Here’s something I’d like to see more of: a tech manufacturer choosing not to brick one of its older cloud-connected products. In this case, we’re talking Bose, which just months ago was poised to yank cloud functionality from its more-than-decade-old line of SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers…
Best of CES 2026: The smart home & home security gear edition
The latest edition of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is already drawing to a close, and once again, we’ve seen some truly impressive smart home and home security innovations—and as…
Microsoft Edge is getting a Copilot-style makeover, even if you don’t use AI
Microsoft is testing a comprehensive visual update to its Edge browser, making it more similar to the Copilot app, reports Windows Central. The new visual design includes new settings pages, updated quick…
TikTok-style vertical videos are coming to Disney+
From TikTok and YouTube to Facebook and even ESPN, vertical videos are everywhere, and the now addictively scrollable format is headed for Disney+, too. Disney executives rolled out the plan at a company-sponsored advertising…
Get this 4-pack of AirTag alternative trackers for $5 a piece
I love being able to track my luggage when traveling, or my keys when I’ve misplaced them somewhere at home. Apple AirTags are a popular option for that, but they’re also super…
Assassin’s Creed Shadows for PS5 Is Back to Its Lowest Price Yet at Amazon
These next few months of winter are a great time to settle in with big games until spring arrives. Recently, Amazon’s been offering some great discounts on a variety of options to…
Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Announced for Next Week, Featuring Fable and Forza Horizon 6
After Xbox Game Studios boss Matt Booty teased the return of Microsoft’s now-annual Xbox Developer Direct showcase last month, the publisher has now confirmed the details. The 2026 Dev Direct will air…
The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon Review
When a series such as Trails lasts as long as it has, sometimes things start to get weird. We’ve seen giant mechs, supernatural beings, and even multiversal time travel. After all of…
Score 2 super-fast USB-C charging cables for just $9 right now
If you’re reading this, I’m willing to bet you have a whole stash of “just in case” USB cables in the back of a drawer somewhere. While those cables are good to…
AMD claps back at Intel claims that it uses ‘ancient silicon’ in PC gaming handhelds
Intel launched its long-awaited Core Ultra Series 3 “Panther Lake” mobile chips at CES 2026 this week, promising an alluring blend of long battery life and shockingly great integrated graphics performance thanks…