The best MacBooks for 2023: How to pick the best Apple laptop
Whether you’re looking to replace an aging MacBook or are diving into Apple hardware for the first time, Apple’s laptop lineup is not as simple as it seems. There are just two options, the MacBook Air...
View ArticleEmbracer announces layoffs and game cancellations after a $2 billion deal...
Embracer Group has announced a major restructuring of its business — which includes game cancellations, layoffs and selling or closing studios — in an attempt to reduce costs and make the business more...
View ArticleInstagram adds music and translation to its Notes feature
It seems that Meta has a fully fledged Twitter alternative that ties into Instagram on the way. In the meantime, Instagram still has its own Notes feature, which is getting an upgrade today as it now...
View ArticleThe more powerful 2024 Polestar 2 starts at $49,900
Polestar has outlined pricing for the significantly upgraded 2024 Polestar 2, and it's evident you'll get a lot more value for your money. The electric sedan now starts at a slightly more expensive...
View ArticleCrucial SSDs are up to 48 percent off right now
If you’re in the market for a new SSD, Amazon is holding a sale on Crucial drives. The company might not have the brand recognition that Samsung and SanDisk do, but rest assured, Crucial’s products are...
View ArticleWatch the Xbox Games Showcase Extended here at 1PM ET
It's been a packed few days of game announcements, but Summer Game Fest isn't done yet. Microsoft will host the awkwardly named Xbox Games Showcase Extended at 1PM ET and you can watch it below.The...
View ArticleGM and Samsung SDI are building a $3 billion EV battery cell plant in Indiana
General Motors and Samsung SDI have chosen Indiana for their joint EV battery plant. The state’s governor, Eric Holcomb, announced today that the companies will build the $3 billion facility in St....
View ArticleInstant Pot parent company files for bankruptcy
The Instant Pot has been one of the most important kitchen gadgets of the past decade, but that hasn't prevented financial turmoil at its parent company. Instant Brands has filed for Chapter 11...
View ArticleMoog acquired by conglomerate inMusic, joining Akai and Alesis
Iconic synth manufacturer Moog has been acquired by super conglomerate inMusic, joining other brands snatched up by the company like Alesis, Akai, M-Audio and, well, a bunch more. In a statement, Moog...
View ArticlePixel phones receive a slew of new features like improved car crash detection
Google just added a bunch of new features for Pixel smartphone owners in a system update. First of all, there’s a major improvement to the car crash detection feature, as it now not only contacts...
View ArticleGoogle's Pixel Watch now offers overnight blood oxygen tracking
Google's Pixel Watch is a relatively new addition to the market compared to its competitors, so it has some catching up to do features-wise. To that end, Google has announced a new update for the Pixel...
View ArticleSpotify has been fined $5.4 million for violating GDPR data rules
A Swedish regulator has fined Spotify SEK 58 million ($5.4 million) after determining that the company had violated the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The issue concerns...
View ArticleOpenAI reportedly warned Microsoft about rushing GPT-4 integration into Bing
OpenAI warned Microsoft early this year about rushing the integration of GPT-4 into Bing without further training, according to The Wall Street Journal. Although Microsoft forged ahead anyway, the...
View Article'Forza Motorsport' wants you to drive forever
"Basically, we're not planning a distinct sequel at all."Dan Greenawalt, GM of the Forza series, has been working on Motorsport games for two decades, but his remarks in a post-Xbox Showcase briefing...
View ArticleReddit's CEO reportedly told staff that the community's API protest will blow...
If you go to Reddit right now, your favorite subreddit might not be available. More than 8,000 communities on the platform have gone private to protest Reddit's API policy changes. Moderators of many...
View Article'33 Immortals' first look: Defying a god is more fun with friends
Have you ever struggled to bring together four folks for an Overwatch team? Tried to figure out how you and your friends can play Destiny 2 simultaneously? Can you imagine assembling 33 players for a...
View ArticleThe best kitchen gadgets for 2023
At the most basic level, the only kitchen equipment you really need are a knife, cutting board, a heatproof vessel of some kind and perhaps a utensil or two. But if you really want to take your cooking...
View ArticleEU could breakup Google’s ad business over antitrust violations
Europe has accused Google of "abusive practices in online advertising technology" that could lead to its ad business being split up, the EU Commission wrote in a statement of objections. It found...
View ArticleThe best Apple Watch accessories for 2023
It didn’t take long for the Apple Watch to become perhaps the most ubiquitous wearable. Even more so than the iPhone, the Apple Watch is a device you can truly make your own with the right accessories....
View Article‘Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon’ first look: Fast battles with customizable...
Armored Core, one of the longest-running mech battle series ever, hasn’t been seen in over a decade. Now, developer FromSoftware, flying high from Elden Ring and Dark Souls glory, is returning to...
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