YouTube passes 1 billion monthly active podcast viewers
It sometimes feels like everybody and their dog has a podcast. (Engadget does!) But why not jump on the trend when the interest in this type of content has grown for years? Video platform YouTube may...
View ArticleiPhone 16e review: What's your acceptable compromise?
I’ve been traveling through time this week. Reviewing the iPhone 16e feels at once like I’m visiting my younger self and also forced to live in olden times, especially since I’ve been using an iPhone...
View ArticleMeta confirms Instagram issue that's flooding users with violent and sexual...
Meta has admitted to CNBC that Instagram is experiencing an error that's flooding users' accounts with Reels videos that aren't typically surfaced by its algorithms. "We are fixing an error that caused...
View ArticleThe best noise-canceling headphones for 2025
If you’ve ever tried listening to your favorite playlist only to have it drowned out by chatty commuters, airplane engines or other distracting noises, you might want to consider some headphones with...
View ArticleThe best SSDs in 2025
If your computer is starting to feel a little sluggish, or you’re tired of waiting for games and apps to load, upgrading to one of the best SSD options out there can be a game-changer. Solid-state...
View ArticleOne of our favorite Baseus power banks is more than $50 off right now
Here's a great deal on one of our favorite power banks. You can pick up the skinny Baseus Blade for $47.59 with the help of our exclusive code. That's 52 percent off the regular price of $100. To get...
View ArticleKia's EV4, its first electric sedan, will be available in the US later this year
Kia has officially launched the EV4, its first electric sedan and hatchback, at the 2025 Kia EV Day in Tarragona, Spain. The company first unveiled the EV4 as a concept at CES last year, along with...
View ArticleApple AirTag four-packs drop to a new record-low price
Now's the time to pick up a couple more AirTags. Amazon's having a sale right now that brings a four-pack of AirTags down to $68, which is 31 percent off and a new record low. That brings the price per...
View ArticleSony cuts the price of PS VR2 to $400
Sony is permanently reducing the price of the PlayStation VR2. Starting in March, the headset will cost $400, €450 and £400 — down from $550, €600 and £530, respectively. Included in the price cut is...
View ArticleDirecTV launches Genre Packs, a more affordable way to get channels you...
DirecTV just announced the availability of Genre Packs, which are channel groupings tied to specific interests. The satellite TV provider teased this in January with the introduction of a...
View ArticleThe best live TV streaming services to cut cable in 2025
If you’re thinking about getting a live TV streaming service, you’re probably looking for some combination of live news, local stations, linear channels and live sports — without having to sign a cable...
View ArticleNew Pokémon Legends: Z-A trailer reveals an absolutely massive version of...
Game Freak held a Pokémon Presents livestream today and we finally got a good look at Pokémon Legends: Z-A. The new trailer for the follow-up to the well-received Pokémon Legends: Arceus reveals the...
View ArticleTikTok's revamped desktop version lets you livestream games in landscape view
As TikTok's fate in the US sits in limbo, the ByteDance-owned company figured now's as good a time as any to spruce up the platform's (previously lackluster) desktop experience. New features include a...
View ArticleLazarus, the new anime from the creator of Cowboy Bebop, premieres April 5
Adult Swim announced that it would air the next anime from Shinichirō Watanabe, the creator of Cowboy Bebop, way back in 2023, and as of today, we finally have a release date. Lazarus is set to...
View ArticlePokémon Champions is all about the battles
Game Freak dropped a surprise trailer at today’s Pokémon Presents livestream for something called Pokémon Champions. It’s a dedicated battle sim, recalling the glory days of Pokémon Stadium for the...
View ArticleOpenAI's new GPT-4.5 model is a better, more natural conversationalist
In what has already been a busy past few days for new model releases, OpenAI is capping off the week with a research preview of GPT-4.5. The company is touting the new system as its largest and best...
View ArticleThe 5 best mechanical keyboards for 2025
Your keyboard is one of the few pieces of technology you’ll use for hours at a time, so why not make it something that brings you joy? Sure, the people who gush over mechanical keyboards can be a bit...
View ArticleAmazon joins the quantum computing race with a chip designed for error...
Amazon announced that it has created its own quantum computing chip, joining Microsoft and Google in a push to take this potentially transformative technology from the theoretical to the practical....
View ArticleTwitch will open some monetization tools to even first-time streamers
At some point in 2025, Twitch plans to offer monetization tools like subscriptions and Bits for all streamers, according to an open letter from Twitch CEO Dan Clancy. Monetizing Twitch streams...
View ArticleRoblox is now much faster on Chromebooks
In a fitting crossover, Roblox is getting a big speed boost on Chromebooks. Google said on Thursday that a new x86 version of the online game platform and creation system is twice as fast as the...
View Article