that OLED TVs are among the best you can buy. That makes sense: The technology is known for providing excellent color contrast with rich, inky blacks and impressive pixel response time. In fact, as OLEDs have