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Panasonic S1R II review: An excellent hybrid camera that’s cheaper than rivals

With the A1, Sony was the first to introduce a high-resolution hybrid camera that was equally adept at stills and video — but boy was it expensive. Nikon and Canon followed that template with the R5 II and Z8 models that offered similar capabilities fo…

Scientists film a living colossal squid for the first time

Scientists have caught a colossal squid on camera in its natural environment for the very time, according to a report by the BBC. This happened around 100 years after the species was originally discovered, proving just how vast and mysterious the ocean…

Get two years of ProtonVPN for 64 percent off

A VPN (virtual private network) can come in handy on a regular basis to keep you safe online, and you can save on one of our favorites right now. Our top pick for the best VPN, ProtonVPN, is on sale for just $86.16 for two years of access. That’s a 64-…

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a love letter to the series’ NES roots

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a labor of love. You can see it in every pixel, animation and cutscene of the new 2D action game. It might be a surprise then that it’s not the work of Team Ninja, the studio most closely associated with the series, but rathe…

Here are the coolest cars at New York International Auto Show 2025

This year marks the 125th anniversary of the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), and despite concerns over tariffs, there are still a lot of manufacturers here showing off new models including a handful of US and global debuts. So without further…

Spotify was down for a while this morning, but it’s back now

The music-streaming app Spotify was down for a good chunk of time this morning, leaving millions of music fans in the lurch. Both the app and web client weren't working, but service seem to be broadly returned to normal at this point, though linger…

TikTok is adding Footnotes, its take on Community Notes

As TikTok continues to wait for a deal that will secure its future in the United States, the company is embracing a crowd-sourced approach to fact-checking. The service is adding “Footnotes,” a Community Notes-like feature that will allow contributors …

The Kia EV4 makes its US debut at the 2025 New York Auto Show

Kia's first all-electric sedan, the 2026 EV4, is making its official debut in the US at the New York International Auto Show, which runs from April 18 to April 27. The automaker first announced the vehicle in Spain back in February, with the promis…

Aura’s Aspen digital photo frame features a bigger, better screen, but it’ll cost you

If you’ve ever tried to buy a digital photo frame, you likely know the market is full of bad products. Aura’s frames are an exception — they’re well-designed, have great screens, the software is easy to use and there are no subscription upsells. Today,…

The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker EV has solid 4X4 bonafides but mediocre range

Subaru has unveiled its second-ever EV, the 2026 Trailseeker, at the New York International Auto Show. It's a slightly larger version of the company's first electric vehicle, the Solterra, and is likely based on the same platform — also used by…