10-28-25 -

America's Sovereign AI supercomputers will use AMD chips
AMD is working with the US Department of Energy to build sovereign AI supercomputers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the agency's famous research and development center. NVIDIA describes sovereign AI as "a nation’s capabilitie...

10-28-25 -

Amazon cuts its workforce by 14,000 in further embrace of AI
Amazon has announced an approximately 14,000 person reduction in its corporate workforce. The news follows an earlier report from Reuters that up to 30,000 people could be let go. However, the exact number of layoffs is unclear, with the 14,000 fi...

10-28-25 -

Adobe's new Photoshop AI Assistant can automate repetitive tasks
Among the usual slew of AI enhancements to its Creative Cloud apps, Adobe has introduced a new Photoshop AI Assistant to help automate repetitive chores and provide personalized recommendations. At Adobe Max 2025, the company also introduced new t...

10-28-25 -

Adobe's Firefly can now use AI to generate soundtracks, speech and video
Adobe has released the latest version of Firefly that now leans heavily on AI for nearly every facet of video and image post-production. The updated app can now use AI to generate narration, music, images and video clips, while even helping you to...

10-28-25 -

Insta360 X4 Air is a lightweight 8K 360-degree camera
Insta360 has launched a new camera that sits between the X4 and its current flagship, the X5. The company says the new Insta360 X4 Air is lightest-ever 8K 360-degree camera at just 165 grams. It is definitely lighter than the 200-gram X5 and the 2...

10-28-25 -

YouTube Shorts will integrate Adobe Premiere's video editing tools
Adobe Max kicked off today with a slew of announcements — mostly in the world of AI. But the company also used its creative conference to share that Adobe Premiere's video editing tools are being integrated into YouTube Shorts. ...

10-28-25 -

Lenovo Legion Go 2 review: The utility PC gaming handheld
When the first big wave of handheld PCs hit the market two to three years ago, they were designed as more travel-friendly and convenient alternatives to traditional gaming rigs. That meant reduced performance in exchange for increased portability....

10-28-25 -

The Morning After: Rivian spinoff Also made a modular e-bike with a virtual d...
Spinning off from Rivian, the TM-B e-bike is Also’s attempt at a do-it-all e-bike. It’s pitching it as flexible enough for commuting, trail riding or kid- and cargo-hauling because its modular frame can swap in bench seats or cargo racks. But ...

10-27-25 -

X's Grokipedia is online after it briefly crashed out
Grokipedia, the encyclopedia powered by xAI's assistant Grok briefly went online Monday, before it promptly crashed. At the time of this writing, the website appears to be working, and contains more than 885,000 articles, according to a co...

10-27-25 -

Cinemark is adding more 70mm IMAX screens ahead of Christopher Nolans The Ody...
The movie industry has been in a tailspin for years, with many people foregoing the theatrical experience in favor of watching films at home. I get it. Going to the movies can be expensive and, let’s face it, dealing with other people can be ann...

10-27-25 -

Apple's MacBook Air M4 is back on sale for $799
The Apple MacBook Air M4 laptop is back on sale for just $799, which is one heck of a deal. This sale is for the model with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It's available in multiple colorways, but the silver one inexplicably costs $899...

10-27-25 -

Google is bringing Beam, its 3D video conferencing tech, to deployed service ...
Google has teamed up with the United Service Organizations (USO) to help deployed service members stay in touch with their families in a different way. As part of a pilot program, the company is bringing Google Beam, its 3D video communication tec...

10-27-25 -

Battlefield 6's free battle royale mode arrives on October 28
Battlefield 6 is getting a free battle royale mode on October 28. This follows numerous leaks that have been popping up ever since the mainline game hit store shelves on October 10. It's called Battlefield: RedSec, though we don't ...

10-27-25 -

Federal investigators are looking into Tesla's Mad Max mode, which reportedly...
Federal investigators who are looking into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) tech have requested information from the company about the Mad Max mode it added to the system. The company has claimed that Mad Max offers “higher speeds and more freq...

10-27-25 -

Googles AI health coach will soon be available to some Fitbit Premium users
Google’s long-awaited AI health coach is nearly upon us, as a preview version is launching tomorrow for some Fitbit Premium users in the US. This will only be for Android devices at first, but the company promises an iOS version is in the works....

10-27-25 -

How to cancel your Peacock subscription
It happened again. Peacock just raised subscription prices for its Premium and Premium Plus plans. This is the third price increase in as many years. If your bank account is feeling the pain, or if you're just looking to streamline your en...

10-27-25 -

Threads introduces 'ghost' posts that disappear after 24 hours
Meta's Threads is getting its own version of ephemeral posting with a new feature the company is calling "ghost posts." The temporary posts will be published within Threads' main feed like any other post, but will...

10-27-25 -

Dodgers vs. Blue Jays, Game 3 tonight: How to watch the 2025 MLB World Series...
The 2025 Fall Classic has already reached Game 3 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. The tied-up World Series heads to Los Angeles tonight — Monday, Oct. 27 — at 8PM ET/5PM PT, with the Dodgers getting their turn at a ho...

10-27-25 -

Save 50 percent on a year subscription to one of our favorite budgeting apps
Those looking for a better way to keep track of their finances should consider a budgeting app. There are dozens of them on the market now, and one of our favorites is running a discount for new subscribers. Monarch Money is offering 50 percent of...

10-27-25 -

Spotify's redesigned tvOS app brings podcast and music videos to Apple TV
Using Spotify on Apple TV might be a smoother experience going forward. Spotify has released an entirely new "experience" that integrates many of its mobile features to Apple TV, including managing your queue and viewing lyrics.&...

10-27-25 -

This Baseus magnetic power bank is on sale for only $36
If you’re on the go a lot, a power bank is practically a backpack essential, and while a chunkier device is sometimes necessary for power users, if you just need something to juice up your phone you can easily stay within the realms of pocketabi...

10-27-25 -

AirTag deal: Grab a four-pack of Bluetooth trackers for a record-low price
Apple deals can be hard to come by, but right now you can save on one of the company's smallest (and arguably one if its most useful) gadgets. A four-pack of Apple AirTags is down to $65 right now, which is 34 percent off its usual price. That bri...

10-27-25 -

A bundle of two Blink Mini 2 cameras is on sale for only $28
If you're in the market for a budget-friendly home security camera (or even several), the Blink Mini 2 may be worth considering. A two-pack of the cameras is on sale at Amazon as the bundle has dropped from $70 to $28. That's a discount of 60 per...

10-27-25 -

Apple's iPad Pro (M5) is $50 off right now
Apple only released its newest iPad in mid-October but the device is already on sale. Right now you can pick up the 11-inch iPad Pro (M5) for $949, down from $999. The five percent discount is exclusive to the 256GB Wi-Fi model with standard glass...

10-27-25 -

Pick up our favorite MagSafe power bank for only $57 right now
The Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K) is on sale via Amazon for just $57. This is a discount of 37 percent, which is nothing to sneeze at. The sale applies to multiple colorways. This model topped our list of the best power banks, and with very good r...

10-27-25 -

Our favorite 2025 advent calendars from Pokmon, Lego, Magna-Tiles, Funko Pop ...
Advent calendars aren’t just about chocolate anymore. Recent years have shown that the countdown to Christmas Day can be packed with fun surprises. Whether you’re into building Lego sets, adding more minifigures to your collection or curiously...

10-26-25 -

OpenAI is reportedly working on an AI music-generation tool
According to a report from The Information, OpenAI is interested in developing a tool that could generate music from text and audio prompts, and has been working with students from The Juilliard School to help with creating training data. The comp...

10-26-25 -

CBP will photograph non-citizens entering and exiting the US for its facial r...
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) submitted a new measure that allows it to photograph any non-US citizen who enters or exits the country for facial recognition purposes. According to a filing with the government's Federal Register, CBP a...

10-26-25 -

Apple is reportedly getting ready to introduce ads to its Maps app
Opening Apple's Maps app just for directions may look a little different in the near future. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to introduce ads to Maps as soon as next year. While it won't be as annoyi...

10-26-25 -

The next iPad Pro could be the first to get vapor chamber cooling
The iterative upgrades for iPads may not be enticing enough to warrant a new purchase every year, but Apple may have a particularly cool upgrade to convince users to shell out for the next iPad Pro. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Ap...

10-26-25 -

Google's Gemini will now generate presentations for you
Google is rolling out out a new feature for Gemini's Canvas, the free interactive workspace inside the AI chatbot's app, meant for students and employees who need to create presentations. Gemini is now capable of generating slides ...

10-25-25 -

Superhero workplace comedy, more powerwashing and other new indie games worth...
Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. It's been a packed week with lots of tasty new games arriving, and news and reveals of upcoming projects. So, let's take a look at a bunch of them.Be...

10-25-25 -

Here's our first look at the Paranormal Activity game from the maker of The M...
A teaser shared at the end of the Indie Horror Showcase this week gives us a better idea of what the upcoming found footage Paranormal Activity game will be like. In the short trailer for Paranormal Activity: Threshold, we're introduced to...

10-25-25 -

Dodgers vs. Blue Jays, Game 2 tonight: How to watch the 2025 MLB World Series...
The League Championship Series are history, and the final two teams have emerged: The 2025 Fall Classic will see the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Toronto Blue Jays. Game 2 of the 2025 MLB World Series begins tonight — Saturday, Oct. 25 — at 8P...

10-25-25 -

Blumhouse is adapting Something is Killing the Children for a live-action fil...
The hit horror comic series Something is Killing the Children is headed to the big (and small) screen. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Blumhouse is developing a live-action movie and adult animated series based on the comics. There are no det...

10-25-25 -

Relive the Commodore 64's glory days with a slimmer, blacked-out remake
The Commodore 64 is back in black, sort of. Retro Games and Plaion Replai released a limited edition redesign of the best-selling computer, called THEC64 - Black Edition. Like its name suggests, the console is a modernized version of the classic C...

10-25-25 -

Chinese startup shows off a dancing humanoid robot that starts at $1,400
For roughly the same price as a flagship smartphone, you could instead buy an affordable humanoid robot that's meant for consumer and educational use. Noetix Robotics, a Beijing-based startup, revealed its Bumi robot that's priced ...

10-25-25 -

Shuttered robot vacuum maker Neato is ending cloud services sooner than planned
Starting soon, Neato robovac owners will no longer be able to control their devices using the app. Neato Robotics, which shut down in 2023 due to declining sales, has notified customers that "cloud services are being phased out during Q4 ...

10-25-25 -

Apple makes the M5 MacBook Pro's battery ever so slightly easier to replace
Just like a minor upgrade in specs, Apple's latest M5 MacBook Pro gets the slightest improvement when it comes to repairability. According to iFixit's teardown, the M5 MacBook Pro is the first of its kind that lets you replace the ...

10-25-25 -

How to cancel your Spotify subscription
Spotify recently came under fire for running recruitment ads for ICE, which ask users to "join the mission to protect America" and to "fulfill [their] mission," in the US. Despite music labels calling on the str...

10-25-25 -

How to unpair your Apple Watch from your iPhone
If you’re moving on to a new Apple Watch, selling your current one or fixing some software hiccups, you’ll probably need to disconnect it from your iPhone. Apple calls this unpairing; it’s the step that wipes your watch, breaks the connectio...

10-24-25 -

Halo: Campaign Evolved is a remake of the original story, coming to Xbox, PC ...
Before there’s a new Halo game, Halo Studios is revisiting the past. Xbox has announced Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the first game in the storied shooter series, Halo: Combat Evolved, developed by Halo Studios and coming to Xbox, PC and ...

10-24-25 -

Mouse: P.I. for Hire arrives in March 2026
We finally have a release date for Mouse: P.I. for Hire. The delightfully animated game, which marks Troy Baker's first time playing a rodent private eye, is slated for March 19, 2026. Based on its trailers, you'd be forgiven for v...

10-24-25 -

WordPress co-founder files countersuit against WP Engine over trademark viola...
There's been another turn in Automattic and WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg’s ongoing legal battle with WordPress provider WP Engine. In a counterclaim Automattic filed as part of WP Engine's lawsuit against the company, it claims investment...

10-24-25 -

Surprising no one, researchers confirm that AI chatbots are incredibly sycoph...
We all have anecdotal evidence of chatbots blowing smoke up our butts, but now we have science to back it up. Researchers at Stanford, Harvard and other institutions just published a study in Nature about the sycophantic nature of AI chatbots and ...

10-24-25 -

WordPress creator files countersuit against WP Engine over trademark violations
There's been another turn in WordPress creator Automattic's ongoing legal battle with WordPress provider WP Engine. In a counterclaim Automattic filed as part of WP Engine's lawsuit against the company, the WordPress creato...

10-24-25 -

Instagram adds a watch history for Reels
Instagram's latest feature should make it easier to resurface videos you've viewed. On Friday, Adam Mosseri revealed a new watch history for Reels. "Hopefully, now you can find that thing that you were trying to find that ...

10-24-25 -

Rivian agrees to settle shareholder lawsuit for $250 million
Rivian has agreed to settle a 2022 shareholder lawsuit. The automaker will pay out $250 million to qualifying investors if the agreement is approved. The lawsuit stemmed from alleged deception surrounding a March 2022 price hike for the R1S SUV an...

10-24-25 -

Best iPad deals: Get over $300 off the iPad Air M3 with cellular
The just-released iPad Pro with the M5 chip tops our list of the best tablets and the standard iPad is our pick for the best budget slate. While the former is expectedly not on sale yet, we are seeing a modest discount for the cheaper iPad. The lo...

10-24-25 -

Big tech is helping to pay for Trump's ballroom that we all definitely want
The federal government has released a list of all of the entities helping to pay for President Trump's lavish White House ballroom, according to reporting by Business Insider. Big tech is all over this thing, with companies like Amazon, Ap...