Epic's lawsuit against Google won't stop Bandcamp's in-app payments
Bandcamp won't have to worry about Google pulling its app from the Play Store in the near future. The music service has entered into an agreement that will let it use its existing in-app payment system...
View ArticleCoinbase reportedly pauses hiring amid plummeting crypto market
In the wake of the cryptocurrency market crashing, Coinbase said this week it was joining a number of tech companies by slowing down its hiring plans for this year. More details have emerged about...
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Apple's third-gen AirPods drop to $150, plus the rest of the week's best tech...
We're one week out from Memorial Day weekend and we're already starting to see the sales roll in. Apple's latest AirPods are back down to $150 while a four-pack of AirTags remains discounted to $89....
View ArticleYoung Obi-Wan Kenobi comes to ‘Fortnite’ to promote his Disney+ series
Yet another major Star Wars character is about to drop onto the Fortnite island. Obi-Wan Kenobi will hit the Fortnite Item Shop on May 26th, just hours before his eponymous series debuts on...
View ArticleNorman Reedus says a 'Death Stranding' sequel is in the works
If you suspected a Death Stranding sequel was in the works, you were probably spot-on. Lead actor Norman Reedus told Leo in an interview that work had "just started" on a second game. He didn't share...
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The best grilling gear
It’s not quite summer yet, but Memorial Day is often seen as the unofficial start of the grilling season. To help you prepare for the next few months, we’ve compiled a list of the best gear for your...
View ArticleA second Apple Store union election will take place next month
Employees at an Apple Store in Towson, Maryland have set a date for their union election. Workers at the Towson Town Center location will vote in person over four days, starting on June 15th.The...
View ArticleAmazon's latest stunt is beaming a new Prime Video sci-fi show into outer space
Amazon tried a novel marketing strategy to get more eyeballs (or eyestalks) on a new Prime Video show: it beamed the first episode of sci-fi series Night Sky out of Earth's atmosphere. The company...
View ArticleWatch the first eight minutes of 'Stranger Things' season 4
Netflix is trying to build up hype for Stranger Things season 4 in a not-so-subtle way: by letting you watch a significant chunk of it. The service has shared the first eight minutes of the...
View ArticleAmazon’s upcoming tablets will include a more modern Fire OS 8
Amazon’s new Fire 7 tablets — due to arrive this summer — will be equipped with improved software. According to a report on AFTV News. tablets will come with Fire OS 8, an entirely new version of the...
View ArticleThe FCC has a plan to boost rural broadband download speeds to 100 Mbps
The Federal Communications Commission is aiming to boost rural broadband internet speeds through proposed changes to the Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM) program. The target is to improve...
View ArticleHyundai's first all-EV factory in the US will be in Georgia
Hyundai is betting big on American electric vehicle sales. The automaker has struck a deal with Georgia to build its first dedicated EV factory in the US. The 2,923-acre plant near Savannah will make...
View ArticleOracle CEO Larry Ellison joined call about contesting Trump’s election loss
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison was involved in a call where a number of influential GOP figures—including Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC), Fox News anchor Sean Hannity and Trump attorney Jay Sekulow —...
View ArticleBoeing's Starliner successfully docks with the ISS despite issues
Boeing's Starliner has successfully reached and docked with the International Space Station, completing an important step for a crucial test flight that would determine whether it's ready for crewed...
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Netflix's Love, Death and Robots finds the 'nerd joy' of adult animation
What happens when animation geeks get the greenlight to produce whatever they want? You get Netflix's Love, Death and Robots, an anthology series that's meant to remind viewers that cartoons aren't...
View ArticleRecommended Reading: Inside Apple's mixed-reality headset project
The inside story of why Apple bet big on a mixed-reality headsetWayne Ma, The InformationThe Information chronicles the development of Apple's upcoming mixed-reality headset in the first of two...
View ArticleEA is reportedly seeking a sale or a merger
Electronic Arts is actively (and persistently) looking for a buyer or another company willing to merge with it, according to Puck. The video game company reportedly held talks with a number of...
View ArticleGoogle and Match Group reach temporary agreement on in-app payments
Match Group, the parent company of Tinder and Hinge, claims it has won “concessions” from Google in its antitrust battle against the search giant. On Friday, Match withdrew a restraining order after...
View Article‘Big Hero 6’ sequel ‘Baymax!’ hits Disney+ on June 29th
Baymax!, the Disney+ sequel to 2014’s Big Hero 6, will debut on June 29th. Disney shared the release date on Friday, alongside a new trailer showing the loveable healthcare robot from the film...
View ArticleiFixit will sell replacement parts for almost every Steam Deck component
We knew going into the launch of Valve’s Steam DeckDIY repairs would be easier than most modern electronics. And now it looks like finding replacement parts won’t be difficult either. On Friday...
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