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Though Superman is clearly going to get the living daylights beat out of him at some point in James Gunn's upcoming DC Studios feature, the movie's latest trailer puts a spotlight on how the Man of Steel gets put back together again. During its presentation at this year's CinemaCon, Warner Bros. shared an extended sneak [...]

The CEO of Steve Jackson Games, which makes board games and card games, says that the 54 percent tariff on goods imported from China that will go into effect on April 5th is a seismic shift" for the board game industry and that prices are going up." At Steve Jackson Games, we are actively assessing [...]

If you were wondering how President Trumpas tariffs may impact gadgets like smartphones, laptops, and smartwatches, thereas some bad, and perhaps slightly less-bad news. Unless something changes, Trumpas sweeping tariffs will lead to increased prices for consumers. But it will likely take some time before that actually happens. Modern gadgets generally arenat made or assembled [...]

Fitness trackers have come a long way from the simple bands that tracked steps and little else. Modern trackers can monitor everything from your heart health to how well you've recovered from a hard bout of training. Even flagship smartwatches, which used to be lackluster trackers, have become pretty adept workout companions. Whatever your fitness [...]

Google's upcoming base Pixel 10 might come with primary and ultrawide cameras that match the hardware recently introduced in the budget Pixel 9A, which aren't as good as the cameras on the Pixel 9, Android Authority reports. However, the new phone may get a telephoto camera, which the Pixel 9 and other base Pixels haven't [...]

The card grading service PSA will no longer take direct submissions from outside the US in response to the Trump administration's new far-reaching tariffs. In an update on Wednesday, PSA says it's reluctantly taking these measures to protect our international customers from significant tariff expenses." As noted by PSA, the tariffs are against the value [...]

The US smartphone market is weird. Most of us buy our phones through some combination of installment plans, trade-in offers, and carrier deals, so answering the question aHow much does this phone cost?a can sometimes require a little galaxy-brain math. President Trumpas 34 percent tariff increase on Chinese goods is set to take effect on [...]

While the best iPad deals usually land during major sale events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day,many great iPad deals are attainable outside those times. The day-to-day discounts may come and go like changing winds, but there's often something to be saved, particularly on the more affordable iPads. The most recentiPad Pro and iPad [...]

TikTok is shutting down Notes, its photos-sharing app that rivaled Instagram. In a notification to users, the TikTok Notes team says the app will stop working starting May 8th, and all related features will no longer be available." TikTok first rolled out Notes in April of last year, which lets users share photos alongside a [...]

Microsoft is testing out resizable taskbar icons in Windows 11 that can shrink as you open more apps or stay at a smaller size for good. The new options are included in the latest Insider Preview Beta. If you're on the beta, under Taskbar settings > Taskbar behaviors, you can now select options under Show [...]

The biggest threat to the Steam Deck in 2025 wonat be the arrival of other Windows-based handheld gaming PCs. Instead, itall likely be the Nintendo Switch 2, which arrives on June 5 for $449.99 a smack dab between the cost of the $399 Steam Deck LCD and the $549 Steam Deck OLED.A Ironically, the Steam [...]

Amazon is comparing a new feature for the Kindle to the Previously on..." segments that TV shows frequently use. But the Kindle's Recaps feature is instead focused on book series and provides a quick refresher on storylines and character arcs" before readers start the next book, Amazon says. The short Recaps, which do include spoilers, [...]

Amazon is testing a new Buy for Me" button that will let you purchase products from third-party websites without leaving the e-commerce giant's mobile app. The feature is powered by agentic AI, allowing the company to purchase items on your behalf. Last month, Amazon rolled out a test that directs you to other brands' websites [...]

Even with all the self-induced turmoil that Sonos has been through over the last year, if you've been eyeing any of the company's products, it might be wise to buy sooner than later. In an email, spokesperson Erin Pategas tells me that Sonos is closely monitoring developments related to the proposed tariffs and actively assessing [...]

When it comes to finding a device to read ebooks, you have a few options to choose from. You can always buy a tablet or use your phone, but those devices are multipurpose and can be used for a ton of things, like surfing the web or doom-scrolling on X. If you are looking for [...]

With every new portable console comes a mountain of new third-party accessories. We've already seen Hori's Piranha Plant alternative to the Switch 2's USB-C camera, but Genki has announced a larger lineup of accessories designed to help protect the portable console while you're playing away from home, plus some clever ways to keep it and [...]

Just about everything with the Nintendo Switch 2 is more expensive than the original Switch. Itas perhaps not unexpected that the console itself costs more money than the first Switch. That device launched more than eight years ago, after all. But following yesterdayas big Switch 2 Direct, there has been a lot of sticker shock [...]

Hyundai's Ioniq 6 electric sedan already had a polarizing streamliner" design that only owners seem to love. Now the automaker has massaged the front a bit more for a new look for 2026. The latest Ioniq 6 has squintier daytime running lights and headlights that are lower down into the bumper, something that we're seeing [...]

Two leading AI labs, OpenAI and Anthropic, just announced major initiatives in higher education. Itas the constant one-upping weave all become familiar with: this week, Anthropic dropped their announcement at 8 AM Wednesday, while OpenAI followed with nearly identical news at 8 AM Thursday. For Anthropic, this weekas announcement was its first major academic push. [...]

With President Donald Trumpas new tariff plan, your online shopping packages coming directly from China are about to get much more expensive. In February, the Trump administration moved to get rid of a little-known rule that allows US consumers to avoid tariffs on low-value packages. The de minimis exemption meant that packages valued under $800 [...]

Fiber internet providers are worried they won't see the funds promised under a Biden-era initiative that would bring reliable internet service to rural areas. Louisiana fiber internet provider Cajun Broadband was granted $33 million as part of the plan, but the money isn't flowing" and concerns are growing over whether the new administration will prioritize [...]

Nintendo's Switch 2 tech specs yesterday vaguely said that the console is powered by a custom processor made by Nvidia," but in a new blog post, Nvidia has shared a little more detail about how it's powering the device. Nvidia says that its chip enables DLSS support on the Nintendo Switch 2, allowing the console [...]

Though Blumhouse's first M3gan feature was a near-perfect blend of techno-horror and ridiculous comedy, the sequel looks like it's going to blow its predecessor out of the water. Set a couple of years after the first film, M3gan 2.0 once again centers roboticist Gemma (Allison Williams) and her niece Cady (Violet McGraw) - two of [...]

After an agonizing three-month wait, Nintendo finally revealed more details on the Switch 2 during a Direct presentation on the morning of April 2nd. While Nintendo told us very little in the official reveal of the console in January, now we know when the Switch 2 is coming and how much it will cost at [...]

aLiberation Daya has arrived. Get ready to be liberated from affordable vehicle prices. As promised, President Donald Trumpas 25 percent tariffs for imported vehicles went into effect Thursday, sending the auto industry into full panic mode. Some analysts are predicting a $5,000 to $10,000 price hike on new cars out of the gate, while others [...]

Democrats are calling on Treasury Department and General Services Administration watchdogs to investigate a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee's access to sensitive data. In a letter to Deputy Inspectors General Loren Sciurba and Robert Erickson, Reps. Lori Trahan (D-MA), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), and Shontel Brown (D-OH) say the probe should address DOGE staffer Marko [...]

If you're trying to declutter your desk space, a versatile charger that won't eat up a lot of space like the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe could be a good investment. That's especially true today now that the $149.99 charging stand is down to a new all-time low price of $99.99 ($50 off) at Amazon, [...]

When President Donald Trump began yesterdayas announcement of the White Houseas latest trade policy brandishing a novelty-sized cardboard sign labeled aReciprocal Tariffs,a the immediate and nearly unanimous response was bafflement. Trump slapped a 10 percent baseline tariff on all imports into the US, including from uninhabited islands, plus absurdly high rates on specific countries, supposedly [...]

Heart Machine, the studio behind games like Hyper Light Drifter, Solar Ash, and the upcoming platformer Possessor(s), launched a Patreon last December. Like many other developers, it has dealt with its share of struggles, including layoffs late last year. With the many challenges in the gaming industry right now, the studio is experimenting with using [...]

Though the last season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds ended on a perilous note, when the Paramount Plus series returns, itas going to lean into the whimsical energy that made the original a60s show feel fun. Ahead of Strange New Worldsa season three premiere, Paramount Plus has dropped a new trailer teasing how the [...]

Shares of Apple, Amazon, and other tech stocks are getting walloped on Thursday as the markets digest the impact of President Donald Trump's new round of tariffs announced on Wednesday evening. Shares of Apple were down about 9 percent on Thursday morning, which would mark the biggest drop in about five years if it holds [...]

Five years after Nikon released its entry-level and more affordable alternative to its original Z7 and Z6 full-frame cameras, the company is finally updating its Z5 with improved autofocus and image stabilization, and a much brighter electronic viewfinder. Nikon says the new Z5 II is also its first camera that can capture video in its [...]

Microsoft's business-oriented Link" mini-desktop PC, which connects directly to the company's Windows 365 cloud service, is now available to buy for $349.99 in the US and in several other countries. Windows 365 Link, which was announced last November, is a device that is more easily manageable by IT departments than a typical computer while also [...]

The value proposition of the Nintendo Switch 2 may seem pretty clear, but itas much more obvious when you use one. Nintendoas new console is the Switch but slightly bigger and slightly better, and that has been apparent since the device was first revealed in January in a mostly detail-free presentation. Now, we finally have [...]

A new Mario Kart is usually built around some kind of notable feature. Double Dash added co-op play, while the DS iteration let you play other people online. With Mario Kart 8, it was gravity-defying tracks and, later, the idea of expanding the game through DLC courses. With Mario Kart World, perhaps the biggest launch [...]

One of the most exciting parts of Nintendoas new console is, well, an old console. GameCube games are coming to the Switch 2 for Nintendo Online subscribers, and itas starting off with a pretty killer trio of releases: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (which somehow was never ported to the Switch), Soulcalibur II [...]

Perhaps the most noticeable difference between the original Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2 a besides the more expensive price a is the new Joy-Con controller and its come-out-of-nowhere mouse functionality. I got the chance to demo them at a hands-on event, and damn are my shoulders and wrists sore.A There were several games at [...]

As the US government launches investigations and threatens to pull federal funding, some elite universities have decided to take the path of least resistance. Colleges across the country have responded to the Trump administrationas attacks on diversity programs and student protesters by complying with these aanti-wokea witch hunts. In recent weeks, university administrators at Columbia [...]

Verizon is announcing a new price lock policy today, and the timing is probably no coincidence. The company is extending a three-year price guarantee on certain plans, both for new and existing customers. The announcement comes a day after President Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs, and Verizon says it's hoping to give customers more predictability" in [...]

When you jump into a video on YouTube or Netflix, a lot happens very quickly behind the scenes. Video data is rapidly downloaded to your device, which then has to unpack and normalize that information into a smooth, hiccup-free stream. The process of encoding and decoding video data has changed greatly over the years, with [...]

Google has added a new feature to NotebookLM that lets the AI note-taking tool find its own web sources to summarize and narrate. Instead of manually uploading sources like documents or YouTube links, users can now tap the Discover" button and simply describe the topic they want to get a better understanding of, with the [...]

The first batch of 27 Project Kuiper space internet satellites are scheduled to launch next week. Amazon has secured 80 such launch missions that will each deliver dozens of satellites into low earth orbit (LEO) to create a constellation capable of competing with Elon Musk's Starlink juggernaut. Amazon says it expects to begin offering high-speed, [...]

Nintendo revealed its Switch 2 in full yesterday, just hours before Trump took to the White House Rose Garden for his own launch: his latest, and largest, round of tariffs yet. Unfortunately for Nintendo, the tariffs hit the countries where it builds its consoles, with new rates of up to 49 percent that it may [...]

Smartphone apps that track our driving behavior may be the key to safer road conditions. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety just published a study that found that using smartphone apps to monitor driver behavior, and then providing summaries of that behavior via text message or a data dashboard, leads to safer driving. Researchers borrowed [...]

After years of rumors, Nintendo has finally announced a release date for the Switch 2. The long-awaited successor to the Switch will be available on June 5th for $449.99, bringing a handing of games and accessories along with it. It will be available for preorder in the US from select retailers starting on April 9th, [...]

Last week, Apple announced that lossless audio and ultra low latency would be coming to the AirPods Max with USB-C. It was a pleasant surprise for owners of Apple's over-ear headphones, which have fallen behind the AirPods Pro in recent years when it comes to offering new features. The company briefly hit a snag in [...]

Before this morning, I knew I was going to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 but I didn't know when. After watching Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct today, in which a purple block traced the GameCube's stylized G" logo, followed by high-res footage from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and F-Zero GX and an announcement [...]

The Switch 2 is here a well, almost. Nintendo took the wraps off its new console during its latest Direct event, providing us with a closer look at the $449.99 console ahead of its release on June 5th. In many ways, the sequel is a generational leap from the original console / handheld hybrid that [...]

NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)is shutting down after more than 20 years of hosting its annual challenge for writers. In a video and an email sent to community members, the nonprofit organization explains that it can no longer continue after years of financial struggles." Before officially becoming a nonprofit in 2006, NaNoWriMo started out with [...]

It's perhaps no surprise that Nintendo opened its Switch 2 Direct with Mario Kart World, a Switch 2-exclusive launch title that's a sequel to the original Switch's most popular game. But it was more of a surprise that the Direct's second segment, instead of focusing on the console's specs, was all about Nintendo's Discord-like GameChat [...]