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Can’t make it to Coachella? Fortunately, YouTube has you covered from your couch. Starting April 10 at 4pm PDT, YouTube will livestream both weekends of Coachella 2026 for free, and this year’s setup is the most ambitious one yet. Seven stages will be streamed simultaneously, and the platform is also introducing a new vertical feed shot entirely on Pixel phones, adding a different way to experience the festival. How YouTube is upgrading your Coachella 2026 experience The biggest upgrade is 4K streaming, available for the first time across three stages – the main Coachella Stage, the Outdoor Theatre, and Sahara.…
If you are hoping AI can rescue your dating life, Rhik Samadder’s latest experiment is probably the reality check you need. In his latest first-person piece, Samadder decided to let AI take the lead on his love life as part of a broader six-week experiment. This had him hand pieces of his daily routine over to AI chatbots, including writing his dating profile, helping with messages, choosing his outfit, and even feeding him conversation prompts during an actual date. And the result was less romantic breakthrough and more social car crash. How bad could it be? The first warning sign…
Samsung’s next-generation foldables should go official in a few months, but if you were expecting a dramatic leap in display technology, you might want to realign your expectations. The Galaxy Z Fold 8, Flip 8, and the Wide Fold will reportedly feature the same M13 OLED panel used on the Fold 7 (or the Fold 6, for that matter). Samsung’s M13 OLED panel has shown up more often than you’d think Before we go any further, let me give you some context about OLED panels. They’re built by layering different light-emitting materials, including dopants, hosts, and premises, along with common…
Even Realities has officially launched Even Hub, a new app store and developer platform designed for its G2 smart glasses, marking a significant step in expanding the capabilities of wearable technology. The platform is now live and accessible to all G2 users through the Even Realities app, allowing them to browse and install third-party applications directly onto their smart glasses. A shift from a single-purpose device to an open platform The launch of Even Hub represents a broader transformation in how the company is positioning its G2 smart glasses. Previously functioning largely as a focused AI assistant device, the G2…
Just when things had started to feel quiet on the PlayStation front, a fresh wave of leaks has stirred the pot again. There’s chatter around the PlayStation 6, a next-gen handheld, and even some behind-the-scenes changes that hint at how Sony is preparing for what’s next. None of this is official, of course, but even if part of it holds up, Sony isn’t just building new hardware, but also laying the groundwork for how that hardware will actually work. What do the latest PlayStation leaks actually say? According to trusted leaker Moore’s Law is Dead, the biggest headline is around…
Anthropic just pulled a move that’s… let’s just say, not going to win it many fans among power users. One of the most popular ways to supercharge Claude, using OpenClaw, is effectively being paywalled out of existence. And yeah, it’s as messy as it sounds. Anthropic just made OpenClaw way more expensive According to Anthropic Claude Code exec Boris Cherny, Anthropic has changed how Claude subscriptions work. Starting now, your regular Claude subscription no longer covers usage through third-party tools. Instead, that usage gets kicked into a separate pay-as-you-go billing system. Starting tomorrow at 12pm PT, Claude subscriptions will no…
Mercedes-Benz is about to change something fundamental about how cars feel to drive, and it’s not just another software update. The company is bringing steer-by-wire tech to a production vehicle for the first time, starting with the refreshed EQS, and it’s a pretty big departure from how steering has worked for over a century. And yes, this is the same kind of tech that’s been used in aircraft for years, and was even showcased on the Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic. Now, it’s finally making its way into a luxury sedan. What does “steer-by-wire” actually mean here? In simple terms, Mercedes is…
Alex returns from vacation to chat with Marcus and Charles about Life is Strange: Reunion, Super Meat Boy 3D, and several indie games: Damon and Baby, a twin-stick shooter from Arc System Works; Parseword, a new daily word game from the Wordle creator; and Raccoin, a coin pusher roguelike for fans of Balatro and quarter machines. Later in the show, we ask Marcus if his new PS5 Pro was worth the purchase. The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer…
Perplexity, one of the fastest-growing AI search tools right now, is suddenly facing some serious heat. And this time, it’s not about accuracy or hallucinations. A fresh lawsuit is raising uncomfortable questions about what actually happens to user data behind the scenes, especially when people assume their chats are private. And if the allegations hold any weight, this could be one of those moments that prompts many users to rethink how casually they share information with AI tools. Is Perplexity’s “incognito mode” actually private? According to a newly filed class-action lawsuit by an anonymous Perplexity user, John Doe, not quite.…
Windows PCs are about to get a little more touchy. Microsoft is now testing a new kind of interaction in Windows 11 that doesn’t just show you what’s happening on screen, but it lets you feel it too. Rolling out in the latest Insider build, the update introduces haptic feedback for a bunch of everyday actions. It’s subtle, it’s optional, and if done right, it could make Windows feel a lot more responsive. What’s changing in Windows 11 with haptics? With Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8155, Microsoft is adding haptic feedback effects to compatible devices like advanced trackpads and…