Hardware & Devices
Nintendo Switch update makes the eShop much more responsive
The Nintendo eShop got a big makeover.
Is NFC charging the secret to nicer-looking smartglasses?
A pair of prototype Ray Ban Meta glasses at AWE 2026 show that NFC charging can achieve similar performance to the pogo pins common in smart glasses today.
Xreal officially reveals its Android XR Aura glasses — without a pricetag
The company is taking paid reservations for a launch later this year.
Qualcomm unveils its Snapdragon Reality Elite chip for next-gen AR headsets
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Reality Elite promises a boost for AR and mixed reality devices.
Kodak's adorable Charmera camera gets new Y2K-inspired designs
There's a new Kodak Charmera coming, and its Y2K-coded.
Snap's slimmed down AR Specs go on sale later this year for $2,195
Snap describes its news AR Specs as a "wearable computer."
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds trailer has plenty of callbacks to its 1960s origins
Here's a new trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, which premiers July 23rd.
It's time to dump Roku
I'm so done with Roku.
Why your Fire TV Stick might be slowing down (and how to fix it)
Yes, first unplug it and plug it back in. But after that, here's what you can try to fix your slow Fire TV Stick.
Roblox rolls out its new age-gated account tiers globally
Age-gated tiers are the latest tactic Roblox is trying to keep kids safe on its platform.
Commodore made a social media-banishing flip phone
The Commodore Callback 8020 is a nostalgic rejection of modern smartphones.
SpaceX is buying AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion
SpaceX is buying Cursor to bolster the capabilities of xAI.
Xbox Game Pass additions for late June include EA Sports FC 26 and RV There Yet?
Xbox Game Pass additions for late June include EA Sports FC 26 and RV There Yet?
Insta360 Luna Ultra review: Let the gimbal camera wars begin
Insta360's first gimbal camera is a high-powered Osmo Pocket rival that you can actually buy.
Italy is probing Apple over iCloud services like iPhone backups
Apple is being investigated by the EU again, this time over its iCloud service.
What that small flashing dot on your Samsung phone is trying to tell you
That small flashing dor on your Samsung phone's screen prevents accidental presses while you're on a call.
Microsoft's new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop cost $500 and $600 more than their predecessors
Microsoft's new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop are about 50 to 60 percent more expensive than the previous generation. Thanks, AI!
AWE 2026: Live updates from keynotes by Snap CEO Evan Spiegel, Google and Qualcomm at the XR show
We're liveblogging the AWE XR 2026 event, focusing on Snap CEO Evan Spiegel's keynote and Qualcomm's immediately after. Come join us!
India temporarily blocks Telegram, claiming it was done to prevent exam fraud
India has temporarily blocked Telegram, claiming it's to prevent cheating on a crucial entrance exam.
Meta's Threads app now has half a billion monthly users
Almost three years in, Meta's X competitor is still growing.
Justice Department backs xAI in NAACP lawsuit over data center pollution
xAI has some powerful friends, and they're asking the court to dismiss NAACP's lawsuit.
Xbox is reportedly closing Ninja Theory, Double Fine and Compulsion Games
Some well-known first-party Xbox studios are reportedly at risk of being closed down.
Google Earth's flight simulator mode is now available in your browser
Up, up and away! (Just try not to crash.)
Samsung expands its Galaxy Book 6 lineup with a Snapdragon X2 Elite-powered model
The Galaxy Book 6 Edge comes with 1TB of storage and 16GB of RAM, and it costs $2,100.