While OpenAI has filed confidentially for an IPO, the company will not be going public this year, according to CEO Sam Altman. Altman was interviewed recently by Fortune editor in chief Alyson Shontell; amidst the fallout from the OpenAI-HuggingFace hack, as well as broader discussions about AI safety, Shontell asked whether OpenAI still feels pressure … Read more
After a tumultuous week, which saw WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg ousted from his position as CEO of Automattic, WordPress.com’s parent company, by way of a board vote, the company has now issued a statement confirming that Mullenweg has returned to his position. “Matt Mullenweg is the chairman and CEO of Automattic, with full support of … Read more
Wired Android Auto is about as plug-and-play as it gets. The moment you plug the USB cable into your phone, everything connects in less time than it takes your engine to warm up a little before you roll off. However, annoyingly, it always seems to turn on Bluetooth too, but why does that keep happening … Read more
Look closely and you can tell them apart. Wachiwit/Getty Images Many electronics users have felt the wave of panic that comes with trying to wipe away a mark on their screen, only to realize it’s actually an issue with the screen itself. Sometimes, this can be caused by factors like source or cable … Read more
If you’ve got an old Fire Stick that you no longer need to watch TV with, it doesn’t have to become e-waste. With its built-in Alexa functionality, you can disconnect it from your TV and use it as a smart speaker. It’s not quite an Amazon Echo, but it can make surprisingly good use of … Read more
Google Messages is the default messaging app on Android phones, and it only keeps getting better with time. It’s also the default app for all your One Time Passwords or OTPs for sign-in codes or parcel delivery codes, and these messages can quickly make the app feel cluttered. Other than tapping the “Mark as read” … Read more
Years ago, I bought an Android TV box so I wouldn’t have to replace the TV in my bedroom with a smart TV. At the time, it seemed like a cheap and simple solution. All I had to do was plug the box into the TV, connect it to Wi-Fi, and I had access to … Read more
Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” event on September 9 did not deliver a conventional iPhone 18. There is no standard model this fall. Cupertino introduced the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo. The base iPhone 18, along with an 18e and a second-generation Air, is expected … Read more
Innovations That Could Shape the World of Tomorrow The future rarely arrives exactly the way people expect it to. A few decades ago, smartphones, self-driving systems, artificial intelligence, and instant access to information sounded like ideas from science fiction. Today, many of them are already part of everyday life. Technology continues to move quickly, and … Read more
The Best Smartphone Features You Should Look for in 2026 Buying a new smartphone is no longer just about choosing between a good camera and a large screen. Phones have become powerful everyday tools for work, entertainment, photography, communication, and even managing other smart devices. With so many models available in 2026, it can be … Read more