Year: 2026

A Cordless Blower Is the Overlooked Tool You Definitely Need In a world of gas-powered giants dominating yard work, the cordless blower stands out as the unsung hero every homeowner needs. As of 2026, these battery-powered wonders match gas performance while delivering freedom, quiet operation, […]

We posted a couple of times about Meta’s Quest 3S during the holidays. The virtual reality headset that typically sold for $299.99 was — and still is — available for $249.99. Better yet, you can get in on a promotion at Amazon that includes a […]

Major world news as of January 3, 2026, centers on U.S. military strikes in Venezuela capturing President Nicolás Maduro, ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War developments including potential peace talks, deadly protests in Iran amid economic crisis, a deadly fire in Switzerland, and Russian attacks in Ukraine.[1][2][3][4] Venezuela […]

Valve has announced the winners of the 2025 Steam Awards and, unsurprisingly, Hollow Knight: Silksong, took home the Game of the Year honors. It was also given the “Best Game You Suck At” award, which, I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or not. […]

Hot on the heels of new year’s celebrations, the annual Consumer Electronics Show will get underway in early January 2026. Once again, Las Vegas will host a sprawling sneak peek at the tech that will shape the industry throughout 2026. The Verge will be on […]

US military strikes Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a large-scale operation early on January 3, 2026. Explosions rocked Caracas around 2:00 AM local time, with at least seven blasts near La Carlota Airport, low-flying aircraft, smoke rising, and power outages in […]

The parking lot was packed. That’s the first Strange Thing. A little background. Just about every mall is struggling now, but the Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem, Pennsylvania is more or less comatose. As Defector’s Dan McQuade, a lifelong Pennsylvanian and mall fan, wrote in his […]

The Best (and Worst) Fitness Devices I Tested in 2025 As a fitness enthusiast who logged over 2,000 miles running, countless gym sessions, and endless sleep tracking in 2025, I put more than a dozen devices through the wringer. From budget bands to premium athlete-focused […]

US launches major military strike on Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. President Donald Trump confirmed the “large-scale strike” targeted military areas in Caracas, with multiple explosions reported; world leaders are reacting to the operation.[2][3][5][6] Deadly fire at Swiss resort leaves dozens missing, […]