Wired News
- Android Is Fighting Phone Scams With a New Feature to Prove Who’s CallingAvailable for Android 12 and later, the anti-scam feature is baked into Google Dialer, which sends a silent “confirmation signal” to ensure whoever’s calling you is who they appear to be.
- Meet Microsoft Scout, Your AI Coworker That Never Logs OffMicrosoft’s OpenClaw-style agent appears in Teams, just like a human colleague, and automates your dull office tasks.
- Partiful Is Putting Ticket Payments on Its PlatformIn the social event planner’s first major move toward monetization, Partiful is getting ticketing directly in the app.
- Flush With Cash From OpenAI, Opal Is Making an AI-Powered Audio GadgetOpal, the company famous for making a fancy webcam, has pivoted to making other consumer electronics. Fueled by big investments from OpenAI and Samsung, it’s working on an audio gadget first.
- 4 Best Alexa Speakers (2026): Echo Dot Max, Echo Dot, Echo Show 11I’ve rounded up the best smart speakers that let you talk to Alexa, from the popular Echo Dot to the newest Echo Studio.
- How to Shop Like a Pro During Amazon Prime Day (2026)Find the real deals on Amazon Prime Day this June.
CNET News
- Live from Microsoft Build 2026: Follow Along for Copilot AI News and MoreWe're on the ground in San Francisco for Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's keynote address. Here's what's happening.
- Unreleased Pixel Watch 5 Leak Makes a Splash After Underwater RecoveryGoogle's Pixel Watch 5, expected to be released later this year, was reportedly lost at sea before it was returned to the owner.
- 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Early Screenings for Prime Members Are ComingTickets aren't on sale yet, but you can sign up for more information.
- Android Update Adds Fake Call Detection, Expands AirDrop CompatibilityGoogle's latest features are designed to bring an added layer of safety and personalization to your phone.
- Dell Takes Aim at the MacBook Neo With Its $599 XPS 13 LaptopIt looks like it'll be a hit for students.
- Nintendo Music Update Adds Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Web SupportPlease drive responsibly when Mario Kart World music is blasting through your car.