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• Gadgets Gaming PC Gaming Turtle Beach’s new PC controller with swiveling sticks is 30 percent off There are also ways to save on Lego’s mechanized Mario set and Bose’s Ultra Open

• Column Entertainment Streaming The next iTunes may be vibe-coded The new music app Parachord aims to unite Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp - with the help of AI. • The new m

• In Formula One, grip is everything. • The world’s best engineers devote their careers to designing cars that maximize downforce and grip to squeeze every bit of performance out o

• Tech Gadgets News GE made a smaller version of its nugget ice maker that needs less counter space The GE Profile Opal Mini will also be much cheaper when it launches in July 202

• Tech News Social Media Mastodon is testing easier ways to get you started in the fediverse New users may soon see recommended servers to join when signing up. • New users may s

• Science Space The First Planet Parade in 2026 Begins This Weekend: How to See 6 Planets at Once Where to spot Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Uranus and Neptune in the night sky

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• Podcasts AI Policy The speech police came for Colbert On The Vergecast: the FCC’s chilling effect, Apple’s AI gadgets, and Tesla’s robotaxi record. • On The Vergecast: the FCC’s

• Home Kitchen & Household The Best of KBIS 2026: Hidden Cooktops, Ice Makers and More Industry Firsts The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show showcases breakthrough technology in the h

• Podcasts AI Business Money no longer matters to AI’s top talent The AI industry is rife with defections, FOMO, and radical mission statements. • It’s about to get supercharged. •

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• Last month, Jason Grad issued a late-night warning to the 20 employees at his tech startup. • ‘You’ve likely seen Clawdbot trending on X/LinkedIn. • While cool, it is currently u

• It seems like Netflix’s presence at award shows gets bigger every year, and now that the 2026 Academy Award nominations are out, that presence continues to grow. • Six Netflix or

• Tech Gaming Nintendo Abxylute’s new Switch 2 controller prototype has one big problem Joy-Con alternatives typically provide improvements aplenty, but this prototype doesn’t. • J

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• Policy AI Column It’s MAGA v Broligarch in the battle over prediction markets Prediction: This is going to be a mess for the Trump right. • Link Share Gift If you buy something f

• Tech News Apple Google adds a camera to Snapseed on iOS The photo editing app now has its own photo taking features, including manual controls and retro film filters. • The photo

• We love hearing about the latest findings coming out of an Eötvös Loránd University (ELU) research group focused on gifted word learner (GWL) dogs-if only for the pictures of ado

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• News Privacy Flying Without a Real ID? • You May Owe an Additional $45 Fee If you don’t want to pay a $45 fee at the airport, you’ll need to get a Real ID before flying. • Travel

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• Tech Report The RAM shortage is coming for everything you care about It’s not just desktops, it’s phones and laptops and consoles, and it’s getting worse. • It’s not just deskt

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• Pros - Excellent performance all around - Solid connectivity - Plenty of upgrade options - Effective cooling with good dust filtration Cons - Very large case - Audible fans Prebu

• Prime Video has every type of TV show you can think of. • And when it comes to sci-fi offerings, the streamer is packed with a bevy of solid options. • I know that’s a bold state

• Last summer, Bria Sullivan was getting ready to launch her app, an adorable companion called Focus Friend meant to help people manage their screen time. • Her outlandish dream wa

• Our wellness advice isexpert-vetted. • Our top picks are based on our editors’ independent research, analysis, and hands-on testing. • If you buy through our links, we may get a

• Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. • If you buy through our links, we may get a commission.Reviews e

• Policy Report Tech Mark Zuckerberg and his Ray-Ban entourage have their day in court The Meta CEO took the stand to testify about safety decisions, including why Instagram didn’t

• ai atlas Tech Services & Software AI Apple May Be Adding Support for Conversational AI in CarPlay Hidden in the latest developer guide for iOS 26.4 is support for ‘voice-based co

• Tech News The RAM crunch could kill products and even entire companies, memory exec admits Phison’s CEO agrees the RAM crisis could get bad in 2H 2026. • Phison’s CEO agrees the

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• ai atlas Tech Wearables Mobile Meta Could Release a Smartwatch This Year: This Is Why It Makes Sense A new report points to a 2026 release for a Meta fitness watch. • But the rea

• Dyson’s new PencilWash is a slim cordless vacuum with integrated mopping, priced at $349. • Weighs 4.9 lbs, 1.5-inch handle, same ultralight, ultraslim design as PencilVac. • Fea

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• Dyson releases PencilWash, a slim wet floor cleaner replacing the PencilVac’s dust bin. • 1.5‑inch handle lets it reach under furniture, pivoting flat for tight spaces. • 4.9‑lb

• Cars Autonomous Vehicles Services & Software Uber Has Big Plans for Lots More Robotaxis and EV Charging Stations The ride-hailing company expects to put more robotaxis in more ci

• Tech Gadgets News Meta is reportedly planning to launch a smartwatch this year The new wearable could arrive four years after Meta shelved plans for an earlier smartwatch. • The

• Audible introduces Read & Listen, syncing audio narration with highlighted text for dual consumption. • Feature available to users with both Audible and Kindle subscriptions, lau

• Policy Social media on trial: tech giants face lawsuits over addiction, safety, and mental health Link Share RSS Gift A set of bellwether cases alleging that social media platfor

• Tech News Amazon Ring’s AI-powered Search Party won’t stop at finding lost dogs, leaked email shows An internal email from Ring founder Jamie Siminoff reveals that Search Party f

• Tech News Amazon Ring’s AI-powered Search Party won’t stop at finding lost dogs, leaked email shows An internal email from Ring founder Jamie Siminoff reveals that Search Party f

• Following ourreport last weekthat Verizon is forcing people to wait 35 days for phone unlocks after paying off device installment plans, Verizon is apparently trying to eliminate

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• Using a virtual private network with your Google Chrome web browser lets you surf the internet, stream online videos and download files privately. • Our Picks VPN DEALS OF THE WE

• 2026 brings affordable EVs: Nissan Leaf under $30k, Chevy Bolt with LiFePO4 battery near $30k. • $40k range expands: Hyundai Ioniq 5, Chevy Equinox EV, Toyota bZ, Tesla Model 3,

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• Culture Sports What Is Skimo? • Find Out Before the Newest Winter Olympic Sport Makes Its Debut Tomorrow Here’s a quick ski mountaineering (aka skimo) primer and the full schedul

• In alawsuitfiled Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency was accused of abandoning its mission to protect public health afterrepealing an ’endangerment finding’that hasser

• This week, Apple released the first developer betas for iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, macOS 26.4, and its other operating systems. • On Tuesday, it followed those up with public beta ve

• Tech Computing Laptops What to Expect From Apple’s March Event: New MacBooks, iPhones and iPads From clues on the event invite to rumors swirling online, we have an idea of what

• Transportation News Cars Polestar aims to shake off EV doldrums with 4 new models in 3 years The Chinese-owned Swedish automaker is aiming to cut costs by revamping two existing

• Replaced, the pixel‑art cyberpunk platformer, delayed from March 12 to April 14. • Developer Sad Cat Studios says the game is technically finished, needs polish. • Delay reflects

• Archival storage poses lots of challenges. • We want media that is extremely dense and stable for centuries or more, and, ideally, doesn’t consume any energy when not being acces

• Tech Mobile Phones Apple’s AirDrop Now Works With More Pixel Phones Google’s Quick Share is expanding, allowing more Pixel phones to send media between Android and iPhone devices

• Tech News Microsoft Microsoft is bringing a built-in network speed test to Windows 11 A new speed test tool is coming to your taskbar. • A new speed test tool is coming to your t

• Google’s Pixel 10A Launch Day: $499 Price, New Colors, AirDrop Compatibilty Google launches the Pixel 10A today, and we’re excited for the new affordable phone, even if it does s

• The Pixel 10A is now here, bringing a lower-cost option to Google’s Pixel 10 lineup. • Starting at just $500, the Pixel 10A is more affordable than the $800 Pixel 10, and it’s si

• Nevada sues Kalshi for operating a sports gambling market without a license The Trump administration, which has ties to prediction markets, claims it alone has the authority to e