Donald Trump, a billionaire, has filled his administration with other billionaires, the most high profile of which is his political benefactor and “first buddy” Elon Musk. Musk has taken it upon himself to drastically reorganize the federal government through an initiative he’s dubbed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, a recent poll found that […]
What is the Dyson Digital Slim vacuum, and should I buy one?
Dyson tends to make quite a fuss when it releases a new vacuum (and rightly so). But towards the end of 2024 we spotted what looked like a brand new cordless vacuum that had been stealth-launched, with no fanfare: the Dyson Digital Slim. It’s not a flagship model, and at the time of writing it […]
The U.S. Pledged to Halve Food Waste—We’re Nowhere Close
In September 2015, the U.S. set an ambitious target of reducing its food loss and waste by 50 percent. The idea was to reduce the amount of food that ends up in landfills, where it emits greenhouse gases as it decomposes, a major factor contributing to climate change. Researchers at UC Davis looked at state […]
Pre-Order the New Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, S25+, or S25 for Next to Nothing With a Trade-In
Earlier this week, Samsung announced a refresh to its flagship lineup of smartphones at its Unpacked event, introducing consumers to the new Galaxy S25 Ultra, S25+, and S25. Pre-orders are now available on Samsung’s website and the tech company is offering a generous trade-in deal. Customers can get up to $900 when trading in their […]
I’m a security expert – here are my biggest tips for creating a secure password for work and home life to stay safe online
Nowadays, passwords are needed for just about everything, whether it’s online shopping, reading the news, or just scrolling social media. But this can be tiresome, and many of us are guilty of taking the easy route and simply reusing one password on all platforms. This is tempting because it’s so simple, but sadly, it’s also […]
Dark Horse Cuts Ties with Neil Gaiman After New Allegations
In the wake of recent allegations of sexual assault and abuse against Neil Gaiman, comics publisher Dark Horse has ended its longtime relationship with the fantasy author. “We take seriously the allegations against him,” said Dark Horse, “and we are no longer publishing his works.” Earlier this month, Vulture published an extensive, potentially triggering report […]
The Green Lantern TV Show Has Found Its Sinestro
The casting ball has been slowly rolling for DC’s Lanterns series. After snagging Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre to play respective leads Hal Jordan and Jon Stewart, more actors have been picked up to play supporting roles in the show. This new addition is a sizable one: Thaal Sinestro, Jordan’s primary nemesis in the comics. Per […]
NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, January 26 (game #329)
Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, […]
Why You Must Pre-order the Galaxy S25 Ultra This Weekend or Regret It Forever
Samsung has officially launched its latest smartphone series, the Galaxy S25 Series, with pre-orders now available on its official website. The new lineup includes the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra, all of them offering technology and innovative (AI) features. This pre-order period runs until January 31st (next Friday) and gives you a great opportunity […]
These 5 reviews from this week are blisteringly hot, from Nvidia’s sublimely powerful RTX 5090 to this ridiculously expansive 110-inch TV
It’s been another jam-packed week in tech. Whether it’s the reveal of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, with its substantial new screen and game-changing AI features, or Trump’s 11th-hour intervention on the US’s TikTok ban, there’s been a huge amount going on over the last seven days. But that’s why it’s worth taking a minute, […]