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Major labels call for AI slop songs to be banned from entering charts around the world

Tens of thousands of AI-generated songs are uploaded to music streaming platforms every day.

X and an advertising trade group settle a legal dispute over an alleged ‘boycott’

X and the World Federation of Advertisers say they’re resetting their relationship.

Pokémon Pokopia’s first DLC comes to Switch 2 on August 5

There’s a new underwater location to explore and a dive mechanic.

Is there any benefit to restarting your phone regularly?

It’s a widely held belief that restarting your phone improves performance. Here’s the truth.

Google will let Mac users talk to Gemini simply by pressing the ‘fn’ key

Users only have to long-press the ‘fn’ key on the bottom left corner of their keyboard to talk to Gemini on Mac.

DoorDash unveils its own drone delivery service after FAA approval

The company developed the DoorDash Air drones in-house.

Are remote car starters still worth it in 2026?

Some newer vehicles include the feature, but to keep it, you’ll have to pay monthly. You can also buy remote starters outright.

Netflix edges past the BBC in latest UK audience survey

The BBC has so many structural benefits that it’s unthinkable it could be usurped by anyone else in the UK.

Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: A repairable notebook at the top of the class

The Framework 13 Pro is a class-leading Windows laptop that, right now, is just a little too pricey.

Rare, fully-functional Nintendo Famicombox retro consoles were discovered in a Japanese love hotel

Nintendo’s 1986 commercial-use Famicombox is rare, but a Japanese love hotel reportedly has one in almost every room.