AI agents aren’t the ‘new Google,’ says Airbnb CEO
“I think we’re still kind of feeling out the space,” CEO Brian Chesky told investors on the Q2 earnings call.
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Google TV’s uncertain future
Last year, Google surprised online video publishers with some stunning news: the company, which now generates over a quarter trillion dollars with advertising every year, effectively admitted that it isn’t very good at selling ads for its own smart TV platform, Google TV. The issue at heart: Google has long required publishers to share a […]
Peloton pivots to wellness alongside another layoff
Peloton has pivoted many times over the past few years in its quest to return to profitability. The latest, as announced in its Q4 2025 earnings call, is leaning into health and wellness instead of “just” cardio fitness. “With each passing year, we are coming to understand better the importance of strength, stress management, sleep, […]
The Framework Desktop made me fall for small form factor PCs
Framework has built a name for itself by taking the locked down world of laptops and making them modular, upgradable, and repairable. So it’s surprising – and maybe even controversial – the way that Framework has approached its first desktop: it’s made a PC that’s actually less modular than most. Don’t worry; this isn’t a […]
Trump’s endless new tariffs are threatening businesses — and you
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: a new wave of tariffs are taking effect today. Announced on July 31st, the latest set of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on foreign imports – possibly illegally – will set a floor of 15 percent for around 40 countries with a trade deficit with the […]
DJI’s first robovac features drone tech and a transparent design
Following the reveal of its first 360-degree action camera a week ago, DJI has announced its first robot vacuum cleaner. The DJI Romo is available in three versions that are mostly differentiated by their appearance — two use transparent shells to reveal their inner workings — but they all borrow technology from the company’s drones […]
HBO Max is going to get even more annoying about password sharing
HBO Max’s password-sharing crackdown is about to get stricter. During an earnings call on Thursday, Warner Bros. Discovery streaming head JB Perette said prompts surrounding account sharing will become more persistent starting next month, pushing people toward paying an extra $7.99 per month to add an extra member to their account. “In September, you’ll actually […]
Trump demands CEO of Intel resign over ties to China
President Donald Trump has called for Lip-Bu Tan to immediately resign as Intel’s CEO over his reported ties to Chinese tech firms. The demand follows Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton questioning Intel’s board chairman whether Tan’s alleged connections to China would conflict with security regulations. “The CEO of INTEL is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately,” […]