The 2024 Summer Game Fest Showcase is set for June 7

The fifth edition of Summer Game Fest takes place this year and now we know when the main showcase will take place. The two-hour stream of trailers, hype, announcements and game updates is set for Friday, June 7 at 5PM ET. So, if you notice any typos i…

PS5 system update that makes your controller sound better is rolling out today

Sony is rolling out a new PlayStation 5 system update that makes your controller sound better, your screen sharing more immersive and your power indicator adjustable. System Update 9.00 entered beta over a month ago and is available in the public softw…

The best budget Android phone for 2025

Not everyone needs to spend a fortune to get a mobile phone that does everything they want. The best budget Android phones prove you can snag a new phone with great performance, solid build quality and all the key features you actually care about — wit…

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 is cheaper than ever right now

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 is on sale for $680 via Amazon, which is a discount of $120. This is a record low price for the well-regarded tablet. The S9 is the most recent iteration and there likely won’t be a refresh on the horizon until at least Septembe…

Tesla paid no federal income taxes while paying executives $2.5 billion over five years

In case you need another reason to shout "tax the rich" from the rooftops, it's here, and it's going to make you angry. A study found that 35 major US companies paid their top five executives more than they paid in federal income taxe…

From mono to mainstream: 20 years of Bluetooth audio

“When you think about the history of Bluetooth, and specifically about audio, you really have to go back to the mid-to-late ’90s.”
Chuck Sabin is a Bluetooth expert. As a senior director at Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), he oversees market res…

10 More Sci-Fi, Horror, and Fantasy Books to Catch Up on Before Adaptations Arrive

Hollywood has long prowled bookshelves for sci-fi, fantasy, and horror material, going back even earlier than The Wizard of Oz, to name one high-profile (and surprisingly current) example. It shows no sign of stopping, with Dune ruling the box office a…

99 Reasons the U.S. Should Not Ban TikTok

The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday that would force TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell the app or face a ban from the US. It faces an uncertain path in the Senate, and TikTok has a legal case to challenge the bill i…

Here’s Exactly What Will Happen to Your Eyes If You Stare at the Eclipse Without Protection

The upcoming total solar eclipse promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but viewing the celestial spectacle without proper eye protection can cause irreversible damage. Here’s what experts say about the risks and how to watch safely.Read more….

Kara Swisher on All the Nonsense in the Tech Industry

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