Nintendo says it’s ‘taking risks’ to meet Switch 2 demand
Nintendo is gearing up for the Switch 2’s launch sometime in 2025, and president Shuntaro Furukawa says that the company is “taking risks and proceeding with production so that we can meet as much demand as possible,” according to a…
Longer-lasting laptops: the modular hardware you can upgrade and repair yourself
When it comes to improving the sustainability of consumer electronics, there’s a growing movement to design devices with a focus on upgradability and repairability that can extend their longevity, instead of just making them easier to recycle after a few…
Apple has more than 2.35 billion active devices, up 550 million since 2022
It has been a year since Apple provided insight on its total install base, but on the earnings call Thursday, CEO Tim Cook shared that it is 2.35 billion devices. Apple’s iPhone 16 lineup likely helped with the install base…
Opera Air Brings Meditation and Wellness to Web Browsing
Opera has announced Opera Air, a new web browser that integrates mindfulness and wellness features directly into the browsing experience. The browser aims to help users manage stress and maintain focus while navigating the internet. The Norwegian browser maker has…
iOS App Store apps with screenshot-reading malware found for the first time
Apps distributed through both Apple and Google’s app stores are hiding malicious screenshot-reading code that’s being used to steal cryptocurrency, the cybersecurity software firm Kaspersky reported today. It’s the “first known case” of apps infected with malware that uses OCR…
Herman Miller made a convertible standing desk that actually looks great
The smallest version of Herman Miller’s new Spout sit-to-stand tables starts at $2,300. | Image: Herman Miller Herman Miller has announced a new height-adjustable desk that doesn’t look like one. Instead of relying on just two columns to raise and…
‘The biggest heist in American history’: DC is just waking up to Elon Musk’s takeover
Demonstrators hold signs during a protest against Elon Musk outside of the US Department of Treasury building in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025. The long block outside of the US Treasury Department on Tuesday was lined with protesters….
All the news about Scout Motors, a classic SUV brand gone electric
Scout Motors, the classic off-road brand from the sixties, has been reborn as an electric vehicle company and is building a new SUV and pickup truck. The pioneering Jeep rival was brought back to life by Volkswagen in 2022 after…
VW and Audi dealers are suing Scout over its no-dealers plan
A coterie of Florida car dealers filed a lawsuit this week against Scout Motors over its direct-to-consumer sales model. The complaint alleges that Scout, which operates under the Volkswagen Group, is in violation of Florida law which blocks automakers from…
The best ebook reader to buy right now
Any ebook reader will let you cram a Beauty and the Beast-sized library’s worth of books in your pocket, but so will your phone. An ebook reader offers a more book-like reading experience, with fewer distractions and less eye strain,…