Firefox could be doomed without Google search deal, says executive

Firefox could be doomed without Google search deal, says executive

Firefox could be put out of business should a court implement all the Justice Department’s proposals to restrict Google’s search monopoly, an executive for the browser owner Mozilla testified Friday. “It’s very frightening,” Mozilla CFO Eric Muhlheim said. The DOJ wants to bar Google from paying to be the default search engine in third-party browsers…

Apple is working with Anthropic on an AI coding tool for Xcode

Apple is working with Anthropic on an AI coding tool for Xcode

Apple and Anthropic are building an AI-powered coding tool that will work in Xcode, Apple’s code-writing tool, Bloomberg reports. A new version of Xcode will integrate Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet model to “write, edit and test code on behalf of programmers,” Bloomberg says. Apple is slowly rolling this new version out internally initially and apparently has…

Android’s next big feature turns your phone into a desktop

Android’s next big feature turns your phone into a desktop

A beta build of Android 16 contains an early version of Google’s new Android Desktop Mode that, in the future, could let users simply plug their smartphone into a monitor and use it like a laptop or desktop computer. The new feature was shared by Android tinkerer Mishaal Rahman reporting for Android Authority. Rahman manually…

You can still snag an Xbox Series X / S before Microsoft’s price hike fully takes effect

You can still snag an Xbox Series X / S before Microsoft’s price hike fully takes effect

Microsoft increased the price of Xbox Series consoles by up to $100 earlier this week, but thankfully, not all retailers have raised the price (yet). Dell, for instance, is still offering the digital-only Xbox Series X (1TB) for $449.99, saving you $100 on the new MSRP. The smaller, 512GB Xbox Series S is also available…

Patreon will update its iPhone app to sidestep Apple’s payment system

Patreon will update its iPhone app to sidestep Apple’s payment system

Patreon is planning to submit an update to its iOS app that will let creators accept payments outside of Apple’s payment system, spokesperson Adiya Taylor tells The Verge. The planned update follows yesterday’s major Epic Games v. Apple ruling that blocks Apple from collecting fees on payments made outside of apps. “This is a huge…

Shokz’ new open headphones don’t care what ear you clip them to

Shokz’ new open headphones don’t care what ear you clip them to

The Shokz OpenDots One earbuds don’t feature left and right designations. You can use them in whichever ear you choose. | Image: Shokz Shokz has launched what the company is calling its “smallest and lightest open earbuds to date.” The new OpenDots One clip onto the back of your ear instead of sitting entirely inside…