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A futuristic spaceship navigates a vibrant asteroid field, evoking the spirit of Star Fox games developed by indie studios during Nintendo's break.
The Reading List

Indie Developers Create Star Fox-like Adventures Amidst Nintendo's Hiatus

While Nintendo's Star Fox series has largely been absent for years, indie studios are now delivering new rail-shooters, with games like Ex-Zodiac specifically tuning gameplay to player nostalgia rathe

Jordan Tsosie·Jun 28
Kai Wright holding an older smartphone, symbolizing a conscious choice for device longevity over frequent upgrades in a fast-paced tech world.
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Kai Wright refuses to buy new phone, prioritizes device longevity

For years, The Verge's Kai Wright has avoided buying a new smartphone, instead relying on his partner's hand-me-downs.

Jordan Tsosie·Jun 28
Teenage Engineering KO II sampler with its colorful interface illuminated, showcasing its USB port and buttons in a modern studio setting.
The Gadget Shelf

Teenage Engineering KO II sampler adds lo-fi USB audio with OS 2.5

Teenage Engineering's EP-133 KO II sampler, known for its playful design, now records and plays back stereo audio directly over USB and offers dedicated lo-fi sample rates as low as 26 kHz, dramatical

Cyrus Jafari·Jun 28
US Capitol building surrounded by glowing AI data streams, symbolizing government oversight of advanced artificial intelligence.
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US Grants Conditional Access to Anthropic's Mythos 5 AI

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick informed Anthropic: certain trusted partners can now access Mythos, thanks to appropriate safeguards, WIRED and Semafor reported.

Maya Feldman·Jun 27
Philips Hue smart lights illuminating a modern living room with vibrant colors, showcasing a Prime Day sale.
Deals & Drops

Philips Hue smart lights deals shine on Prime Day

During a recent Prime Day, the Philips Hue White and Colour Ambiance 3-pack saw its price slashed by 49%, hitting just $75.

Maya Feldman·Jun 27
3 Overlooked Reasons Your Joint Pain Persists (And How the ShopCaelix CopperZen™ Band Helps)
Wellness Finds

3 Overlooked Reasons Your Joint Pain Persists (And How the ShopCaelix CopperZen™ Band Helps)

This article discusses three often-overlooked reasons for persistent joint pain: focusing only on symptoms instead of underlying circulation, chronic low-grade inflammation, and a reactive rather than proactive pain management approach. It highlights how the ShopCaelix CopperZen™ Band, utilizing magnetic and copper therapy, offers a comprehensive, drug-free solution.

Sponsored·Jul 7
A digital clock displaying 11:59 PM with fading icons of popular electronics, symbolizing the end of Prime Day 2026 deals.
The Gadget Shelf

Prime Day 2026 deals vanish at midnight PDT

The Apple Watch Series 11 is currently available at its lowest price ever, but only until 11:59 p.

Cyrus Jafari·Jun 27
Excited shoppers discovering and purchasing top Prime Day deals on laptops, tablets, and smart home devices before the sale ends.
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Shop the Best Prime Day Deals Available Now

With Amazon Prime Day ending Friday, June 26, some of the best remaining deals are offering discounts of up to 56%, according to Good Housekeeping .

Jordan Tsosie·Jun 25
Close-up of a state-of-the-art Nvidia AI server featuring advanced liquid cooling technology, highlighting its water-saving design.
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Nvidia's new AI data center design slashes water usage

U.S. data centers guzzled an estimated 449 million gallons of water daily in 2021, a staggering demand Nvidia's new AI server design aims to significantly curb, according to eesi . This consumption pr

Maya Feldman·Jun 23
A tense negotiation scene between Valve and a RAM supplier, with Steam Machines and volatile market graphs symbolizing the impact on pricing.
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Valve's brutal RAM negotiations shape Steam Machine prices

Valve, a multi-billion dollar gaming giant, subjects its Steam Machines to a precarious month-to-month 'take-it-or-leave-it' system for critical RAM components.

Maya Feldman·Jun 23
Experimental musician Hainbach performing live with a Nagra reel-to-reel tape recorder and a Swiss Army Knife on stage.
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Hainbach explores his Swiss Army Knife approach to music

On stage, experimental musician Hainbach doesn't just perform with his Nagra reel-to-reel tape recorders; he uses a Swiss Army Knife to fix them mid-show.

Maya Feldman·Jun 21
A musician stands before a massive, glowing digital database of music and AI code, symbolizing the revelation of AI music training datasets.
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Atlantic Releases Database of AI Music Training Datasets

Musicians Backxwash and Titus Andronicus have already discovered their songs among the 21 million tracks found in newly revealed AI training datasets.

Maya Feldman·Jun 21
How Simon's LiveGood Hub's LiveGood Creatine + HMB Delivers for Athletes
Wellness Finds

How Simon's LiveGood Hub's LiveGood Creatine + HMB Delivers for Athletes

For athletes and fitness enthusiasts seeking an edge in performance, muscle growth, and recovery, understanding how supplements work is crucial. Simon's LiveGood Hub , an online affiliate hub, promotes health products li…

Sponsored·Jul 7
The NTS Radio Atonemo player, a compact Wi-Fi streamer, is showcased connected to a high-fidelity audio system in a stylish home setting.
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NTS Radio Launches Atonemo Player for Hi-Fi Streaming

NTS Radio, whose listenership surged 300% to a quarter-million monthly users, just launched a $179 Wi-Fi player.

Maya Feldman·Jun 20
The SwitchBot Standing Circulator Fan operating on a desk in a modern home office, showcasing its sleek design and airflow.
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SwitchBot Standing Circulator Fan review: Smart features, limited battery

At its maximum settings—nightlight, high speed, and swiveling—the SwitchBot Standing Circulator Fan's USB-C rechargeable battery lasts a mere 1 hour and 45 minutes, according to The Verge .

Maya Feldman·Jun 20
A silhouetted figure in a futuristic boardroom observes a flickering AI network projection, symbolizing instability in OpenAI's enterprise AI sales leadership.
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Barret Zoph Departs OpenAI Again After Five Months

Just five months after rejoining OpenAI to lead its crucial enterprise AI sales, Barret Zoph has once again departed the company, reportedly due to performance and conduct issues.

Maya Feldman·Jun 19
A vast warehouse filled with Steam Controllers, with a calendar indicating the year 2027, symbolizing extreme shipping delays.
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Steam Controller orders face shipping delays extending into 2027

New buyers of Valve's Steam Controller have been informed their orders are not expected to ship before 2027, according to Notebookcheck .

Maya Feldman·Jun 19
A realistic replica of a small American town, complete with houses and businesses, used by the FBI for cyberattack response training exercises.
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FBI practices cyberattack response in replica small town

Inside a sprawling 22,000-square-foot facility in Huntsville, Alabama, the FBI has constructed an entire mock American town.

Maya Feldman·Jun 15
British teenagers looking worriedly at their smartphones, symbolizing the impact of the UK government's proposed social media ban for under-16s.
Kids & Family

UK government plans social media ban for under-16s

Starting in spring 2027, children under 16 in the UK will be legally barred from using popular social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, marking a dramatic shift in digital policy.

Gabriela Reyes·Jun 15
Curious About Lunar? Here's the Rundown on This Free Dark Web Monitoring Platform
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Curious About Lunar? Here's the Rundown on This Free Dark Web Monitoring Platform

Lunar is an enterprise-grade platform offering free monitoring of compromised credentials and session hijacking threats. Designed for companies of all sizes, it provides real-time visibility into data exposures linked to…

Sponsored·Jul 7
A gadget blogger choosing between a new iPhone 16 Pro and a portable CD player for travel, highlighting practical tech choices.
The Travel Kit

Gadget Guru Upgrades to iPhone 16 Pro for Better Battery Life

Despite upgrading to an iPhone 16 Pro in late 2024, a veteran gadget blogger still packs a Portable CD Cover Player for travel.

Vincent DeLuca·Jun 15
The Xbox logo is shown being detached from the Microsoft corporate structure, symbolizing a potential spin-off, with digital data streams in the background.
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Microsoft Explores Spinning Off Its Xbox Gaming Division

Microsoft has approved a plan to significantly increase spending on AAA games for the next fiscal year, yet it actively considers spinning off its Xbox gaming unit.

Jordan Tsosie·Jun 14
The White House illuminated with digital data streams, symbolizing restricted international access to advanced AI models like Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5.
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White House Halts Foreign Access to Anthropic AI Models

At 5:21pm ET, Anthropic received a government letter demanding it immediately suspend access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models.

Maya Feldman·Jun 14
Wolverine from X-Men '97 battles Skeletor from Masters of the Universe in a vibrant, retro-futuristic clash.
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X-Men '97 and Masters of the Universe Face Off in Revival Battle

The Masters of the Universe movie has grossed a mere $54.

Maya Feldman·Jun 14