Apple has its biggest stock drop in five years because of Trump’s tariffs
Shares of Apple, Amazon, and other tech stocks are getting walloped on Thursday as the markets digest the impact of President Donald Trump’s new round of tariffs announced on Wednesday evening. Shares of Apple were down about 9 percent on…
Verizon now offers a three-year price lock — but there’s a catch
Your plan price isn’t the whole story. Verizon is announcing a new price lock policy today, and the timing is probably no coincidence. The company is extending a three-year price guarantee on certain plans, both for new and existing customers….
AV1 is supposed to make streaming better, so why isn’t everyone using it?
When you jump into a video on YouTube or Netflix, a lot happens very quickly behind the scenes. Video data is rapidly downloaded to your device, which then has to unpack and normalize that information into a smooth, hiccup-free stream….
Nintendo goes in-depth on Switch 2 backward compatibility
At numerous points during today’s Nintendo Switch 2 event stream, fine print at the bottom of the screen directed viewers to Nintendo’s website for the full details on which original Switch titles will be supported by the new console. As…
Live updates from the Nintendo Switch 2 event
It’s time! After an agonizing three-month wait, Nintendo will finally reveal more details on the Switch 2 during its Direct on April 2nd at 9AM ET. While Nintendo told us very little in the official reveal of the console in…
Valve fixes Steam Deck update that caused boot loops
Valve has issued a corrective update to the Steam client for its Steam Deck gaming handhelds, after an earlier version left some devices stuck in boot loops and broke performance settings. The initial update reached the Steam Deck’s stable channel…
Thousands of federal health workers are losing their jobs in the US
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump shake hands during a campaign rally in Glendale, Arizona in August 2024. | Photo: Getty Images Drastic “reductions in force” are upending agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including…
New Utah law forces big tech to add age verification, Apple is already prepared
Utah’s new App Store Accountability Act will force companies like Apple and Google to verify the ages of new App Store users in the state. Utah’s new App Store Accountability Act will force tech companies to implement age verification measures….
Baseus Nomos MagSafe Battery review: A great ‘just in case’ daily carry battery
Baseus’ new power bank combines the convenience of MagSafe and the power of fast charging with a built-in USB-C cable. Baseus Nomos MagSafe Battery review A MagSafe charger can be a lifesaver when it comes to bringing your phone from…
Amazon’s new AI agent is designed to do your shopping
Amazon has launched a new AI model, Nova Act, which is designed to perform tasks — like online shopping — in your browser. For now it’s only available to developers in a “research preview,” but Amazon is also expanding access…