*insert Godzilla screeching sound* Here’s the very first look at the next big kaiju feature. Godzilla Minus Zero will continue the story of 2023’s Godzilla Minus One, which returned the franchise to the more grounded tone established in the original film, and while the new teaser trailer doesn’t show a whole lot, it suggests some … Read more
Microsoft is reportedly ending production of its Surface Hub 3 collaborative office display and canceling plans for a Surface Hub 4, according to Windows Central. The extra-large digital whiteboard that included its own built-in PC was originally announced in 2015 ahead of the launch of Windows 10 and came in two sizes, 50 inches and … Read more
Bong Joon Ho’s quirky Mickey 17 is on the list of 4K Blu-rays available in Amazon’s three for $33 sale. | Image: Warner Bros. Pictures Amazon has switched on its semi-regular three for $33 sale for a large batch of 4K Blu-ray movies. As usual, there are too many to list individually, though it’s a … Read more
Amazon is offering Prime Video subscribers a way to get Apple TV Plus and Peacock Premium Plus at a discount. With a new bundle, subscribers can access all content from both services directly through Prime Video. The bundle includes both streaming services for $19.99 per month, as opposed to the total $29.98 per month it … Read more
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is asking the attorneys general of California and New York to investigate Google for deceptive trade practices, saying the tech giant fails to notify users before handing over their data to law enforcement agencies like ICE. “For nearly a decade, Google has promised billions of users that it will notify … Read more
Before allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home, the 20-year-old accused attacker wrote about his fear that the AI race would cause humans to go extinct, the San Francisco Chronicle found. Two days later, Altman’s home appeared to be targeted a second time, according to The San Francisco Standard. Only a … Read more
Elon Musk is facing questions about his upcoming payments platform, X Money, and whether it will allow users to safely perform transactions. In a letter to Musk on Tuesday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) writes that X Money could pose a risk to “consumers, our national security, and the stability of the financial system,” citing Musk’s … Read more
LG’s B5 OLED TV isn’t as bright as higher-end models, but it still looks great. | Image: LG If you’re looking to get OLED picture quality without spending a couple thousand dollars, LG’s 48-inch B5 OLED TV is on sale for $599.99 ($700 off) at Best Buy, which is one of the best prices we’ve … Read more
A leaked image potentially shows an alternate version of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 with dual cameras. | Image: Igor Bogdanov / X Reliable leaker Igor Bogdanov shared an image on X yesterday of an unseen person holding two versions of a handheld stabilized camera, including one that’s rumored to be a pro version of … Read more
Last year, Google announced that it was testing a Google desktop app for Windows that resembles macOS’s Spotlight feature, and now the app is available globally in English. You can download the app from Google’s website, and it works with PCs with Windows 10 or newer. By pressing the Alt + Space shortcut, you can … Read more
Google is launching a new Chrome workflow feature that allows you to reuse your favorite Gemini commands across multiple webpages. Any AI prompts can now be saved as “Skills” in the Chrome desktop browser, letting you instantly run them across any tabs you select. “Until now, repeating an AI task – like asking for ingredient … Read more
The earliest paintings were made over 32,000 years ago – the very first forms of art and culture. They weren’t discovered until 1994, when cave explorers in France stumbled into the Chauvet Cave. More than a decade later, filmmaker Werner Herzog was allowed rare access to the highly guarded prehistoric site to shoot what would … Read more
The original InZone M10S OLED gaming monitor stood out for a mix of reasons when I reviewed it for Polygon back in late 2024 – some good (impressively small stand, high 480Hz refresh rate) and some bad (high price, low on features versus the competition). The company is launching its follow-up model, the InZone M10S … Read more
Sony’s PC-focused InZone brand is covering a lot of ground, now adding open-back headsets to its growing catalog of gaming accessories. The $199.99 H6 Air borrows the comfortable, easy-to-adjust design of the flagship $350 H9 II wireless headset, makes it wired, and pokes a bunch of holes in the ear cups, resulting in an open-back … Read more
DaVinci Resolve 21’s updates include support for RAW files from Sony, Canon, Nikon, and Fujifilm cameras. | Image: Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Design announced an update to its powerful multipurpose post-production software today adding new tools and improved workflows for editing photos. In addition to helping position DaVinci Resolve 21 as an alternative to Adobe’s Lightroom … Read more
When it comes to the best noise-canceling earbuds, the competition has gotten fierce. Apple, Sony, Samsung, and Google all offer excellent options, though, unsurprisingly, Bose still retains the noise-canceling crown with the latest QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. Luckily, you can now grab the second-gen earbuds at Amazon and Best Buy for $249 ($50 off), which matches … Read more
Lucid and Nuro executives hailing an Uber robotaxi. | Image: Nuro Lucid is making some changes. The luxury EV company said Tuesday that it was expanding its robotaxi deal with Uber – and nabbing some additional investment cash in the process. And it’s naming a new CEO who hails not from the world of electric … Read more
A software developer claims to have reverse-engineered Google DeepMind’s SynthID system, showing how AI watermarks can be stripped from generated images or manually inserted into other works. A claim that, according to Google, isn’t true. The developer, going by the username Aloshdenny, has open-sourced their work on GitHub and documented his process, claiming all it … Read more
The Anbernic RG Rotate features basic GBA-style controls without thumbsticks. | Screenshot: YouTube Anbernic, one of the most prolific makers of handheld consoles and emulators, isn’t afraid to experiment with creative designs. After debuting a wireless controller with a heart rate monitor earlier this year, the company has announced a new gaming device with a … Read more
A few years ago, during the absolute peak of the cryptocurrency craze, a somewhat surprising skeptic emerged. Most people know Ben McKenzie from his acting work on Southland or Gotham, or would recognize him instantly as Ryan Atwood from The O.C. While seemingly everyone else was buying Bitcoin, McKenzie decided to figure out what Bitcoin … Read more
Samsung is raising prices across Galaxy Z Flip 7, Galaxy S25 FE, and Galaxy S25 Edge phones, as spotted earlier by Phone Arena. Though the base model of each phone is staying at the same price, devices with higher storage are now up to $80 more expensive: Galaxy Z Flip 7 (512GB): $1,219.99 to $1,299.99 … Read more
Amazon has made a deal to buy Globalstar’s low-Earth orbit satellite network for $11.57 billion, snapping up its spectrum licenses, operations, and assets to combine with its upcoming Leo internet satellite constellation. Apple owned 20 percent of Globalstar, and as a part of the deal, Amazon will continue to support satellite services like Emergency SOS … Read more
The most consequential YouTube video of Jon Prosser’s career opens on Prosser himself, in a black hoodie and transparent glasses. The backdrop is familiar to viewers of his tech news channel, Front Page Tech, with warm, hanging lights and a bright white “fpt” logo behind him. Prosser stares meaningfully into the camera, and kicks the … Read more
Alienware has announced a new budget-friendlier QD-OLED monitor, the AW2726DM. As some of the numbers in the convoluted product name hint, it’s a 27-inch QHD panel, with 2560 x 1440 resolution, HDR support, and a high refresh rate of 240Hz. But what really makes it special is its comparatively low price of $349.99 at Dell. … Read more
The robovac sprays a mixture of water and cleaning solution to loosen stains. | Image: Ecovacs Ecovacs announced a new addition to its Deebot line of autonomous cleaners with a new feature that could make the robovac better at cleaning floors in a single pass. The Deebot X12 OmniCyclone uses cameras and AI to identify … Read more
A trio of GoPro Mission 1 cameras: the Mission 1, Mission 1 Pro, and Mission 1 Pro ILS. | Image: GoPro GoPro is announcing its Mission 1 cameras, a new line of video-centric action cams with 50-megapixel, 1-inch-type sensors and the company’s new GP3 in-house processor. Pricing is still TBD, but there will be three … Read more
It’s not a PC port or a remake, but Sony is returning to the Gothic world of Bloodborne. There aren’t many details yet – Sony says that “plot details are still being kept under wraps” – but the game is being adapted into “an R-rated animated feature,” with YouTuber Seán “Jacksepticeye” McLoughlin (a known Bloodborne … Read more
The lightweight Airbag deploys in just milliseconds after detecting a crash. | Image: Van Rysel What you’re looking at is a new airbag system integrated directly into a “race-ready” skinsuit, not bolted on like other solutions. It was developed for road cyclists by Van Rysel, with the help of airbag technology specialist In&motion. It’s currently … Read more
Still proud, still American, still gold. | Image: Trump Mobile Trump Mobile has overhauled its website, introducing a new logo, new design language, and a new version of the T1 Phone. The redesigned phone is the same one that two company executives showed me over a video call two months ago, seemingly now confirmed to … Read more
Daniel Moreno-Gama is now facing federal charges after allegedly traveling from Texas to California with the intent to kill OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. On April 10th, he was arrested after throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home and attempting to break into OpenAI’s headquarters. According to prosecutors, at the HQ, “Moreno-Gama attempted … Read more