Digital Tends Sony’s 2025 TV lineup explained
Sony has revealed its 2025 TV lineup, and it's a strong offering, especially thanks to a new QD-OLED, the Bravia 8 Mark II.
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Gizmodo Warner Bros. Goes Hard on Horror and Teases Grossest Final Destination Kill Ever
Footage from The Bride! and Weapons also added to the frights from CinemaCon 2025.
Engadget Sony's 2025 Bravia TV lineup includes a new flagship QD-OLED model
Samsung and LG got a headstart on Sony when they announced their new 2025 TVs a few months ago at CES. But now, the latter is catching up with the pending arrival of three new Bravia sets, including a refreshed flagship QD-OLED, a midrange mini LED...
How To Geek Nintendo's Virtual Game Cards Are Almost (But Not Quite) What Digital Games Need
So close to the answer.
Engadget Sony adds the Bravia Theater Bar 6 to its Dolby Atmos soundbar lineup
Last spring, Sony debuted its Bravia Theater line of soundbars and speakers, ditching its confusing product names in the process. The initial group consisted of the flagship Bar 9, Bar 8, Bravia Quad speaker set and a Theater U neck speaker. Now...
Digital Tends The Sony Bravia 8 Mark II QD-OLED is coming, and we couldn’t be more excited
The question if Sony would release a follow up to the incredible A95L QD-OLED TV has been answered.
Digital Tends Sony bolsters its soundbar and projector 2025 lineups
Sony is adding two new soundbar setups, rear speaker add-ons, and the new Bravia Projector 7 in 2025.
Polygon Nintendo Switch 2 is getting a camera, but you can also use your own
The Nintendo Switch didn’t make it easy to let you connect with friends and strangers over the internet. The Switch 2, on the other hand, is fully embracing connectivity. To that end, a stand-up camera will be launched alongside the Switch 2 on...
New York Times - World ‘I’m Here! Can You Hear Me?’: One Family’s Story of Death in Gaza
The Abu Teirs thought the Israel-Hamas cease-fire might mean they could start to rebuild their lives. But a new round of Israeli airstrikes dashed those dreams.
Techcrunch DeepMind’s 145-page paper on AGI safety may not convince skeptics
Google DeepMind on Wednesday published an exhaustive paper on its safety approach to AGI, roughly defined as AI that can accomplish any task a human can. AGI is a bit of a controversial subject in the AI field, with naysayers suggesting that it’s...
The Guardian - US Trump hours away from unveiling global tariffs in possible shakeup of US economic strategy – live
US president claims tariffs part of a ‘liberation day’ that could include levies for China, Brazil, India and the European UnionDonald Trump’s planned tariffs will be negative across the world, with the damage depending on how far they go, how long...
Gizmodo Missed the $100 Beats Studio Buds+ Deal on Amazon Last Month? It’s Back!
For a limited time you can steal these $170 buds for 41% off, head to Amazon now before the deal disappears.
The Takeout Add One Umami Sauce To Your Pot Roast And Taste The Magic
Searching for a slow-cooked stunner? Amp up the flavors of a tender, melt-in-your-mouth pot roast by incorporating one totally magical, umami-packed sauce.
Gizmodo As Elon Musk Torches Reputation, Tesla Sees Its Biggest Sales Decline In History
Sales were down 13% in the first three months of 2025, marking its steepest sales decline in history.
How To Geek Arlo’s Video Doorbell 2K Is Back to Its All-Time Low Price
Arlo's 2nd-gen doorbell can be yours for under $60.
Kotaku Over 120 Switch Games Have Compatibility Issues Or Won't Start Up At All On Switch 2
Today, Nintendo revealed all about the Switch 2. The new console is set to launch in June and will cost $450. And it will, as previously announced, support most OG Switch games. However, two new compatibility lists from Nintendo seem to indicate...
9to5 Mac Deals: New low on Sky Blue M4 MacBook Air, M3 iPad Air, Nomad metal/glass 15W 3-in-1 charger, more
Joining a series of ongoing deals on iPad mini 7 configurations at $100 off, as well as new lows on the new iPad (A16), today we are turning our attention to the best cash deal on select M3 iPad Air models. We also spotted the new Sky Blue 15-inch...
Engadget How to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2
During today's Nintendo Direct all about the Switch 2, the company shared how and when fans can finally get the handheld into their hands. After a long, long wait, pre-orders for the Switch 2 will begin on April 9. Its starting price tag is $450,...
Kotaku New Hyrule Warriors Will Take Fans Inside Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Imprisoning War
Imprisoning War is a key part of the backstory for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and it will be playable in the next Hyrule Warriors. The latest Zelda musou spin-off will lets fans take control of the Hyrulian princess, Zonai King...
Polygon Everything announced at Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct
After months of speculation, Nintendo announced the Switch 2 console on Jan. 16 — and that was about it. With close-ups of the new unit and a few shots of a (theoretical) new Mario Kart, Nintendo went the Nintendo route of meeting extreme demand by...
Polygon Deltarune Chapters 3 and 4 (finally!) debut alongside Nintendo Switch 2
If it’s felt like roughly 3-1/2 years since the last installment of Toby Fox’s Deltarune, the wildly popular follow-up to his wildly popular debut game Undertale, that’s because you have a very good sense of time, congratulations. But after what...
Digital Tends Nintendo Switch 2 Direct: Our reaction to everything Nintendo showed off
The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct reveal is happening now, and we're bringing you all the Switch 2 news as it happens, live.
Daring Fireball Nintendo Switch 2 Details
Great roundup from The Verge: While Nintendo told us very little in the official reveal of the console in January, now we know when the Switch 2 is coming and how much it will cost at launch: June 5th and $449.99. We also have more hardware...
The Guardian - US National security adviser Michael Waltz reportedly conducted business via Gmail
Latest security flap again focuses scrutiny on Waltz after he earlier added journalist to Yemen war-planning chatUS politics live – latest updatesMichael Waltz, the embattled national security adviser to Donald Trump, and other members of the...
Polygon Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 has a holodeck somehow?
Paramount Plus released a new teaser trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 today, raising at least one big mystery right off the bat: Hey, wait a second, how did Pike’s Enterprise get their hands on a holodeck? Invented by the writers...
Hack-A-Day 70 DIY Synths on One Webpage
If you want to dip your toes into the deep, deep water of synth DIY but don’t know where to start, [Atarity] has just the resource for you. He’s compiled …read more
Digital Tends The best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket right now
If you're planning to tackle battles in Pokémon TCG Pocket, you'll need to know about the best decks which are considered some of the strongest in the game.
Daring Fireball Steve Kornacki Exits MSNBC for New Deal With NBC News and NBC Sports
Stephen Battaglio, reporting for the LA Times: MSNBC viewers have seen the last of Steve Kornacki’s big board. The popular data maven has signed a deal with NBC that will expand his presence across the network’s news and sports divisions....
Mashable Every Switch 2 game revealed in the Nintendo Direct livestream
Every Switch 2 game revealed in the Nintendo Direct livestream
Gizmodo Google Pixel Tablet Drops Back to Black Friday Price on Amazon, a Spring Treat for Android Fans
Google’s hybrid entertainment and productivity tablet returns to its lowest-ever price.
The Guardian - US Young women in England and Wales projected to have just one child by 35
ONS study of fertility trends suggests birthrate will continue to fall, with women turning 18 this year having babies laterYoung women in England and Wales are likely to have just one child by the time they are 35, according to groundbreaking...
Jalopinik You'll Never Experience Stress Like Towing Lawrence Stroll's Enormous Yacht Through Tiny Dutch Canals
In order to get from one Dutch city to another, the $200 million yacht was squeezed along some of the 55,000 miles of canal that you'll find in the Netherlands.
New York Times - World Israel Announces Plans to Seize ‘Large Areas’ of Gaza as It Expands Offensive Against Hamas
The announcement suggests that Israel is shifting tactics to hold on to swaths of the territory, at least temporarily.
The Guardian - US US justice department drops corruption case against New York mayor Eric Adams
Judge said Trump officials’ push to have case dropped ‘smacks of a bargain’ over immigration enforcementA US federal judge on Wednesday dismissed the Department of Justice’s corruption case against New York City’s embattled mayor, Eric Adams, after...
The Guardian - US Stephen Colbert on Trump administration’s deportations: ‘It’s goodbye, habeas corpus’
Late-night hosts discuss the flimsy criteria for Trump’s deportations without due process and look ahead to so-called ‘liberation day’ of tariffsLate-night hosts talk Donald Trump’s alleged “liberation day” of tariffs and the administration’s...
The Geek Games DOOM: The Dark Ages: The New Engine’s Tech Looks Highly Promising! [VIDEO]
The id Tech 8 engine is something that maybe not only id Software should use (what happened to Microsoft’s older engine sharing plans?). DOOM: The Dark Ages promises to be one of the most spectacular games of the year. A big part of that is id...
Gizmodo When the Dino-Killing Asteroid Hit, Mammals Were Already on the Move
Researchers suggest that ground-based mammals fared better than their arboreal relatives during the end-Cretaceous extinction thanks to their lifestyle.
9to5 Mac Why does Apple TV+ exist? This new report may provide clues
Ever since Apple TV+ first launched, many have wondered why the maker of the iPhone would be interested in running its own Hollywood studio and major streaming services. Even Netflix’s CEO is stumped. But a new chart outlining Apple TV+...
Kotaku Switch 2 Pre-Order Rules Are Some BS: Here's How They Work
Console pre-orders are a notoriously painful process. If you’re trying to get them online, scalpers and bots are likely to snatch them up at stores like Target or Best Buy. With the Switch 2 coming in hot, Nintendo is putting some restrictions in...
Techcrunch A new security fund opens up to help protect the fediverse
A new security fund aims to help apps in the fediverse — like Mastodon, Threads, and Pixelfed — to pay researchers for disclosing security bugs.
How To Geek Toyota’s Latest Off-Road Models Are Climbing to the Top of the Sales Charts
The company's single EV is also showing progress.
Daring Fireball ‘What Makes an App Feel “Right” on the Mac?’
Watts Martin: If we hold things to this list, programs like Nova, MarsEdit, and Apple Pages — canonical Mac-assed Mac apps — all do unsurprisingly smashingly. But Obsidian, the Electron-based program I’m writing in right now, does shockingly...
New York Times - World Shingles Vaccine Can Decrease Risk of Dementia, Study Finds
A growing body of research suggests that preventing the viral infection can help stave off cognitive decline.
Digital Tends Once Upon a Time in Hollywood sequel: David Fincher to direct, Brad Pitt to star
In one of the year's most shocking stories, David Fincher and Brad Pitt will team up for a sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood at Netflix.
How To Geek This 10-Year-Old Hybrid Is More Reliable Than Many Brand-New Cars
A decade-old hybrid that beats new rivals in reliability and efficiency, proving you don’t need a brand-new car for dependable performance.
Mashable Tackle the shapeshifting world of Super Mario Odyssey for $20 off
As of April 2, get 'Super Mario Odyssey' for Nintendo Switch for $20 off at Woot.
The Guardian - US Nintendo reveals Switch 2 console due to launch on 5 June
New console features larger screen, double the pixels and magnetically attached controllersAfter months of intense speculation and cryptic teaser videos, Nintendo has finally unveiled the successor to its Switch console. The Nintendo Switch 2 will...
Mashable Nintendo Switch 2 preorders will start on April 9: How to register for priority access
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders will begin on April 9. The new hybrid console is priced at $449.99 and launches on June 5.
New York Times - World Heathrow Was Warned of Power Supply Vulnerabilities, Airlines Advocate Says
The official said he had raised concerns about Heathrow’s electricity supply days before a power outage forced it to shut down. Heathrow disputed the relevance of the official’s comments.
New York Times - World 23 More Women Come Forward With Allegations Against Serial Rapist
Zou Zhenhao was convicted in London of raping 10 women in Britain, where he was a student, and in China.
The Guardian - US Arsenal eye summer move for Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams after initial talks
Andrea Berta understood to have met Williams’s agentClub have heavily scouted forward for past two yearsArsenal are exploring a summer move for Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams. Andrea Berta has held talks with the Spain forward’s representatives in...
Engadget Super Smash Bros. director's Kirby Air Riders will come to the Switch 2
The Switch 2 Nintendo Direct has officially come and gone, leaving in its wake some big news about the system and its upcoming games. One of arguably the cutest announcements came courtesy of Kirby Air Riders, a new game from Super Smash Bros....
Polygon All Nintendo Switch 2 games announced so far, including exclusive games
We have a full view of Nintendo Switch 2 games now the April 2 Direct has come and gone — including a number of exclusives and launch titles, and that all-important release date for the console itself. It follows months of slim pickings following...
Techcrunch Khosla’s Keith Rabois leads $11.5M Series A for startup Roam, calls it ‘the future of the housing market’
During the COVID-19 pandemic, mortgage interest rates dropped to historic lows — as low as 2.5%. Fast-forward a few years and rates soared — to highs nearing 8% in 2023, with the national average 30-year fixed mortgage APR as of April 1 still at...
The Geek Games Nightdive Is Ready to Remaster PS3/X360 Games!
The Director of Business Development and CEO of Nighrdive Studios also gave an example of a title that was announced as a multiplatform title, but was only released on PS3… Nightdive is known for its remasters and remakes, with System Shock...
Gizmodo The First Trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 Is a Wild Trip
Get ready for the Enterprise to go to some very strange places indeed when Star Trek: Strange New Worlds returns this summer.
InVerse Did 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Just Change TNG Canon?
Here's proof Star Trek can be fun again. Check out the new Season 3 trailer for 'Strange New Worlds.'
Gizmodo Unique Study Is Latest to Show Shingles Vaccine Can Help Prevent Dementia
Vaccinated people's risk of dementia was reduced by 20% over a seven year period, researchers have found.
The Guardian - US Newborns treated with antibiotics respond less well to vaccines, study shows
An Australian study found that babies with early exposure to antibiotics had lower levels of antibodies against jabs in later infancyGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastBabies who are treated with antibiotics as newborns...
The Guardian - US ‘Hope in my heart’: displaced Afghans in limbo as White House freezes refugee programs
Texas volunteers had prepared welcome for family fleeing Taliban now stranded in Pakistan in fear of being deportedThe 24-year-old Afghan woman wants to become a surgeon – and she had set her sights on training in the US.She wants to care for other...
The Guardian - US Study finds strongest evidence yet that shingles vaccine helps cut dementia risk
Older adults in Wales who had the jab were 20% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia that those not vaccinatedResearchers who tracked cases of dementia in Welsh adults have uncovered the strongest evidence yet that the shingles vaccination...
9to5 Mac New podcast goes ‘Inside Apple’ to reveal Accessibility and Health behind-the-scenes
Apple has a strong culture of secrecy, so when it shares details about its behind-the-scenes projects and processes, it’s a special treat. Today the Twenty Thousand Hertz podcast has published one such treat. The latest episode features Apple...
Digital Tends Space Invaders Infinity Gene Evolve brings the Xbox Live Arcade era back
Space Invaders Infinity Gene Evolve is a great mutation of a classic shooter that calls back to Xbox Live Arcade's glory days.
Techcrunch Anthropic launches an AI chatbot plan for colleges and universities
Anthropic announced on Wednesday that it’s launching a new Claude for Education tier, an answer to OpenAI’s ChatGPT Edu plan. The new tier is aimed at higher education, and gives students, faculty, and other staff access to Anthropic’s AI chatbot,...
New York Times - World Desperation Grows in Gaza as U.N. Shutters Bakeries
Anxious residents rushed to obtain bags of flour as the United Nations warned that Israeli restrictions on aid deliveries were deepening the humanitarian crisis.
Polygon All Switch 2 launch games coming day one
The Switch 2 launch games lineup encompasses a bit more than just a new Mario Kart. When Nintendo formally unveiled the long-rumored Switch 2 in January, there was very little idea of what to expect at launch. Now that the June 5 Switch 2 release...
Kotaku Everything We Saw At The Big Switch 2 Reveal
Today was the day Nintendo finally shared with us a much-needed deep dive on the highly anticipated successor to its wildly successful hybrid console, the Switch. The Switch 2 was proudly shown off by the company during a Direct and at long last we...
The Takeout The 'Sacrifice' You Have To Make For Perfectly Cut Pie
Cutting a pie might seem like an easy task, but to get perfect slices you have to be willing to make a little sacrifice. Trust us, this sacrifice is worth it.
Digital Tends You’ll be waiting a little bit longer for AirPods Max lossless audio update
AirPods Max lossless update delayed due to iOS bug; stay tuned for improved features.
Engadget The Nintendo Switch 2 arrives on June 5 at $450
At last, we have the critical details millions of gamers have awaited for years: the Nintendo Switch 2 release date, price and other details about the new system. The console will arrive on June 5 and it costs $450. Pre-orders will open on April 9,...
Gizmodo Amazon Slashes JBL PartyBox 710 Speaker Price to All-Time Low, Big Sound for Spring
Save $150 on the JBL PartyBox 710 party speaker at Amazon, just in time for Spring weather.
TidBits SpamSieve 3.1.2
Maintenance update with enhancements and improved spam-filtering accuracy. ($39.99 new, free update, 51 MB, macOS 10.13+)
Mashable Build 3 forest animals with one Lego kit for 30% off at Amazon
As of April 2, you can snag the Lego Creator 3-in-1 Forest Animals building kit for just $34.99 at Amazon. That's a 30% discount and a $15 price cut.
TidBits Final Cut Pro 11.1, Compressor 4.10, and Motion 5.10
Adds Image Playground support to Final Cut Pro and Motion. ($299.99/$49.99/$49.99 new, free update, various sizes, macOS 14.6+)
Kotaku New 3D Donkey Kong Adventure Could Be Switch 2's Mario Odyssey
Donkey Kong has been pulled up to the majors. The 2D platforming star is back in a 3D adventure for the first time since the absolutely terrible Donkey Kong 64. Fortunately, things look way better in Donkey Kong Bananza for the Switch 2.Read more...
How To Geek Top Tech Deals: LG OLED TV, AirPods 4, Eero Mesh Wi-Fi, and More
Get a new TV, gaming laptop, and more at big discounts.
Engadget Hollow Knight: Silksong purportedly arrives this year
Silksong, the long-awaited to sequel to 2017's Hollow Knight, will arrive later this year, according to a brief sizzle reel Nintendo shared during today's Switch 2 Direct. In fact, the snippet was so short you might have missed it if you blinked,...
Engadget Nintendo Switch 2: Everything announced including a new Mario Kart game, new Switch features and more
After months of anticipation and years of speculation, Nintendo is finally spilling all the beans about the Switch 2. In a Nintendo Direct presentation, the company is filling in questions we've had about the console since it was first officially...
Digital Tends The 9950X3D is king, but the 9950X is great for non-gamers
The 9950X3D and 9950X are AMD's two top 16-core CPUs, but do you need the X3D model if you aren't gaming? Let's take a look.
Gizmodo How to Preorder the Nintendo Switch 2
Hop on the Nintendo Switch 2 preorder train before a scalper tries to take your place.
Digital Tends Amazon has AMD and Nvidia GPU stock for you, but you’ll need Prime
You may have a chance to buy a new GPU from Amazon
9to5 Mac 9to5Mac Daily: April 2, 2025 – The latest on Apple Card
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by...
404 Media 'I Want to Make You Immortal:' How One Woman Confronted Her Deepfakes Harasser
“After discovering this content, I’m not going to lie… there are times it made me not want to be around any more either,” she said. “I literally felt buried.”
Kotaku Arise Now, Ye Tarnished: Switch 2 Is Getting Elden Ring
The biggest game of 2022 is going to be one of the biggest games on Switch 2 in 2025. Nintendo revealed Elden Ring, FromSoftware’s hit open world RPG, is coming to the new console with a Tarnished Edition that includes not just the Erdtree...
Kotaku Mario Kart World On Switch 2 Will Cost $80
During today’s big Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, the company revealed a ton of new games, confirmed the console will launch in June, and showed off Mario Kart World, a new open-world racing exclusive for the Switch 2 that will cost $80. Yes. you read...
9to5 Mac iOS 18.4 upgrades the App Store with these two new features
iOS 18.4 launched earlier this week with a ton of new features and changes, including two App Store additions that should make downloading apps and updates just a little bit nicer of an experience than before. more…
Ars Technica Tesla sales and production slumped heavily in Q1 2025
The numbers are going the wrong way for a company valued on continuing growth.
Engadget Donkey Kong Bananza is a brand new 3D platformer for Switch 2
Nintendo just held a livestream to drop more details on the forthcoming Switch 2 console. At the very end, it revealed a brand-new 3D platformer starring Donkey Kong. This is the first game of its type since Donkey Kong 64 hit the Nintendo 64 all...
Polygon FromSoftware announces The Duskbloods as a Switch 2 exclusive
FromSoftware, the renowned development studio behind popular games like Elden Ring and the Dark Souls series, announced a brand new game at the Nintendo Direct on Wednesday. It’s called The Duskbloods and it’s set to be released sometime in 2026,...
Jalopinik 2025 Polestar 3 Single Motor Is A Great SUV Overshadowed By Its More Powerful Sibling
The most affordable version of the Polestar 3 also promises the longest range, but is the lure of its dual-motor sibling simply too great?
How To Geek 6 Things That Are Taking Up Way Too Much Space on Your iPhone
Here's where all your iPhone storage has gone.
Jalopinik These Are Your Favorite Summer Driving Songs
We asked you for your favorite summer driving songs, and after reading the suggestions, we'll be handing you the aux cord.
Kotaku It Wasn't Just You, Nintendo's Big Switch 2 Stream Was Completely Messed Up For A Minute
If you were watching Nintendo’s big Switch 2 Direct live this morning, you might have noticed that things got a little wonky midway through. At first, the video and audio seemed to be out of sync, with presenters like Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford’s...
Lifehacker Why I Pay for Kagi, the Ad-Free Google Search Alternative
Use redirects, filters, and anti-clickbait features to make the most of Kagi.
Polygon A new Donkey Kong 3D adventure is coming to Switch 2
A big new Donkey Kong 3D platforming adventure is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo announced Wednesday during its Nintendo Direct showcase dedicated to the new console. It’s called Donkey Kong Bananza, and it will send (fresh new look) Donkey...
BBC - Innovation Nintendo announces Switch 2 release date - and a new Mario Kart game
More than a million people watched online as details of the long awaited successor to the hit console were announced.
Apple Insider Apple still wants an iPhone without physical buttons, but it won't happen soon
A new rumor says that Apple has not forgotten the idea of solid-state buttons for the iPhone, but there are a number of issues to solve before it can happen.Render of a possible iPhone with solid-state buttonsBefore the launch of the iPhone 15 Pro...
MacRumors Apple Hit With $5 Billion Class Action Lawsuit Over eBooks Availability
A lawsuit filed against Apple in California this week accuses the company of violating the state's false advertising law and other consumer laws, by intentionally misleading customers into thinking that they are purchasing digital e-books from the...
Engadget FromSoftware's The Duskbloods is a steampunk vampire adventure coming exclusively to Switch 2 in 2026
If you were hoping for Bloodborne 2, I have good and bad news. This isn't that, because that' Sony thing. However, FromSoftware's new game, coming to the Switch 2, looks to borrow a lot of the gothic cues and style of Bloodborne. The Duskbloods...
Mashable Nintendo Switch 2 release date, price announced
The veil has been fully lifted off of Nintendo Switch 2, and now we know how much it costs and when you can get one.