John Shirley

White elephant gift exchanges have become a popular holiday tradition, but what exactly are they? The term originates from a legend about the King of Siam. The story goes that the king would gift a rare white elephant to any courtier who displeased him. While appearing to be a magnificent and opulent present, the recipient […]

Nothing Phone 3 Gets Android 16 with Major OS 4.0 Update, Other Models Wait Nothing has officially begun the rollout of its Nothing OS 4.0 update, headlined by the integration of Android 16, for its flagship Nothing Phone 3. This marks a significant software milestone for the device, bringing Google’s latest mobile operating system alongside

SpaceX Third Gen Super Heavy Booster Experiences Testing Anomaly SpaceX has confirmed its third generation Super Heavy Booster, the first stage of the massive Starship rocket system, experienced a significant failure during ground testing. The incident occurred during pressure testing of the booster’s gas system. In a post on its official social media channel, the

HP and Dell Remove Built In HEVC Video Support from Some Laptops A recent report reveals that HP and Dell have disabled the built in hardware support for the HEVC video codec in some of their laptop models. HEVC, also known as H.265, is a crucial standard for efficiently compressing high quality video, including 4K

Oura Smart Rings See Major Black Friday Price Cuts Oura has launched significant Black Friday discounts across its lineup of popular smart rings. The standout offer is for the Oura Ring 4, which has seen its price drop to 249 dollars. This represents a substantial 29 percent discount from its regular price of 349 dollars.

Perplexity Expands Its AI Browser Comet To Android Users The AI search race is heating up as Perplexity continues the rollout of its AI-powered browser, Comet. The application is now available for download on Android mobile devices through the Google Play Store, marking a significant expansion of its user base. Comet initially debuted this summer,

Black Friday Crypto Bounty: Snag a Powerful Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max for Only 35 Dollars Amazon’s Black Friday event is live, and as usual, it brings significant discounts on its line of Fire TV products. For those in the crypto and tech space looking for an affordable entertainment hub, one deal stands out.

Essential Kitchen Tools for the Modern Home Chef For any home cook, the right tools are what transform simple ingredients into memorable meals. While you don’t need the most expensive gear, having a few high-quality, thoughtful pieces can make all the difference. These are the kinds of items that people often desire but hesitate to

Black Friday 2025 is the prime time to score the year’s best prices on tech. Whether you’re upgrading your own gear or getting a head start on holiday gifts, expect massive discounts on everything from headphones and game consoles to robot vacuums and smart home devices. The deals are already starting to roll out, so

Finding a powerful gaming laptop without draining your bank account is still a challenge, but it is possible. Even with rising prices across the tech world, you can find capable machines for under 1,000 dollars. If your goal is smooth performance between 60 and 120 frames per second and you are okay with not using