Nintendo made a slew of announcements during its latest Direct event, including details on a new Resident Evil game, a Ditto-centric Pokémon title, and more details on Hades II.
Culture, Culture / Video Games, Finally
‘Hades II’ Is Coming to Nintendo Switch This Month Read Post »
The Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel, titled The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, will be released in 2026. The original cast, including Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black, will reprise their roles.
Culture, Culture / Movies, Culture / Video Games, It’s-a-Me, Movie!
Nintendo Drops Surprise Trailer for New Super Mario Galaxy Movie Read Post »
Anthropic agreed to a $1.5 billion settlement for authors whose books were used to train its AI model. As an author who fits that description, I’ve come around to the idea.
Business, Business / Tech Culture, Backchannel
I Wasn’t Sure I Wanted Anthropic to Pay Me for My Books—I Do Now Read Post »
Authorities have named Tyler Robinson as a suspect in the murder of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, citing Discord messages as evidence of his alleged role.
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Security, Investigative Files
Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Identified as 22-Year-Old Utah Man Read Post »
Whether you’re shopping for a couple or updating your own registry, these are our favorite tried-and-tested gifts that’ll be enjoyed for years to come.
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Ring It Up
The Best Gifts for Newlyweds They’ll Actually Use (2025) Read Post »
The groundbreaking Leaf returns bigger and better than ever—but leaves us wanting more.
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Nissan Leaf 2026 Review: Superb Steering, Competitive Pricing Read Post »
Find out whether a single Wi-Fi router or a mesh system makes the most sense for your home network.
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Computers, Gear / Products / Home Office, Wireless Wars
Wi-Fi Router Vs Mesh System: Which Is Best for You? Read Post »
A couch should be able to adapt as the needs of your living space evolve. That’s exactly what a modular couch can do.
Gear, Gear / Trends, Gear / Products / Home, Take Several Seats
Age-verification laws are on the rise around the world, and VPNs promise to get around them. But do they actually work?
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Online Services, Private Packets
VPNs and Age-Verification Laws: What You Need to Know Read Post »
Outside of the Utah hospital where Charlie Kirk was taken Wednesday, a crowd of families, college students, and Proud Boys gathered to mourn.
The Big Story, Politics, Politics / Politics News, Memento Mori
Scenes From Charlie Kirk’s Impromptu Memorial in Utah Read Post »
The iPhone 17 Air complicates Apple’s smartphone lineup. Our primer on the differences and similarities can help you shop.
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Phones, Apples to Apples
A series of corporate leaks show that Chinese technology companies function far more like their Western peers than one might imagine.
Business, Business / Social Media, Security, Security / Privacy, Made in China
How China’s Propaganda and Surveillance Systems Really Operate Read Post »
Nvidia has updated its GeForce Now game-streaming service with the RTX 5080, but it’s more than just a GPU swap.
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Gaming, Gear / Products / Online Services, Product Review
Nvidia GeForce Now RTX 5080 (Blackwell) Review: RTX 5080 in a MacBook Read Post »
The Arlo Pro 5S is only $100 right now on Amazon.
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Extremists and an anonymously run website are posting identifying details about people accused of celebrating Charlie Kirk’s murder online. Some of those targeted are now getting death threats.
Politics, Politics / Extremism, Politics / Politics News, Extremism
Right-Wing Activists Are Targeting People for Allegedly Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s Death Read Post »
Videos of the shooting spread across TikTok, Instagram, and X. Researchers say that in some cases the platforms are falling short on enforcing their own content moderation rules.
Business, Business / Social Media, Violent Spread
Charlie Kirk Was Shot and Killed in a Post-Content Moderation World Read Post »
Alongside new iPhones, Apple released a new security architecture on Tuesday: Memory Integrity Enforcement aims to eliminate the most frequently exploited class of iOS bugs.
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, Safety First
Apple’s Big Bet to Eliminate the iPhone’s Most Targeted Vulnerabilities Read Post »
We’ve found the best travel cameras—from point-and-shoot to full-frame—to help you bring home the perfect vacation photos.
Gear, Gear / Products / Cameras, Buying Guide
The new pizza oven from All-Clad offers a rotating pizza stone for easy, even bakes. Turns out, I wanted this.
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Round Round
All-Clad Gas Pizza Oven Review (2025): A Pie That Rotates Itself Read Post »
I’ve also tested previous versions of this medium-firm favorite, and it never disappoints.
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Sleep, Product Review
DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress Review: Support and Value Read Post »
