The cute and cursed story of Furby
The hottest toy of 1998 was sort of adorable, and sort of annoying. It couldn't do much - couldn't do anything, really - but it could look at you, it could say some nonsense phrases, and it seemed uncannily aware of the world around it. That's all Furby needed to pretty much take over the world. The
The uncomfortable truth about hybrid vehicles
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the EV struggle, follow Andrew J. Hawkins. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Apologies to the Toyota Prius, but the firs
Xbox Project Helix Reportedly Will Only 'Emulate' A Console Experience
Although still considered as a next-gen consoles, the Xbox Project Helix is reportedly only going to emulate a console experience
Passkeys were supposed to replace passwords, but they're failing for the most predictable reason
It was meant to make things easier.
Tiny, long-armed dinosaur leads to rethink of dinosaur miniaturization
Small size seems to have come before a change in diet for a tiny dinosaur lineage.
How to Run Ethernet Cables to Your Router and Keep Them Tidy
Boosting internet speeds around your home is easy with Ethernet cables, and these tips will help you keep things neat.
Fender Mix Headphones Review: Modular Over-Ears
Say goodbye to disposable headphones with Fender’s customizable and replaceable parts.
Force Your MacBook to Only Charge up to 80 Percent (and Why You Should)
Laptop batteries lag in performance as they age. But you can slow down their deterioration by tweaking your Mac’s charging settings.
A Certified Sleep Coach Shares the Sleep Week Deals She’s Adding to Cart (2026)
From mattresses to sateen sheets, these exclusive deals on my personal picks can help you upgrade your sleep for less.
The Moka Pot Is the Best Way to Brew Coffee (2026)
Bialetti’s timeless design doesn’t just look good. It makes an incredible cup that’s perfect to keep you awake through the time change.
Best Sunrise Alarm Clock (2026): Lumie, Hatch, WiiM
I’ve never been a morning person. This bedside gadget is the only thing that’s ever changed that.
Left-Handed People Are More Competitive, Says Science
A recent study suggests that left-handed people have an advantage in competitive contexts, while righties tend to cooperate better.
Mario Day: Nintendo Switch Games Are on Sale for Mario's 40th Anniversary Celebrations - IGN
PSA: Pokémon Pokopia Players Can Now Tour The Developer's Cloud Island - Nintendo Life
You'll need a code and Switch Online sub to visit
A roadmap for AI, if anyone will listen
The Pro-Human Declaration was finalized before last week's Pentagon-Anthropic standoff, but the collision of the two events wasn’t lost on anyone involved.
Donkey Kong Bananza's Emerald Rush is one of Nintendo's best and most underrated DLCs
W look at Donkey Kong Bananza's Emerald Rush mode, one of Nintendo's most underrated (and highest-value) DLC packages in recent times.
Push for $40 smartphones builds momentum, but still faces cost hurdles
A coalition of telecom operators and device makers is pushing $40 smartphones to bring up to 20 million people online, but rising component costs threaten the plan.
This pimped out 1000-hp Mercedes-Benz limo has absolutely massive turbos that are bigger than your face - supercarblondie.com
This Mercedes-Benz limo not only drifts, but it has over 1,000hp and two turbochargers that are bigger than your face - and this content creator got to enjoy it
Valve Gives Update on Steam Machine Hardware Release Plans
Valve shares some reassuring news about the release date for the Steam Machine, confirming the console's release plans have not changed.
Google just gave Sundar Pichai a $692M pay package
Most of it is tied to performance, including new stock incentives linked to Waymo and Wing, its drone delivery venture.
Marvel vs. Capcom and Mortal Kombat are the two games I feel are most missed by the Fighting Game Community right now
I was asked about the most missed titles in the Fighting Game Community on the StayMAD Podcast, and I wanted to write about it here as well.I feel that Marvel vs. Capcom and Mortal Kombat are the two games ...
Apple's upcoming Mac desktops may cost more, but not for the reason you might think
This week, Apple unveiled a plethora of new Macs with M5 chips – and it revealed an interesting new trend....
Apple Adds Three Executives to Leadership Page
Apple on Friday added three new executive profiles to its leadership page for Jennifer Newstead, Molly Anderson, and Steve Lemay. Jennifer Newstead, Senior Vice President and General Counsel: Newstead is Apple's top lawyer, overseeing all legal matters. She assumed the position on March 1, succeedin
Grammarly’s ‘expert review’ is just missing the actual experts
A recently-added feature in Grammarly purports to improve users’ writing with help from the world's great writers and thinkers — and some tech journalists, too.