Stories by Usman Qureshi
Google Celebrates Year of the Horse 2026
Google is celebrating the 2026 Year of the Fire Horse with new features for Gemini, Pixel 10 Pro, and Search. Learn how to use these tools for the holiday.
2026 Android XR Smart Glasses Details Leaked
Leaked design docs reveal Google’s "Glimmer" UI for Android XR glasses. Here's how the touch controls, Gemini AI, and more will work in 2026.
Snapchat Creators Can Now Earn Money from Followers
Snapchat is launching Creator Subscriptions, allowing fans to pay for exclusive Stories and perks. The feature is coming to Canada very soon.
Router Prices May Spike as Memory Costs Jump 600%
A massive 600% surge in memory prices is hitting routers and set-top boxes hard. Learn how the AI boom is making home networking gear more expensive.
UK Government Targets AI Chatbot Risks
The UK government is tightening online safety laws to include AI chatbots. Learn how new rules will protect children from harmful AI-generated content.
Galaxy S26 Leaks: Privacy Display, 60W Fast Charging, and More
Samsung's Galaxy S26 will feature Flex Magic Pixel tech to block prying eyes. Learn about the built-in privacy display, 60W charging, and new AI features.
Lightyear Capital to Buy PayByPhone App
PayByPhone, the Vancouver-based leader in mobile parking payments, is being acquired by Lightyear Capital, a New York-based private equity firm.
EU Spares Apple Maps, Apple Ads from DMA
The EU has ruled that Apple Maps and Apple Ads do not meet the "gatekeeper" status under the DMA, giving Apple a major regulatory win in the European Union.
Anthropic Rolls Out Claude Opus 4.6
Anthropic has officially launched Claude Opus 4.6, featuring a massive 1M token context window, advanced agentic coding, and more.
M5 Pro, M5 Max Chips Leaked in iOS 26.3 Beta
iOS 26.3 beta has revealed references to new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. Here is what this means for the next MacBook Pro and a possible February launch.
Nintendo Direct Feb 5: How to Watch Live
Nintendo has confirmed a 30-minute Partner Showcase for Feb. 5, featuring new games for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Get the full details on how to watch here.
Anthropic Vows to Keep Claude AI Ad-Free
In an era where tech giants are increasingly turning to sponsored content and "pro" tiers that still include ads, Anthropic is taking a different path.