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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will be even sadder and bloodier
In May, we learned that the development of a sequel to the Cyberpunk 2077 game is moving forward at CD Projekt Red, and today, at the Anime Expo 2025 event, it officially announced a new season of the anime spinoff for Netflix. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will have ...an entirely new story, fresh characters, and a [...]
Samsung is about to find out if Ultra is enough
I don't often get asked about the phones I'm testing when I'm out and about, unless it's a folding phone. Then I usually hear some version of the same thing: "Oh, I thought about getting one of those! But then I just got a [insert slab-style phone name here]." My anecdotal data matches the actual [...]
Deltarune is halfway done, but it feels like a full game
It's been an agonizing wait for more Deltarune. The first chapter of the episodic, parallel story to Toby Fox's acclaimed RPG Undertale came out nearly seven years ago. But the newly released third and fourth chapters are so good that I highly recommend playing everything that's available right now - even if there are still [...]
Mercedes-Benz electric G-Wagen review: king of the off-road
As exciting as it is to see how electric technology redefines automotive transportation, it's just as exciting to see how it alters what we already have. In the aftermarket, EV-converted restomods are quickly becoming big business. But direct from manufacturers, there's great potential in electrifying legacy badges by seamlessly blending old design with new technology. [...]
Here are the best Apple Watch deals available right now
Editor's note:Amazon Prime Day kicks off on July 8th; however, if you want to get a head start on your online shopping, we've rounded up thebest early Prime Day deals you can already get. In September, Apple launched its latest smartwatch, introducing the Apple Watch Series 10 alongside a black rendition of the Apple Watch [...]
The best earbuds we’ve tested for 2025
Editor's note:Amazon Prime Day kicks off on July 8th; however, if you want to get a head start on your online shopping, we've rounded up thebest early Prime Day deals you can already get. It's hard to buy a bad pair of wireless earbuds these days, and with constant discounts and deals wherever you look, [...]
Laid-off workers should use AI to manage their emotions, says Xbox exec
The sweeping layoffs announced by Microsoft this week have been especially hard on its gaming studios, but one Xbox executive has a solution to help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss": seek advice from AI chatbots. In a now-deleted LinkedIn post captured by Aftermath, Xbox Game Studios' Matt Turnbull said [...]
The Ploopy Knob is an open-source control dial for your PC
Ploopy has announced another desktop accessory called the Ploopy Knob that can function like a control dial for adjusting volume, scrolling documents, or scrubbing through media on a computer. The Canadian company isn't exactly a household name like Logitech, but Ploopy's open-source peripherals offer a lot of customizability, and like its mouse and trackballs, you [...]
The best Bluetooth trackers for Apple and Android phones
Editor's note:Amazon Prime Day kicks off on July 8th; however, if you want to get a head start on your online shopping, we've rounded up thebest early Prime Day deals you can already get. Some people rarely lose things. Wallets are always exactly where they're supposed to be, keys never go missing, and remotes never [...]
The American system of democracy has crashed
Once upon a time in America, there was a tyrant. And Congress rejected him totally. The tyrant, of course, was King George III, the target of the Declaration of Independence. We take it for granted now, but the Declaration was an enormous political innovation - in it, the country that became the United States of [...]
This is not a tattoo robot
I walked into Blackdot's tattoo studio in Austin's east side on a sweltering May afternoon. After shaking my sweat-soaked hand, founder and CEO Joel Pennington led me up into an office building and opened the door to a small, three-room space. Critics have unflatteringly compared the studio to a sterile hospital room - a comparison [...]
New Galaxy Z Fold 7 leaks may give first real look at Samsung’s slimmer foldable
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 has been given the thinner, sleeker glow-up we expected, if leaked hands-on photos are any indication. The trio of images posted by leaker @Jukanlosreve seemingly show what the next-gen Galaxy foldable will look like in the real world from a few different angles. The new photographs mostly line up [...]
Fairphone 6 gets a 10/10 on repairability
The new Fairphone 6 is smaller and more modular than older models in the series, but it's just as repairable. The phone picked up a perfect score in iFixit's teardown test, despite no longer offering tool-free battery replacements. It helps that the only tool you do need - throughout the phone - is a T5 [...]
The Loop Micro is my new favorite bicycle phone mount
Bicycle phone mounts have been a regular part of my life in bike-obsessed Amsterdam ever since 2008, when I got my first phone with built-in GPS and turn-by-turn navigation. I've used dozens of mounts since, until they were either lost, broken, or stolen, or something better emerged. I could have saved a ton of money [...]
Slate Auto’s electric pickup is no longer ‘under $20,000’ — thanks, Donald
Slate Auto's American-made electric pickup -the one with no paint, no stereo, and no touchscreen- is no longer priced under $20,000." The increase is a result of Trump's Big, beautiful bill," which willend the federal EV tax creditson September 30th when signed into law later today. That sub-$20,000 price for theIndiana-built pickup was a big [...]
The White House’s favorite source of pro-Trump news is … the White House’s YouTube channel
The most frequently curated content on the White House Wire, the Trump administration's attempt to aggregate pro-Trump "real news" from across the right-wing media, doesn't come from Truth Social, Breitbart, or even Fox News. It comes from YouTube - notably, from the White House's own channel. The White House Wire was launched at the end [...]
The best robot vacuum and mop to buy right now
Writer's note:Amazon Prime Day kicks off on July 8th; however, if you want to get a head start on your online shopping, we've rounded up thebest early Prime Day deals you can already get. Robot vacuums that can both mop and sweep your floors have improved significantly in recent years. While they are still not [...]
We confirmed Nintendo’s Switch 2 TV dock supports VRR — so why doesn’t it work with Switch 2?
You want your games to play the smoothest they possibly can - but sometimes, screen technology gets in the way. That's why some of the latest TVs and handhelds feature variable refresh rate (VRR) screens that can compensate when your graphics can't deliver a consistent 60 or 120 frames per second. The Nintendo Switch 2 [...]
Here are the letters that convinced Google and Apple to keep TikTok online
A Freedom of Information Act request has produced letters that the US Department of Justice sent to Google, Apple, Amazon, and several other companies in order to assuage their concerns about breaking a law that banned US web services from working with TikTok. The documents -obtained by Zhaocheng Anthony Tan, a Google shareholder who sued [...]
Meet Soham Parekh, the engineer burning through tech by working at three to four startups simultaneously
One name is popping up a lot across tech startup social media right now, and you might've heard it: Soham Parekh. On X, people are joking that Parekh is single-handedly holding up all modern digital infrastructure, while others are posting memes about him working in front of a dozen different monitors or filling in for [...]
Congress passes budget to expand mass deportations, cut social services, and stall clean energy
The Republican-controlled US Congress has passed a budget bill that includes cuts to social programs like Medicaid and more funding for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), alongside provisions that discourage wind and solar energy production. Passed after a marathon debate in both houses, it will allow President Donald Trump to realize policy goals he's so [...]
The best laptops you can get
Editor's note:Amazon Prime Day kicks off on July 8th; however, if you want to get a head start on your online shopping, we've rounded up thebest early Prime Day deals you can already get. Buying the right laptop can be stressful. It's likely one of the bigger tech purchases you'll make, and there are a [...]
Here are the best robot vacuum deals available right now
Editor's note:Amazon Prime Day kicks off on July 8th; however, if you want to get a head start on your online shopping, we've rounded up thebest early Prime Day deals you can already get. We're in an age where you can realistically delegate tasks to smart hunks of metal, whether it's a self-driving car or [...]
E Ink is turning the laptop touchpad into an e-reader for AI apps
E Ink has developed a new touchpad for laptops featuring the same electronic paper technology found in e-readers. It's not the first company to look at the ever-growing size of laptop touchpads and see the potential of additional functionality, but instead of serving as a second smaller screen for the computer's OS, E Ink is [...]
Paramount Plus slashes prices to $2 for two months
If you're looking for an affordable way to kick off your July 4th weekend, Paramount Plus has a deal worth checking out. Just in time for the July 17th premiere of the third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, new subscribers can enjoy two months of Paramount Plus Premium (normally $12.99 per month) or [...]
Apple’s colorful Watch Solo Loop bands are up to 70 percent off now
Whether you've still got the original band that came with your Apple Watch, or if you're hungry for more band color options, Woot has a bevy of bands available at up to 70 percent off their normal prices. The Solo Loop band is the most affordable option, costing just $14.99 at Woot in a range [...]
The best phone to buy right now
Haven't you heard? Phones are boring now. And that's just fine! Most people buying a new phone just want something familiar that works better than the device they're replacing. If that's your MO, then you're sure to find something reliable in my recommendations below. But even if you're looking for something a little more extra, [...]
Deerhoof did not want its music ‘funding AI battle tech’ —so it ditched Spotify
On Monday, the long-running indie rock band Deerhoof made an announcement: it was pulling its music from Spotify. The impetus was Spotify founder Daniel Ek's newest investment in Helsing, the German defense group that makes AI and drones. Helsing raised 600 million euros in its most recent funding round, which was led by Ek's venture [...]
Here are the best streaming service deals available right now
Editor's note:Amazon Prime Day kicks off on July 8th; however, if you want to get a head start on your online shopping, we've rounded up thebest early Prime Day deals you can already get. So far, 2025 has been a great year for watching new, must-see TV shows and movies on subscription services. But if [...]
Whoop MG review: a big whoop for a small crowd
The tragedy of a niche product is if it sees any success, two things will happen. First, rivals big and small will copy its ideas. Then, to combat that existential threat and appease investors, there'll be an appeal to the larger mass market. A handful of niche products survive the transition to the mainstream. Most [...]
Helldivers 2 is the first PlayStation-published Xbox game
Arrowhead Game Studios' Helldivers 2 will make the jump to the Xbox Series X and S consoles on August 26th, costing $39.99. This is the first PlayStation-published title to launch on Xbox. The title will ship with cross play between all platforms. The cooperative PvE third-person shooter was an unexpected hit when it first launched [...]
The best deals on MacBooks right now
Editor's note:Amazon Prime Day kicks off on July 8th; however, if you want to get a head start on your online shopping, we've rounded up thebest early Prime Day deals you can already get. Apple currently sells MacBooks equipped with its own M-series chips in a wide range of sizes and price points. It discontinued [...]
Lego’s latest buildable arcade machine is packed full of fun hidden details
At 468-pieces it's no where near as elaborate as Lego's buildable Pac-Man machine, but this 6-inch tall Arcade Machine set will only set you back $39.99 when it launches on August 1st, 2025. At this scale Lego wasn't able to make this arcade machine playable like Pac-Man is, but it still managed to include some [...]
Adding calendar events with a screenshot is AI at its finest
Apple's AI capabilities have been less than impressive to date, but there's one new feature coming with iOS 26 that's actually really handy: adding stuff to your calendar with a screenshot. I've been testing this feature out for the past few weeks in the developer beta, and I'm pleased to report that it works, easily [...]
Samsung seems to have leaked its own trifold phone design
Samsung may have inadvertently given us a first look at its upcoming multifold" device in the latest One UI 8 build update. Some animations spotted by Android Authority show what the trifold Samsung flagship might look like, including the dual-hinge folding mechanism, display layout, camera setup, and NFC location. The device is speculated to be [...]
RFK Jr.’s plan to put ‘AI’ in everything is a disaster
In a 92-minute interview with Tucker Carlson on Monday, RFK Jr. drilled down on his vision for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Artificial intelligence - arguably, a uselessly vague umbrella term - came up multiple times. (As did conspiracy theories and disinformation on vaccines and autism, the medical establishment, and covid-19 [...]
A guide to the best sci-fi streaming this summer
It's that time again: for a third year running, the summer is looking pretty great for streaming some science fiction. There's just something about cool fictional futures that's a good fit for hot summer days spent indoors, and it seems the various streaming services agree. It's been a pretty good year so far for the [...]
Google’s customizable Gemini chatbots are now in Docs, Sheets, and Gmail
Google is giving Workspace users a way to access Gems" - customizable versions of its Gemini AI assistant that specialize in specific tasks - without opening the Gemini app. Gems are now available directly in the side panel of Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drive, and Gmail, allowing users to access custom chatbots they've created or [...]
The best Apple deals you can shop ahead of Amazon Prime Day
If you want to get a head start on back-to-school shopping - or upgrade your Apple gear - there are already some great deals worth exploring ahead of Amazon Prime Day. From tablets to smartwatches, the early deals are already starting to trickle in. Prices might drop even further during Amazon's four-day sales event, sure, [...]
Racist videos made with AI are going viral on TikTok
Racist videos that appear to be created with Google's AI video generation tool Veo 3 have raked in millions of views across TikTok, according to findings from the nonprofit media watchdog Media Matters. The AI-generated videos uncovered by the organization are filled with racist tropes, many of which target Black people. Media Matters determined that [...]
Blizzard is winding down support for its Warcraft mobile game
Microsoft's layoff of roughly 9,000 employees is continuing to have downstream effects at the company's subsidiaries. Aftermath reports that as many as 100 developers at Blizzard have been impacted, and as a result the studio is winding down development on its mobile tower defense game Warcraft Rumble. In an announcement, Blizzard wrote that while the [...]
Google’s fix for Pixel 6A battery overheating issues arrives next week
A mandatory update for Google's mid-range Pixel 6A phones is coming next week that is meant to reduce the risk of the battery overheating on some devices. According to a support page post, Google is issuing the mandatory Android 16 update starting July 8 to all Pixel 6A devices. However, only users with Impacted Devices" [...]
Xbox hit hard with layoffs: from canceled games to a shuttered studio
On July 2nd, Microsoft announced sweeping layoffs affecting as many as 9,000 employees, and they had a big impact on the company's Xbox studios. Microsoft canceled Perfect Dark from The Initiative and closed the studio. Rare's Everwild, announced in 2019, was canceled, too. And Forza Motorsport developer Turn 10 Studios will lose more than 70 [...]
How Nintendo locked down the Switch 2’s USB-C port and broke third-party docking
There's always a reason why universal USB-C ports don't "just work" like you'd expect. In the early days, it was incompetence or naivete. Later, manufacturers often cheaped out. But in the case of Nintendo's Switch 2, it appears to be intentional. With the Nintendo Switch 2, it should be easy to plug your new, more [...]
Phil Spencer isn’t retiring as the chief of Xbox ‘anytime soon’
Microsoft says that Phil Spencer, Microsoft Gaming CEO and the head of Xbox, isn't retiring anytime soon." The company has responded to rumors of Spencer's retirement, which have spread online today following Microsoft's major layoffs. Phil is not retiring anytime soon," says Kari Perez, head of Xbox communications, in a statement to The Verge. The [...]
Zelle needs to fix ‘significant scams and fraud,’ lawmakers say
Banks are facing renewed pressure to protect their customers from scams on Zelle, the payment network owned by JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Capital One, and other big banks. In letters to the banks, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) asked them how often their customers report [...]
Here are 25 of our favorite deals from Amazon’s early Prime Day sale
Amazon's next Prime Day event hasn't officially kicked off yet, but as usual, the retailer has already dropped a selection of early deals ahead of its four-day sale that begins July 8th. While steeper discounts will surely arrive shortly, many of the current offers are already worth considering, especially if you're a Prime member looking [...]
Three former Ubisoft executives are convicted of sexual and psychological harassment
A court in France has sentenced three former Ubisoft executives for sexual and psychological harassment. Serge Hascoet, Tommy Francois, and Guillaume Patrux each received fines and suspended prison sentences for their actions that were discovered as a part of a years-long investigation into sexual harassment and bullying at the game publisher. According to The Guardian, [...]
Amazon is offering a like-new Kindle Paperwhite 2024 for just $107
With less than a week until Prime Day kicks off, we're already seeing some exciting early deals pop up. And now we can add two more great discounts to the list: the refurbished ad-supported Kindle Paperwhite is down to $106.99 ($37 off) at Amazon, while the refurbished Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is $126.99 ($53 off) [...]
Crunchyroll ran embarrassingly bad ChatGPT subtitles on its new anime series
The subtitles for one of Crunchyroll's newest anime series make it pretty clear that the company is going all in on ChatGPT. This week as viewers logged on to Crunchyroll to check out Studio Gokumi's Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show, many were surprised to see that the series' subtitles were filled with typos, grammatical [...]
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