As consumer companies including Apple and Samsung start opening up their hardware products to independent repair, and legislators put pressure on companies like John Deere to do the same, others are resisting the right-to-repair movement. A medical device company that makes a machine for heart surgeries has told hospitals recently that it will no longer […]
Court Says Feds Must Obtain Warrant to Search FISA Spy Databases
One of the government’s most controversial warrantless spying practices does, in fact, require a warrant, according to a new federal court ruling. The decision, issued Tuesday night by the eastern district of New York Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall, comes in the case of Agron Hasbajrami, a U.S. resident who was arrested in 2011 and initially […]
Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ main story won’t feature multiple endings depending on dialogue choices, but side content will have different outcomes
Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ main story won’t feature multiple endings, Ubisoft has confirmed Associated game director Simon Lemay-Comtois said side content will have different outcomes The game’s Canon mode will also take away dialogue options to offer a fixed experienced Assassin’s Creed Shadows‘ main story won’t have multiple endings and will instead feature a fixed outcome. […]
After the New Galaxy Launch, Samsung Offers Galaxy Watch Ultra for Just $200 With a Trade-in
Looking for some help to achieve your 2025 fitness goals? A solid smartwatch can help you track your workouts, monitor your heart rate, and keep you motivated to stay active. Late last year, Samsung announced a number of new products and upgrades, and we’re already seeing some significant discounts. The durable, outdoorsy Galaxy Watch Ultra […]
Bad news – businesses who pay ransomware attackers aren’t very likely to get their data back
Hiscox study finds most firms who pay ransoms don’t get their data back in full Victims also suffer reputational damage Many companies report losing customers and business partners With ransomware attacks becoming ever more common, a firm’s response can be crucial to recovery and mitigating the damage of the attack. A new study from Hiscox […]
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 AI Assistant Will Do Everything For You, Except Hit Send
The AI features on Samsung’s Galaxy S25 phones uses both on-device and cloud-based AI models, but the real test is the AI assistant’s reliability. There’s a graveyard full of failed dedicated AI assistant devices from last year. Samsung is here to trample on those burial mounds and declare the real age of the AI assistant […]
Invincible Season 3’s New Cast Is a Pop-Culture Crossover Extravaganza
In keeping with creator Robert Kirkman’s promise not to keep fans waiting, Invincible revealed several star-studded additions to its highly anticipated third season ahead of its February premiere on Prime Video. Joining Steven Yeun and J.K. Simmons in Invincible season three are (deep breath) Aaron Paul and Jonathan Banks of Breaking Bad fame; Shang-Chi himself, […]
MrBeast Is Officially Trying to Buy TikTok
Ever since our new president, Donald Trump, temporarily saved TikTok from a nationwide ban, Americans have wondered which deep-pocketed businessman will throw his hat in the ring to buy the popular social media platform. Now, we have a new contender: viral influencer Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast). “Okay fine, I’ll buy Tik Tok so it doesn’t […]
Logitech G309 Lightspeed review: a wireless gaming mouse that offers just enough to keep gamers interested
Logitech G309 Lightspeed review The Logitech G309 Lightspeed is a mid-range wireless gaming mouse, aimed towards the more casual gamer who doesn’t need the elite features or performance of more premium offerings. In terms of appearance, the G309 Lightspeed keeps things simple. There’s no gaming imagery or designs present (there’s not even any RGB lighting), […]
Mysterious Radio Bursts Traced to the Edge of an Ancient, Dying Galaxy
In February 2024, scientists on Earth detected a powerful radio blast from outer space. Seeking to discover where it had come from, they traced the brief flash of energy back to its extraterrestrial source—and discovered something unexpected. Scientists led by Northwestern University and McGill University have traced a fast radio burst (FRB) to the edges […]