Month: June 2026
Tidal won’t pay royalties on AI-generated music but isn’t banning it outright
Tidal shared its new policies regarding AI-generated music today and how the platform plans to “protect artists” and “inform listeners.” Instead of banning it outright, starting on July 15th Tidal will label tracks it has identified as being 100 percent AI-generated with an icon. But starting today those tracks will…
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Sony’s next-gen PlayStation will go ‘beyond the living room’
Q: Considering consumer behavior, could you update us on your current thinking regarding hardware pricing and profitability? For the next-generation platform, is it reasonable to assume that your pricing will continue to prioritize profitability of the hardware, as it does today? A: First, we regard hardware as the base for…
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Layoffs looming, Xbox union members argue for transparency and good-faith bargaining
Xbox union members argue for transparency and good-faith bargaining. Source
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Top tech of the month: the best new gadgets we’ve tested for July 2026
Another month; another bumper crop of great tech. Over the past four weeks, we’ve tested dozens of new gadgets and appliances, and between our editors, testing team, and trusted freelancers, we’ve awarded 21 products 4.5- or 5-star ratings. I’ve rounded them all up below, for easy browsing — hit the…
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OpenAI is teasing new hardware… for Codex
OpenAI is releasing some sort of device related to its AI-powered coding tool, Codex, on July 15th. In a video posted to X on Monday, OpenAI shows a square-shaped device with several buttons, alongside the caption, “Your favorite Codex shortcuts are getting an upgrade.” This isn’t the mysterious AI-powered device…
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The US Supreme Court restricts use of geofence warrants
The US Supreme Court has surprisingly decided to restrict geofence warrants. Source
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