65daysofstatic’s new No Man’s Sky album searches for humanity in an AI-filled world
It’s not often that a band returns to soundtrack the same game nine years after its release – then again, most games aren’t No Man’s Sky. Once demoed on The…
Apple helped kill netbooks. Will it bring them back?
How small will Apple’s affordable MacBook be? Rumor has it, Apple is working on a low-cost MacBook. And not “low-cost for a Mac,” but a proper cheap laptop, possibly as…
Sims streamers are distancing themselves from EA, but for some the choice is hard
The Sims 4 community is in turmoil. Its biggest stars are distancing themselves from the game with the support of their millions of subscribers. Then there are creators in the…
Soaring electricity rates fueled Democratic victories — now comes the hard part
Democratic candidate for Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger takes the stage during a election night event at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on November 4th in Richmond, Virginia. | Photo: Getty…
Maybe Peloton is its own worst enemy
A good product and loyal audience is a winning formula for everyone except, it seems, Peloton. For years – through its pandemic-fueled highs and its post-quarantine malaise – Peloton has…
Ikea’s new low-cost line is a huge win for Matter and your smart home
Ikea is making the smart home cheaper and easier with a new line of low-cost Matter-over-Thread smart home staples, including bulbs, buttons, and sensors. Ikea just announced a bunch of…
The perfect grocery list-making app doesn’t exist
There is no more chaotic activity than willfully entering a grocery store without a list. I know. Some people thrive on vibes-based grocery shopping. They can come up with meals…
Meta repents again to Republicans in hearing over moderation, while Google stands its ground
At a Senate hearing Wednesday on government censorship of tech platforms, a Meta executive expressed regret to Republican lawmakers for failing to speak out more against the Biden administration’s requests…
Say it with me: Windows is the problem with Windows handhelds
It’s been nearly two weeks since Microsoft, a multi-trillion dollar company, shipped a $600 handheld “Xbox” that can’t be relied on to sleep, wake, or hold a charge while asleep…
The FCC just gave itself the power to make a DJI drone ban stick
This morning, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-0 to let itself retroactively ban gadgets and radio components that it previously approved for entry into the United States, if the…