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UPDATE

Battlefield 6 Gets Naval Combat July 21 — But Wake Island and the Top Gun Crossover Wait Until August

Battlefield 6's Season 4 “Pacific Front” launches July 21 with naval combat and a new map — but Wake Island and the Top Gun crossover don't arrive until…

GAMING

PS Plus Extra and Premium July 21 Lineup Adds 9 Games — Full List

ANNIVERSARY

Final Fantasy X Turns 25 — Everything New in the Switch 2 Remaster (And the Story Behind the Game)

OUT NOW

Digimon Story: Time Stranger Is Out Now on Switch 2 – Here’s What’s New

Home & Appliances ›

Best Smart Plugs for a Basic Smart Home Setup in 2026

The best smart plugs for a basic smart home setup in 2026 -- what to look for, how to avoid hub headaches, and picks that just work.

INNOVATION

The Yarbo M Series Is a Single Robot That Mows, Plows, and Blows Leaves

GUIDE

Best AI-Powered Desk Gadgets to Boost Your Productivity in 2026

BUYING GUIDE

Best Robot Lawn Mowers in 2026: Are They Finally Worth Buying?

Software & Apps ›

The AI Pause Protest That Walked Past OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google — With a Brass Band and Free Slushies

Inside the July 11 San Francisco march that combined free slushies and a brass band with a blunt demand: pause frontier AI development.

NEW MODEL

Meta’s Muse Spark 1.1 Claims a 1-Million-Token Context — And a Bet on Charging for AI

GATED

OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Rollout Was Gated by a Government Safety Review — Here’s What’s Actually Confirmed

TRENDING

Why AI Power Users Are Quitting ‘Tokenmaxxing’ for Efficiency

Mobile ›

LEAK

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Leak Teases a Near-Invisible Crease — But the “Proof” Video Is Already Disputed

A viral hands-on video claims the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has a near-invisible crease — but a rival leaker says it's not even the right phone.

ANTITRUST

Apple and the DOJ Are in Early Settlement Talks Over Its iPhone Antitrust Case

REVIEW

Best Stylus for iPad in 2026: Apple Pencil Pro vs. the Budget Alternatives

LEAK

Pixel 11 European Pricing Just Leaked — Here’s What Every Model Will Cost

Computers ›

How to Extend Your Laptop Battery Life in 2026: Fixes That Actually Work

Extend your laptop's battery life with real fixes -- from OS power settings to charging habits -- that actually move the needle in 2026.

OPINION

Apple and Nvidia Are Racing to Be the World’s Most Valuable Company — Does It Matter?

EXPLAINER

Why Flagship GPUs Keep Selling Out Even at Insane Prices

GUIDE

How to Choose the Right Mechanical Keyboard Switch in 2026

Health & Fitness ›

BUYING GUIDE

Best Budget Smartwatches Under $100 in 2026

Looking for a smartwatch that won't break the bank? These are the best budget smartwatches under $100 in 2026, tested for battery, tracking, and value.

REVIEW

Google Fitbit Air Review — Is the $99 Screen-Free Tracker Worth It?

BUYING GUIDE

How to Choose a Fitness Tracker Without a Subscription in 2026

WEARABLES

Why Your Smartwatch Heart Rate Is Sometimes Wrong

News & Editorial ›

SAFETY

Amazon’s Zoox Recalls Robotaxi Software After One Drove Into Heavy Smoke

Amazon's Zoox issued a software recall after one of its robotaxis drove into heavy smoke in traffic. Here's what happened and what it means for robotaxi safety.