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You need to listen to the new Mandy, Indiana record: URGH
Often, I focus on recommending older media that isn't currently getting a ton of attention. But this week, I can't stop listening to the new Mandy, Indiana albu...
How to stream the 2026 Super Bowl for free tonight: Patriots vs. Seahawks time, where to watch Super Bowl LX, start time, halftime show and more
The 2026 Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will air on NBC today, Feb. 8, at 6:30PM ET/3:30PM PT. The Big Game will also stre...
The iPhone 17e could launch soon with MagSafe and an A19 chip
Almost exactly one year after launching the iPhone 16e, Apple is preparing to launch the 17e, according to Mark Gurman. The iPhone 17e will feature an upgraded...
GuliKit’s tiny USB dongle lets you connect your PS5 controller to your Switch 2
Dongles have a well-earned reputation for being a nuisance. They're often costly and annoying to deal with, but for gamers, there's one that I love to recommend...
How I Built the Star Trek control panel of my dreams
One of my pandemic hobbies that stuck was home automation. I discovered Home Assistant - the popular open source, extremely customizable home automation platfor...
Section 230 turns 30 as it faces its biggest tests yet
Thirty years ago today, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, a bill credited with creating the groundwork for the modern internet, became law and set...
How to watch the 2026 Super Bowl on NBC: Patriots vs. Seahawks kickoff time, where to stream, TV channel and more
The countdown is on, and Super Bowl LX, between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, is just one day away. This Sunday, the Big Game will be played at...
Netflix’s Warner Bros. merger puts rival streamers in survival mode
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about the streaming wars, follow Emma Roth. The S...
Digital car keys are getting more sophisticated
Last month, over a dozen automobile and smartphone manufacturers gathered in Palo Alto, California, for the 16th annual "Plugfest," hosted by the Car Connectivi...
Former Tumblr head Jeff D’Onofrio steps in as acting CEO at the Washington Post
After what can generously be called a contentious tenure as the CEO of The Washington Post, Will Lewis is stepping down following mass layoffs this week. Jeff D...
New York lawmakers introduce bill that aims to halt data center development for three years
On Friday, New York State Senators Liz Krueger and Kristen Gonzales introduced a bill that would stop the issuance of permits for new data centers for at least...
DOJ is investigating if Netflix used anticompetitive tactics as part of its merger probe
Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery isn't quite a done deal yet. As first reported by The Wall Street Journal, the US Department of Justice has star...