A four-pack of Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 2 trackers is back on sale for $70
We recommend Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 2 in our Bluetooth tracker buying guide to Galaxy phone owners who want an AirTags-style device that can keep tabs on their keys, luggage and other sensitive...
View ArticleApex Legends is getting a solo mode for the first time in five years
Apex Legends will soon offer a Solos mode for the first time since 2019, even though developer Respawn Entertainment said earlier this year it had no plans to let players run amok in the battle by...
View ArticleInstagram's 'Add Yours' sticker now lets you share songs
Instagram just announced some new features coming to Stories, including a suite of interactive stickers. The music one is perhaps the most interesting, as it's an extension of the pre-existing Add...
View ArticleRedfall’s two DLC heroes are still MIA a year later
As Microsoft tries to beef up its in-house Xbox studios, it may want to be more careful about leaving a trail of broken promises when things don’t go as planned. A year after the hyped vampire shooter...
View ArticleHelldivers 2 PC players suddenly have to link to a PSN account and they're...
Linking to a random third-party account when you just want to play a video game you paid for is truly annoying and, honestly, keeps me from even launching certain games by certain publishers who shall...
View ArticleNintendo blitzes GitHub with over 8,000 emulator-related DMCA takedowns
Nintendo sent a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notice for over 8,000 GitHub repositories hosting code from the Yuzu Switch emulator, which the Zelda maker previously described as enabling...
View ArticleX is using Grok to publish AI-generated news summaries
X is using Grok to publish AI-generated summaries of news and other topics that trend on the platform. The feature, which is currently only available to premium subscribers, is called “Stories on X,”...
View ArticleGoogle prohibits ads promoting websites and apps that generate deepfake porn
Google has updated its Inappropriate Content Policy to include language that expressly prohibits advertisers from promoting websites and services that generate deepfake pornography. While the company...
View ArticleParrots in captivity seem to enjoy video-chatting with their friends on...
Parrots are innately social creatures. In captivity, where they typically don’t have a flock to interact with, that can present some real challenges for keeping them happy and healthy. But recent...
View ArticleThreads now lets you control who can quote your posts
Threads is giving users more control over who can quote their posts (as in, reposting with commentary). If you don’t want just anyone to be able to quote your posts, you now have the option to allow...
View ArticleThe best air purifier for 2024
Most of us spend a lot of our lives indoors — reports say that people in the US, the UK and Canada are inside about 90 percent of the time. Those same reports also note indoor air can be far more...
View ArticleThe Morning After: The verdict on the Rabbit R1
When I first saw the Rabbit R1, it was more appealing than the Humane AI Pin. The R1 had an actual screen, not a dim projector, and it had a twee scrolling wheel, all wrapped up in a glossy, fiery...
View ArticleSony quickly backs down on Helldivers 2 PSN requirement for PC players
After creating a massive kerfuffle by forcing Helldivers 2 PC players to link their Steam accounts to the PlayStation Network, Sony is backing down. The May 6 update will no longer be released and,...
View ArticleDoctor Who is back, louder and more chaotic than before
Doctor Who is famous for constantly reinventing itself while remaining more or less exactly the same. The show has had a rough few years, which has led to some dramatic changes behind the scenes....
View ArticleHow to watch NASA's first Boeing Starliner crewed flight launch today
Watch along today as NASA's Boeing Starliner Crew Flight Test finally — most likely — blasts off to the International Space Station (ISS). NASA should start streaming its coverage at 6:30PM ET on its...
View ArticleApple's third-gen AirPods are back on sale for $140
Update 10:54am ET: This deal has expired. If you're looking for a great pair of earbuds without breaking the bank for yourself (or as a gift), now's a good time to shop. Apple's third-generation...
View ArticleSamsung adds an entry-level series to its OLED TV range
Samsung is expanding its OLED TV range with a new entry-level lineup. It's introducing the S85 series alongside several additional sizes of the S90D. The S85D includes many of the same features as more...
View ArticleHow to watch Apple's iPad launch event on Tuesday
Spring is in the air and, believe it or not, so are iPads. Apple is holding a live event tomorrow to unveil new entries in its lineup of tablets at 10AM ET. The keynote, dubbed Let Loose, will be...
View ArticleJack Dorsey says (on X) that he’s not on the Bluesky board anymore
Jack Dorsey has apparently exited the Bluesky board. As spotted by TechCrunch, the former Twitter CEO who was previously Bluesky’s highest-profile proponent shared the life update this weekend on X,...
View ArticleThe best power banks and portable chargers for 2024
Being faced with a near-dead phone and no way to recharge can be a little panic-inducing. A portable power bank can help keep that feeling at bay, giving your devices a quick charge no matter how far...
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