Setapp Mobile seemed like one of the many alternative app markets with promise that launched in the wake of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). While the law may have forced Apple to allow third-party app stores on its devices, it couldn’t make users actually […]
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Disney deleted a Thread because people kept quoting its movies at it
“Share a Disney quote that sums up how you’re feeling right now!” That’s what Disney posted on Threads the other day, and people immediately replied with lines from Star Wars, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and even Mary Poppins. The throughline between all the quotes: […]
NASA Boosts Supersonic Research with Addition of Two F-15 Jets for X-59 Mission
NASA Adds Two F-15 Aircraft to Support Supersonic Flight Research NASA has taken a significant step forward in advancing supersonic flight technology by acquiring two retired U.S. Air Force F-15 fighter jets for its research program[1]. These aircraft arrived at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center […]
TCL’s PlayCube projector is more fun than a Rubik’s Cube
The best all-in-one portable projector is the one that makes all the right compromises. It needs to balance image and sound quality with battery life and responsiveness in a device that’s not too expensive and small enough to take anywhere. TCL’s fun little PlayCube delivers […]
Quince’s Plush Bath Mat Set Wins Top Spot for Luxury, Affordability, and Performance
I’ve Tried a Dozen Bath Mats, and Quince’s Plush Set Is My New Favorite Stepping out of a steamy shower onto a plush, absorbent bath mat that feels like a hotel spa is one of life’s simple luxuries. After testing over a dozen options—from flat […]
A cute frog game that remixes Nintendo’s best
While playing Big Hops, a new 3D platformer starring an adorable frog, I kept feeling like I was breaking the game – and, like with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, breaking it is kind of the point. In Big Hops, you play […]
Iran Protests Quelled Amid Deadly Crackdown, US Sanctions Expand, Global Tensions Rise – 1/17/2026, 12:25:06 PM
Iran Protests and Crackdown Iran’s protests appear quelled after a deadly crackdown, with no major unrest reported in Tehran or elsewhere for days amid an ongoing internet blackout.[1] A US-based rights group reports a death toll of 3,090, the highest in decades, verified by activists […]
The LG C5 and Apple’s M4 Mac Mini are both steeply discounted this weekend
Happy Saturday, folks! This week, Best Buy kicked off its so-called “Winter Sale,” introducing a whole host of price cuts that range from not-so-good to legitimately great, at least for this time of year. We’ll be publishing many of the highlights in a dedicated news […]
Syrian Army Advances East of Aleppo as Kurdish Forces Withdraw Amid Rising Tensions
Syrian Army Advances East of Aleppo Following Kurdish Forces’ Withdrawal Syrian government forces have rapidly advanced into key areas east of Aleppo, including Deir Hafer and Maskanah, after the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced their withdrawal on January 16, 2026.[3][4] This move comes amid […]
Fear and blogging (and prerelease laptop testing) in Las Vegas
At CES, I did what you’re not supposed to do: I brought a pre-production laptop to use as my primary workhorse during a hectic event. The unproven rifle in question is the new Arm-based Asus Zenbook A16. It’s a 16-inch laptop that weighs less than […]