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Engadget

The next Star Wars Celebration will be held in LA in 2027 for the 50th anniversary of the first film

2 hours ago

Engadget

The next Star Wars Celebration will be held in LA in 2027 for the 50th anniversary of the first film

Engadget

Nintendo shares a vintage SNES commercial starring Paul Rudd as he reprises the role for Switch 2

4 hours ago

Engadget

Nintendo shares a vintage SNES commercial starring Paul Rudd as he reprises the role for Switch 2

WIRED

The 6 Best Blow-Dry Brushes of 2025

Looking for an easy blowout at home? These powerful blow-dry brushes can achieve the look by blending a blow dryer and hair brush into one easy gadget.

7 hours ago

WIRED

The 6 Best Blow-Dry Brushes of 2025

Engadget

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders open Thursday in the US starting at $450, plus everything else you need to know

8 hours ago

Engadget

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders open Thursday in the US starting at $450, plus everything else you need to know

WIRED

9 Best Smartwatches (2025): Apple, Wear OS, Hybrid & Kids' Watches

These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.

9 hours ago

WIRED

9 Best Smartwatches (2025): Apple, Wear OS, Hybrid & Kids' Watches

WIRED

Mouse Mode on Nintendo Switch 2 Already Needs an Overhaul

WIRED played Switch 2 games in mouse mode for hours. It hurt.

10 hours ago

WIRED

Mouse Mode on Nintendo Switch 2 Already Needs an Overhaul

Ars Technica

Ghost forests are growing as sea levels rise

As trees choked by saltwater die along low-lying coasts, marshes may move in.

11 hours ago

Ars Technica

Ghost forests are growing as sea levels rise

WIRED

Scientists Are Mapping the Bizarre, Chaotic Spacetime Inside Black Holes

By understanding the churning region near singularities, physicists hope they might be able to reconcile gravity and quantum mechanics.

11 hours ago

WIRED

Scientists Are Mapping the Bizarre, Chaotic Spacetime Inside Black Holes

WIRED

Do You Need a Fancy Bread Knife?

A $450 serrated knife may slice a loaf just as cleanly as one that costs less than $50. But the benefits of the more lavish blade—quality, ergonomics, sheer prettiness—might make it worth the expense.

11 hours ago

WIRED

Do You Need a Fancy Bread Knife?

WIRED

Meet the Trio of Tech Startups Bringing Live Sports to Blind Fans

These three companies have developed tactile devices that help visually impaired spectators follow the live action playing out on the field.

12 hours ago

WIRED

Meet the Trio of Tech Startups Bringing Live Sports to Blind Fans

FastCompany

No, you do not really need $1.26 million to retire

Every few months, there’s a new story or study or think piece on the exact dollar amount needed to afford retirement. The most recent is Northwestern Mutual’s 2025 Planning & Progress Study, which found that Americans believe they need $1.26 million to retire comfortably. Unfortunately, many ...

12 hours ago

FastCompany

No, you do not really need $1.26 million to retire

FastCompany

Why using shorthand like ‘thx’ and ‘k’ in texting is hurting your relationships

My brother’s text messages can read like fragments of an ancient code: “hru,” “wyd,” “plz”—truncated, cryptic, and never quite satisfying to receive. I’ll often find myself second-guessing whether “gr8” means actual excitement or whether it’s a perfunctory nod. This oddity ...

12 hours ago

FastCompany

Why using shorthand like ‘thx’ and ‘k’ in texting is hurting your relationships

FastCompany

What’s open and closed on Easter Sunday? Grocery stores, Walmart, Target, pharmacies, more

The Easter holiday is celebrated by billions of Christians around the world. But even if you are not partaking in the festivities, store closures or reduced store hours might impact you. Here’s what to expect on Easter Sunday. Grocery store closures Whether you need to stock up on eggs and ...

13 hours ago

FastCompany

What’s open and closed on Easter Sunday? Grocery stores, Walmart, Target, pharmacies, more

FastCompany

Nuclear power is booming. Where will we put the waste?

Around the U.S., about 90,000 tons of nuclear waste is stored at more than 100 sites in 39 states, in a range of different structures and containers. For decades, the nation has been trying to send it all to one secure location. A 1987 federal law named Yucca Mountain, in Nevada, as a permanent ...

13 hours ago

FastCompany

Nuclear power is booming. Where will we put the waste?

FastCompany

How leaders can build a culture of wellness that actually works

Patricia Grabarek and Katina Sawyer are cofounders of Workr Beeing, where they help clients create thriving workplace environments. They are both industrial/organizational psychologists. Patricia has a background in consulting and internal roles, having led people analytics and talent management initiatives ...

13 hours ago

FastCompany

How leaders can build a culture of wellness that actually works

FastCompany

First impressions in job interviews hurt candidates with autism. Here’s how employers can fix that

First impressions matter—they shape how we’re judged in mere seconds, research shows. People are quick to evaluate others’ competence, likability and honesty, often relying on superficial cues such as appearance or handshake strength. While these snap judgments can be flawed, they often have a ...

14 hours ago

FastCompany

First impressions in job interviews hurt candidates with autism. Here’s how employers can fix that

Engadget

A bunch of robots ran a half-marathon alongside humans and it was incredibly goofy

24 hours ago

Engadget

A bunch of robots ran a half-marathon alongside humans and it was incredibly goofy

Engadget

Doctor Who ‘Lux’ review: Hope can change the world

1 day ago

Engadget

Doctor Who ‘Lux’ review: Hope can change the world

Engadget

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is about to have its second close encounter with an asteroid

1 day ago

Engadget

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is about to have its second close encounter with an asteroid

Ars Technica

Lichens can survive almost anything, and some might survive Mars

The symbiotic organisms appear to be able to avoid some radiation damage.

1 day ago

Ars Technica

Lichens can survive almost anything, and some might survive Mars

Ars Technica

Google adds YouTube Music feature to end annoying volume shifts

Automatic audio leveling is coming to YouTube Music.

2 days ago

Ars Technica

Google adds YouTube Music feature to end annoying volume shifts

Ars Technica

Microsoft’s “1‑bit” AI model runs on a CPU only, while matching larger systems

Future AI might not need supercomputers thanks to models like BitNet b1.58 2B4T.

2 days ago

Ars Technica

Microsoft’s “1‑bit” AI model runs on a CPU only, while matching larger systems

Ars Technica

To regenerate a head, you first have to know where your tail is

Planaria can't replace a missing head until after the tail develops sufficiently.

2 days ago

Ars Technica

To regenerate a head, you first have to know where your tail is

Ars Technica

Regrets: Actors who sold AI avatars stuck in Black Mirror-esque dystopia

Is $1,000 worth being the AI face of obvious scams? Rueful actors say no.

2 days ago

Ars Technica

Regrets: Actors who sold AI avatars stuck in Black Mirror-esque dystopia