Blog

Trending Tech

998 articles

All articles tagged Trending Tech.

FTC Probe Puts Microsoft Back in the Antitrust Hot Seat

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Microsoft has used exclusionary tactics in cloud computing and AI. The probe, which began in 2024, focuses on Azure bundling practices and the company's $13.5 billion investment in OpenAI infrastructure. If the FTC files a lawsuit, it would mark the most significant regulatory threat to Microsoft since the 2001 DOJ case.

Manaal Khan·1 Jun 2026

Trending Tech·7 min

Computex 2026: Nvidia, AMD, and Intel Battle for the AI PC

Computex 2026 marks a turning point for consumer computing. Nvidia unveiled its first laptop chips, Intel launched gaming handheld processors, and AMD promised socket support through 2029. Here's everything that matters from Taipei.

Manaal Khan·1 Jun 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

South Korean Rocket Startup Unastella Raises $24M Series B

Unastella, a four-year-old Seoul-based company, has closed a $24 million Series B round led by Altos Ventures. The startup launched its first rocket from South Korean soil in May 2025 and plans a 100-kilometer altitude test later this year.

Huma Shazia·1 Jun 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

ChatGPT for Google Sheets Lets Attackers Steal Your Data

A security flaw in OpenAI's new Google Sheets extension allows attackers to exfiltrate workbooks across a victim's entire account through a single hidden prompt injection. The attack bypasses user-enabled security settings and requires zero human approval. OpenAI has disabled the vulnerable Apps Script feature after researchers went public.

Manaal Khan·1 Jun 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

Samsung Takes Top Spot in Automotive Memory, Hits 40% Share

Samsung Electronics has overtaken Micron Technology as the world's largest automotive memory chip supplier. The Korean giant now controls 40% of the market, up from 35% last year, while Micron dropped from 40% to 36%.

Huma Shazia·1 Jun 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

Iranian Hackers Use ChatGPT, Gemini for US and Israel Attacks

Iranian state-sponsored hackers are using ChatGPT and Gemini to craft phishing messages in flawless Hebrew and Arabic, develop malware, and build fake personas for large-scale cyberattacks against the US and Israel. Cybersecurity analysts say AI has helped attackers 'raise their game' by automating operations that previously required weeks of manual effort.

Manaal Khan·1 Jun 2026

Trending Tech·6 min

India's 517 Million Gamers: Why Advertisers Struggle to Reach Them

India has one-fifth of the world's gamers but captures just 1.1% of global gaming revenue. The infrastructure barriers are gone. The real challenge now is how advertisers access a fragmented mobile ecosystem where players prefer free, ad-supported games.

Manaal Khan·1 Jun 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Dell XPS 13 Launches at $699, Undercuts MacBook Neo

Dell unveiled its most affordable XPS laptop at $699, dropping to $599 for students. The move directly challenges Apple's MacBook Neo and signals Dell's aggressive push into the budget PC segment.

Manaal Khan·1 Jun 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Apple Smart Glasses Aim for 2027, Target $200B Eyewear Market

Apple plans to launch smart glasses by early 2027, priced between $200 and $500. The company hopes to replicate its Apple Watch strategy by targeting the broader eyewear market, not just the tech-focused smart glasses segment dominated by Meta.

Manaal Khan·1 Jun 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

Dell XPS 13 Returns at $599 With 120Hz Touch Display

Dell revives its flagship ultraportable after briefly killing the brand last year. The 2026 XPS 13 undercuts the MacBook Neo on price while adding a 120Hz touchscreen, physical function keys, and active cooling.

Huma Shazia·1 Jun 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

Dell XPS 13 Returns at $599 to Challenge MacBook Neo

Dell revives its XPS 13 as a budget ultrabook aimed directly at Apple's MacBook Neo. The new model launches in July at $599 for students, featuring Intel Wildcat Lake chips, a 120Hz display, and a weight of just 2.2 pounds. The catch: 8GB of RAM on the base model.

Huma Shazia·1 Jun 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

How to Watch Nvidia's Computex Keynote Tonight

Jensen Huang takes the stage at 8PM PT to unveil Nvidia's rumored N1 and N1X ARM processors. The chips could mark Nvidia's biggest push into the PC market and signal the end of Qualcomm's exclusive Windows on ARM license.

Huma Shazia·1 Jun 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

iOS 27 Release Date: When Will Siri Become a Real AI Agent?

Apple will unveil iOS 27 at WWDC on June 8, 2026, with a stable release expected in September alongside the iPhone 18. The update promises to transform Siri from a basic voice assistant into a ChatGPT-style AI agent, complete with a standalone app, conversation memory, and Dynamic Island integration.

Manaal Khan·31 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Perplexity Sends Free Mac Minis to Creators for AI Agent Testing

Perplexity is gifting Mac Mini computers to select creators and tech enthusiasts to showcase its Personal Computer feature, an AI agent that operates across local files and native applications. The move comes as Apple faces supply constraints for the Mac Mini, which CEO Tim Cook called an 'amazing platform for AI and agentic tools.'

Huma Shazia·31 May 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

GitHub Copilot Moves to Token Billing: Users Report 25x Cost Spikes

GitHub is replacing Copilot's flat subscription with a token-based 'AI Credits' system starting June 1. Some developers report projected monthly costs jumping from $29 to $750, or $50 to $3,000. The change has sparked fierce debate about whether heavy users are coding inefficiently or Microsoft is simply ending an unsustainable subsidy.

Manaal Khan·30 May 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

Microsoft Threatens Legal Action Over Zero-Day Disclosures

Microsoft is pursuing criminal action against a security researcher who publicly posted proof-of-concept exploit code. The company disabled the researcher's accounts, but critics say Microsoft has previously employed people who did the exact same thing.

Huma Shazia·30 May 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

Samsung Frame vs Hisense CanvasTV: 40% Off Art TVs on Woot

Woot is discounting both Samsung's 2025 Frame TV and Hisense's 2025 CanvasTV by up to 40% through June 26th. The sale pits Samsung's brighter display against Hisense's included bezels and free art library, making this the best time to decide which art TV philosophy fits your living room.

Huma Shazia·30 May 2026

Trending Tech·6 min

Google Gemini Spark Review: A 24/7 AI Assistant That Actually Works

Google's new Gemini Spark runs on cloud virtual machines, letting users close their laptops while it handles tasks in the background. TechCrunch tested the agentic assistant for real-world errands and found it surprisingly useful, though its $100 monthly price tag raises questions about who really needs it.

Huma Shazia·30 May 2026

Trending Tech·6 min

Microsoft Zero-Day Feud Escalates: Researcher Threatens July 14 Dump

A disgruntled security researcher known as Nightmare Eclipse has released six Windows zero-days and promises a 'bone shattering' exploit drop on July 14. Microsoft has responded by involving law enforcement, while three of the released exploits are already being used in active attacks.

Huma Shazia·30 May 2026

Trending Tech·6 min

7 Browsers Challenging Chrome and Safari in 2026

The browser market is fragmenting as AI-native challengers like Perplexity Comet, Dia, and Opera Neon compete for users tired of Chrome and Safari. These new browsers promise to do more than display pages. They summarize, research, and act on your behalf.

Huma Shazia·30 May 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

Free Home Cleaning in NYC Comes With Camera-Wearing Staff

German startup MicroAGI will send professional cleaners to New York apartments at no cost. The catch: they wear cameras that record everything for robot AI training. Privacy safeguards exist, but key questions remain unanswered.

Manaal Khan·30 May 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh's Pay Rises to $8.7M Amid IT Slowdown

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh earned ₹826 million ($8.69 million) in fiscal 2026, a 2.5% increase from the previous year. Stock options made up the bulk of his compensation, while the company forecasts modest growth and faces AI disruption pressures.

Manaal Khan·30 May 2026

Trending Tech·6 min

Why the Ferrari Luce's Real Problem Is Being a Ferrari

The Jony Ive-designed Ferrari Luce, priced at €550,000, has sparked intense backlash not because it's a bad electric car, but because it represents a fundamental clash between efficiency-first design and Ferrari's performance-first identity. Ben Thompson argues the controversy reveals deeper tensions about tech's influence on society.

Manaal Khan·29 May 2026

Trending Tech·6 min

007 First Light Review: IO Interactive Nails the Spy Fantasy

IO Interactive's 007 First Light reboots James Bond as a stealth-first experience built on Hitman's foundation. The result is a 15-hour espionage sandbox that finally lets players think like a spy, not just shoot like one.

Manaal Khan·29 May 2026