Category: Technology


  • Marshall Middleton II: Bass, Battery, and a Whole Lot of Style

    Alright, audio enthusiasts, gather ’round because Marshall is back at it again with the Middleton II Bluetooth speaker! This slick little device looks nearly identical to its predecessorโ€”but donโ€™t let that fool you. Underneath its stylish hood, this bad boy is flexing some new muscle. For starters, itโ€™s got two 3-inch woofers and a couple…

  • Ikea’s New Smart Trick: A Matter Controller in Your Living Room

    Ah, Ikea! The place where you can buy a stylish lamp for your living room while simultaneously contemplating the mystery of how to assemble your own furniture. Now, they’ve stepped up their game with an update to their Dirigera smart home hub, which has officially transformed into a Matter controller. But what does that actually…

  • Samsungโ€™s Texas Tango: A Delay in Chip Dreams

    Picture this: Samsung, the tech giant that promises to drive us into the future, is dragging its feet in Texas, and itโ€™s not about dodging tumbleweeds. Their second US chip plant was supposed to kick off in 2024, but now, itโ€™s been postponed to 2026. You can almost hear the crickets chirping! According to Nikkei…

  • Unlocking Roku’s Secret Menu: For the Curious Streamer

    Ever wondered what kind of magical secrets your Roku streaming stick holds? Spoiler alert: it’s not a hidden portal to another dimension, but it does have a treasure trove of secret menus you can unlock with the right combination of button presses. Think of it as your very own cheat code for the streaming worldโ€”without…

  • Apple Joins Threads: The Social Media Game Gets a New Player

    Well, well, well, look who decided to crash the party! Apple has officially joined Threads, that chic little social media platform making waves faster than a celebrityโ€™s breakup. While they donโ€™t have any posts up yetโ€”because who needs to engage with mortals immediately?โ€”you can get cozy with their shiny new profile: @Apple on Threads. You…

  • Freevee is Dyingโ€”Amazon Gives It the Ax

    Well, folks, July is the official farewell party for Amazon’s Freevee. Thatโ€™s rightโ€”the channel is RSVPing ‘no’ to your future binge-watching plans and kicking the bucket come August. But donโ€™t unpop the popcorn just yet! Amazonโ€™s throwing us a lifeline: all your beloved Freevee content will still be available on Prime Video, sans subscription fees.…

  • Xbox’s Layoff Drama: Quality Control or Just Bad Luck?

    In a bold move that has many gamers clutching their controllers, Microsoft has announced layoffs impacting a whopping 9,000 employees. Yes, that’s rightโ€”9,000! That’s enough people to fill a small stadium or throw a ferociously fun game night. Among those affected? The Xbox user research team, where nearly half of its members have been shown…

  • Salt Typhoon: The Dormant Hackers That Make Us Sweat

    So, imagine this: a group of hackers linked to China, named Salt Typhoon, hanging around in telecom networks like uninvited guests at a partyโ€”only theyโ€™re not actively causing chaos right now. According to Brett Leatherman, the head honcho at the FBI Cyber division, these cyber miscreants are currently โ€˜largely containedโ€™ and โ€˜dormant.โ€™ Last year, the…

  • SpaceX’s New Lawsuit: Rocketing Through Hostile Territory

    SpaceX is in hot water yet again, but it has nothing to do with any high-flying missions to Mars. Buckle up, because former manager Jenna Shumway has fired off a harassment lawsuit that makes for some pretty shocking reading. Shumway claims that not only did she earn less than her male counterparts, but she was…

  • China vs. Apple: The Diversion of Tech Titans

    In the latest episode of “As the Tech World Turns,” it seems China is playing hardball with Apple. Recent reports reveal that a significant chunk of Foxconn’s Chinese workforce, cozying up to those shiny iPhones in India, has been summoned back to the motherland. Whatโ€™s the catch? It appears to be all part of a…