Americas News
Trump Mobile is just one in the crowd of conservative carriers
- Technology
- Dominic Preston
- Mar 13, 2026
Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. This week, I wanted to see how Trump Mobile stacks up to its conservative carrier competition. Trump Mobile isn't unique. I me...
Digg’s open beta shuts down after just two months, blaming AI bot spam
- Technology
- Richard Lawler
- Mar 13, 2026
It's only been a year since Digg founder Kevin Rose, Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian, and a few others announced the link-sharing site would relaunch, promising a "social discovery built by communitie...
Instagram is getting rid of end-to-end encrypted DMs that ‘very few’ people used
- Technology
- Emma Roth
- Mar 13, 2026
Instagram will no longer support end-to-end encrypted messages starting May 8th. In a statement to The Verge, Meta spokesperson Dina El-Kassaby Luce says the platform is discontinuing the feature beca...
Google Pixel 10A review: Just buy the 9A
- Technology
- Dominic Preston
- Mar 13, 2026
I'm not entirely sure why the Pixel 10A exists. Google hasn't upgraded the chipset, cameras, or battery in the new phone, and the tweaks it's made elsewhere are minimal at best. The flatter camera isl...
Backbone’s versatile pro controller is nearly matching its best price to date
- Technology
- Brandon Widder
- Mar 13, 2026
Mobile gaming has come a long way over the course of the last decade or so, but we all know that smartphones simply can’t match the visceral, tactile feel you get while playing with a dedicated contro...
Adobe will pay $75 million to settle US cancellation fee lawsuit
- Technology
- Jess Weatherbed
- Mar 13, 2026
Adobe says it will pay $75 million to resolve a lawsuit filed by the US government alleging that the creative software giant harmed consumers by making its subscriptions intentionally hard to cancel a...
Ninja’s star Creami ice cream maker is on sale for $169
- Technology
- Sheena Vasani
- Mar 13, 2026
If you’ve ever wanted more control over what goes into your ice cream, the Ninja Creami 5‑in‑1 Ice Cream Maker makes it easy. The ice cream maker lets you whip up dessert exactly as you want it from t...
Amazon Prime Video’s ad-free plan is getting a price hike
- Technology
- Emma Roth
- Mar 13, 2026
Amazon Prime Video is raising the price of its ad-free plan in the US and adding several new features. Starting April 10th, Prime Video's ad-free tier will cost $4.99 per month instead of $2.99, and i...
The Big 12 basketball tournament is ditching slippery LED courts for hardwood
- Technology
- Andrew Liszewski
- Mar 13, 2026
They may be great for fan engagement and selling ads, but the Big 12 has decided to replace the innovative glass-covered LED floors at Kansas City's T-Mobile Center with a traditional hardwood finish....
The R2 is nearly here — can Rivian stick the landing?
- Technology
- Andrew J. Hawkins
- Mar 13, 2026
On Thursday, Rivian revealed its most important vehicle to date: the R2, a midsize SUV that eventually will start at under $50,000. As a distinctive EV with an attractive sticker price, the R2 is desi...
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are some of the best wireless earbuds $170 can buy
- Technology
- Cameron Faulkner
- Mar 13, 2026
I upgraded from the Pixel A-series buds released in 2021 to the Pixel Buds Pro 2, and two things were immediately apparent: the A-series buds have no business sounding so good for their sub-$100 price...
Epic says its Fortnite V-bucks price hike is a ‘direct correlation’ to operating costs
- Technology
- Jay Peters
- Mar 13, 2026
Epic Games announced this week that Fortnite's in-game V-bucks currency would be getting more expensive with a somewhat glib statement: "The cost of running Fortnite has gone up a lot and we're raisin...