OnePlus Nord 5 review: selfie-centric midranger
OnePlus Nord 5 review: selfie-centric midranger The OnePlus Nord 5 does exactly what the company’s Nord phones have always done: deliver strong specs at a relatively low price. It’s one of the more powerful phones at this price point and should easily outstrip Samsung and Google’s more expensive alternatives. This is a function-over-form phone, one […]
DJI couldn’t confirm or deny it disguised this drone to evade a US ban
DJI couldn't confirm or deny it disguised this drone to evade a US ban DJI couldn’t confirm or deny it disguised this drone to evade a US ban DJI barely sells drones in the United States anymore. The shelves are bare; resellers are jacking up prices. It appears an unofficial ban at US customs is […]
Google gets its swag back
Google gets its swag back This week, I take a look at the surprisingly strong state of Google, Meta gets a new chief AI researcher, and more. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out this week’s Decoder episode about deepfakes and where they are headed. Also, do you use an AI coding tool […]
Comcast’s fix for streaming service overload is in your cable box
Comcast's fix for streaming service overload is in your cable box Comcast’s fix for streaming service overload is in your cable box Streaming has become a tangled web of subscriptions, and now Comcast says it can help by putting all your services into one hub. Comcast is launching a new hub on its set-top boxes, […]
Facebook ranks worst for online harassment, according to a global activist survey
Facebook ranks worst for online harassment, according to a global activist survey Activists around the world are calling attention to harassment they’ve faced on Meta’s platforms. More than 90 percent of land and environmental defenders surveyed by Global Witness, a nonprofit organization that also tracks the murders of environmental advocates, reported experiencing some kind of […]
Want to pay down the national debt? The US government will take Venmo
Want to pay down the national debt? The US government will take Venmo US national debt currently exceeds $36 trillion, but if you want to toss a few extra dollars of your own money to try and help bring that down, you can now do so from a Venmo account, as spotted by NPR’s Jack […]
Bluetti’s small, camp-friendly generator is over 30 percent off
Bluetti's small, camp-friendly generator is over 30 percent off Bluetti’s small, camp-friendly generator is over 30 percent off The Bluetti AC2P is perfect for camping trips and unexpected power outages. | Image: The Verge We’re in the middle of prime camping season, when the days are longer and the temperatures are warmer. While it’s the […]
How to make your iPhone homescreen icons clear using iOS 26
How to make your iPhone homescreen icons clear using iOS 26 Back in 2024, we described how the then-new iOS 18 enabled you to tint your homescreen icons, allowing you to tweak the look of your iPhone’s display. Now, with Apple’s introduction of its Liquid Glass design for iOS 26, you can make your icons […]
I tried Gemini on the Pixel Watch. Here’s what it’s like
I tried Gemini on the Pixel Watch. Here's what it's like I tried Gemini on the Pixel Watch. Here’s what it’s like Wristy business. I’m just getting acquainted with Gemini on the Pixel Watch I’m wearing when it tells me that there’s a kind of pastry called “nun’s farts.” This relationship is off to a […]
I ‘fooled’ Samsung’s new antioxidant feature with a Cheez-It
I 'fooled' Samsung's new antioxidant feature with a Cheez-It I ‘fooled’ Samsung’s new antioxidant feature with a Cheez-It Turns out, Cheez-Its have antioxidants. If I were to believe the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, I don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables. Normally, smartwatches don’t make judgments about your nutritional intake. But this year, Samsung introduced a […]