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R2-D2 is now a Tamagotchi you’ll forget about
R2-D2 might be the most beloved character in the entire Star Wars universe. But some might change their tune about the adorable droid if he becomes too annoying in his latest form: a Tamagotchi.Disney...
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Google’s Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will use AI everywhere
Smartphone launch season is typically in the fall, but Google has unexpectedly early news to share today. The company just announced that not only is the Pixel 6 coming this fall, but it’ll feature the...
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Google’s own mobile chip is called Tensor
Rick Osterloh casually dropped his laptop onto the couch and leaned back, satisfied. It’s not a mic, but the effect is about the same. Google’s chief of hardware had just shown me a demo of the...
View ArticleAudi e-tron GT first drive: Beauty and performance in an impressive EV
When unveiled at the LA auto show in 2018, the Audi e-tron GT wowed the world with its incredible design. It immediately became the best-looking EV coming to market and now that it’s here and frankly...
View Article8BitDo made a pair of affordable media remotes for the Xbox Series X/S
Peripheral-maker 8BitDo is best known for its retro-inspired wireless controllers, but for its latest release, the company has come out with a pair of officially licensed media remotes for the Xbox...
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SkulptSynth SE review: Cheap and confusing, but incredibly powerful
Over the last decade or so we’ve seen an explosion of cheap, portable synths driven largely by Korg’s deceptively powerful Volca line. Even companies like Modal Electronics, which typically trafficked...
View ArticleBandcamp will keep waiving its fees one day a month through the end of 2021
Since March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic really took hold in most of the world, Bandcamp has waived its commissions on the first Friday of each month. The Bandcamp Friday initiative is now set to...
View ArticleSony adds 'Nier: Automata,' 'Ghostrunner' and 'Undertale' to PlayStation Now
Sony is adding Nier: Automata, Ghostrunner and Undertale to its PlayStation Now service, the company announced on Monday. Subscribers can play all three games starting on August 3rd, with Nier:...
View ArticleThe next 'Rainbow Six Siege' event is a teaser for 'Extraction'
Ubisoft has revealed the next limited-time event for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, and it could whet your appetite for Rainbow Six Extraction. The Containment event features a new game mode called...
View ArticleTwitter adds Google and Apple ID as log-in and sign-up options
Twitter is adding two additional ways for people to log in to their accounts. Starting today, you can use your Google ID to access the service through its web client and mobile app. On iOS, meanwhile,...
View ArticleAmazon's Lord of the Rings series arrives on September 2, 2022
Amazon's long-awaited The Lord of the Rings series has a release date, but don't go rushing to stake out the best spot in your living room just yet. The show will premiere on September 2nd, 2022, with...
View ArticleAmazon made a $55 soap dispenser that reminds you to wash for 20 seconds
Amazon has quietly introduced a new Smart Soap Dispenser that works with its Alexa voice-activated assistant. Spotted by AFTVnews, the gadget includes a set of 10 LED lights that will count down as you...
View ArticleTwitter partners with Reuters and AP to boost curation efforts
Twitter is partnering with The Associated Press and Reuters to help its curation team put credible information in front of users. Made up of employees who work together to contextualize some of the...
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Amazon is offering $10 in credit for your palm print
Amazon is offering $10 in promotional credit to get people to sign up to its palm print payments system. Our sister site TechCrunch spotted the promotional offer and shared a screenshot of it, which...
View ArticleFirst-gen Echo Show 5 returns to an all-time low of $45 on Amazon
You can now grab the first-gen Echo Show 5 for $45 on Amazon, if you didn't get the chance to do so on Prime Day in June and on Black Friday last year. The Alexa-powered smart display is also currently...
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Realme's 'MagDart' is an Android take on MagSafe, but faster
Ever since Apple's MagSafe made its grand return by way of the iPhone 12 series, it was only a matter of time before other phone makers came up with similar — and maybe better — solutions. Realme, the...
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JLab debuts $20 true wireless earbuds with 8-hour battery life and touch...
In 2020, I found out just how solid a pair of $29 true wireless earbuds could be. JLab's Go Air covers all the basics even though they lack the polish of more expensive sets. For its latest buds, the...
View ArticleIntel's AI degree program expands to 18 additional community colleges in 11...
Following an online pilot in the fall of 2020 with Maricopa County Community College District, Intel is expanding its AI for Workforce Program to include 18 additional schools in 11 states, including...
View ArticleWaze adds Halo's Master Chief as a navigation voice for a limited time
Didn’t get an invite from Microsoft to the Halo Infinite technical preview? That’s okay. The company has a consolation prize for you. Microsoft and 343 Industries have partnered with Waze to bring the...
View ArticleBlizzard president 'steps down' amid sexual discrimination and harassment...
Blizzard Entertainment's leadership is in upheaval following a California lawsuit over sexual discrimination and harassment. Studio president J. Allen Brack, who was named in the lawsuit, is "stepping...
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