What’s old is new again. About five years into my tech reviewing journey, gaming tablets became a thing for about a year. Then they fizzled out faster than a cheap July 4th sparkler. But they’re back again, and if the RedMagic Nova Gaming Tablet is any indication, they’re better than ever. The 10.9-inch slate ($500 […]
Einstein Probe Detects Mysterious Blast of X-Rays From the Early Universe
On March 15, 2024, a space-based observatory detected bursts of low-energy X-rays from deep in the ancient universe, fluctuating in brightness for over 17 minutes before fading away. About an hour later, ground-based telescopes picked up visible light from the same source, tracing it back to when the universe was only around one billion years […]
5 new Hulu movies with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes I’m excited to watch in February 2025
Just when you thought Hulu had kicked off 2025 in style with its bold list of January titles, in comes its February schedule, and there’s even more to choose from out of everything new on Hulu in February 2025. It’s what makes it one of the best streaming services, especially when it comes to these […]
Boycotts Over Meta’s Controversial Policy Changes Haven’t Moved the Needle
Meta’s recent right-wing tilt prompted plenty of people to declare they were ditching the company’s apps, but according to a new report, the Mark Zuckerberg-led company is still doing just fine. Citing data from Apptopia and other analytics firms, Business Insider reports that engagement on Meta’s core apps is “similar now to what it was […]
Poll Finds Only 30% of Americans Are Excited About Elon Musk’s DOGE
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 […]