Airbnb Needs an ‘Illegal Settlement’ Filter, Now
Airbnb has listings all over the world, including, according to a group of human rights organizations, ones in Israel’s illegal settlements within the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The groups say those…
The 46 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (June 2025)
It may not have the shine it once did, but Max (previously HBO Max—and soon to be again) is still home to some of the best TV shows of the…
A Political Battle Is Brewing Over Data Centers
“I think it’s the right policy, for us to take a national standard,” they said. While the intent of the AI moratorium may not have been to regulate physical infrastructure,…
Anti-ICE Cybertruck Makes Wild Appearance at L.A. Protests
All eyes are on Los Angeles this week, as activists start a fourth day of protests against ICE and President Donald Trump’s promise to deport millions of people. The protests…
A Father’s Day Gift Guide for the Fandom-Loving Geek in Your Life
Father’s Day is drawing nearer and nearer! Whether you’re shopping for that superhero dad who loves comic books, the tech-savvy papa who spends long hours at the computer, or the…
The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
Your iPhone and iPad will look significantly different when iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 roll out this fall. And no, you haven’t missed seven operating system upgrades since iOS 18…
Brad Bird Won’t Return to Direct ‘Incredibles 3’
Pixar is hard at work bringing its own superhero team back to the big screen, but its previous leader is taking a back seat. Brad Bird, who wrote and directed…
The Top New Android 16 Features (2025): How to Install, Features, Release Date
Another year, another version of Google’s mobile operating system. Android 16 brings a whole new look (Apple also just announced a redesign in iOS 26), more customization options, some chunky…
A Google Shareholder Is Suing the Company Over the TikTok Ban
Tan, who declined to say whether he personally supports the TikTok ban, believes the central issue is enforcement. “There is a federal law that says the TikTok app should not…
The ‘Long-Term Danger’ of Trump Sending Troops to the LA Protests
In contrast, Rutgers University professor Bruce Afran says deploying military forces against Americans is “completely unconstitutional” in the absence of a true state of domestic insurrection. “There was an attack…