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A new study suggests people may be giving AI systems more trust than they deserve because chatbots often present answers in a smooth, neutral, and confident way. The concern is simple: AI can sound certain even when it is wrong. Researchers looked at how people judge confidence in humans and AI systems. The study found that people often read fast or easy looking answers

Apple is reportedly preparing a major Siri overhaul for iOS 27, and the update could finally move the assistant beyond basic tasks like timers, alarms, and smart home controls. The new version is expected to include a dedicated Siri app with a chatbot style experience closer to ChatGPT or Claude. According to the report, Apple wants Siri to feel more like a built in

Linux gaming may soon get a major latency boost thanks to a new open source project called low_latency_layer. The tool acts as a compatibility layer that brings NVIDIA Reflex and AMD Anti Lag 2 style behavior to Linux, including support for AMD and Intel GPUs in games that normally only expose NVIDIA Reflex. The project was created by Korthos Software to solve a long

Rockstar and Take Two may be preparing an unusually strict review process for Grand Theft Auto 6. A new rumor claims journalists may not receive normal pre launch review codes. Instead, some reviewers could be required to travel to private locations and play the game under controlled conditions before launch. The claim comes after a separate Best Buy Creators email suggested GTA 6 pre

LG has announced the UltraGear 25G590B, a new esports focused gaming monitor that it says is the first Full HD display with a native 1000Hz refresh rate. The monitor is designed for competitive players who want the fastest possible motion response in games where every frame can matter. The biggest detail is that the UltraGear 25G590B reaches 1000Hz at 1920 x 1080 without dropping

Intel’s next major desktop CPU family, Nova Lake, has reportedly started reaching partners as early engineering samples. The chips are still far from final retail hardware, but the reports suggest Intel is preparing a much larger desktop push than a simple refresh. Nova Lake is expected to follow Arrow Lake and could bring a new socket, new motherboard platform, higher core counts, larger cache,

AMD may be preparing another AM5 gaming CPU with 3D V Cache, and this one could be aimed at buyers who want strong gaming performance without paying for the newest Ryzen 9000X3D chips. A new leak claims the company is working on a Ryzen 7 7700X3D, an 8 core Zen 4 processor with the same full 96MB of L3 cache found on other popular

Dell has introduced a new Deskside Agentic AI workstation lineup designed to move advanced AI agent workloads from the cloud to local machines. The systems were announced at Dell Technologies World 2026 and are being built with NVIDIA as part of the Dell AI Factory partnership. The idea is simple: as AI agents become more powerful and stay active for longer, the cost of

Microsoft has opened a new Xbox Player Voice feedback hub, giving Xbox players a more direct way to share ideas, vote on requests, and track whether suggestions are being reviewed. The tool arrives as Xbox prepares for its next generation plans under new CEO Asha Sharma, and fans have already made one message very clear: they want stronger Xbox exclusives again. Xbox Player Voice

CrystalDiskInfo is getting a new clone detection feature designed to help PC builders spot fake Samsung SSDs. The update comes after a wave of convincing counterfeit Samsung 990 Pro drives appeared on third party marketplaces, making it harder for buyers to know whether they received a real drive. Fake SSDs used to be easier to catch. Many would show strange capacity numbers, fail basic

Sony is increasing the price of PlayStation Plus Essential in select regions, with the new rates taking effect for new customers starting May 20, 2026. The change affects one month and three month subscription options, while most current subscribers will not see an immediate increase unless they change their subscription. The monthly PlayStation Plus Essential plan is rising from $9.99 to $10.99 in the

Google is changing Search into something much bigger than a box that returns links. At Google I/O 2026, the company showed how Search is moving deeper into AI, with conversational prompts, personal agents, ongoing topic tracking, and even the ability to complete actions such as reservations. The shift builds on AI Mode, which already lets Search answer complex questions in a more conversational way.

Google has introduced Spark, a new Gemini powered AI agent that is designed to work in the cloud and handle digital tasks across your apps. The assistant was announced at Google I/O 2026 and will first roll out to trusted testers before reaching Google AI Ultra subscribers. Spark is not meant to be a normal chatbot that waits inside an app. Google describes it

Google is adding a new AI feature called Docs Live that can turn a spoken “brain dump” into a more organized document. The idea is simple: you talk through what you are thinking, even if it is messy or unfinished, and Gemini helps shape it into something useful. Docs Live is built for moments when you know what you need, but you do not

Microsoft is preparing to phase out SMS verification for personal Microsoft accounts, pushing people toward passkeys as the main way to sign in. The change means the familiar six digit code sent by text message will no longer remain a long term login option. The company has been moving in this direction for a while. New Microsoft accounts already started using passkeys by default

Microsoft has announced its latest Surface for Business devices, and most of the update is exactly what you would expect. The new lineup brings Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips, also known as Panther Lake, to the Surface Pro for Business and Surface Laptop for Business. The design is mostly unchanged, but one feature stands out: an integrated privacy screen. The new privacy screen

Forza Horizon 6 has officially launched worldwide, and its Steam numbers are already far beyond the previous games in the series. After reaching more than 170,000 concurrent Steam players during early access, Playground Games’ new racer has now climbed past 270,000 concurrent players following its full release. The game launched for standard edition buyers and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members on May 19, 2026,

Microsoft has been improving Xbox on Windows handhelds, and the Xbox Ally is starting to show what the company wants from its future hardware strategy. New Xbox Mode updates, better docked support, AutoSR testing, and expanded controller friendly settings all point toward a more console like Windows gaming experience. The problem is that the experience still does not feel as smooth as a real

Microsoft has introduced the Surface Pro for Business 12th Edition as part of its 2026 business Surface lineup. The new model adds Intel’s Panther Lake Core Ultra Series 3 chips, but it keeps the same basic design, display options, ports, cameras, speakers, and form factor as recent Surface Pro models. That makes this release more of a performance refresh than a full redesign. For

The WD Black SN770M 2TB SSD is now available at a lower price, giving Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and other handheld PC owners a useful way to fix one of the biggest problems with portable gaming: limited storage. The 2TB model is currently listed at $349.99 at Best Buy, down from $432.99. That is a saving of $83 and makes the drive more