Roborock’s throwing a huge party for its 11th anniversary, and there’s just one catch. At this bash, you’re the one getting the gifts, and they’re pretty incredible. Roborock is celebrating its 11-year journey from humble startup to the world’s top-selling robot vacuum brand, with units placed in over 19 million homes in over 230 countries. […]
Whoop’s screenless wearable dominance might soon be at an end, as Polar preps its subscription-free rival
Screenless fitness trackers are having a moment. This year we’ve had new screenless fitness and recovery bands from Amazfit, Garmin, and Whoop, and now Polar is teasing the addition of a new screenless wearable. Polar, which makes the H10 chest strap-mounted heart rate monitor considered the best heart rate monitor for accuracy, announced its new […]
Warner Bros. Shifts ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Release Date to Summer 2026
Johnny Cage (Karl Urban) will have to wait for showtime just a little longer than originally anticipated, as Mortal Kombat II will bow out of 2025’s fall movie release schedule, instead opening in May 2026. The Warner Bros., New Line, and Atomic Monster production was originally slated to be released on October 24 of this […]
Peek Inside the ‘Fallout’ Vault at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Universal Studios is rolling out its houses of horror across the country—opening three major hubs that monster fans can make their Halloween season travel destinations—in this month’s theme park news. io9 was invited by Universal to experience the very big bag of tricks and treats the theme park creatives are unleashing into the world for […]
I’ve searched through the Best Buy Labor Day sale and hand-picked over 55 of the best deals – get up to 50% off appliances, laptops, TVs, headphones, and more
The Best Buy Labor Day sale has been running all week – and there are hundreds of deals at the retailer across TVs, laptops, appliances, headphones, tablets, smart home tech, and more. I’ve picked out all of the best ones right here, including savings of up to 50% off top-rated tech and super-cheap gadgets from […]
The 10 Best Moments in ‘Jaws’
One of the greatest films ever made, Jaws, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and to commemorate the occasion, it returns to theaters this weekend. And not just regular theaters. Jaws is being re-released in 3D, IMAX, and even 4DX. Yes, you can ride along in your theater seat and feel the watery mist alongside […]
Lego Will No Longer Ship Individual Pieces Thanks to Trump Tariffs
The aftershocks of President Trump’s tariffs are hitting major retailers around the world. As global shipping is set to get more expensive, most industries, including the toy industry, are already feeling the financial impact. Unfortunately for the toy consumer, particularly the Lego fanatic, things are about to get more complicated. According to 404 Media, Lego […]
You can now get ad-free Peacock streaming through Prime Video – and that could be great for getting it cheap
Prime Video customers can now access Peacock Premium Plus directly through their existing app The plan costs $16.99 per month or $169.99 per year Prime Video sometimes does great deals on its ‘channels’ As of August 28, 2025, Prime Video subscribers can now access Peacock Premium Plus directly through the app. It’s part of an expanded partnership with […]
SpaceX’s Next Big Trick: Catch the Starship Upper Stage With ‘Chopsticks’
SpaceX finally broke out of a serious Starship slump on Tuesday, acing the rocket’s 10th flight after months of failed attemps. Now, CEO Elon Musk has set his sights on the next big challenge: catching Starship’s upper stage with Mechazilla’s “chopstick” arms. In an X post on Wednesday, August 27, Musk said the next opportunities […]
SK Telecom hit with $97 million fine over massive data leak
SK Telecom suffered a data breach that was discovered in April 2025 It affected roughly 27 million people The company was fined for it, and will need to make significant changes to its operations SK Telecom (SKT), one of the biggest telecommunications services providers in South Korea, was fined almost $100 million for failing to […]