The LCD Steam Deck is done
The LCD Steam Deck is done RIP LCD Steam Deck. The most affordable Steam Deck, the $399 LCD model, is not available in the US. And, according to the Steam Deck site, it won’t be coming back. Underneath the listings for the various models is a note that says: We are no longer producing the […]
The sold-out Nex Playground made my kids laugh and cry
The sold-out Nex Playground made my kids laugh and cry If you told me last year the Nex Playground would outsell Microsoft’s Xbox, even for two weeks, I would have laughed my way out of the room. It’s a three-inch cube of a game console that’s likely less powerful than your phone, one which uses […]
Want to link from Google’s app store to your app? That’ll be $2–4 per install
Want to link from Google's app store to your app? That'll be $2–4 per install Today was the deadline for Google to reveal how it’s complying with Judge James Donato’s order to crack open Android for third-party app stores, stop illegally tying its Google Play Billing system to its app store, and let developers link […]
Google is part of Movies Anywhere again
Google is part of Movies Anywhere again Google is once again part of Movies Anywhere, meaning that movies you’ve purchased from Google Play and YouTube will now show up as part of your Movies Anywhere collection. Films from Google Play and YouTube became unavailable on Movies Anywhere on October 31st, but now they should sync […]
Gemini isn’t replacing Google Assistant on Android just yet
Gemini isn't replacing Google Assistant on Android just yet Gemini on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Google isn’t ready to replace Assistant with Gemini on Android devices just yet. The company said on Friday that it will “continue our work to upgrade Assistant users to Gemini on mobile devices into 2026,” instead of its original […]
We found 80 stocking stuffers under $100 that are actually useful
We found 80 stocking stuffers under $100 that are actually useful Apple’s AirTag is great way to keep tabs on your keys or bag if they get lost. Let’s face it, it’s easy to fixate on the big gifts that crowd around the Christmas tree. However, we’d argue that the true treasures are the small, […]
ChatGPT will now let you pick how nice it is
ChatGPT will now let you pick how nice it is OpenAI will now give you the ability to dial up – or down – ChatGPT’s warmth and enthusiasm. An update rolling out on Friday gives you the option to choose whether you want “more” or “less” of these personality traits, or stick with the default. […]
Google sues web scraper for sucking up search results ‘at an astonishing scale’
Google sues web scraper for sucking up search results 'at an astonishing scale' Google has filed a lawsuit against SerpApi, a company that offers tools to scrape content on the web, including Google’s search results. SerpApi is accused of violating the Copyright Act by using “deceptive means” to automatically access and take Google’s search results […]
Bose’s first-gen QC Ultra headphones just hit their lowest price to date
Bose's first-gen QC Ultra headphones just hit their lowest price to date The QC Ultra remain a great noise-canceling option if you plan on traveling during the holidays. | Image: The Verge If you value peace and quiet, particularly when traveling, Bose’s first-gen QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are worth checking out. They’re our favorite noise-canceling headphones […]
Who owns Trump Mobile?
Who owns Trump Mobile? Where’s the Trump Phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week, except next week, when we take a break until the new year. We’ve reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump Phone’s whereabouts. As usual, we’re still waiting for a response. In the meantime, we’re wondering who’s […]