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Spotify Backtracks, Will Issue Refunds to 'Car Thing' Buyers

Come Dec. 9, the device will no longer work. After complaints from buyers, Spotify says it will issue refunds to those who contact customer support with proof of purchase.

By Emily Price

Jeep's First EV Is Finally Here: Meet the $72,000 Wagoneer S

The 300-mile range SUV hits dealers in fall 2024, complete with a free level 2 charger and eligibility for the $7,500 federal tax credit.

By Emily Dreibelbis

IRS Direct File App to Return for 2025, Welcome Taxpayers in More States

The tax agency also says it will add support for more filing situations to its free tax-prep app.

By Rob Pegoraro

Amazon Makes Grubhub+ Perk Permanent for Prime Members

Grubhub+ offers $0 delivery fees on orders over $12, and it's now available to Prime members indefinitely. Amazon will also let you order food from Grubhub on its website and app.

By Joe Hindy

OpenAI Stops Foreign Propaganda Groups From Using Its AI Models

Covert operations from Russia, China, and Iran used OpenAI's programs to generate text, including fake replies for social media. For now, their efforts haven't had much of an impact.

By Michael Kan

Living With Dell's Latitude 7350 Detachable: A Sleek But Pricey Tablet

Dell's new Windows tablet checks all the boxes for weight and flexibility, but it's also the most expensive tablet I've used, which might limit its appeal.

By Michael J. Miller

Non-Tesla Access to Supercharger Network in Flux as Timelines Slip

The next batch of EV brands are slated to get access to Tesla's charging network in 'spring 2024,' but at least one brand tells PCMag it's not happening until later this year.

By Emily Dreibelbis

Don't Get Duped! Watch Out for These Scams During Amazon Prime Day

Scammers step up their game during big online shopping events like Amazon's Prime Day, but you can keep yourself safe with just a few simple steps.

By Chandra Steele

Rate Your TVs and Home Entertainment Systems to WIN

Want a chance to take home $250? Tell us all about the entertainment systems in your home, including high-def TVs, soundbars, projectors, streaming media devices, and your top streaming services.

Micro Center to Open New Store in North Carolina on June 7

The Charlotte store's grand opening will feature 20% off Windows laptops and desktops. Later this year, two more locations will open in Miami and Santa Clara, California.

By Michael Kan

Google's Controversial Plan to Disable Older Chrome Extensions Starts June 3

The move begins with Chrome beta users on June 3, before a gradual phaseout of 'Manifest V2' extensions for all users in the coming months, which could impact uBlock Origin.

By Michael Kan

Computex 2024: What to Expect at Asia's Largest Technology Show

One thing's for sure: AI in all its forms will dominate the show. But we’re also anticipating a host of other trends that will affect the future of laptop and desktop PCs.

Android Update Will Let You Fix Dumb Texting Typos (to Other Android Users)

The feature drop also adds automatic hotspot sharing with other Android devices or Chromebooks signed into your Google account.

By Rob Pegoraro

US Won't Impose Tariffs on Graphics Cards From China for Another Year

The US Trade Representative will exempt graphics cards from the Trump-era tariffs to give companies more time to shift manufacturing away from China.

By Michael Kan

FAA Approves Amazon Prime Air Drone Delivery Expansion

Amazon's latest clearance lets its drones travel farther distances to deliver packages.

By Kate Irwin

Spacetop AR Laptop With 100-Inch Virtual Screen Now Available for Preorder

After incorporating feedback on an early access model, Sightful is now taking preorders for the Spacetop G1, which beams a huge display in front of your face via included AR glasses.

By Michael Kan

Meta Takes Down Over 2,000 Facebook Accounts Posting Fake Political Content

Meta removes a slew of Facebook and Instagram accounts spreading coordinated, often AI-generated, propaganda with origins in Israel as well as Iran, China, Croatia, and Bangladesh.

By Kate Irwin

New 13-Inch Framework Laptop Gets Intel Core Ultra Chips, Better Display

The fourth-gen Framework Laptop 13 also includes a better web camera. Preorders start today with shipments kicking off in August.

By Michael Kan

Ex-OpenAI Board Member Slams Altman: We Found Out About ChatGPT on Twitter

Helen Toner says the board ousted Sam Altman as CEO last year due to a pattern of withholding information, misrepresenting OpenAI's activities, and lying to the board.

By Emily Dreibelbis

Microsoft Adds Copilot Bot to Telegram

The AI chatbot is free for Telegram users and can answer text-based inquiries.

By Joe Hindy