Fairphone refreshes its good-looking, repairable headphones

Classic colors like black and white are safe choices for gadgets, but when a company introduces a unique color without it looking gaudy, they truly stand out. That was my impression when unboxing Fairphone’s new $229 Fairbuds XL over-the-ear headphones…

NASA and USPS stop using Canoo EVs despite CEO’s pledged support

NASA and the United States Postal Service have ceased using electric vans manufactured by the now-bankrupt EV startup Canoo. This decision stands despite a claim from the company’s former CEO that he would provide ongoing support for the vehicles. NASA…

Google Photos launches new video editing tools

Google Photos announced new features on Tuesday designed to simplify video editing and the creation of highlight reels. These updates include specialized templates with preset music and text overlays, alongside a completely redesigned video editor. The new templates are currently…

Mistral AI surfs vibe-coding tailwinds with new coding models

French AI startup Mistral has launched Devstral 2, a new generation of its AI model designed for coding. This move is part of the company’s effort to catch up to larger AI labs like Anthropic and other coding-focused large language…

VSCO lays off 24 staff as its consumer business suffers

Photo-editing app VSCO has confirmed it laid off 24 employees as part of a restructuring effort. The company is refocusing its efforts toward creating tools for professional photographers. In an internal memo, VSCO’s CEO Eric Wittman stated the company’s consumer…

Microsoft to invest $17.5B in India by 2029 as AI race accelerates

Microsoft plans to invest $17.5 billion in India over the next four years. This investment will expand the company’s artificial intelligence and cloud footprint in the nation. India’s vast online and smartphone user base has made it a critical battleground…

EU launches antitrust probe into Google’s AI search tools

Even as Big Tech and American tech elites criticize how the European Union is implementing rules to regulate tech and AI on the continent, the bloc is not letting competition concerns slide. The European Commission has launched an investigation into…