‘Wheel of Time’ Season 1 Was Rough

Despite a strong third season, Prime Video cancelled The Wheel of Time earlier this year. It was a letdown for fans of the Robert Jordan adaptation, especially since the story had ...

Our favorite 2025 advent calendars from Lego, Pokémon, Funko Pop, Magna-Tiles and more

Akin to Legos, Magna-Tiles are great for kids (or adults) who like to build and experiment. The company's first ever advent calendar packs 34 holiday-themed magna-tiles, including 10 decorated ...

This is why smartphone batteries swell up, and what I do to stop it

For some people, one of the most terrifying things in electronics is encountering a swollen battery. The pressure can potentially break a device open, and it often looks like the battery itself ...

We’re on Track for Record CO2 Emissions—Again

With the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30) underway this week, researchers have shared a first look at this year’s carbon emissions data. The findings show that ...

One of our favorite budgeting apps is half off before Black Friday

Monarch Money is one of our favorite budgeting apps and, fittingly enough, there's a way for newcomers to save money on a subscription right now. If you use the code MONARCHVIP at checkout, you can ...

You’ll never guess why I made a tin foil webcam cover

You thought the tin foil tizzy was over, eh? If you thought I couldn't do more aluminum foil experiments, think again. I'm officially the person with an aluminum-foil-wrapped laptop. It ...

The Government Shutdown Is Finally Over, But Flight Disruptions Will Continue

The longest government shutdown in American history is officially over. Congress finally approved a funding bill on Wednesday night, effectively putting an end to the government ...

The next macOS update can turn your screen into a ring light

Sometimes, the best features in a new operating system aren't the flashy ones that get broadcast during a keynote. They're subtle improvements that naturally fit into how you use your device and just ...

The new Steam Machine console could be the PlayStation killer the Xbox never was

There have long been rumors circulating that Valve might one day enter the console wars with a machine of its own, centered on PC gaming, to challenge the PlayStation and Xbox. While it attempted ...

Another Major Tech Company Just Announced Thousands of Layoffs

As a dark economic cloud settles over Silicon Valley, yet another giant tech firm has announced thousands of layoffs. Synopsys, a large tech company that supplies services to the ...