John Shirley

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Next Smartphone in 2025 You probably have a good idea of what you want in your next phone, but the sheer number of excellent options available today makes the final decision more complex than ever. Whether you are loyal to iPhone or prefer the flexibility of Android, navigating the […]

Meta Unveils Horizon TV, A New VR Entertainment Hub With Disney Plus and Major Streaming Partners Mark Zuckerberg has introduced Horizon TV, a new entertainment hub designed for the company’s Quest virtual reality headsets. The announcement was made during the recent Meta Connect event, where the company also revealed its latest generation of augmented reality

Meta Ray Ban Display AR Glasses Announced at 799 Dollars The rumors were true. Meta has officially unveiled its first pair of augmented reality glasses with a built in screen, the Meta Ray Ban Display. The glasses are priced at 799 dollars and are scheduled to arrive in a limited number of physical stores in

Meta Unveils Second Generation Ray Ban Smart Glasses with AI Focus As anticipated, Meta has officially launched its next generation of smart glasses in collaboration with Ray-Ban during its Connect conference. The new model, referred to as Gen 2, starts at a retail price of 379 dollars. This new version offers several significant upgrades over

Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Melanie Stansbury are leading a group of congressional Democrats in an investigation into White House Special Advisor David Sacks. The investigation centers on whether Sacks has exceeded the legal time limit for his temporary government role, a violation that would raise significant ethics concerns. Sacks, a former PayPal executive and

Samsung Evo Select MicroSD Card Drops to 20 Dollars in New Storage Deal If you are like most people holding onto devices for longer, you will eventually need more storage. Daily use of a smartphone, tablet, camera, or handheld game console fills up space quickly. Finding a good deal on storage is always a win,

Apple’s iPhone Air is the thinnest phone the company has ever made, and it comes with a companion accessory: the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery. While the phone itself is an engineering marvel, its launch presentation heavily featured this optional battery pack, even listing battery life estimates with and without it. This sends a clear message

Proton Lumo: A Privacy-Focused AI Chatbot That Aims to Compete Proton released its privacy-focused chatbot, Lumo, in mid-July. Following an update in August that improved its performance, I find myself using it more than ChatGPT or Claude. In a world where tech companies often exploit user data, I am actively seeking more ethical tools. But

Anker Nano 5K MagGo Slim Hits Record Low Price For the crypto enthusiast on the move, managing a suite of devices is part of the daily grind. But carrying clunky charging gear can feel like a major burden, completely undermining the goal of a lightweight, mobile setup. The good news is that power bank technology

The iPhone 17 Makes the iPhone 16e Even More Pointless We were pretty underwhelmed by the iPhone 16e when it debuted earlier this year, mostly due to its 599 dollar price tag, which makes it a poor replacement for a budget phone. And now that the iPhone 17 has arrived, the 16e makes even less