April 10, 2026
Artemis II astronauts brought gadgets from Apple, GoPro, and Microsoft aboard Orion
The Artemis II astronauts brought some familiar pieces of technology aboard the Orion spacecraft, including iPhones and GoPro cameras.Many of us can't go anywhere without our smartphones, and neither do the astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft.The historic Artemis II mission sent four brave astron
April 10, 2026
Did Amazon brick your Kindle? The pros and cons of switching to Kobo e-readers.
Some BookTokers have declared they're finally ready to leave the Amazon Kindle ecosystem. But is the Kobo grass any greener?BookTokers, Bookstagramers, and the most passionate Kindle users across the internet are fuming this week. On April 7, Amazon notified affected users that the company would be
April 10, 2026
Apple is shuttering its first unionized store
Apple announced it will close three retail locations, as the iPhone giant shifts away from malls.Apple is closing the doors on three retail locations in June, including the first store to win a unionized staff. The employees of the Apple store in Towson, Maryland, north of Baltimore, voted to unioni
April 10, 2026
The AI Doc director says cynicism is the only wrong answer to AI
'The AI Doc' director Daniel Roher talks about Sam Altman’s weird vibes, AI in filmmaking, and the folly of cynicism.About half of young people ages 14-29 are now using artificial intelligence every day or week, and yet just 15 percent of them see AI as a net positive for society. And you don't have
April 10, 2026
How the FBI recovered Signal messages (and how to fix the flaw)
Signal's end-to-end encryption isn't perfect, but there's one easy way to prevent your messages from being leaked.For years, the Signal messaging app has been a favorite for privacy-minded folks. However, it's not perfect.404 Media reported this week that the FBI was able to read a suspect's Signal
April 10, 2026
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 launch date leaks
A new report indicates when we'll get the next batch of Samsung foldables, perhaps including a new model.Samsung's next bundle of foldable devices may have just gotten a launch date.A new report by the Korea Economic Times (via 9to5google) claims that Samsung will hold its next Galaxy Unpacked event
April 10, 2026
Hisenses ultra-thin art TV is over $300 off
The 55-inch Hisense Canvas TV, a gorgeous Samsung The Frame dupe, is on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for $300 off or more.SAVE $302: As of April 10, the Hisense 55-inch Canvas QLED 4K TV is down to only $697.99 at Amazon. That's a savings of 30% or over $300. If you prefer not to shop at Amazon, it's
April 10, 2026
Exit 8 just got a major discount on Steam, just in time for the movies release
The movie adaptation of the Japanese game 'Exit 8' premieres April 10, and now you can play the game at a major discount. Right now, grab 'Exit 8' for just $2.79 on Steam.SAVE 30% OFF: As of April 10, get the video game 'Exit 8' for just $2.79 on Steam. That takes 30% off its $3.99 list price, savin
April 10, 2026
New FCC rule will make Starlink satellite internet faster and cheaper
A new FCC rule could lower satellite internet cost, but it might cause some trouble as well.SpaceX's Starlink might get cheaper and faster thanks to a set of new rules, but not everyone is happy about them. On Apr. 30, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is voting on an order (via PCMag) tha
April 10, 2026
Regularly $200, you can now upgrade your PC with this powerful OS for just $13
TL;DR: Give your PC an affordable facelift with this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license, $12.97 (reg. $199) through May 3. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
April 10, 2026
Get Microsoft Office essentials for less than $5 each with this lifetime license
TL;DR: Give an old PC an affordable upgrade with this lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows, on sale now for just $32.97 (reg. $219.99) through April 19 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Opens in a new window Credit: Mi
April 10, 2026
Regularly $1,099, you can now get this MacBook Air for $230 if you act fast
TL;DR: Upgrade your go-to laptop with this Apple MacBook Air, regularly $1,099, on sale now for $229.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air 2017 (Refurbished) $1
April 10, 2026
The latest Microsoft Visual Studio is on sale for just $43
Get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 for $42.97 and code faster with AI-powered tools and a modern 64-bit IDE.TL;DR: The 2026 MS Visual Studio version is a powerful, AI-enhanced IDE for just $42.97 (reg. $499.99). Opens in a new window
April 9, 2026
Can Waymo and Waze fix cities potholes?
The transportation companies are combining forces, harnessing their fleet data to pinpoint flaws in city streets.Transportation companies Waymo and Waze announced a new, pothole-patching pilot today, harnessing their troves of street data to map out areas in need of fixing.The program will rely on t
April 9, 2026
Motorolas Moto G budget phone prices spike up to 50 percent
Motorola's newest budget phones are all way more expensive. What's going on?Motorola is usually a pretty dependable manufacturer of affordable budget phones in the U.S., but that's changing a bit this year.As noted by Ars Technica, several 2026 revisions of Motorola's usual low-priced lineup have go
April 9, 2026
The Bluetti Elite 300 is $1,200 off at Amazon ahead of RV season
The Bluetti Elite 300 is on sale at Amazon for $1,098.99, down from the list price at Bluetti of $2,299. That's a 52% discount.SAVE $1,200.01: The Bluetti Elite 300 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $1,098.99, down from the list price at Bluetti of $2,299. That's a 52% discount.
April 9, 2026
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is getting a restock April 10. How to get yours before its gone.
Samsung's TriFold phone has been in limited supply, but it's getting one (potentially final) restock on Friday, April 10.Just a few months ago, Samsung launched a really huge foldable phone. Now, it seems like this Friday might be your last chance to get one.The Samsung TriFold, which made waves whe
April 9, 2026
What is OnlyFans?
Do you have to post sexually explicit content on OnlyFans? Do you have to message back and forth with strangers? Can you actually make money on the platform?The creator platform OnlyFans has changed the adult industry since its inception a decade ago. What started as a tip jar for bloggers has becom
April 9, 2026
Tesla is developing a smaller, cheaper SUV, report says
Tesla is working on a new car, and it's going to be exactly what many are hoping for: a smaller, cheaper electric SUV. This is according to Reuters, which spoke with four people familiar with the matter. According to the report, the new car will be an entirely new model, and not a variant of the Mod
April 9, 2026
New Congressional scam alert issued for IRS fraud ahead of Tax Day
Tax Day is nearly here, and with it comes tax scams. The U.S. Congressional Joint Economic Committee has issued a scam alert, with less than a week to go until the tax filing deadline. The warning is, unfortunately, needed, given that nearly one in four Americans have reported being victimized by ta
April 9, 2026
Dyson just launched its first-ever portable fan for $99
Dyson has announced its first portable handheld fan. The new HushJet Mini Cool is now available for purchase for $99.Dyson announced its first portable handheld fan on Wednesday, and it's now available for purchase. The new HushJet Mini Cool retails for $99, which makes it pricey for a portable fan
April 9, 2026
Apple iPhone 17e review: Ticks every box but one
The new "affordable" iPhone, Apple's iPhone 17e, addresses some issues with the previous model, but not the camera. Review.Apple's first "e" model iPhone, the iPhone 16e, wasn't just a review unit for me; I actually lived with it as my main phone for over six months. And while I still stand by what
April 9, 2026
The Mova Z60 robot vacuum has dropped to its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $600
Find the best robot vacuum deal. Save 40% on the Mova Z60 robot vacuum at Amazon.SAVE $600: As of April 9, the Mova Z60 robot vacuum is on sale for $899 at Amazon. That's a 40% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credi
April 9, 2026
The Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni robot vacuum is down to its lowest-ever price — save over $600 at Amazon
Find the best robot vacuum deal. Save 48% on the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni at Amazon.SAVE $620: As of April 9, the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni is on sale for $679 at Amazon. That's a 48% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window