How to use NameDrop to exchange iPhone contacts in seconds

NameDrop lets iPhone users exchange contact information by bringing two devices together. Here's how to use the feature, ...
PC World

Windows 11’s File Explorer is finally fixing an annoying file size quirk

PCWorld reports that Microsoft is restoring the missing ‘Refresh’ and ‘Print’ options to Windows 11 File Explorer’s right-click context menu after user complaints. These essential features are ...
techtimes

Google’s Gemini AI Can Now Create Files For Select Supported Formats

Google has officially expanded the functionality of its AI platform, Gemini, by launching a new file- generation feature that allows users to instantly create downloadable documents in multiple ...
The Verge

Now Google Gemini will create spreadsheets, PDFs and other files if you ask.

Users can now generate and download files directly in Gemini without needing work-arounds like telling it to export to Google Docs first. Google says the feature is available to all Gemini users and ...
9to5google

Gemini app can now generate Google Docs, PDF, Word, and other files

You can now ask the Gemini app to directly generate “downloadable and ready-to-share files.” Google wants you to “quickly move from a brainstorm to a complete ...
Live Science

Scientists create new type of encryption that protects video files against quantum computing attacks

Computer scientists say they've developed a new encryption method designed to defend sensitive data from one of the biggest looming threats in cybersecurity: quantum computers powerful enough to crack ...
Lifehacker

Claude Has a Surprisingly Great Way to Add Multiple Appointments to Your Calendar at Once

Claude can turn any list of events—even a paper one—into an iCal file. I rely heavily on my digital calendar—as far as I'm concerned, if something isn't there, it doesn't exist. It's annoying, then, ...
Engadget

Anthropic beefs up Claude's free tier as OpenAI prepares to stuff ads into ChatGPT's

Anthropic is upgrading Claude's free tier, apparently to capitalize on OpenAI's planned integration of ads into ChatGPT. On Wednesday, Anthropic said free Claude users can now create files, connect to ...
CNET

Anthropic's New Claude Cowork Is an AI Agent for Your Computer's Files

Cowork can also use the data in that folder to create new projects -- but it's still in early access, so be cautious. Imad was a senior reporter covering Google and internet culture. Hailing from ...
Forbes

Direct File Is Gone. Here’s How You Can Still File Your Taxes For Free

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...
The Hill

IRS Direct File is gone. This is how you can still file taxes for free

(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...
CNN

Hundreds of thousands of ‘Epstein files’ have been released — and there’s a lot more to come

The “Epstein files” saga will spill into 2026, despite a deadline last week to release all of the records. Congress passed a law last month — with near-unanimous support — requiring the Justice ...