PlayStation Is Getting Back to What It’s Good At
Sony used its latest State of Play to signal a clear pivot back to premium, narrative‑driven single‑player experiences after a series of costly live‑service missteps. The showcase opened with a seven‑minute demo of Insomniac’s Marvel’s Wolverine and closed with a 23‑minute trailer for God of War Laufey, both slated for a September launch. Between them, Sony highlighted third‑party single‑player titles such as Control Resonant, Silent Hill Townfall and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, while live‑service and multiplayer offerings were conspicuously absent. The move reflects Sony’s effort to revive first‑party sales and reinforce its brand identity around story‑rich epics.
SwitchBot’s Acquisition of Nanoleaf Is About More than Lighting
SwitchBot’s parent OneRobotics is acquiring smart‑lighting pioneer Nanoleaf for about $40 million, a deal structured over two years. Nanoleaf will remain an independent brand, with its founders staying at the helm, but will gain access to OneRobotics’ Chinese manufacturing, supply‑chain scale...
Listen to the New Steam Controller Buzz to the Tune of Doom
Valve’s second‑generation Steam Controller can emit recognizable melodies by driving its trackpad haptic motors at audio frequencies. A community‑built tool called Steam Haptics Singer converts MIDI files into vibration patterns, letting users play tunes like Super Mario, Portal’s "Still Alive" and even...
Pebblebee’s Halo Watches My Back and My Belongings
Pebblebee’s Halo Bluetooth tracker doubles as a personal‑safety device, featuring a 130 dB siren, strobe LEDs, and instant alerts to up to five trusted contacts. It integrates with Apple’s Find My network and Google’s Find Hub, offering real‑time location sharing via the free‑first‑year...
How One Founder’s Bet on ‘the Old School Web’ Is Paying Off
Former Meta engineer Craig Campbell rejected AI funding to launch Past Maps, a niche website that overlays historic USGS maps on modern maps. By optimizing for organic Google search, the site grew from about 20,000 monthly users to over 300,000...
Sometimes, a Short Game Hits the Spot
Slots & Daggers, a solo‑crafted roguelike that blends slot‑machine mechanics with deck‑building, has launched on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game can be completed, including all twelve achievements, in under six hours, offering a concise yet deep experience....
You Can Buy Two of Anker’s Qi2 Wireless Chargers for Under $25
Anker’s Zolo Magnetic Wireless Charger is now available as a two‑pack for $23.99, a $16 discount off the regular $39.99 price. The Qi2‑certified pads deliver up to 15 W, charging an iPhone 17 Pro Max to 20 percent in roughly 19 minutes. Each charger includes...
Jony Ive’s Funky Ferrari
Ferrari unveiled its first electric vehicle, the Luce, with industrial designer Sir Jony Ive contributing to its radical styling. The car’s futuristic, non‑traditional look has sparked a split among enthusiasts, with many praising its boldness while others criticize its departure...
Apple’s Newest iPad Air Is up to $100 Off for the First Time
Apple has slashed prices on its latest iPad Air lineup, marking the first time the 13‑inch model falls below $700 and the 11‑inch model under $520. The discounts—$100 off the 13‑inch and $79 off the 11‑inch—are available through Amazon and...
Did the Pope Use AI to Write About the Dangers of AI?
Analysts using the AI detector Pangram say portions of Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, were likely generated by artificial intelligence, with some sections flagged as 100% AI‑written. The analysis highlights a distinctive overuse of the word “genuinely,” a hallmark of...
NASA’s Permanent Moon Base Plans Start with Three Missions This Year
NASA unveiled a trio of lunar missions slated for 2026‑27 that lay the groundwork for a permanent Moon base and the Artemis crewed landing in 2028. Moon Base I will launch in fall 2026 on Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Mark 1...
Saving for a Switch 2 Is Easier with Newegg’s Gift Card Deal
Newegg is offering a $200 Nintendo eShop gift card for $170, delivering roughly a 15% discount. The cards can be accumulated, giving shoppers enough credit to offset the cost of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo’s current $499.99 “Choose Your Game”...
Twelve South’s AirFly Pro 2 Has Hit One of Its Best Prices Ahead of Summer Travel
Twelve South’s AirFly Pro 2 Bluetooth adapter has slashed to $49.99, a $10 discount, marking one of its lowest prices as Memorial Day travel kicks off. The device lets travelers pair wireless headphones with in‑flight entertainment systems and supports two...
Elon, Stop Trying to Make Grok Happen
Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot Grok is struggling to gain traction, appearing in only three of more than 400 documented U.S. government AI use cases last year. By contrast, OpenAI’s models were cited in over 230 instances and Google and Anthropic...
LG’s 77-Inch B5 OLED TV Is Down to $1,500 and Comes with a $200 Gift Card
Best Buy’s Memorial Day promotion slashes the price of LG’s 77‑inch B5 OLED TV to $1,499.99, effectively a 50% discount from its $2,999.99 list price, and adds a $200 Best Buy gift card. The B5 delivers OLED’s hallmark infinite contrast,...
Anker’s New Earbuds Have the Best Call Quality I’ve Ever Heard
Anker’s Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro and 5 Pro Max earbuds debut with the new Thus chip, delivering processing power comparable to Apple, Sony and Bose offerings. Priced at $170 for the Pro and $230 for the Max, they target the premium segment while retaining...
‘It’s in the Air’: Apple TV’s Hottest New Shows Explore Different Sides of OnlyFans
Apple TV is expanding its portfolio with two new series that spotlight the world of OnlyFans creators. "Margo’s Got Money Troubles," a dramedy starring Elle Fanning, follows a college student turned content creator, while "Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed" adopts a darker,...
Volvo Teases a New Affordable EV to Replace Discontinued EX30
Volvo announced that it will replace the discontinued EX30 with a new, more affordable electric vehicle slated for a 2027 U.S. launch. The EX30’s price ballooned from an intended $34,950 to $44,900 due to tariffs and a battery recall forced...
Fujifilm’s X Half Is Even More Whimsical with a $300 Price Cut
Fujifilm has slashed the price of its X Half digital camera by roughly $300, lowering the MSRP to $649.99 and offering an additional $100 discount through June 28, bringing the effective price to about $549. The X Half is a whimsical,...
ElliQ Is a Surprisingly Helpful Companion Robot for Older Adults
Intuition Robotics' ElliQ companion robot proved surprisingly effective for a senior with Parkinson's disease, encouraging daily exercise, social interaction, and emotional engagement. The device’s animatronic head and tablet interface initiated conversations, suggested activities, and facilitated video calls, leading the user...
Sony’s New Xperia Phone Gets an Overdue Redesign
Sony has unveiled the Xperia 1 VIII, the first major redesign of its flagship line since 2020. The new model features a chunky square camera island housing a revamped telephoto lens and an AI‑driven camera assistant, while retaining hallmark traits like...
Here Is Yarbo’s Promise to Fix the Robot Mower that Ran Me Over
Yarbo acknowledged critical security flaws in its robot lawn‑mowers after a researcher remotely commandeered a unit, exposing GPS data, Wi‑Fi passwords and other personal information. The company issued a 1,200‑word response, temporarily disabling remote diagnostic tunnels, resetting shared root passwords...
DOGE Used ChatGPT in a Way that Was Both Dumb and Illegal, Judge Rules
U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) cancellation of more than $100 million in National Endowment for the Humanities grants was unconstitutional. The decision highlighted that DOGE relied on ChatGPT to scan grant descriptions and...
Did Microsoft Just Tease a New Xbox UI?
Microsoft showcased a new, more consistent Xbox user interface across consoles, handhelds, PC, and cloud gaming during its GDC keynote. VP Jason Ronald highlighted past fragmentation and explained the redesign aims to deliver a familiar Xbox experience regardless of device....
SwitchBot’s Rechargeable Button Pusher Is on Sale for over 20 Percent Off
SwitchBot is offering its Bot Rechargeable for $26.99 through May 10, a $7 discount that marks the device’s lowest price to date. The compact gadget attaches to any button and uses a USB‑C‑powered arm to press it, lasting up to six...
Anker’s Discounted 2-in-1 USB-C Cable Is a Great Way to Spend $15
Anker’s braided 2‑in‑1 USB‑C cable, capable of 140 W passthrough charging, has dropped to $14.99 on Amazon and Anker’s website, a $3 discount from its usual price. The four‑foot version retails for $14.99 while a six‑foot model is $17.99, both supporting...
Playing Esoteric Ebb Is Like Rolling the Dice with a Great DM
Esoteric Ebb, an indie CRPG by Christoffer Bodegård, blends the dialogue‑heavy storytelling of Disco Elysium with a Dungeons & Dragons fantasy setting. Players control a cleric whose inner voices shape choices, from absurd tongue‑biting moments to election shenanigans, while occasional dice‑based combat adds...
We Just Got a New Reason to Believe the Trump Phone Is Real(ish)
The Trump‑branded T1 handset has cleared a key regulatory hurdle by obtaining PTCRB certification, the North American standard required for carrier network compatibility. The certification, filed on March 9, applies to the SGG‑06 model from Smart Gadgets Global, the same device...
Aurzen’s Tiny Trifold Projector Is Almost 40 Percent Off Right Now
Aurzen’s Zip tri‑fold portable projector is on sale for $259.99 on Amazon, a $140 discount that brings the price down to roughly 40% off its $399.99 list price. The compact 720p device delivers up to 100 lumens and about 80...
Some of Xteink’s Credit Card-Sized E-Readers Are Losing Their Best Feature
Xteink has begun blocking third‑party firmware installations on certain X4 and X3 credit‑card e‑readers, a move first reported by a Reddit user who bought the devices on Taobao. The company says the restriction prevents crashes, screen damage and warranty voids,...
Microsoft Reports Sinking Xbox Revenue as Its Cloud Business Climbs
Microsoft reported a 33% plunge in Xbox hardware revenue and a 5% dip in Xbox content and services, highlighting a sharp decline in its gaming hardware segment. At the same time, the company’s cloud and AI businesses surged, with Azure...
The Govee Smart Lamp Brightened up My Room, and Then My Life
Tech writer Sheena Vasani replaced two aging Ikea floor lamps with Govee’s Uplighter smart lamp, citing improved lighting control and emotional relief while caring for her mother with Parkinson’s. The Uplighter’s app‑based dimming, color‑changing scenes, and Matter compatibility let her...
Brendan Carr’s War on Wokeness Targets Inclusive Children’s Television
The FCC, led by Chairman Brendan Carr, has opened a public comment period to review how TV ratings handle children’s programming featuring transgender or non‑binary characters. The bureau claims there is a rise in parental concerns about undisclosed gender‑identity content,...
Sony’s PlayStation 5 Is $200 Off for the First Time Since December
Sony’s PlayStation Direct site is offering the slim PS5 Digital Edition for $399, a $200 cut from the $599.99 retail price. The bundle includes a DualSense controller, power and HDMI cables, plus exclusive Fortnite cosmetics. An optional disc‑drive add‑on is...
The Year’s Weirdest Game Is Hard to Explain and Even Harder to Put Down
Titanium Court, an indie title from AP Thomson, launches on Steam April 23. The game fuses match‑3 tower defense, roguelite RPG, deck‑building, and visual‑novel storytelling into a single, self‑referential experience. Players toggle between High Tide match‑3 resource gathering and Low Tide...
Anker Made Its Own Chip to Bring AI to All Its Products
Anker unveiled the Thus processor, a custom AI chip that uses compute‑in‑memory architecture to embed neural‑net inference directly in audio, mobile accessories, and IoT devices. The chip, smaller and lower‑power than conventional AI silicon, will first appear in Soundcore’s upcoming...
The Lenovo Legion Go S Is RAMageddon’s Latest Victim
Lenovo’s 8‑inch Legion Go S handheld has seen its price nearly double since launch, with the SteamOS Z1 Extreme version climbing from $830 to $1,580 at Best Buy. The Windows Z1 Extreme model now lists at $1,680, though a sale price...
The AirPods Pro 3 Are $50 Off Right Now, Nearly Matching Their Best-Ever Price
Apple’s third‑generation AirPods Pro have dropped to $199.99 at Best Buy, Amazon and Walmart, a $50 discount that marks the second‑best price ever recorded. The deal comes as part of Best Buy’s Upgrade Sale, bringing the earbuds within reach of price‑sensitive consumers....
Ford’s EV and Software Chief Doug Field Is Leaving the Company
Ford announced that Doug Field, the former Apple and Tesla executive who has led its electric‑vehicle and software division for five years, will leave the company next month. Alan Clarke, a former Tesla engineer who runs Ford’s California skunkworks lab,...
Elon Musk Grilled by Senator over X Money Plans
Elon Musk’s upcoming payments service, X Money, is under intense scrutiny after Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a formal letter demanding answers on consumer safety, national‑security, and financial‑system risks. The senator highlighted X’s history of regulatory challenges, including the platform’s handling...
You Can Grab LG’s B5 OLED TV for over 50 Percent Off Right Now
LG’s budget‑friendly B5 OLED TV is now available at steep discounts, with the 48‑inch model priced at $599.99 and the 55‑inch version at $799.99—both roughly 50% off their regular prices. The TV retains core OLED strengths such as deep blacks,...
The Apple Watch Series 11 Has Returned to Best-Ever Price
Apple has slashed the price of its Watch Series 11, offering the 42mm GPS model for $299 and the 46mm version for $329—a $100 discount across major retailers. The latest iteration adds a brighter OLED display, the longest battery life...
Google’s Pixel 10A Is a Good Midrange Phone That’s $50 Off
Google has trimmed the price of its mid‑range Pixel 10A by $50, bringing the 128 GB model to $449 and the 256 GB version to $549 across Amazon, Best Buy and the Google Store. The phone mirrors the Pixel 9A’s Tensor G4 processor and...
You Can Grab a Refurbished 2021 Kindle Paperwhite Starting at Just $49.99
The 2021 Kindle Paperwhite is now available refurbished on Woot, with prices as low as $49.99 for an 8GB, ad‑supported, scratch‑and‑dent unit. Non‑S&D models start at $69.99, while the refurbished Signature Edition with wireless charging is $99.99. All units include...
The Hisense UR9 Is a Great First Shot Against OLED’s Bow
Hisense introduced the UR9, a 2026 RGB LED TV that promises full BT.2020 color coverage, high brightness, and advanced HDR support. The 65‑inch model starts at $3,500, putting it squarely against premium OLEDs from LG and Samsung. Reviewers praised its vivid...
How AT&T Created the Most Iconic Phone Ever
The Western Electric 500, introduced by AT&T’s manufacturing arm, became the de‑facto landline phone for decades, shaping American households and even modern smartphone UI icons. Its ubiquity stemmed from AT&T’s monopoly, which allowed the company to dictate the design and distribution...
Google’s Latest Nest Doorbells Just Hit Their Lowest Prices of the Year
Google has slashed prices on its Nest video doorbells, making the battery‑powered second‑generation model $129.99—a $50 discount—and the wired third‑generation model $139.99, $40 off. The reductions bring both devices to their lowest price points of the year across Amazon, Best Buy...
Microsoft Finally Lets Windows 11 Testers Unlock Experimental Features without ViVeTool
Microsoft announced that Windows 11 Insiders can now enable experimental features directly via a new Feature Flags page in Settings, eliminating the need for the third‑party ViVeTool. The Insider program channels are being streamlined into an Experimental Channel and a refreshed...
My Go-To Electric Screwdriver Is on Sale for over 50 Percent Off Today
Fanttik’s S1 Pro cordless electric screwdriver is on a flash sale, dropping from $89.99 to $39.99 on Amazon with promo code YBRS9843. The lightweight tool offers a 220 RPM motor, three torque settings, a LED light, and a 2,000 mAh battery claimed...
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 Is Easier to Recommend Now It Starts at $260
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 is now selling for as low as $260, a price point that makes it one of the most affordable premium Android smartwatches. The 40 mm Bluetooth model is $60 off at major retailers, while the 46 mm Classic version...