The SAE is creating a standardized version of Tesla's EV charging plug
Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) is one step closer to becoming the de-facto electric vehicle charging system in the US. On Tuesday, SAE International, one of the automotive industry’s...
View ArticleApple has posted the entire first episode of ‘Silo’ on Twitter
Apple is borrowing a marketing tactic from Twitter pirates. The company made the unusual move of uploading the entire first episode of its series Silo to the social platform, allowing anyone there to...
View Article‘Among Us’ cartoon coming from teams behind ‘Infinity Train’ and 'Star Trek:...
Hit video game Among Us is getting the cartoon treatment, as originally reported by Variety. CBS Studios is behind the venture, partnering up with Innersloth, the game studio originally responsible for...
View ArticleThe best gaming handhelds in 2023
Handheld gaming systems are having a moment. Yes, gaming on the go has been a thing since the Game Boy, but the runaway success of the Nintendo Switch and continued growth of mobile processors has...
View ArticleVolvo is the latest automaker to adopt Tesla's EV charging standard in North...
It's not just US manufacturers adopting Tesla's EV charging technology. Volvo has confirmed that its electric cars in the US, Canada and Mexico will use Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS)...
View ArticlePodcast app Stitcher is shutting down in August
Stitcher is shutting down. The popular podcasting app and web service, which SiriusXM acquired in 2020 for $325 million, will close on August 29th, according to an FAQ on its website (viaVariety). The...
View ArticleThe best microSD cards in 2023
If you want to add storage space to a Nintendo Switch, GoPro or Raspberry Pi, you need a microSD card. But while several cards will be fast enough for most use cases, some inexpensive options will...
View ArticleNintendo says it'll be easy to transfer over to its next console
Nintendo has a bad reputation for its online infrastructure, often being ridiculed for lagging behind in adopting the latest technologies or features (such as requiring a smartphone for voice chat)....
View ArticleGoogle's Nest Learning Thermostat is $70 off right now
If you're always coming home to an overheated house or find your jaw on the floor every time the energy bill arrives, it might be time to consider expanding your smart home. The Google Nest Learning...
View ArticlePeloton expands its gamified exercise experience to treadmills
Peloton is continuing to gamify its hardware lineup with the launch of Lanebreak Tread, a software experience for its beleaguered line of treadmills. The software suite looks similar to pre-existing...
View Article'Project Loki' looks like a rad mix of 'League of Legends' and 'Fortnite'
For nearly eight years, Joe Tung was responsible for leading development on Riot’s hit MOBA, League of Legends. At the end of 2020, he left the company to cofound Theorycraft Games. Since then, the...
View ArticleShokz OpenFit delivers open-ear audio without bone conduction
The team at Shokz has made a name for itself in the bone conduction headset market over the past several years and they’ve decided to change things up a bit this time around. Today, the company...
View ArticleKia EV9 first drive: Adding a third row to the EV market
It makes sense that a majority of EVs are crossovers. It's a market segment that does well. Sure, they're essentially raised hatchbacks, but they offer enough cargo space and seating for a couple or...
View ArticleThe best Xbox games for 2023
A series of missteps put Microsoft in second place before the Xbox One even came out. With the launch of the Xbox Series X and S, though, Microsoft is in a great position to compete. Both are...
View ArticleOnePlus' first foldable phone will reportedly feature a 2K screen
OnePlus might be the next company to jump into the foldable phone space, and it could have a few ways to stand out. Well-known tipster OnLeaks and MySmartPriceclaim to have specs for the OnePlus Fold...
View ArticleA Samsung Galaxy S23 FE may be on the way later this year
A Samsung Galaxy S23 FE may be on the way after the company declined to offer a mid-range entry point for its previous-gen flagship smartphone lineup. Steve Hemmerstoffer (aka @OnLeaks), who has a...
View ArticleThe best DACs for Apple Music Lossless in 2023
The “Apple effect” can be as helpful as it is infuriating. A good technology can exist for years, and many won’t care until it gets the Cupertino seal of approval. To that end, a lot of people are...
View ArticleAndroid TV's new Shop tab lets you buy movies from different providers
Google is about to make it a lot easier for you to buy and rent movies across streamers — for better or worse for your wallet. The company has announced it's adding a Shop tab on Android TV, where you...
View ArticleMicrosoft is already offering a generative AI certification program
Although Big Tech is still (sometimes clumsily) figuring out generative AI’s ethics and implications, the genie is out of the bottle, and the technology is already integrating into the workforce. From...
View Article‘Final Fantasy XVI’ has already sold over 3 million copies
It seems a whole lot of people still enjoy the dulcet mews of chocobos and the ever-present Cid, as Final Fantasy XVIhas sold over three million units since launching on June 22. This new darker take...
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