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The Morning After: Want to live in NASA’s Mars simulation for a year?
NASA wants volunteers for its second year-long simulated Mars mission, the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA 2). For the mission’s duration, starting spring 2025, the four selected...
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Sony A9 III review: The future of cameras is fast
After letting rival camera companies catch up for the last few years, Sony laid down a gauntlet with the 24.6-megapixel A9 III. It’s the world’s first mirrorless camera with a global shutter, a...
View ArticleThe best password managers for 2024
We use passwords for everything. From our bank accounts to free social media sites, our password footprints spread all over our digital landscape. But that means if you’re reusing the same ones over...
View ArticleThe EU opens a wide-ranging probe into TikTok
TikTok is in the EU's crosshairs over potential Digital Services Act (DSA) breaches around the safety of minors and other matters. The formal proceedings will focus on addictive algorithms, the "rabbit...
View ArticleThe UK moves another step closer to banning phones in schools
Mobile phone ownership has become standard for people of most ages, and, while there's a convenience argument, experts and regulators alike have expressed concerns about children's well-being and...
View ArticleThe official Xbox controller is on sale for $44
It’s rarely a bad idea to have an extra controller on hand. Being able to switch to another gamepad when the battery runs out is always welcome, and you don't want to be caught short when a buddy wants...
View ArticleGlobalFoundries secures $1.5 billion in CHIPS Act funding for US expansion
The Biden administration is granting $1.5 billion in funding to GlobalFoundries to bolster semiconductor production under the CHIPS Act. The company, which spun out from AMD in 2009 and also has access...
View ArticleWednesday's Nintendo Direct will focus on upcoming third-party releases
The next Nintendo Direct is scheduled for this Wednesday, the company just announced. It's being billed as a "partner showcase," with Nintendo saying it'll show off Switch games coming in the first...
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Fujifilm's X100VI is a big step forward for the TikTok-famous compact camera
Fujifilm's X100V was the toy to have over the last couple of years (thanks, TikTok) and the company has now released its successor, the 40.2-megapixel X100 VI, with large improvements across the board....
View ArticleAnker battery packs and charging accessories are up to 44 percent off
Anker has an ongoing sale for Presidents' Day at Amazon, and you can grab a bunch of charging accessories you may need at a discount. If you want a 20,000mAh portable charger that's noticeably smaller,...
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The Morning After: Nintendo’s next console may not arrive until 2025
Nintendo’s Switch 2 (not its official name) was widely expected to arrive sometime this year, but that may not happen. Now, the company is reportedly telling publishers the next-gen console is slated...
View ArticleThe best Apple AirTag accessories for 2024
AirTags are a great way to use Apple's Find My network to keep track of your things. But, like it or not, most AirTag owners will need a holder or case for their Bluetooth tracker. Unlike similar...
View ArticleWalmart is buying smart TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion
Walmart is buying Smart TV manufacturer Vizio for $2.3 billion, the US retail giant announced as part of its latest earnings report. While Walmart has long been one of the major sellers of Vizio TVs,...
View ArticleSamsung is upgrading a bunch of audio capabilities on its phones, tablets and...
Samsung has announced a variety of updates designed to give its devices' audio capabilities a boost, starting with a Galaxy Buds' capability that could make it easier to communicate in another...
View ArticleApple Music debuts a monthly version of its annual Replay feature
Apple Music is building on its annual Replay feature by offering a monthly version. The annual Replay playlist will still be available, but the monthly option should offer a more granular look at your...
View ArticleMembers of ransomware gang Lockbit arrested by law enforcement
International law enforcement, led by the UK’s National Crime Agency, have disrupted ransomware gang Lockbit's operation. The group behind notable hacks against aircraft manufacturer Boeing, chip giant...
View ArticleGoogle engineers modded a PlayStation Portal to emulate PSP games
The PlayStation Portal has turned out to be a bit of a surprise hit for Sony. The portable peripheral is often out of stock and hard to come by, even though it does just one thing: stream games from...
View ArticleDr. Garmin will see you now
There’s a reason smartwatches haven’t replaced clinically validated gear when you visit the hospital — accuracy and reliability are paramount when the data informs medical procedures. Even so,...
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The best vlogging cameras for 2024
If you’re a content creator or YouTuber, camera companies increasingly want your business. Last year was no exception, with several new vlogging-specific models released by Canon, Sony, DJI and others....
View ArticleTinder is bringing its advanced ID verification system to the US and UK
Tinder has announced it’s bringing an advanced ID verification system to the US, UK, Brazil and Mexico. This is part of an ongoing effort to reduce the number of catfish swimming around the old dating...
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