Hardware & Devices
I went to the loneliest baseball game on Apple Vision Pro
This weekend, I strapped on an Apple Vision Pro to watch a baseball game in immersive virtual reality for the first time. It was technically impressive, visually pretty remarkable…
How Enterprising Modders Installed Windows NT On Nintendo GameCubes
Modders often find purpose for old tech that's collecting dust, like adding an antiquated version of Windows onto a 25-year-old console with this process.
Alienware’s budget-friendly QD-OLED is discounted for the first time
While memory and storage prices are still high, there are still good discounts on other gaming-related hardware. Take Alienware’s AW2726DM, for example. Dell is selling it for $31…
Phil Schiller reportedly steps down as Apple's App Store and product event chief
Phil Schiller will remain an Apple Fellow and focus on "unspecified initiatives," according to Bloomberg.
The downsides of switching from Windows to Mac
Moving from Windows to macOS will have a bit of a learning curve.
What is the best direction to face your subwoofer?
The physical setup of a subwoofer can be the difference between bass that swallows you up and bass that seems to come from a specific spot.
Sony is adding free TV channels to PS5
Ad-supported streaming channels are hitting Sony's console in the US today.
How long can you expect your original Nintendo Switch to last?
The Nintendo Switch is winding down, but it's not done yet. Yours should work even once hardware sales stop and new games aren't made for it anymore.
Car owners want tech they can ignore
Automakers keep shoving more tech into their cars, despite evidence that consumers are increasingly fed up with huge screens and glitchy software. In fact, the features that car o…
Phil Schiller is leaving his biggest jobs at Apple
Longtime Apple executive Phil Schiller is stepping down from his role as the head of the App Store and Apple events, according to a report from Bloomberg. Following the change, Sc…
Markiplier is now GoPro’s biggest shareholder
YouTuber Mark "Markiplier" Fischbach has invested enough in GoPro to become its single largest shareholder, with an 8.5 percent stake in the company, Bloomberg reports. Speaking t…
Read Tim Cook’s final message to Apple staff as CEO
Steve Jobs' successor carried the torch of the iPhone and built Apple into a global powerhouse with few rivals. Since becoming CEO in 2011, Tim Cook has led the company to become …
It's time you realized the usefulness of the smartwatch flashlight feature
Several Garmin watches offer a built-in LED flashlight, but even if you have another brand, you likely have a decent light on your wrist.
Kalshi dishes out its first-ever lifetime ban to George Santos
The company says the ex-congressman didn't fully cooperate with its investigation into alleged insider trading.
How to add and remove cards from Apple Wallet
It's easy to add all your various cards and passes to Apple Wallet, and they don't have to stick around once you're done using them.
Debian won’t ban AI code from its Linux distribution
Debian voted to allow developers to use AI tools in their contributions to the Linux distribution's "development, maintenance, [and] documentation." The new policy on AI acknowled…
Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones are back down to their lowest price
Sony is one of many companies offering Labor Day discounts on tech products, though its week-long sale on the last-gen WH-1000XM5 is one of the most attractive deals I found upon …
How to disable your digital wallet if you lose your phone
Digital wallets are secure, since even if you lose your phone, they're protected by your lock screen. But you can disable your wallet to be safe.
Honor Robot Phone hands-on: A gimbal phone experiment with promising results
Honor crammed a gimbal camera into a phone in a promising hardware experiment.
ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox to face the EU's strictest platform rules
ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox to face the EU's strictest platform rules.
How to disable absolute Bluetooth volume on Android (and why you might want to)
Sometimes the volume control on a Bluetooth device behaves unpredictably. This quick fix in your Android phone's settings is a good troubleshooting step.
New York governor to 3D-printed gun leader: ‘tell Cody I will get ahead of him’
Cody Wilson, the creator of the first 3D-printed gun, announced a tool last week aimed at skirting a New York law that prevents 3D printers from making firearms - and taunting gov…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul thinks AI should be ‘less evil’
Today, I’m talking with New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and I’ll just warn you — this episode moves really fast. It’s an election year, after all, with a shocking amount of tech p…
Garmin Cirqa review: A fine but utterly inessential smart band
Garmin's Cirqa band lacks the software and AI insights to make it a true Whoop rival.