John Shirley

Framework Desktop 2025 Review: A Powerful but Niche Machine The most obvious question is why Framework, known for modular and repairable laptops, is venturing into desktops. After all, desktops are already modular by nature. The answer lies in AMD’s Ryzen AI Max, an APU combining CPU, GPU, and NPU in one package. Its performance claims […]

UFO 50, the retro-inspired game collection from the team behind Spelunky, has made its way to the Nintendo Switch after its PC debut last year. The surprise announcement came at the end of Nintendo’s Indie World showcase, where it was quietly revealed alongside a handful of other indie titles. Priced at $25, the game is

Ball x Pit, the breakout indie hit from developer Kenny Sun, is set to launch on October 15 for Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Game Pass, with a Switch 2 version coming later this year. The game, published by Devolver Digital, has been generating buzz since its demo debuted during Summer Game

Elon Musk Hints at Ads in Grok AI Responses to Monetize X Platform X owner Elon Musk has revealed plans to integrate paid advertisements into Grok, the AI chatbot developed by his company xAI. During a live discussion with advertisers, Musk explained that marketers could soon pay to have their products or services featured in

Uber Faces Scrutiny Over 400,000 Sexual Misconduct Reports Between 2017 and 2022 Between 2017 and 2022, Uber received over 400,000 reports of sexual assault or misconduct in the US, averaging roughly one incident every eight minutes, according to internal documents. The company had previously disclosed only 12,522 cases of serious sexual assaults during the same

Anker’s 10,000mAh Qi2 Power Bank Drops to $60, Its Lowest Price This Year For crypto enthusiasts and tech-savvy users always on the move, a reliable power bank is a must-have. The Anker MagGo Power Bank with Qi2 wireless charging is now on sale for $60, down from its usual $80 price tag. This 25 percent

Sonos Announces Price Hike to Offset Tariff Costs Amid Supply Chain Shifts Sonos has revealed plans to increase prices across its product lineup later this year, citing the financial strain of tariffs on its earnings. The decision follows the company’s third-quarter 2025 financial results, where it reported a significant impact from trade policies affecting its

Apple AirPods Pro 2 Hit $169 in Rare Discount Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 remain among the best wireless earbuds available, especially for iPhone users. Right now, Amazon has slashed their price to $169, a 32 percent discount from their usual $249 tag. While they briefly dropped to $149 during Prime Day, this is still one

The Best Laptops for Gaming and School in 2025 Finding a laptop that can handle both gaming and schoolwork is easier than ever. You no longer have to choose between performance for homework and power for your favorite games. Whether you’re writing essays, editing videos, or jumping into Fortnite or Baldur’s Gate 3 after class,

Apple Teams Up With Samsung for Cutting-Edge iPhone Image Sensors Apple has revealed a partnership with Samsung to develop advanced chips at its Texas facility. The collaboration focuses on next-generation image sensors for future iPhones, potentially ending Sony’s long-standing monopoly as Apple’s primary camera sensor supplier. According to reports, the new chips are three-layer stacked