Trump posts, then pulls bizarre AI video promoting MedBed conspiracy
Donald Trump sitting in the Oval Office. Donald Trump is no stranger to outlandish conspiracies or strange social media posts. But, by any measure, his post on Saturday night was…
I spent three months with Telly, the free TV that’s always showing ads
The last few months, I’ve felt like I’m living in a cyberpunk movie. Each night, when I get ready to wind down, I reach for the remote to turn on…
Martin Shkreli can be sued for copying Wu-Tang’s one-of-a-kind record
Wu-Tang’s Once Upon a Time in Shaolin Disgraced pharma bro, convicted felon, and perennial challenger for America’s Most Hateable Man, Martin Shkreli will have to face a lawsuit for making…
Switch 2 controllers and the OnePlus Watch 3 top our list of the best deals this week
Nintendo’s first-party Switch 2 Pro Controller can’t be beaten when it comes to its breadth of features and comfort. But at $89.99, let’s be real, it’s way too expensive for…
The strangest game of the year is a channel-surfing simulator
It’s not quite October yet, and there are still plenty of video games set to be released before the end of the year. Even still, I’m pretty convinced that Blippo…
Can Google be trusted without a break up?
On day three of the two-week remedies trial in the Justice Department’s ad tech case against Google, Judge Leonie Brinkema boiled down the argument to one key issue: trust. Brinkema…
When this EV maker collapsed, its customers became the car company
Cristian Fleming paid around $70,000 for his dream car, a Fisker Ocean. He was drawn to the new EV’s 350-mile range, eco-friendly image, and quirky features like “California Modes,” which…
Raleigh One e-bike review: redemption tour
The Raleigh One electric bike. Two good things have come from the 2023 bankruptcy of VanMoof. The first is the all-new VanMoof S6 e-bike that recently launched under new ownership.…
The Blink security camera app was down, but Amazon rolled out a fix
The app for Amazon’s Blink security cameras experienced an issue for a few hours Friday night prevented users from accessing their cameras, but Amazon has rolled out a fix, spokesperson…
Trump’s new target: Microsoft head of global affairs Lisa Monaco
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco speaks during an Election Threats Task Force meeting at the Justice Department on September 4, 2024. After successfully manipulating Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan and eventually…
Microsoft Photos will soon auto-categorize your pictures
Microsoft is testing a way that will make it easier to sift through all the clutter in your photo library. An update coming to all Windows 11 Insiders on Copilot…
ABC affiliates end their boycott, putting Jimmy Kimmel back on the air nationwide
Sinclair Broadcasting and Nexstar Media Group, whose stations account for about 25 percent of ABCs national audience, will air Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show on their ABC affiliate stations once…
The UK announces mandatory digital ID plans
The UK currently has no citizen ID or legal requirements to carry identification. The United Kingdom is introducing a national digital ID scheme in an effort to crack down on…
Instagram’s ‘pay or consent’ approach to ads is coming to UK after being rejected in EU
Meta is bringing its “pay or consent” ad model to the UK after months of wrangling with regulators over the controversial policy. The update will force Instagram and Facebook users…
Microsoft and Asus open Xbox Ally preorders — the X costs $999
Today, Microsoft and Asus are officially opening preorders for the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X at $599 and $999 respectively in the US. They’re $799 CAD and…
Hell yeah, I want a Gundam keyboard with Topre switches
Japanese keyboard brand Realforce is teaming up with the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise and releasing four limited edition mechanical keyboards inspired by popular Gundam designs. The four keyboards are based…
Nintendo of America boss Doug Bowser is retiring
One of Nintendo’s most recognizable names is stepping down. Today the company announced that the aptly named Doug Bowser, who took over as president of Nintendo of America from Reggie…
OnePlus 13 plus one equals the OnePlus 15
The OnePlus 15 no longer has a Hasselblad logo on its camera. OnePlus has revealed a few details about its next flagship phone at a Qualcomm event in China: it’ll…
Uber Eats is offering grocery discounts to combat ‘veggie-flation’
Uber is launching a new discount program aimed at fighting against rising produce prices. The company is launching a new feature called “Fresh Days,” in which customers will receive discounts…
Apple warns of more feature delays in Europe
Apple says it’s having to delay bringing some product features to Europe because it’s struggling to make them compliant with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). In a statement published…
Forza Horizon 6 is set in Japan and arrives in 2026
Playground Games is launching the next instalment in the Forza Horizon franchise next year, and this time it’s set in Japan. After revealing Forza Horizon 6 a little early on…
Nothing spins off its budget brand CMF
The CMF Phone 2 Pro was the company’s most recent cheap smartphone. Nothing has announced that it plans to spin off its sub-brand CMF, which focuses on cheaper smartphones, earbuds,…
Google’s Android for PC: ‘I’ve seen it, it is incredible’
Google is continuing to slowly tease its rumored plans to bring Android to PCs, merging it with ChromeOS, and now Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon is getting in on the action.…
Spotify reintegrates with Algoriddim’s djay
Spotify x Algoriddim, is back. After pulling support for third-party DJ apps, Spotify Premium subscribers can once again log in and start streaming their playlists and queueing up requests directly…
Samsung now owns Denon, Bowers & Wilkins, Marantz, Polk, and more audio brands
Samsung subsidiary Harman has completed its acquisition of Sound United, Masimo’s former audio business, adding a sizable expansion to Samsung’s audio brand portfolio. The $350 million deal was first announced…
Logitech’s new light-powered keyboard doesn’t even need the sun
The solar cell does not light up, contrary to Logitech’s marketing images for the K980. | Image: Logitech Logitech left solar-powered keyboards in the dark for over a decade, but…
Kimmel returns to television to mock FCC Chair Brendan Carr
l | Photo: Disney via Getty Images Jimmy Kimmel made a triumphant return to television (in most, but not all, cities) on Tuesday night, devoting his monologue to his short…
Volvo promises software improvements for buggy EX90 SUV
Volvo’s EX90 SUV was supposed to usher in a new era of electrified dominance for the Chinese-owned, Swedish designed automaker. Instead, the three-row SUV has been plagued by problems from…
Uber launches prepaid passes for frequent routes
Uber is still trying to chip away at the perception that its ridehailing service is too expensive by launching a new feature aimed at helping customers save money on frequently…
Microsoft’s Windows AI Lab is a new way to test experimental features
Microsoft is starting to test experimental AI-powered features through a new Windows AI Labs program. Some Windows testers spotted references to the Windows AI Labs program in pre-release updates to…