3 MacBook games that hit harder than most movies and don’t demand gamer instincts
If you use a MacBook and have never thought of yourself as a gamer, these three story-driven games are easy to get into, emotionally sharp, and surprisingly hard to forget.
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Why I kind of hate portable monitors, even though I want one badly
I want to mock portable monitors, but the annoying truth is that they make sense. That might be the most cursed thing about them.
The Sonos app suddenly vanished from Apple’s App Store, and nobody really knew why
The Sonos app mysteriously vanished from Apple’s App Store for several hours, leaving users confused and unable to download updates. The outage may be over, but it once again puts the spotlight on Sonos’ rocky software reputation.
Citroen is bringing back the iconic 2CV as an electric car priced under $18,000
Citroën is reviving the beloved 2CV as a fully electric, European-built car priced below €15,000, aiming to make EVs feel affordable again.
Valorant’s anti-cheat just made some expensive cheat hardware useless
Riot has clarified how Vanguard’s latest update targets DMA-based cheat hardware by tightening hardware-level memory protections. The crackdown may stop advanced cheaters, but it is also raising questions about anti-cheat overreach.
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I miss when tech looked cheap, plastic, and honest
Old plastic gadgets were chunky, strange, and sometimes ugly, but they had a tactile clarity modern tech keeps sanding away.
All cross-platform games (PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Switch 2, PC)
A lot of games support cross-platform play now, but it's hard finding all of them in one spot. We did the digging to make a list of all cross-platform games.
You can now stream Audible’s best podcasts straight from Apple Podcasts
Audible members can now stream nearly 700 premium podcast titles on Apple Podcasts, with the connected subscription live across 135 countries and more titles coming soon.
Moto Edge 70 Pro+ will arrive with the camera setup Motorola skipped earlier
The Moto Edge 70 Pro+ may not be entirely new, but its camera setup could be the upgrade Edge 70 Pro buyers wanted from the start.
After a disappointing finale, the Vought Rising looks like it could be the Boys universe’s saving grace
Prime Video's Vought Rising has dropped its first trailer, revealing a 1950s-set prequel story centered on Soldier Boy and the dark origins of Vought's first superhero team.
This one new Raycast 2.0 feature is driving me mad
Raycast 2.0 is a great update, but one change to the clipboard history has completely broken my workflow. Here's what changed and how to fix it.
Wireless earbuds may soon identify you by your heartbeat
Researchers have developed a new earbud authentication system that can recognize users through tiny heartbeat vibrations inside the ear canal. The idea sounds futuristic — but it may be closer to reality than you’d expect.
OLED MacBook Pros are almost here, and the display could be worth the wait
Samsung Display has hit a 90% yield on OLED panels destined for the MacBook Pro, and shipments could begin as early as next month.
Anker’s Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds use AI to fix the worst part of wireless earbuds
Anker’s new Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earbuds use a dedicated AI chip to clean up calls, improve noise cancellation, translate conversations, and even turn the Pro Max case into a note-taker.
You can now send Codex tasks from your phone even when your Mac is locked
OpenAI's Codex can now use apps on your Mac remotely from your phone, even when the screen is off and the Mac is locked. Here's how it works and what to keep in mind.
James Bond fans are bailing on 007 First Light after IO Interactive pulls a classic villain move
007 First Light's Steam listing quietly added Denuvo DRM just 6 days before launch. Fans are canceling pre-orders over performance concerns and long-term accessibility worries.
Someone built a map of the stars from Project Hail Mary, and it’s shockingly good
A developer used ESA's GAIA DR3 dataset, which maps 1.8 billion real stars, to recreate the Project Hail Mary star map. It's accurate, interactive, and completely free to explore.
Caller ID app Truecaller now wants to sell you an eSIM
Truecaller’s Travel eSIM could be handy for international trips, but the company’s privacy history may make some users pause before buying mobile data through the app.
Gemini allegedly broke production, then wrote itself the hero
A developer claims Gemini broke a live portal, then generated recovery notes that overstated its role. The incident shows why AI coding agents need tighter permissions, review, and rollback controls.
AI chatbots are lying to you, and it was embarrassingly easy to make them do it
A BBC investigation found that AI chatbots can be easily manipulated into spreading misinformation. Google has now updated its policies, but experts warn you're still not safe.
GeForce Now just got Forza Horizon 6 and Disco Elysium’s weird new cousin
GeForce Now’s latest drop adds Forza Horizon 6, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, Luna Abyss, and more, with several Game Pass-supported titles included.
Meta built a Reddit rival out of Facebook Groups
Meta’s new Forum app turns Facebook Groups into a standalone hub for questions, recommendations, and AI-powered search, giving the company a Reddit-like test built from communities it already owns.
Memory prices are finally about to drop, and you can thank China for it
Memory prices have gone through the roof thanks to AI demand, but a former Samsung executive thinks Chinese production could bring them back down by late next year.
Xiaomi’s new $34,500 electric SUV goes farther than a Tesla Model Y and costs less
Xiaomi has launched the YU7 True Standard Edition at $34,300 in China. The electric SUV offers 399 miles of range and is $4,350 cheaper than the equivalent Tesla Model Y.
Google Health 5.0 is rolling out with its best feature up front and its worst problems buried
Google Health 5.0 is replacing the Fitbit app with a genuinely useful home screen widget, but the AI coach still hallucinates.
Samsung is prepping open-ear Galaxy Buds Able earbuds and I’m pretty excited
Samsung is developing the Galaxy Buds Able, a clip-type open-ear earbud that hooks onto the ear without blocking the canal.
Spotify’s new AI app can generate daily briefings and personalized podcasts for you
Spotify's new Studio app uses AI to generate personal podcasts and daily briefings built around your listening history, calendar, and inbox.
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