Even killings are content
Even killings are content Minutes after news that right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk had been shot at a planned campus event at Utah Valley University, the wheels of social media engagement farming and clout chasing had already begun to grind to life. Kirk, despite being in his 30s, was a mainstay on college campuses around the […]
Apple’s misunderstood crossbody iPhone strap might be the best I’ve seen
Apple's misunderstood crossbody iPhone strap might be the best I've seen The $59 price is pretty reasonable, at least by Apple standards. The skepticism I had about Apple’s rumored crossbody iPhone strap can be put to rest now that it’s officially announced as part of yesterday’s big iPhone 17 event. I’m suitably impressed. And if […]
The tech antitrust renaissance may already be over
The tech antitrust renaissance may already be over Around six years ago, a new rallying cry rippled through Washington: “Break Up Big Tech.” It was a slogan emblazoned on campaign posters, uttered at congressional hearings, and beginning, it seemed, to echo through the halls of the nation’s antitrust enforcers. Momentum in the legislatures eventually petered […]
Philips Hue responds to cheaper competitors with major product overhaul
Philips Hue responds to cheaper competitors with major product overhaul All the new Hue Essentials line white and color ambiance LED bulbs cost $25 each, or as low as $15 each, if you buy a multipack. Philips Hue has announced the biggest revamp of its smart lighting line in years, introducing lower-cost lights, support for […]
AI could bring us a smarter home — if we can trust it
AI could bring us a smarter home — if we can trust it LG’s FURON AI Agent powers the company’s smart home AI ambitions. | Image: LG The holy grail of the smart home is ambient computing – technology that disappears into the background, anticipating your needs without a word or a tap. Lights turn […]
The tariff apocalypse is here
The tariff apocalypse is here As President Donald Trump’s August 29th deadline for new tariffs rolled around, the first thing that I thought of was 2026 planners. In July, Trump signed an executive order essentially killing a little-known but highly consequential trade rule, which meant that purchases coming from abroad – like $100 in planners […]
The Trump administration promised a fourth wireless carrier — America got a hot mess instead
The Trump administration promised a fourth wireless carrier — America got a hot mess instead With Dish Network owner EchoStar selling $23 billion in valuable spectrum to AT&T, any pretense that the TV provider will become a serious wireless competitor is dead. But the project was always doomed to fail, and despite plenty of assurances […]
Kwikset’s new locks point to a smarter, more open future for your front door
Kwikset's new locks point to a smarter, more open future for your front door Kwikset’s new locks point to a smarter, more open future for your front door Kwikset’s latest smart lock, the Halo Select Plus, features NFC-powered tap-to-unlock functionality, allowing you to use your phone as your key. Kwikset is doubling down on open […]
The winners and losers of Taylor Swift’s engagement announcement
The winners and losers of Taylor Swift's engagement announcement The winners and losers of Taylor Swift’s engagement announcement The world’s most famous celebrity couple got engaged, and the first place the news broke was on Instagram. By now, it’s not much of a surprise that pop star Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce opted […]
Digg’s new app is basic, but a great start
Digg's new app is basic, but a great start Digg’s new app is basic, but a great start Digg is making a comeback. With the backing of people like Digg cofounder Kevin Rose and Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian, Digg has ambitions to once again be the homepage of the internet. The revival is still in […]