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Final Fantasy meets Zelda? Yes, please

  • Technology
  • Andrew Webster
  • Jun 17, 2026

Let's be real: There's no shortage of Zelda-style games to play right now. That's true even if you've exhausted all there is to see in Tears of the Kingdom or Echoes of Wisdom. Indie developers keep f...

Will Matter finally be able to do what it should have always done?

  • Technology
  • Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
  • Jun 17, 2026

Matter, the smart home interoperability standard, might finally get a feature that should have been there from day one: a single shared Matter network managed by multiple ecosystems. With this feature...

My backyard made me a color-changing smart lighting convert

  • Technology
  • Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
  • Jun 17, 2026

I'll admit it. I was wrong. Wildly colorful lighting is delightful for your smart home - well, outdoors, at least. Smart lighting is one of my favorite features of the smart home - it combines conveni...

The next humanoid robot might not look human at all

  • Technology
  • Robert Hart
  • Jun 17, 2026

The next humanoid robot might not have a head. It might not have legs. It might even sit on a wheeled base and fold down like a deck chair. But, as Genesis AI puts it, "humanoid robots don't need to l...

With Iran deal, Trump told ships to 'start your engines.' That's not happening yet

  • Business
  • Tom Bowman
  • Jun 17, 2026
  • US

Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz inflicted global pain during the months-long conflict with the U.S. and Israel. A tentative deal is in place, but questions remain about the key waterway.

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady and hints at rate hike later this year

  • Business
  • Scott Horsley
  • Jun 17, 2026
  • US

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rates unchanged Wednesday, and signaled its next move could be a rate increase. It's the first rate decision under the new Fed chairman, Kevin Warsh.

3 things to know about the new Fed chief's first meeting

  • Business
  • Scott Horsley
  • Jun 17, 2026
  • US

Kevin Warsh takes questions from reporters this afternoon for the first time since taking over as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Warsh and his colleagues are expected to hold interest rates steady...

The Complete Calvin and Hobbes is a great last-minute Father’s Day gift

  • Technology
  • Cameron Faulkner
  • Jun 16, 2026

Father’s Day is nearly here. Hopefully, you already got a gift for dads you care about, but if not, here’s a quick, easy recommendation for anyone who enjoys a good comic strip. The Complete Calvin an...

All the latest news on Android 17, Wear OS 7, and Android XR

  • Technology
  • Stevie Bonifield
  • Jun 16, 2026

Google’s Android 17 update includes highlights like new floating “Bubble” app windows for easier multitasking, a Screen Reaction recording mode, and a 50/50 split gaming mode for foldable phones. Mean...

Google launches Wear OS 7 with Live Updates and a battery life boost

  • Technology
  • Stevie Bonifield
  • Jun 16, 2026

Google's Wear OS 7 update is starting to roll out today for the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4 , adding a new Live Updates feature that tracks live events from your Android smart watch. Live Updates will now...

Android 17 arrives on Pixel phones today

  • Technology
  • Dominic Preston
  • Jun 16, 2026

Following its official debut last month, Google is now rolling out Android 17 to compatible Pixel phones, alongside additional exclusive features as part of the June Pixel Drop. Not every feature anno...

Verizon’s ‘Simplicity’ flat-rate plan starts at $30 per month for new customers

  • Technology
  • Emma Roth
  • Jun 16, 2026

Verizon is launching a new Simplicity plan that starts at $30 / month for new customers, or $45 / month for existing ones. In its announcement, Verizon says the plan drops activation and upgrade fees,...