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Replit has had an interesting development story, launching in 2016 as a platform for running code in a browser window (technology adopted by teaching platforms like Codecademy) and developing in 2018 into an AI coding platform. Unlike many other no-code tools, Replit also opens access to the underlying code, falling back into its evolution as a browser based IDE (Integrated Development Environment).
With this in mind, we looked at how it compares with other no-code platforms, taking into account features and plans, pricing, ease of deployment, and usability (standalone, and with documentation). With the help of a testing prompt, we used Replit to generate a straightforward web app, which helped us to evaluate the tool and rate it.
For more options, take a look at our full list of the best no-code platforms.
Replit: FeaturesOne of the most interesting things about Replit is its dual purpose as both no-code generator and browser-based IDE. This makes it ideal for bootstrapped projects, where you need to get something ready for further development, but don’t have the time to import libraries, define parameters, and so on.
You simply enter the prompt, Replit generates a working project framework, and you can then dig into the code, making the necessary changes. Yes, Replit can create something more developed than a basic framework, but in both cases you can drill down and physically enter files within the browser. Replit also offers a quick redesign tool if you don’t like the way the CSS has been generated.
Daily credits for use with the AI agent, full database access, tools to create slides, videos, and animations, and the ability to publish a single project (with optional password protection) are included with the free plan.
The Replit Core plan adds collaborators, two simultaneous AI agents, unlimited workspaces and removes the “Made with Replit” badge from published projects, while Replit Pro adds 28 day database rollbacks, access to the most powerful AI models, and 10 simultaneous agents.
Replit: Interface and ease of useCreating a project with Replit is pretty intuitive, requiring a simple prompt, typed or pasted into the box. You will find some template options – websites, animations, slides – that can speed things up if appropriate.
The UI feels a little less flashy than some competing tools, but everything is pretty much where you would expect to find it. All menu controls – settings and projects, for example – can be found on the left of the main screen. The same area is used when you’re in no-code mode, where responses are displayed, and you can ask further questions or tweak the results.
Replit: Integration and extensibilityCompeting platforms offer a pretty long list of integrations that they support. It’s a bit trickier to ascertain what can be integrated with Replit, and whether the connection can be both ways, reliant on an API, or agentic. However, a check in the documentation reveals that Stripe integration is possible for payments (but not in the custom plans), as is Google OAuth.
Connectors for “Linear, Jira, Gmail, Slack, Discord” are listed within the Replit documentation.
Remember, you can dig down and edit the generated code with Replit, which means you should be able to manually add the desired integrations if they’re not already offered.
Replit: Deployment and MaintenanceOf all the no-code tools we’ve looked at, Replit is the slowest when it comes to deployment. This is not necessarily a bad thing, however. Usually, when you publish a no-code project with one of these platforms, it seems to take just a few moments before it goes live. With Replit, various checks are made, including a security scan, which are explicitly displayed via a progress screen.
I’m not suggesting rival tools don’t check the security of the web app and its suitability for hosting, but Replit makes this process a lot clearer.
(Image credit: Replit)As already noted, anything created with Replit can be viewed within the platform’s IDE, and its code edited if necessary. This can save a lot of time when it comes to revising or troubleshooting your project, but if course is intended for developers, not newcomers using no-code to play with code for the first time.
Creating a crypto calculator with ReplitThe entire point of a no code platform like Replit is that it can take straightforward instructions in plain English (or another supported language) and produce an application – a software tool of some sort – in a fraction of the time it would take to complete manually.
To explore what can be expected from Replit, we developed a prompt that clearly outlines the requirements for a cryptocurrency calculator web app. It should compare asset prices, connect to an appropriate free API, and support three standard currencies, USD, GBP, and Euro.
(Image credit: Replit)We used the following prompt with each of the no code tools we’ve reviewed:
Build a tool that compares the price of a specific asset (like Bitcoin) against multiple fiat currencies simultaneously.
Functional requirements:
API Integration: Connect to a free API (like CoinGecko or ExchangeRate-API).
Input Handling: A field where the user enters a "Budget" (e.g., $1,000$).
Dynamic Calculation: A list or table that automatically updates to show how much of the asset that budget buys in USD, EUR, and GBP.
Toggle Switch: A "Dark Mode" or "Refresh" toggle to test UI state management.
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Replit read the prompt and completed the no code web app in under 3 minutes. Its output along the way was pretty verbose, although geared to developers, relying on displaying command line interface instructions rather than something more suited to non-coders. However, this does usefully communicate the procedure that the tool follows, namely working on the backend first, then the frontend.
Upon completion, Replit also makes suggestions for revision. For example in this case, it offered “support for more assets by letting users search the full CoinGecko coin list.”
In addition, Replit supports various revisions, both to the code and to the user interface. Direct editing of the code is possible, while changes to the UI are limited within the Replit tool – it’s easier to make instructions via the AI assistant. That, of course, uses up credits, so finding the right balance is important.
Deploying the finished web app is slower than the competing platforms, but this is mainly due to a collection of checks that are made by Replit, which include ensuring the code is secure. You can publish with or without these checks. The project can be published to a custom domain, or use the auto-generated Replit subdomain.
(Image credit: Replit)Replit: Pricing and DocumentationThe four plans, Standard, Replit Core, Replit Pro, and Enterprise, have their own pricing and features. If you’re just starting with no code tools, the Standard free plan is ideal, giving daily credits and support for one project.
Replit Core is $20/month, or the equivalent of $18/month if you pay upfront for 12-months. This includes $20 of monthly credits for the AI and supports up to 5 collaborators. Meanwhile, Replit Pro is $100/month (paying annually works out at $90/month), and has $100 worth of monthly credits and up to 15 collaborators and 50 viewers. There is the option to upgrade the credits to a different plan, potentially as much as $2,500/month of credits.
If the scale of the Core and Pro plans doesn’t meet your needs, the Enterprise-targeted custom plan is available. As is usual with such plans, a sales person will provide a demo, ascertain your requirements from the no code platform, and shape a quote that suits your budget, team, and scale.
An impressive resource of documentation is available via the docs.replit.com address, clearly explaining the scope, scale, and even the smallest steps about using Replit. This is a searchable resource, one that is split into tutorials and standard knowledge base docs, and aims to provide answers to everything. Anything that cannot be found within the docs can be directly queried with the AI assistant.
Replit: The CompetitionThe no-code market is getting busier, with tools like Lovable, Bubble, and Hostinger Horizons standing out as popular solutions for anyone who wishes to create an app without learning to code (or paying someone to do it).
In terms of generating a web app from the prompt, Replit didn’t deliver as quickly as most other no-code platforms, but still produced a working tool within 5 minutes. This is in contrast to Emergent, which took more than three times that duration.
Replit: Final Verdict(Image credit: Replit)Price-wise, Replit is in the sweet spot, and its features make it a good choice if you’re in the market for a no-code tool. It stands up against comparison with competing tools like Lovable, Hostinger Horizons, and Base44. It’s fast, and the generated web app looked good and was functional.
However, if you're specifically looking for a free tool, I would steer clear of Replit - if you have the need to get to grips with a project, the daily credit limit will slow you down. Instead, opt for Replit Core with an appropriate level of AI credits unless you need something with many more collaborators.
Overall, users shouldn't overlook what Replit really offers: almost instantaneous development bootstrapping with code you can dig into immediately via its native IDE.
Cloud computing should make businesses more focused on their business, not more focused on their cloud.
That distinction has gotten lost.
A company that has moved its operations to the public cloud and then deployed significant engineering capacity to manage that environment has not simplified anything.
It has traded one operational cost for another.
Around 2012, moving to public cloud was genuinely good advice. It meant elastic scale on demand, no capital expenditure, and you only paid for what you used.
For most workloads, it was a meaningful step forward and the migration wave that followed made complete sense.
Things have changed.
The 2026 Flexera State of the Cloud report puts the current picture plainly: 73% of organizations say cloud has increased their operational complexity. And 31% of cloud spend, according to Finout, is being wasted.
There is a gulf between the promise of the public cloud and the reality, and that gulf is worth understanding.
Hyperscalers don't own outcomesA useful analogy here is Home Depot. Asking a hyperscaler to run your business environment is a bit like asking Home Depot to build an extension on your house. They will sell you every part you could possibly need, deliver it to your door, and give you more selection than you can use.
But this analogy has a limit. Home Depot has moved well beyond lumber, and hyperscalers have done the same. You can buy managed services across the entire stack from them today, and their marketplaces run to tens of thousands of products. There is a lot you could put together from a hyperscaler.
But their commercial interests are not aligned with keeping things simple. When profit is tied to consumption, complexity is not a problem the model is built to solve. Every service you add is revenue for them. Every integration you maintain keeps you in the ecosystem. The model rewards sprawl, not efficiency.
The egress fees that make data migration elsewhere economically painful are the clearest expression of this. They ensure that even businesses that recognize the complexity problem find it expensive to do much about it. Simplicity, for the major cloud vendors, is a commercial risk.
When 78% of organizations say they are moving toward multi-cloud specifically to reduce single-vendor dependency, that is a market telling you the model stopped working for them.
The overspend problemThe overspend is just a part of the problem. Another cost is what happens to the people running these environments. When engineering teams spend their time integrating primitives and keeping a complex stack functional, they are not building products or moving the business forward. The cloud was supposed to create capacity, but for a lot of businesses it has consumed it instead.
Adding compliance needs on top compounds this. Around 43% of mid-market companies fail their first audit. The reason is rarely that the regulations are unclear. Maintaining audit-ready posture inside a general-purpose cloud environment is a continuous manual effort, and public cloud platforms give you the tools but leave the work to you. That burden lands on internal teams who are already stretched managing everything else the environment demands.
Cloud that helps businesses focus on outcome rather than maintenance requires an environment where the operational weight sits with the provider. Compliance should be managed as an architectural property rather than a continuous configuration task.
Performance should be maintained at the infrastructure level rather than something you tune around. Bills should be predictable because the model is built that way. These should not be premium features reserved for enterprises with unlimited budgets.
AI is making this more urgent. Around 98% of AI pilots currently fail to reach production. The reason is fairly straightforward: pilots run in isolated environments, and when it is time to move into production, the storage, networking, compliance posture, and compute requirements that real workloads demand are not in place.
If a business can operate on a managed, purpose-built cloud platform, it is significantly better positioned to take AI from pilot to production, because the underlying architecture is already there. They do not need to solve for an infrastructure problem before capturing the business benefit.
Simplicity is not a concessionThe businesses pulling ahead have reframed how they think about cloud complexity. Complexity is not a sign of sophistication; it is an operational cost. Every hour an internal team spends managing it is an hour not spent on the actual work.
If your engineering team is spending a meaningful portion of its time keeping the cloud environment functional, the cloud is not working for you. That is not a problem inherent to cloud. It is a question of whether your provider's model is designed around your success or their consumption.
The 97% of mid-market organizations saying they need to move workloads away from hyperscale are already answering that question for themselves.
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No-code AI tools take a prompt in plain English (and other languages) and create a web app or other tool. Bolt is one such AI powered development platform, which launched in late 2024 and can create a web app based on your instructions without any need for coding tools or environment.
Various no-code development tools are currently available, but is Bolt able to compete with names like Replit and Base44? To find out, we tested its no-code capabilities with a straightforward prompt, assessed its features and pricing, and compared it with the competition.
For more options, you can also take a look at our list of the best no-code platforms.
Bolt: FeaturesBolt will generate a web app based on a prompt you enter. This can be an outline you have finessed elsewhere, or something developed within a threaded, iterative conversation with the AI.
Several plans are offered by Bolt, each with an expanding raft of features. The free plan gives you the facility to commence both public and private projects, with 300K tokens each day. These are used with each AI interaction, depending on the scale of the request. 1 million tokens are awarded at the start of each month, and this doesn’t roll over.
Bolt's free plan gives you website hosting (with Bolt branding) for a project and a 10MB file upload limit – useful for sharing UI designs, for example. Also on the free plan, you'll get unlimited databases and support for 333,000 web requests (visitors).
The Pro plan gives you 10 million tokens by default and removes the Bolt branding. You also get custom domain support. Additionally, unused tokens will rollover to the next month.
A Teams plan adds team-level access management, granular administration controls, centralized billing, internal sharing, and support for private NPM registries. The Custom plan for enterprise scale projects adds further features such as SSO, audit logs, compliance, custom workflows, data governance policies and a dedicated account manager for 24/7 support.
Bolt: Interface and ease of useA cursory look at several no-code tools will reveal a pretty standardized user interface not dissimilar to ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude, with a prompt box awaiting text input. Bolt does boast a far slicker UI than some of its competitors, making it immediately enticing.
You can create an account with your own credentials, with the now-ubiquitous Google sign in, or with GitHub. The latter will make integration with the code collaboration platform slightly more streamlined.
Entering a prompt is simple, and the generation of a project is logged in the left-hand pane. It’s all very straightforward and intuitive, and consequently extremely easy to use. However, there is a potential barrier to getting the most out of Bolt.
This no-code platform requires a specific browser, either Google Chrome (or Chromium) Microsoft Edge, or Brave. It doesn’t work with Firefox, with any attempt greeted by the message “Your current browser doesn’t support key technologies that Bolt relies on.”
Bolt: Integration and extensibilityCreating a web app from scratch with a single prompt is only part of the challenge for no-code tools like Bolt. They also need to be able to offer integration with tools that make the web app work. These might be payment processing services, login authorization, databases, for example, and perhaps even cloud integration.
You might also wish to ensure the project is effectively managed by integrating a suitable tool.
(Image credit: Bolt)Bolt has a number of options in this area, from database support with Supabase to error tracking with Sentry and AI meeting notes with Granola. Bolt’s creators have aimed to provide a tool for many eventualities, although it should be noted that Bolt doesn’t offer Stripe or Google authorization as connectors or integrations. Instead, these are available at the prompt level, by adding a phrase such as “Add Sign-In with Google to my application.”
Bolt: Deployment and maintenanceIn addition to the integrations, Bolt can be synced with GitHub. This adds an important aspect to your project’s reliability, allowing the invitation of collaborators and for the code to be reviewed. Remember, this is a no-code platform, and while the projects it creates should work well, it doesn’t mean that the code is perfect. Having the option for GitHub is useful, as it means you can take what is essentially a bootstrapped web app and polish it with the help of others.
(Image credit: Bolt)Completed projects can be published via Bolt with two clicks. A subdomain is assigned for the project to run in. The option to host your project on a custom domain can also be configured at this stage.
Creating a crypto calculator with BoltTo gain some understanding about how effective Bolt is for no code app generation, we conducted a test to see how it handled a clear prompt to create a web app.
The web app was conceived as a cryptocurrency calculator, designed to display live conversion prices for a trio of fiat currencies and whichever cryptocurrencies are provided via the chosen API. Two free API options are presented (CoinGecko and ExchangeRate-API) which the AI should draw information from.
(Image credit: Bolt.new)Here is the prompt we used:
Build a tool that compares the price of a specific asset (like Bitcoin) against multiple fiat currencies simultaneously.
Functional requirements:
API Integration: Connect to a free API (like CoinGecko or ExchangeRate-API).
Input Handling: A field where the user enters a "Budget" (e.g., $1,000$).
Dynamic Calculation: A list or table that automatically updates to show how much of the asset that budget buys in USD, EUR, and GBP.
Toggle Switch: A "Dark Mode" or "Refresh" toggle to test UI state management.
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Bolt’s results with this web app were good, but not without some caveats. First and foremost, it took a little over 5 minutes to complete the task. Other tools we’ve seen have been able to generate a web app from the prompt in under 90 seconds.
In addition, Bolt went off-script, over delivering on the physical currencies provided in the web app. The prompt specifies just three: USD, EU, GBP.
Deployment is one-click, however, which means you can have a live no-code web app published in just seconds. You can view the generated web app here: https://multi-currency-asset-sipu.bolt.host/
(Image credit: Bolt)Bolt: Pricing and documentationYou can get started with Bolt for free, but for a more in-depth no-code experience, you will need to consider the Pro plan. This starts from $25/month ($18/month with annual billing) for a plan that gives you 10 million tokens. If that isn’t enough you can increase your bank of tokens, but this has a direct impact on the plan’s price. Options from 26 million to 1200 million tokens are available, with prices that increase along the way, topping out at $2000/month.
In scenarios where a lot of tokens are required, and multiple users require access to Bolt for no-code development or post-generation revision, there is the Teams plan. This is $30/month (working out at $27/month with annual billing), with a similar pricing structure for additional tokens.
Information about pricing or tiers for tokens isn't available for the Custom plan – this is aimed at enterprise-level businesses with more complex requirements.
Details about the plans and tokens can be found (along with other important information about Bolt) in the documentation. These are well written and seem to cover everything from creating a new project, editing it in your browser or opening it to collaboration on GitHub to importing from competing platforms like Lovable.
Bolt: The competitionIf you searched for a list of AI no-code platforms, you would invariably come across Bolt. It is a strong option that stands out alongside the alternatives thanks to its striking user interface. However, we found faster and better no-code tools, such as Lovable, Hostinger Horizons, and Vercel v0.
They all deliver faster and/or stay on-script when a single prompt is entered. As that is our benchmark, it is important to highlight that Bolt isn’t hitting it. But Bolt does have strengths compared with the alternatives, not least the swift deployment of a live web and heavy GitHub integration.
However, we were impressed with the depth of Bolt's plans for large-scale teams.
Bolt: Final verdict(Image credit: Bolt)Bolt is slow, and has fewer AI tokens than competing tools in free mode. These refresh daily, but are restrictive. The 300K tokens daily limit isn’t enough to explore revisions and there is no trial option where you can enjoy the features of the Pro plan.
On the puls side, Bolt offers an excellent set of documentation, which can prove invaluable in helping you to shape the idea for a web app into a working project with all the necessary authentication, payment, database, and other features.
I’ve enjoyed using Bolt’s intuitive collection of tools, but unfortunately it doesn’t deliver a no-code web app as effortlessly and quickly as many of the alternatives.
Microsoft has revealed plans to axe its low-cost Surface Go devices, marking the end of one of the more interesting (yet personally frustrating) parts of its hardware journey.
A report from Windows Central claims both the Surface Go and Surface Laptop Go devices are no longer being manufactured, with no successors or updates currently planned.
This makes them the latest Surface device to be sent for an early bath - but I for one won't be too sad, having been forced to use the Surface Laptop Go for some time.
Why I'm glad the Surface Laptop Go is goneAt its launch, the budget-friendly devices were pitched by Microsoft as ideal for large-scale deployments, such as schools or universities. But for larger businesses, they were also ideal for bulk handouts to workers, especially those on the go who might appreciate a light and compact device.
Here at TechRadar, we were intrigued when our parent company announced we would be getting a Surface Laptop Go as a personal work device - surely this portable and powerful machine would be ideal for us.
As a journalist and editor, I'm often dashing around the city heading to meetings, events, interviews and briefings, so I guess this sort of device might have been perfect for me - however it had a number of issues which made it anything but.
Chief among these was the battery life, which was advertised as being set up for a full working day, but was anything but. After around an hour's usage, the battery would inevitably always be draining fast - not ideal if you're reporting on a conference keynote, or running around a show floor looking to grab interviews.
The power of the device was another major hassle - it really struggled with anything more than a few browser windows, which obviously isn't ideal for someone like me who often has a whole host of tabs open for multiple sources of information, or social media feeds.
Opening up any more than a few programs would cause a frankly alarming amount of heat to start issuing from the vents on the back of the device, with the cooling fans emitting a sound similar to a jet engine taking off.
(Image credit: Microsoft)The low-resolution display was also a bit of a let-down, often failing to show any kind of brightness even on the highest setting, another major issue when juggling multiple programs or windows.
Finally, the lack of a back-lit keyboard was a real frustration - this might not obviously be the case for everyone, but have you ever tried to type in a dark theatre while reporting on a keynote or speech? It is...not ideal.
Microsoft hasn't finished its Surface line-up by any means - in fact, the company recently unveiled its latest Surface Laptop Pro devices a few weeks ago, and I've been road-testing one for the last few weeks, enjoying a device which actually performs and lasts a whole day.
So thanks for the memories, Surface Laptop Go (and Surface Go, I guess) - I won't miss you, but I appreciate your push to motivate me to always go for the higher-cost devices when it's something I rely upon every day.
- Klipsch launches limited-edition Bluetooth speaker for The Odyssey
- Based on Klipsch Detroit with movie-inspired detailing
- Limited to 2,500 speakers worldwide, costing $499 (about £379 / AU$723)
Blockbuster movies often come with interesting collaborations, and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is no exception: in addition to a rather nifty Trojan horse popcorn rather nifty Trojan horse popcorn bucket, you can also get your hands on a strictly limited edition Bluetooth speaker from audio experts Klipsch that promises audio that will "defy the gods".
And if there's one thing we know from Greek mythology, it's that defying the gods always ends well.
The new speaker is limited to 2,500 devices worldwide and is based on Klipsch's Music City Series Detroit platform. The Detroit is the largest of the Music City speakers, with dual one-inch tweeters and dual three-inch woofers. This special edition is inspired by the movie design of Odysseus' sword and features "battle-worn finishes, hand-distressed detailing, and brass accents that evoke an ancient artifact carried through an epic journey."
It looks like a lot of fun, and I'm very much enjoying the irony of the team-up here: The Odyssey director Christopher Nolan is infamous for making movies where the dialog is really hard to hear.
(Image credit: Klipsch)Klipsch x The Odyssey Limited Edition Speaker: key features and pricingThe Odyssey speaker features Bluetooth 5.3 with 40ft range, 20 hours of battery life and 18W USB-C charging. You can connect up to 10 Klipsch speakers in broadcast mode for a more immersive audio experience (though I'm not sure it's strictly how Nolan would like you to enjoy the movie…), and the speaker is IP67-rated and can survive water immersion for over 30 minutes.
You can customize the bass, mids and treble with the Klipsch Connect Plus app, which also delivers over-the-air firmware updates and tech support.
The recommended price of the Klipsch x The Odyssey Limited Edition Speaker is $499 (about £379 / AU$723) and it'll be sold online at Klipsch.com as well as through retailers including Amazon and RC Wiley.
That means it's significantly more expensive than the standard Detroit: that's currently on offer for $194 at Best Buy in the US and £299 at Currys in the UK. But of course that model doesn't have the movie magic and unique detailing of the limited edition.
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OpenAI and Anthropic are publicly disagreeing about whether their new AI cyber tools should be shared with European regulators.
OpenAI has offered Brussels access to its model. Anthropic is holding back, with Commission talks described as being at a different stage. Both have framed their position as the responsible one, and both arguments have merit.
But whether openness or restriction is the right call is ultimately a policy question and one that will take time to resolve. For organizations managing cyber risk today, the more immediate question is whether the teams are equipped to handle what these tools can already do.
AI systems can now autonomously carry out multi-step cyberattack tasks in controlled environments. Anthropic's Mythos completed a 32-step simulated corporate attack in testing.
Before it existed, no AI had ever done that in this type of full-chain simulation. Regulatory access to that kind of model matters for policy development. But the organizations that will be on the receiving end of attacks it enables are not waiting for that process to conclude.
The question of who decides when a powerful cyber tool is safe to deploy is important. But responsible deployment cannot just mean responsible release. It also means ensuring the organizations expected to defend against these capabilities actually have the people and skills to do so.
Most organizations are underpreparedRecent UK survey data found that only 27% of UK organizations are fully prepared for AI-powered attacks. Seven in ten are operating with partial or no AI-specific readiness, even though the vast majority of senior leaders already recognize that AI is increasing their risk. The awareness is there. The preparation is not keeping pace with it.
Part of the issue is that cyber security has long been treated as a technical problem with a technical solution. Buy the right tools, run the right software and you are covered. AI fundamentally changes that assumption.
When attack tools can learn, adapt and probe defenses continuously, finding weaknesses, failing and trying again without getting tired, the humans on the other side need to be able to keep up. That requires expertise, not just familiarity with a dashboard.
The skills gap is an operational riskAI identifying a vulnerability is only the first part of the problem. Someone still needs to understand what they are looking at, assess how serious it is, prioritize it against everything else on their plate and act quickly. That judgement does not come from a tool.
It comes from trained, experienced people who have built that capability over time. This is especially important as AI-generated attacks become harder to distinguish from legitimate activity. Threat recognition at speed requires pattern-matching built through experience and training, not simply access to the right software.
The data supports this. Among organizations that have invested in ongoing certification training, 86% report a measurable reduction in cyber risk, with an average reduction of nearly 48%. Certified teams also recover faster when something goes wrong.
Nearly half of UK organizations surveyed experienced at least one attack in the past 12 months, with the financial cost most commonly landing between £100,000 and £199,999 once recovery, downtime, regulatory fines and reputational damage are factored in.
Regulation is moving, but slowlyThis is also where the governance question gets more practical. Giving regulators access to frontier AI models is useful for understanding what they are dealing with. But that access is only meaningful if the organizations it is meant to protect have the capability to act on what those models can do. A policy framework built around tools most security teams are not yet equipped to respond to does not close the gap.
AI security standards are still being written. Most security teams have limited awareness of what frameworks even exist, let alone what is coming. The EU AI Act, NIS2 (Network and Information Security Directive 2) and emerging sector-specific guidance are all moving targets. Organizations that build continuous training into how they operate will be better placed to keep up as those requirements take shape.
The fix is knownFor most organizations, the question of whether they have the skills in their people to respond when it matters is the gap between awareness of risk and readiness to manage it.
The investment in trained and certified security professionals has a measurable impact on an organization's ability to deal with attacks. It also builds the kind of internal capability that makes it easier to maintain regulatory compliance as requirements evolve. This isn’t a glamorous answer but the evidence for it is consistent.
Organizations that view training as a core part of managing cyber risk, rather than something to be revisited after a breach, are generally in a much better place. The tools and the threats will evolve all the time. It is the difference between resilience and vulnerability.
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No-code tools are AI-based systems that enable people with little to no coding skills to quickly have a working program or application in just a few minutes. At the same time, no-code can be used by actual developers who need a quick start – perhaps to build a template and save time importing libraries into a project.
One of the key names in cloud AI is Vercel, which was founded in 2015 and launched v0 in 2023. Designed to create “web applications with natural language prompts,” this is an award-winning tool that collected a 2025 Webby Award. To learn more about Vercel v0, we’ve assessed its features, pricing and plans, ease of use, and tested it with a prompt for a web app. We’ve also compared v0 with competing tools to see how effective it is against the alternatives.
If you want to weigh up the other options, take a look at our list of the best no-code platforms.
Vercel v0: FeaturesThe main reason to use v0 is to create a web application or some other web-hosted tool accessibly via a browser. Capable of understanding plain English instructions (or your native language) and converting them into a web app, v0 can create and deploy a project in minutes. It employs continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) to make this possible, a feature available in all plans, from the free Hobby tier upward.
Vercel v0 has a web application firewall, global CDN, DdoS mitigation, and traffic and performance insights, along with Vercel’s serverless infrastructure model Fluid Compute. All of those features are available each tier.
Pro users also get team collaboration and viewer seats, faster builds with no queues, and enterprise add-ons, while Enterprise plans add guest and team access controls, advanced support, managed rulesets, and a 99.99% uptime.
Vercel v0: Interface and ease of useAll of the no-code tools we’ve assessed offer a focused user interface, with a prompt box in the middle of the screen. It’s the same approach used for search tools, and is immediately inviting.
Once the prompt has been made, things evolve with Vercel v0. Assuming you have already registered (Google, GitHub, and other accounts are supported, as well as your own self-hosted or corporate email address), v0 will begin to process the prompt, analyzing the instructions and delivering its processes via a verbose sidebar. It is incredibly straightforward, leaving you with little else to do but sip a warm beverage and be entertained by the AI’s updates for a few minutes.
Pulling back from the prompt box of each individual project you develop with v0, information about your account is available, along with all active projects. These can be viewed via a series of dashboards, which also display server usage, analytics (up to 50,000 events are supported in the free Hobby mode) and even information about what integrations are in use.
Vercel v0: Integration and extensibilityIntegrations make no-code platforms far more flexible than basic web apps. Features such as databases and login authentication add data resilience, user-specific settings, and privacy. With v0, a considerable selection of integrations are available. These include Stripe for payments, CMS solutions such as Formspree, Makeswift and Agility CMS, and a range of AI tools such as ElevenLabs for voice AI and Perplexity.
(Image credit: Vercel v0)If a database is required, AWS is available as an option, but v0 itself recommends Supabase. This can be set up and integrated by v0 either as part of your prompt, or later when the kinks and bugs have been ironed out. The process is wholly automated, and as with everything else within this no-code environment, can be completed in minutes.
Vercel v0: Deployment and maintenanceUsing Vercel v0 to deploy a web project gives you several options. You can publish directly to a subdomain, or to a GitHub repository where it can be made accessible to collaboration. A completed project can then be branched and revised, and the changes pushed to the current live environment.
Of particular interest is the v0 tool’s ability to maintain an existing project. If changes are required, the chat interface, positioned on the left-hand side of the completed web app, enables changes to be made. For more direct revision, the code view can open each of the generated files used in the development of the web app, and live changes made.
(Image credit: Vercel v0)For debugging, a live console is also provided. All in all, these are solid, accessible revision and maintenance tools.
Creating a crypto calculator with Vercel v0With various no-code tools available to choose from, it is important to know how effectively they can take the prompt you give them and deliver a usable app. To this end, I developed a prompt for a cryptocurrency calculator that would show how much of a specific cryptocurrency could be bought in USD, GBP, and EUR for a specific amount of money.
To ascertain how v0 handles a no-code prompt, I outlined what I wanted from the tool. The idea is that the prompt should result in a user-friendly web app.
(Image credit: Vercel v0)Here’s the prompt we attempted to use with Vercel – the same one has been used with other no-code tools that we’ve looked at:
Build a tool that compares the price of a specific asset (like Bitcoin) against multiple fiat currencies simultaneously.
Functional requirements
API Integration: Connect to a free API (like CoinGecko or ExchangeRate-API).
Input Handling: A field where the user enters a "Budget" (e.g., $1,000$).
Dynamic Calculation: A list or table that automatically updates to show how much of the asset that budget buys in USD, EUR, and GBP.
Toggle Switch: A "Dark Mode" or "Refresh" toggle to test UI state management.
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Vercel v0 timed the creation at 1 minute and 44 seconds, and produced a tool that not only worked as described, but met the clear specification of the prompt. Deployment options allow immediate publishing, either to a Vercel subdomain or a dedicated URL you already own and are ready to connect.
There is also the option to publish to GitHub, although note that this comes with some complications for publishing later – the option to publish from the Vercel v0 interface is removed once this happens, limiting you to logging in to the no-code tool with your GitHub credentials to push it live. This seems over-complicated, but I was able to instruct the Vercel v0 AI chat assistant to publish the project.
(Image credit: Vercel v0)Vercel v0: Pricing and documentationA compact collection of options are available for using v0. Vercel offers three plans: the “free forever” Hobby option, the $20/month Pro selection, and the Enterprise option, which appears to be priced on scale of use and has the option to request a demo. As noted above, the Enterprise option is aimed at development teams. There is no annual payment option.
Given the range of features available through the Hobby and Pro plans, however, these should suit most uses. Note, however, that additional usage costs are applicable with the Pro plan, with $2 per 1 million additional Edge Requests and $0.15 per additional GB of data transfer. Various other changes can be applied for server use, project build costs, and accommodating additional developers. So while the Pro plan may look affordable, it has hidden costs if you go beyond its confines. These have regional variations, which can be found in the Vercel.com documentation pages.
Vercel v0 has a useful collection of documentation, a knowledge base format that is both readable and searchable. In addition, the AI assistant can find solutions to bugs or issues with its generated projects. The knowledge base feels as though it has been curated or compiled by humans, and is easy to read.
Vercel v0: The competitionThe pricing for v0 is far simpler than with most competing tools, which all offer more pricing tiers.
Vercel appears particularly adept at keeping to the confines of the prompt. Some of the tools we’ve used have gone “off-script” and produced additional features – such as a longer list of currencies – whereas the web app produced by Vercel is exactly as specified. On the other hand, deployment proved a little trickier with Vercel once GitHub was factored into the process.
In terms of creating a fast web app without mission creep, Hostinger Horizons and Vercel v0 are pretty much equivalent, although the former has a swifter set of deployment options. But the depth of the Hobby plan and the Pro price are certainly in v0’s favor.
Vercel v0 also falls short against Lovable in terms of the ease with which the generated web app’s user interface can be edited. This is a shame, as the alternative to a friendly point-and-click revision is getting embroiled in CSS, which a no-code prompter may not feel comfortable with.
Vercel v0: Final verdict(Image credit: Vercel v0)Competition among no-code solutions is tight. Most offer the same features, with a similar user interface, at prices that barely differ. The main points of difference come with the success of the initial prompt, what revisions are possible, and the deployment options.
Vercel v0 stands out in our testing for having a strong free plan, and for delivering a working web app that met the exact requirements (and constraints) of the prompt. Deployment and publishing was tricky, but the AI chat assistant helped to overcome any issues publishing the web app as a live tool.
While it lacks a mobile app, v0 is a strong choice for no-code projects, and should be on your list of options.
Creating your own app no longer requires in-depth knowledge of an appropriate programming language. No-code tools like Base44 can be instructed to create web apps and superagents in minutes, using instructions written in much the same way you would explain the process of boiling an egg or running a bath.
Bought by Wix.com in 2025, just months after it was founded, Base44 is one of the most recognizable no-code tools. To ascertain how useful it can be, we’ve explored its features, its support for integration with third-party tools and services, and how easy it is to deploy. We’ve assessed its pricing and considered how Base44 compares with the competition, and we’ve also used it to create a web app.
To see more of the options that are out there, take a look at our list of the best no-code platforms.
Base44: FeaturesFrom the off, Base44 gives you a free option with 25 message credits and 100 integration credits. It is worth noting, however, that these have varying values depending on the type of project you’re describing. These credits increase through the plans, as do the features. Free users get database functionality, for example, along with authentication tools and analytics.
Scale up to a paid plan, and you can get unlimited app projects, in-app code edits, a choice of AI model, GitHub integration, domain connection, backend functions, and even premium support.
Base44 also has beta functions under ongoing development, which can also be accessed with the top tier plans.
(Image credit: Base44)The key feature of Base44, beyond its no-code prompt, is its support for superagents. These are described as being able to “do the work of a personal assistant, support rep, marketing team, analyst” and all you need to do is tell it what to do. Along with various templates – such as specific options for finance-based tasks, e-commerce projects, and more – Base44 has a lot to offer in terms of integrations. Pretty much every productivity tool and data platform you can think of is available for connection to your web project or superagent.
As such, Base44’s potential as a no-code automation tool is a strong advantage.
Base44: Interface and ease of useBase44 is designed to make it easy for you to develop a web app with instructions in plain English. You simply enter a prompt, and wait for the results. A clear user-interface – much like any other AI-based prompt box – is presented for use, although you do need to register first. Free and paid accounts are available, along with a free trial of the premium features.
You aren’t limited to text prompts, either. It’s an easy task to upload an image, to assist with your plans for a web app. Or you might initiate a connection to one of the many integrations supported by Base44.
In addition, Base44 has a mobile app, for both iPhone and Android, which is intended to assist in no-code development wherever you are. Projects can also be deployed or published via the mobile app.
Base44: Integration and extensibility(Image credit: Base44)It’s worth taking a deeper look at the integrations and connections available with Base44. Most importantly, you do not need a third party database solution, as this is built into all plans. If you need it, however, Base44 supports Supabase with a dedicated connection.
Google Suite tools like Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Calendar can be integrated with Base 44, as can Google Drive, Google Analytics, Search Console, and Meet. Slack and the Slack Bot can be connected, as can ClickUp and AirTable. Meanwhile, cloud storage like Dropbox, OneDrive, and Box are also options.
LinkedIn, Instagram Business, and Discord also have connection options with Base44. Many more are available, and each offers the potential for an integration with a web app or superagent automation.
Base44: Deployment and maintenanceCreating an app or superagent is only the first step. In order to use them, you need to publish.
Several options are available here. The simplest is to publish to a Base44 subdomain, but you can easily share it via email or to a social network, too. Note that there is no option to sync it to GitHub.
Note that once a project is published, the integration credits come into play. This means that a web app or superagent needs the integration credits to perform the tasks you have specified. If the credits run out, your no-code project will not work again until the period resets or you upgrade to get more credits.
As noted, your project can also be published via the mobile app. This also supports submission to the Apple App Store and Google Play for approval.
Creating a crypto price calculator with Base44To help understand just how useful Base44 is as a no-code solution, I developed a prompt to create a web app. The aim of the tool is to calculate the price of popular cryptocurrencies when purchased in USD, GBP, or Euros. It relies on a free API (two are specified as options), which the app should be able to connect to and draw data from. The prompt also specifies input fields and a calculation table.
(Image credit: Base44)The prompt is as follows – and we’ve used the same prompt when testing other no-code tools:
Build a tool that compares the price of a specific asset (like Bitcoin) against multiple fiat currencies simultaneously.
Functional requirements
API Integration: Connect to a free API (like CoinGecko or ExchangeRate-API).
Input Handling: A field where the user enters a "Budget" (e.g., $1,000$).
Dynamic Calculation: A list or table that automatically updates to show how much of the asset that budget buys in USD, EUR, and GBP.
Toggle Switch: A "Dark Mode" or "Refresh" toggle to test UI state management.
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Two initial attempts were made, each resulting in a drawn out “Building your idea” message – one of which lasted for 3 hours (in contrast, competing tools completed the task within 5 minutes).
Rather than re-entering the prompt for a third time, I posed the question: “why is this not working?” As a result, Base44 took a more verbal approach as it made its third attempt. While it made progress, it still wasn’t working, providing a “fix with AI” button to overcome problems displaying the app’s preview. This was progress, however, and within a few more moments the calculator was displayed.
The resulting web app delivered on the aims of the prompt, but offered an additional 9 currencies that were not specified. Publishing the app was a one-click process, and you can see the results here: https://global-crypto-spend.base44.app
Base44: Pricing and DocumentationThe basic free version of Base44 is limited, but is enough to get you started. If you need more, the Starter plan is $20/month (working out at $16/month with annual billing) and gives you 100 message credits and 2000 integration credits.
The Builder plan takes things to the next level with 250 message credits and 10,000 integration credits each month, for just $50/month (or $40/month with annual billing), while the Pro plan has 500 message credits and 20,000 integration credits. This is $100/month, or $80/month with annual billing.
Finally, there is the $200/month option ($160/month if paying annually) with 1200 message credits and an incredible 50,000 integration credits each month.
(Image credit: Base44)Where Base44 also excels is in its superb knowledge base. Available via docs.base44.com, this is a comprehensive collection of authored documents that guide you through everything from writing prompts to queries over connections. There is also support for billing.
If you can’t find the answers you’re looking for, the docs are supported by one of the best AI help chat assistants we’ve come across. It appears to be regularly maintained and trained on Base44’s current feature set, which is an advantage and preferable to receiving solutions that appear to be six months out of date.
Base44: The competitionVarious alternatives to Base44 are available. Among these are Lovable, Bubble, and Hostinger Horizons. All offer free trials and a collection of affordable plans. However, Base44 seems to deliver a more compelling collection of support documents, and its dual focus on web apps and superagents as distinct project types is an advantage.
Most of these tools offer the same integrations and connections, so there isn’t a whole lot of difference in that regard. However, Hostinger Horizons and Lovable were – in our experience – faster at delivering a working web app based on the same prompt.
Base44: Final verdictBase44 impresses alongside the competition, with a collection of plans and features that will certainly make choosing a no-code tool more difficult. Price-wise, the free option gives you everything you need to kick off no-code development, while the paid tiers evolve the available features as you spend more.
In terms of generating a project, while Base44 was responsive to fixing errors, it struggled to deliver what is a comparatively straightforward web app. Competing no-code solutions have performed more efficiently in this regard.
It also went off-script by delivering currencies that were not specified. With this in mind, you might wonder if the time spent working on and refining a prompt with Base44 might be time better spent with a more immediately responsive tool.
Base44 has an affordable set of plans and its mobile support is good, but more reliable alternatives are available.
I'm enjoying the cultural references in all episode titles of Rick and Morty season 9, but this week's, Mortgully: The Last Rickforest, sounds like a complete enigma.
All we have to go on is one short line: "Rick and Morty gotta evolve, broh." Take into account eight and a half seasons of absolute chaos, and this could literally mean anything.
Still, we've only got a few days of speculating left. But when does Rick and Morty season 9 episode 7 arrive on Adult Swim, Hulu, and HBO Max?
What time can I watch Rick and Morty season 9 episode 7 on Adult Swim, Hulu, and HBO Max?In the US, Rick and Morty season 9 episode 7 will debut on Adult Swim on Sunday, July 5 at 8pm PT / 11pm ET.
Viewers elsewhere, as well as in the US, have two streaming options: Hulu and HBO Max. Episodes should appear on these platforms 24 hours after they've aired on Adult Swim, meaning you can expect episode 7 on Monday, July 6.
These are the timings you need to take note of:
- US – 12am PT / 3am ET
- Canada – 12am PT / 3am ET
- UK – 8am BST
- India – 12:30pm IST
- Singapore – 3pm SGT
- Australia – 6pm AEST
- New Zealand – 8pm NZDT
Rick and Morty season 9 is set to have 10 episodes. As long as there are no unexpected delays, we can expect it to have the following release schedule:
- Episode 1: out now
- Episode 2: out now
- Episode 3: out now
- Episode 4: out now
- Episode 5: out now
- Episode 6: out now
- Episode 7: July 5
- Episode 8: July 12
- Episode 9: July 19
- Episode 10: July 26
- Nanoleaf announced a new $80 smart ceiling light
- It comes with three different lighting modes and also supports Matter
- It's on sale in the US and Canada now
Nanoleaf has unveiled a new device coming to its range of smart home tech, and it’s a small ceiling light that packs quite a punch.
Yesterday (June 30) the Toronto-based company announced its small 12-inch Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Ceiling Light on its blog, which is now available to purchase for $79.99 in the US and Canada. We don’t know when or if its new ceiling light will be available internationally, but we’re keeping our eyes peeled for more news.
There’s not an evening spent in my home where the big light is turned on, so having a neat device like Nanoleaf’s new ceiling light is perfect for when you want to set the ambience for an entire room without turning on individual lamps. It can also be wired into your home, easily replacing your existing ceiling light.
As far as its features go, Nanoleaf’s ceiling light packs 19 LEDs and has three modes. ‘Front’ mode projects 2600 lumens of light filling rooms of up to 150 sq. ft, making it ideal for things such as cooking or reading. ‘Back’ mode shines light onto the ceiling to set the mood for times where you want to relax or indulge in a good movie, while ‘Front and Back’ mode is a combination of the two.
We’ve tested an extensive range of the best smart lights from Nanoleaf and there’s a plethora of reasons why we keep going back for more. One of them is its endless color wheel of lighting options, and the new ceiling light is no exception.
(Image credit: Nanoleaf)Nanoleaf says its ceiling light has roughly 16 million color choices, so I think it’s safe to say that you won’t run short of options when setting the right mood in your home. Additionally, it has a CRI 95 rating which, if you’re unfamiliar with the lingo, means that every color in your room will shine naturally when the light hits. Essentially, this rating is the gold standard.
Ceiling lights have had their time in the spotlight quite a bit recently. Philips, another behemoth in the world of smart lighting, launched an impressive ceiling device that imitates natural sunlight. However, though it looks stellar, it’s very pricey and falls flat on the smart features front, which is where Nanoleaf’s latest device wins.
While the Philips Skylight automatically adjusts daylight temperature as the day goes on, it’s not a smart light in the conventional sense as you can’t connect it to smart home hubs. In the case of Nanoleaf, the ceiling light is Matter compatible and supports Apple Home, Google Home, SmartThings, and Alexa smart speakers, allowing you to use voice control to set the mood regardless of which system you’re using.
The other handy trick with the ceiling light is that it can do all the thinking for you when you set schedules, so the mood will automatically change to correspond with your set times. That’s not the only means of control however, the ceiling light can also be used with the Nanoleaf Sense+ switch (sold separately) which uses motion and daylight sensors to take the light’s smarts to the next level.
Despite Philips having the more premium ceiling light, Nanoleaf’s newest addition tackles a lot of pain points from its $500 rival. And yes, it’s not as big or bold, but for the roster of color options, Matter compatibility, and other smart home tools, $80 is quite the steal.
- Fable 5 is back after a US shutdown
- Anthropic called it “a misunderstanding”
- The case could reshape future AI launches
Anthropic’s Fable 5 is back after the US government lifted export controls that had forced the company to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 earlier in June. The company said it believed the shutdown was based on “a misunderstanding,” after officials raised concerns about a possible jailbreak and national security risk.
In a statement on its website, Anthropic said it is not against the US government having the power to block unsafe AI releases, but argued that this should not have been the case with Fable 5.
“As we have stated publicly, we believe the government should have the ability to block unsafe deployments, as part of a statutory process that is transparent, fair, clear, and grounded in technical facts. This action does not adhere to those principles”, said Anthropic.
Anthropic is now working to restore access to Fable 5 for its users.
The more interesting question now is not simply whether Fable 5 is available again, but what this episode says about the future of AI model launches. The most powerful AI models may no longer be treated like ordinary software updates. Going forward they may increasingly be treated like strategic technologies that governments can pause, restrict, and negotiate over.
What happened?On June 9, Anthropic released Fable 5, a restricted version of its Mythos 5. Anthropic said Fable 5 had been released with safeguards designed to prevent misuse in cybersecurity attacks, while the full Mythos 5 was kept under tighter controls because of its more advanced capabilities.
On June 12, Anthropic received a US government export control directive. The directive suspended access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for foreign nationals, including Anthropic employees. Anthropic said the practical effect was that it had to disable the models for all customers to ensure compliance.
The issue appears to have centered on whether it was possible to jailbreak Fable 5 and bypass its guardrails. (A jailbreak is essentially a method of persuading an AI model to bypass its safety restrictions).
Anthropic pushed back, saying it had not been shown evidence of a broad or universal jailbreak. Access is now being restored after the US Commerce Department lifted the restrictions. Reuters reports the restrictions were lifted after enhanced safeguards were put in place.
In its response to the US government’s restrictions, Anthropic argued that “perfect jailbreak resistance is not currently possible.” Its case was that if every narrow jailbreak is enough to force a model offline, then no frontier AI model may ever be safe enough to launch. The company warned that applying this standard across the industry could “halt all new model deployments.”
Why this matters beyond AnthropicUntil recently, a new AI model launch mostly meant faster answers, more coding features, or smarter replies. Fable 5’s shutdown shows that frontier models are now powerful enough that governments may step in before, during, or after their launch. That changes the relationship between AI companies, users, developers, and regulators in a way we're going to have to get used to.
OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 rollout has already been limited for similar reasons. Reuters reported on June 26 that OpenAI had delayed a full public launch of GPT-5.6 at the US government’s request, with access limited first to a small group of vetted partners whose details were shared with the authorities.
Fable 5 may be back, but the recent developments have changed the mood around frontier AI model launches. A model can be announced, celebrated, pulled offline, negotiated over, and restored all in the space of a few weeks. Anthropic may call this one “a misunderstanding,” but it also looks like a preview of how the most powerful AI systems may be governed from now on.
- AWS wants to help customers deploy agentic AI at scale
- New FDE organization backed by $1 billion in AWS funding
- BMW and Lyft are early success stories
Amazon Web Services has announced plans to spend $1 billion deploying engineers in customer workplaces to help them build and deploy their own AI systems.
The dedicated AWS Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) organization focuses on getting organizations up and running with agentic AI quickly before making customers self-sufficient so that engineers can depart at the end of the project.
Frontier AI VP Francessca Vasquez explained many of the engineers are already behind many of AWS' own AI services, hinting at the expertise that customers can get access to.
AWS to forward-deploy engineers to speed up AI rollout"Along with agentic systems running in their own AWS environment, they gain lasting AI skills, workflows, and patterns they can use to innovate independently," Vasquez wrote.
FDEs will collaborate with business leaders, engineering teams, security teams and other relevant workers to build AI systems and integrate AI agents into existing infrastructure, rather than just provide no-action consultancy services.
The project marks the next stages of artificial intelligence, focusing on agentic AI rather than generative AI. Customers who sign up to the program will get to explore automation tools, autonomous AI and industry-specific applications rather than just basic chatbots.
Amazon says it's doing this because access to models and model capability are no longer barriers to adoption – instead, organizations are struggling to actually implement them at scale.
Prior to the creation of this FDE organization, Amazon's engineers had already been deployed to BMW where they reduced service disruptions across 23 million connected vehicles, and to Lyft where they helped resolve driver support issues 87% faster.
The Allen Institute, Cox Automotive, the NBA, the NFL, Ricoh and Southwest Airlines are already early customers for the new FDE team.
After having precious little new camera gear to review in the opening months of the year, 2026 has well and truly kicked into gear for us tech journalists.
The first quarter saw a smattering of niche compact cameras, including the Leica Q3 Monochrom, Instax Mini Evo Cinema and Ricoh GR IV. That's right: a black-and-white-only full-frame compact and a 3-in-1 instant camera that shoots video were the highlights.
That peculiar first quarter was followed by some more conventional photographer treats, such as the Sony A7R VI and Panasonic Lumix L10. I described the full-frame A7R VI as 'the perfect camera', and said the L10 was 'the prettiest Lumix in years', and a worthy alternative to the Fujifilm X100VI.
DJI launched a couple of standout five-star drones, the Avata 360 and Lito X1, while navigating both its US ban and some new competition, with Insta360 stealing the Pocket 4P's thunder by launching its fantastic dual-lens Luna Ultra.
Meanwhile, it has been an unusually quiet year for some of the big names thus far. Nikon, for example, is yet to announce a new camera in 2026, nor have we seen a new Fujifilm X.
I expect a steady stream of new releases throughout the latter half of the year, with heavily rumored models including the crop-sensor Fujifilm X-T6 and the Canon EOS R7 II. But here I'm going to look back at my five favorite cameras I've personally tested so far in 2026, in no particular order, with honorable mentions for a few others that have had the full TechRadar review treatment.
5. Panasonic Lumix L10- Release date: May 12
- Rating: 4.5/5
Panasonic surprised us all during its Lumix 25th anniversary event by dropping the all-new Lumix L10 — and it was a real treat to review.
It's the spiritual successor to the Lumix LX100 series of premium compact cameras, inheriting a gorgeous 24-75mm F1.7-2.8 lens that's been refined to work with Panasonic's latest 26.5MP Micro Four Thirds sensor and the latest Real Time LUTs profiles.
That sensor isn't all that the Lumix L10 has in common with powerful cameras such as the Lumix G9 II — it also features Panasonic's reliable phase-detection autofocus with advanced subject detection and 5.7K video recording, albeit without sensor-based image stabilization.
There's real power under the hood, and a gorgeous design to boot. It's not quite as retro-feeling as the X100VI, but it isn't far off — and that zoom lens versatility is a real win. If you're looking for a versatile everyday compact camera, the L10 is a fabulous pick.
Read my in-depth Panasonic Lumix L10 review
4. Insta360 Luna Ultra- Release date: June 10
- Rating: 4.5/5
Insta360 and DJI's rivalry got extra spicy this year when Insta360 launched its first vlogging camera, the dual-lens Luna Ultra, pipping the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P to the post. Cue lawsuits and counter lawsuits.
I've tested both compact vlogging cameras (though at the time of writing my DJI Pocket 4P review is under embargo), and they take this format to new heights. Both feature dual gimbal cameras with 20mm (1x) and 60mm (3x) lenses, and an extended 6x lossless zoom.
Each brand takes a different stab at the format; the Luna Ultra features a unique and genuinely useful detachable remote and screen, meaning you can see and control the camera from up to 20m away. That module also features a built-in mic, making solo vlogging so much easier. I enjoyed DJI's magnetic fill light, which is powered by the camera.
The DJI Pocket series has dominated this space for years with no real rival, but that's no longer the case. For me it will be hard to go back to a single-lens vlogging camera having tested both the Luna Ultra and Pocket 4P — they both get a mention here, because I expect them to be among the best-selling cameras over the next year.
Read my in-depth Insta360 Luna Ultra review
3. Ricoh GR IV- Release date: Janauary 15, 2026 (announced August 20, 2025)
- Rating: 4/5
As a Ricoh GR III X user, I had been patiently waiting for the Ricoh GR IV, hoping that the latest-generation model would address a few of my issues with my beloved premium pocket compact camera. Sadly, the GR IV didn't deliver on several counts: it again lacks a built-in flash and tilt screen, nor does it have any real improvements in autofocus performance or build quality.
However, the GR IV came with surprising upgrades elsewhere, and raises the image-quality bar for such a truly tiny and pocketable camera. A new 26MP sensor and refined lens gave a small boost in resolution, plus a notable improvement in image stabilization performance. Its lightning-fast startup time further enhances the GR series' street photography chops, while battery life saw a welcome boost, and internal storage was increased.
With those upgrades came a price hike, and the GR IV costs much more than the GR III did, especially if you live in the US. However, there's still no real competition for a camera of this size and quality, and Ricoh has further expanded the range with HDF and Monochrome versions of the GR IV.
Read my in-depth Ricoh GR IV review
2. Oppo Find X9 Ultra- Release date: May 2
- Rating: 4.5/5
This round-up isn't confined to cameras — I had the pleasure of traveling to China for the first time earlier this year to put the Oppo Find X9 Ultra's camera through its paces amid the stunning mountainous landscape of Yunnan province. Put simply, the Find X9 Ultra is the most versatile cameraphone I've ever used.
The flagship device is globally available, and costs as much as an iPhone 17 Pro Max, but that seemingly hasn't deterred fans desiring its five-camera array and top-spec screen, battery and chipset. The 1x main camera paired with the Hasselblad Master mode delivers especially stunning natural colors and RAW photos up to 200MP, while the class-leading 3x and 10x telephoto cameras each pack the largest sensors in their respective formats.
I shot over 2,000 photos with the Find X9 Ultra, and shared my gallery and overall impressions, which you can find in the link below. I also compared the smartphone to the Lumix TZ300 travel zoom compact, and felt that its 1x and 3x cameras were arguably even better quality, although the telephoto lenses are still no match for the new Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 S II professional lens.
The quality of smartphone telephoto cameras reached new heights in the X9 Ultra, and it has become my most-used camera this year. There's even a 300mm teleconverter lens accessory that further stretches that reach, and which performed admirably when I took it to a pro soccer game.
Read my in-depth Oppo Find X9 Ultra review
1. Sony A7R VI- Release date: May 13
- Rating: 5/5
I've been reviewing cameras for over 15 years, so it takes something special to cause me to use the word 'perfect' — and that's what the Sony A7R VI is. It's a professional mirrorless camera with a stacked 66.8MP full-frame sensor and lightning-fast burst-shooting and autofocus performance, with an all-new higher-capacity battery bagging you more shots, and 8K video.
During my lengthy review period I shot everything from landscapes to wildlife and portraits, and the A7R VI can handle it all with ease. It's also a seriously well-designed camera, with a high-resolution EVF and multi-angle touchscreen, and is complemented by a rich selection of professional lenses for just about any use case.
In one sense, Sony has shot itself in the foot here — by giving the A7R VI such raw power and quality, it renders the pricier A1 II redundant for most users. The A7R VI can do 95% what the A1 II can do, for a much lower cost. I've never owned a Sony Alpha mirrorless camera, but the A7R VI has me seriously tempted, especially given that Sony has made my favorite lenses over the last 18 months. If I could keep a hold of a single new camera from 2026, the A7R VI would be it.
Read my in-depth Sony A7R VI review
Honorable mentionsLeica Q3 MonochromTim ColemanDJI Avata 360Future | Sam KieldsenCanon EOS R6 Mark IIIFuture / Alex WhitelockInstax mini Evo CinemaTim ColemanDJI Lito X1Future | Sam KieldsenWe've tested plenty more cameras throughout 2026, and five other models I want to highlight are the Instax Mini Evo Cinema, Canon EOS R6 Mark III, Leica Q3 Monochrom, and DJI's Lito X1 and Avata 360 drones.
The Instax Mini Evo Cinema is probably the quirkiest of the lot, being a 3-in-1 Instax that shoots photo, video and prints onto Instax Mini film. The 'Eras' dial is its standout feature — it's a dial with 10 settings, one for each decade spanning the last 100 years that mimicks the look of the media of that time.
Canon launched its incredible EOS R6 Mark III full-frame mirrorless camera at the start of the year, and it went head to head with the Sony A7 V as a top all-rounder, with no real weaknesses for photo and video use.
Monochrome-only cameras made a return too. I tested the Leica Q3 Monochrom, which it shoots next-level black-and-white photos, while Ricoh followed up its GR IV with its first stab at this niche, the GR IV Monochrome, which sadly comes with a big mark-up over the color original. If you only shoot in black and white, these cameras should top your list.
Despite its US ban, DJI continues to lead the pack with new drones — we gave both the Lito X1 and Avata 360 five-star ratings in our reviews. The Avata 360 is a more versatile 360-degree drone than the Antigravity A1, while the Lito X1 is incredible value given that it has object avoidance and costs around half the price of the Mini 5 Pro.
I have a feeling that the second half of 2026 will deliver plenty more treats, though I'm curious about what Nikon and Fujifilm could do next. Which new cameras would you like to see in 2026? Let me know in the comments below.
Fable is shaping up to be an absolute belter of a role-playing game. From deep systems like reputation affecting everything you do and stylish combat to funny talking pigs, what I’ve seen so far suggests a splendid fantasy role-playing game (RPG) that will be absolutely worth the wait.
Seeing a sliver of the game set in only one town, Playground Games showed what it’s like to carve my own path in the world, what impacts I can have on the locale and the people there, and how it can all affect me as the player.
From what I’ve seen, it’s basically a life sim, town builder, economy sim, RPG — and pig-fate-decider sim — all in one.
Systems on systems on systems(Image credit: Playground Games/Microsoft)The main thrust of what I saw at the Xbox event around Summer Game Fest 2026 was how deep and rich some of the games’ systems were in how you interact with places and folk, and how your actions have consequences.
This allows you to play your own way, impacting the way people live and also carving your own lifestyle that doesn’t rely on a binary good-bad system, making things more interesting.
In the gameplay I saw behind closed doors, there was a talking pig whose fate we could decide, for example. But this wasn’t a one-and-done affair, as whatever you chose has consequences: save him, and the butcher is out of pocket, so you’ll need to cover his costs if you can — or get a job to earn the coin, and so on. And each of these steps, whichever route you take, will impact how you're perceived by everyone involved: some will think you're virtuous, some will be annoyed, and so on.
This leads to you garnering an array of reputation qualities for both the overall area and its inhabitants. And it can get very detailed and complex — in a good way — given every single fully-fledged non-player character (NPC) will have their own perspective. So while you may follow a path that gets you in with some local businesses that then give you better rates, for example, other shop owners may have totally differing opinions and make your life difficult later on.
Given how deep and rich the systems and reputation mechanics are, it feels like that same depth is needed in other areas like combat
Thankfully, the reputation is entirely local, though, so if you go berserk in one town, they won’t immediately be on the phone to the next area over. But even if they did, you can still turn things around and change people’s perceptions, but it will take a lot of work to win them back…
But, perhaps weirdly, this excellent chain of reactions, reputation characteristics, and events can abruptly stop. For example, in the midst of wooing a potential partner and going through the systems you require, including becoming a homeowner, you can just press a button to own a house. Or if you need money to buy gifts in the same relationship system and process, you can simply walk into any blacksmith and earn money at the press of a button.
This juxtaposition was the only thing that really raised my eyebrows, as it felt jarring: one moment you’re deep in a hilarious system rabbithole, the next you’re holding one button to solve or part-solve a problem. I’m very keen to see more of that and the impact it may or may not have on the experience on a larger, less isolated scale.
But could the sword be mightier than the pen?(Image credit: Microsoft / PlayGround Games)Speaking of seeing more on a larger scale, the same goes for combat; what I’ve seen whetted the appetite, but I only saw a flash.
It was wonderfully slick, swift, fantastical, and elegant — and exciting — for sure, but over far too quickly. I’d love to see more of the options available to players in terms of builds, classes, and skills, and how to team them with weapon choices and magic, and more. It was all over far too quickly in my preview.
Plus, given how deep and rich the systems and reputation mechanics are, it feels like that same depth is needed in other areas like combat, in order to ensure a cohesive experience and feel.
Still, however, the fact remains that Fable was absolutely one of the very best things I saw at all the games events going on in June, and it’s set to be an absolute blast to experience all its systems — even if I only got a glimpse of them.
I can’t wait to dive in and explore all the shenanigans you can get yourself into when the game launches on February 23, 2027, on Xbox Series X and Series S, PS5, and PC.
The latest installment in Nintendo’s weird and wacky rhythm game franchise has finally landed with Rhythm Heaven Groove (known as Rhythm Paradise Groove in PAL regions). It’s a game that sticks closely to its foundations: there’s a simplistic control scheme, cartoonish art style, and a set of frankly surreal levels to sift through.
Review infoPlatform reviewed: Nintendo Switch
Available on: Nintendo Switch (also playable on Nintendo Switch 2)
Release date: July 2, 2026
That’s not to say that Rhythm Heaven Groove brings nothing new to the table, however. There are plenty of multiplayer minigames available, and there’s a new single player mode called Beatspell, which riffs on the RPG genre.
So, is the mix of classic Rhythm Heaven charm and new content enough to place this entry among the best Nintendo Switch games? Here are my thoughts after hours upon hours of testing my skills.
More of the same — but not in a bad way(Image credit: Nintendo)Let me begin by laying my cards on the table. I’m a long-time fan of the Rhythm Heaven series, and have poured a ton of hours into perfecting my timing on Rhythm Heaven (DS) and my personal favorite Rhythm Heaven Fever on the Wii.
I’m a sucker for the zany characters and goofy set of circumstances they find themselves in — whether that be dancing in tandem with a group of shrimp or playing badminton with a dog while piloting an airplane (yes, really).
And I’d argue that Nintendo — alongside codeveloper TNX — has re-created what made the series special effectively in Rhythm Heaven Groove. It’s a lot more of the same stuff we got before, but that’s by no means a bad thing.
A lot of the absurdism has been retained, and whether I was playing as a frog and launching my amphibian brethren off a lily pad or bouncing lemons off by biceps as a hard-core gym bro, I felt that the unorthodox appeal of what came before was still alive and breathing on Nintendo Switch.
Levels are, on the whole, pretty memorable, and while I found some to be less compelling — like using a massive hammer to crush cans, or sweeping the floor as part of a four-piece pop band — there’s plenty of personality, vibrant colors, and eccentric character designs to marvel at.
In the core solo levels, there’s a decent amount of variety too, even with the music, which spans a variety of genres, tempos, and styles. I found myself bopping my head to the tunes in Alien Alphabet — a level where you have to communicate with a chatty extra-terrestrial — as well as Hop N Slide — where you play as a computerised creature that has to jump and duck through hurdles — among many others.
If you want, you can even listen to the tracks in the Sound Studio menu, which fills out as you play through the game’s varying levels.
Best bit(Image credit: Nintendo)I loved a lot of the core levels, but my favorite was Ribbit Rocket. I loved blasting other frogs into the stratosphere with my lily pad-launching skills. The vibrant environment, giant frog in the backdrop, and varied tempo of incoming amphibians kept things feeling fresh both visually and rhythmically.
But let’s talk a bit about gameplay, something that there’s understandably little to discuss around. Like its predecessors, Rhythm Heaven Groove keeps things outrageously simple.
Whatever mode you’re playing, you just have to press buttons — sometimes even just one — in time with the beat. Controls are responsive and there are visual and audio cues that help you to nail your timing. You’ll either get your rhythm spot on, a little off, or straight up wrong, and this will determine how well you do in a particular level or minigame.
In the main single player levels, you can earn medals by hitting almost every note faultlessly, and this really brought the perfectionist out of me. I felt almost compelled to get a medal in every level, including the remixes, which combine multiple levels together in one brilliant collage.
You occasionally get the option to go for Perfect in some stages, which can earn you an in-game reward. This can be infuriating — but in a way that’s addictive and oh-so satisfying when you pull off a flawless run.
One minor gripe I have is that there’s no option to restart within a level when going for Perfect. For some reason, you have to jump back to the main menu, re-enter and try again. It’s a minor frustration, sure, but when you’re trying to get in the zone it can feel a tad grating.
Speaking of menus, I was slightly surprised to find that they were quite bland. The main menu is just a list, there’s little visual flair or intrigue about it. Again, this is a nit-pick, but for such a vivid and charismatic title, I expected something a little less rudimentary.
The new stuff: the good, the bad, and everything in between(Image credit: Nintendo)Right, so despite a couple of small things, the core single player experience is very enjoyable in Rhythm Heaven Groove. But what new stuff can you sink your teeth into.
Well, perhaps the highest profile addition is the aforementioned Beatspell mode, which takes visual and gameplay inspiration from classic RPGs. By entering varying commands at different rhythms, you’re able to cast a handful of spells, including fire and water attacks, healing, and more. You must use your magic to defeat basic monsters as well as bosses, which have varying weaknesses and attack patterns.
You can level up your spells as you progress through each level, although these are reset at the beginning of each new area. It’s a neat idea, and I personally preferred to pour my points into attacking spells to defeat enemies faster — which helps you earn bonus points for a better star rating at the end of each segment. While beating your enemies is pretty easy, getting a high star rating requires consistently good timing, especially later into the campaign.
However, I wouldn’t say that Beatspell is the strongest mode ever. The levels feel pretty repetitive, and the narrative throughout the campaign failed to capture my interest. It’s very basic, and it doesn’t quite have the same quirky feel that the core levels exude.
Sure, there’s a bit more variation in terms of gameplay — you’re not restricted to one or two basic inputs and can approach levels how you see fit, but the music and enemies I encountered felt less charismatic than what the series typically delivers, making me less enthused about returning to levels and perfecting my score.
(Image credit: Nintendo)Still, some of the new additions show promise, and when my talented colleague and TechRadar Gaming Editor, Dash Wood, played the multiplayer minigames, he had an absolute blast. We loved everything here, from the catchy tunes through to the charming visuals and competitive feel, and I’m definitely going to be forcing a few friends and family members to duke it out with me.
There are more modes too, including Drum Lesson, the experimental Rhythm Toy Mode, and the Café, where you can take a break and receive tips. All in all, there’s plenty of ways to enjoy the beat-based fun in Rhythm Heaven Groove, and although I didn’t love Beatspell, the core experience alone had enough content to keep me entertained.
I liked most of the new additions overall, then, although I wasn’t a huge fan of the narrator, named Lil’ Miss Reeds. This robotic character uses text-to-speech to read menus aloud, which is a neat touch in terms of accessibility, although the voice, in my view, is pretty annoying.
Luckily, you can turn text-to-speech off in a sub-menu, which I quickly did — but again, in spite of my dislike for the robo voice, it’s a thoughtful touch. Especially given that there’s an option to describe what’s on screen as well as reading text aloud.
One final point before I wrap up, which has been a fairly big topic of discussion for this title. Although the Nintendo Switch 2 has been out for more than a year now, Nintendo decided to release this entry as an exclusive on the original Switch. In my view, this is a very sensible decision: not only is the Nintendo Switch the best-selling console in history, opening one of the more niche Nintendo franchises up to a larger player base, but the game itself is hardly the most technically demanding.
And I found performance to be consistent throughout — there were no framerate hiccups, visuals looked vibrant and relatively sharp, and controls felt responsive too, whether I was playing on my TV or using wired earbuds in handheld mode (though the latter option will be best for perfectionists due to lower latency).
So, what do I make of Rhythm Heaven Groove overall? For me, it's a continuation of everything that made its predecessors tick. With a whimsical visual style, head-bopping tunes, and zany level design, there’s plenty of the oddball rhythmic fun that we’ve come to expect from this series.
Sure, Beatspell wasn’t my favorite, and the simplistic gameplay won’t be to everyone’s taste, but if you want a beat-hitting game that’s entertaining to dip into solo or with friends, this is an easy title to recommend.
Should you play Rhythm Heaven Groove?(Image credit: Nintendo)Play it if…You’re a certified rhythm game aficionado
Although Rhythm Heaven Groove is by no means the most challenging rhythm game out there, it takes quite a bit of dedication to perfect each level — and it’s incredibly satisfying when you pull this off. If you’re a fan of the genre, then I strongly suggest trying this one out, you’re sure to have a blast.
You’re a fan of the unorthodox
You could argue that the main draw of Rhythm Heaven Groove isn’t its gameplay or beat-matching, but instead, its bizarre lineup of characters and levels. If you want to blast through some surreal situations with robots, aliens, frogs, cats, and more, then you’ll have a weirdly wonderful time with this Nintendo Switch title.
You want something with a lot of gameplay depth
The gameplay in Rhythm Heaven Groove certainly sits on the basic side, and in some levels you’ll simply have to tap a single button in time to progress. If you want something with a bit more depth, then this may not be for you.
You’re expecting an enthralling single player campaign
The new Beatspell mode acts as the new campaign mode, with a range of levels and an overarching narrative. While it adds a bit of variation into the mix, the mode lacks the charm and addictiveness of the core levels, and the story isn’t very engaging. I think the main solo rhythm games offer enough single player fun in themselves, but if you want something with more depth, then this may not be for you.
There aren’t all too many ways to customize your experience in Rhythm Heaven Groove, although you can switch between a few Read-Aloud settings.
There’s the option to have the narrator Read words, read and describe what’s on the screen, or deactivate the narrator altogether.
(Image credit: Nintendo)How I reviewed Rhythm Heaven GrooveI spent around 10 hours playing through Rhythm Heaven Groove. During this time, I played through the main solo levels, the Beatspell campaign, and tried out the other side modes.
The majority of the time, I played the game in TV mode, with my Nintendo Switch 2 connected to the Sky Glass Gen 2 TV and my Marshall Heston 120 soundbar. However, I did also dip into handheld mode a fair few times, and connected up the Sennheiser CX 80U wired earbuds to enjoy the in-game music and sounds.
More generally, I’m a long-time fan of the Rhythm Heaven series and have reviewed many video games during my time here at TechRadar. This has included plenty of Nintendo exclusive games, like Kirby Air Riders, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and Drag x Drive.
- Dacia responds to Leapmotor's price cuts
- Spring retains title of the UK's most affordable car
- Small EV now costs just £11,990 in cheapest version
Dacia has slashed the cost of its entry-level Spring EV in the UK to £11,990 in a direct response to fierce competition from Chinese rival Leapmotor.
The company, which shares a “strategic global alliance with the Stellantis Group, cut the cost of its T03 electric city car yesterday, dropping the diminutive EV down to just £12,995 via a doubling of what it calls its Leap Grant.
In recent years, the Dacia Spring has enjoyed the title of the most affordable electric passenger vehicle on sale in the UK (and much of Europe), also taking the crown as Britain’s cheapest car overall, but that title was handed over yesterday following Leapmotor’s aggressive price cuts.
However, it is worth noting that Dacia has reduced the price of its entry level Spring Expression model, which offers just 70bhp and a range of 140-miles on a single charge — both of these figures are easily bettered by the T03.
A recently upgraded Spring 100 is more closely matched in terms of specification and this is now priced at £12,990, a mere £5 less than the Chinese rival.
This version offers a more powerful 100hp motor, a 10.1-inch touchscreen display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, vehicle-to-load functionality, copper-accented styling, electric rear windows, reversing camera, and more.
Lina Ribeiro, Dacia Brand Director for the UK, said that “production efficiencies” and a “strong drive to continue to offer real value to our customers” have helped the Romanian company pass on savings to the end user.
Analysis: could this spark a small car price war?(Image credit: Dacia)There are very few new cars currently on sale in the UK that can compete with an £11,990 price tag, let alone those that use a typically more expensive electric powertrain. But the battle to become the UK’s cheapest car could see other brands start slashing their prices.
The BYD Dolphin Surf, for example, currently sits at £18,650, while Honda’s upcoming Super N offers a lot of fun and bags of character for £19,000. The MG3 is also a steal at £17,495, although the brand has been known to heavily discount this price.
Should the Renault Twingo qualify for the full UK electric car grant, this could be sold for below £17,000 and offer 163-miles of range, as well as Renault’s excellent interior attention to detail.
Plus, with Chinese brands gaining more traction in the UK and European markets, we could see a whole host of previously ‘unknown’ models start popping up at dealerships, all with a view to undercut the competition.
If you’re in the market for a cheap electric city car, now could be the time to start shopping around.
Silo season 3 is returning to Apple TV after a year-long break, which is a comparatively short wait for fans of Apple Originals.
The hit dystopian sci-fi series is widely acclaimed as one of the best Apple TV shows, and season 3 sees Juliette Nichols navigating her new role as mayor of Silo 18 while trying to regain her memory after the events of season 2.
There's plenty left to explore when it comes to Silo, and it has been renewed for a fourth season too. For now, here's what you need to know about Silo season 3's arrival on Apple TV.
What time can I watch Silo season 3 on Apple TV?If you're in the US you can expect the first episode of Silo season 3 to be available on Apple TV on July 3 at 12am PT / 3am ET. Episodes will then drop weekly until the finale on September 4
Internationally, look out for the below times:
- US – 12am PT / 3am ET
- Canada – 12am PT / 3am ET
- UK – 8am BST
- India – 12:30pm IST
- Singapore – 3pm SGT
- Australia – 6pm AEST
- New Zealand – 8pm NZDT
Episode 1: July 3
Episode 2: July 10
Episode 3: July 17
Episode 4: July 24
Episode 5: July 31
Episode 6: August 7
Episode 7: August 14
Episode 8: August 21
Episode 9: August 28
Episode 10: September 4
- Norton's scam detection tools are now available in Claude and ChatGPT
- Users can ask their preferred AI chatbot about the legitimacy of an email, text, website
- Most threats consumers face now come from scams, phishing and fake ads
Claude is the latest AI assistant to get access to Norton's Genie scam detection tool following its available for ChatGPT customers earlier this year.
Available across all Claude subscription tiers, Genie gives users access to scam detection capabilities and other cyber safety tips and advice.
Norton says its tool can analyze suspicious emails, texts, messages, images and links using its "multi-layered" detection intelligence.
Norton scam detection now available in Claude, ChatGPT"AI assistants are becoming part of how people make decisions and evaluate information online," Head of Products and Portfolios Travis Witteveen noted, hinting that the increased prevalence of AI assistants.
"By bringing Norton Genie into even more AI platforms like Claude and ChatGPT, we’re making trusted Cyber Safety intelligence available directly in those moments to help people make more confident decisions in real time."
The company explained that Genie looks for language patterns, social engineering tactics, urgency cues, impersonation attempts, and requests for sensitive information. It also checks URLs and analyzes domains to confirm whether a user should click on the link.
When the tool launched for ChatGPT in March 2026, Norton described it as the "world's first AI-powered scam detector." Users can start conversations by tagging @Norton and asking questions like whether an email looks legit or if an online offer looks like a scam.
The company's own reporting reveals that nine in 10 threats targeting people in 2025 came from scams, phishing and fake advertisements.
So far, Norton looks to be the only security company offering direct AI chatbot integration to provide accurate insights into threat detection.