This was a busy week in the tech industry, from the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 to Plex’s controversal app update. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed.
The Big News
The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Finally Here, And It’s $449.99
The Nintendo Switch was one of the hottest hits Nintendo has made in recent history. And because of that, its successor has been wildly anticipated. After Nintendo confirmed the existence of the Nintendo Switch 2, the company has finally unveiled the console in full. Continue reading…
Plex’s Big Mobile App Redesign Is Now Live
Plex is now rolling out its revamped app on Android, iPhone, and iPad. The update has a few significant design changes and a new codebase, but a few features have also been removed. Continue reading…
Mozilla Thunderbird Wants to Host Your Email, Too
Mozilla, the non-profit organization behind the Firefox browser, is entering the email hosting market with a new service called Thundermail. This email service focuses on user privacy and aims to provide a strong, open-source alternative to well-known services like Gmail and Outlook. Continue reading…
Visible’s New $45/mo 5G Plan Has Faster Hotspot Speeds and a Smartwatch Line
Visible, the Verizon-owned prepaid phone carrier already offers some of the best deals in mobile, just sweetened the pot for its users. The latest Visible+ Pro plan is finally here, delivering faster speeds, smartwatch connectivity, and much more, all for a flat, low monthly fee. Continue reading…
Tariffs Just Killed Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders
The Nintendo Switch 2 is better at everything compared to its predecessor, but it also has a notable price bump—it’s $449, compared to the original Switch’s $299 launch price. Now, this might be even more expensive, and it’s all thanks to tariffs. Continue reading…
Broadcast Companies Want to Use TV Towers as a GPS Backup
The Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network handles location services for everything from phones to planes, but what if the network went offline? The over-the-air broadcasting industry has an idea: using TV broadcast towers as a fallback positioning system. Continue reading…
This Cheap Dongle Adds ATSC 3.0 to Your Smart TV
As broadcasters descend on Las Vegas for their annual NAB trade show, ADTH is launching an impressively affordable ATSC 3.0 tuner for Android TV and Fire TV devices. Priced at $70, the tuner may be a worthwhile purchase for those who live in a city with cutting-edge NextGen TV channels. Continue reading…
CarPlay Is Breaking for Some People After iOS 18.4 Update
Apple recently released its highly anticipated iOS 18.4 update for iPhone users, which includes new emojis, AI goodies, priority notifications, and several changes to CarPlay. Unfortunately, those changes seem to be doing more harm than good, and we’re seeing several complaints that CarPlay is nearly unusable for some. Continue reading…
The Amazon App Isn’t Just for Amazon Anymore
I buy most of my stuff on Amazon because of the convenience, but there’s still a few scenarios where I still want to buy direct from a brand’s store—whether it’s deals or simply availability. Now, Amazon also wants to buy off those shops for you. Continue reading…
The End of an Era: Toyota to Discontinue the GR Supra After 2026
Toyota has just unveiled all the details for the 2026 GR Supra, and we have to admit, it looks incredible. The 2026 model remains as track-ready as ever, and it’s going out with a bang. Continue reading…
AI Has a New Obstacle: April Fools’ Day
AI is only as “smart” as the information it’s given, and we’ve seen the downsides of the majority of that information being crawled from the internet. But what happens when AI comes across articles that are intentionally fake? Well, more of the same. Continue reading…
Ford Is Offering Discounts on Nearly All of Its Vehicles
Following the announcement of significant tariffs on imported vehicles this week, you might expect prices to rise across the board. However, that’s not the case. Ford has just revealed that it is offering discounts on nearly every vehicle in its lineup. Continue reading…
NHTSA Launches Investigation into 2.2 Million Honda and Acura Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced it has launched an investigation into 2,209,466 Honda and Acura vans, trucks, and SUVs. The affected models include popular ones like the Honda Pilot and Acura MDX. Continue reading…
NVIDIA Reveals More Nintendo Switch 2 Technical Details
The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, and it represents an improvement over its predecessor in almost every single way. One of the improvements touted by Nintendo was support for up to 1080p games at 120 frames per second (with an improved 120Hz display) as well as up to 4K at 60 frames per second when docked. Thanks to NVIDIA, we now know this is partly thanks to a party trick your gaming PC also uses. Continue reading…
Your LG TV Could Lose This Smart Feature
If you have a fancy LG Smart TV we have some potentially bad news. Select owners of LG OLED TVs have started receiving notifications that the Google Assistant is about to be removed. Yes, one of the most helpful smart features will disappear from your smart TV. Continue reading…
Intel Is Giving Up on Its Phone Sync Tool
Intel is shutting down its Unison app, which allowed Windows PCs to connect with PCs for sharing files, synchronizing photos, and other data. Thankfully, there are several potential alternatives. Continue reading…
Microsoft is Finally Fixing Another Taskbar Problem in Windows 11
The basics of your Windows taskbar design have remained mostly the same ever since Windows 7 was released 16 years ago—a thick taskbar with big icons for each open app, as well as for pinned apps. You had the option to tweak this in previous operating systems, but the Windows 11 taskbar is famously inflexible. Now, this is finally improving if you want to. Continue reading…
These Sonos Speakers Just Got a Permanent Discount
Sonos is permanently lowering the price of its Era 100 smart speaker and Ray soundbar, which now cost just $199 each. These products previously sold for $250 and $279, respectively. Continue reading…
Amazon’s Starlink Rival Is Coming Soon
Most of the stuff SpaceX does is not relevant to most people, but Starlink is. It provides high-speed satellite internet worldwide, so you can stay connected even when you’re otherwise off the grid. Amazon, however, is ready to give it some competition. Continue reading…
Purple Links Can Be a Security Vulnerability, and Chrome Is Fixing It
Google is adding visited link partitioning to Chrome, making it the first web browser to be fully protected from security vulnerabilities around visited links. The change should roll out to other Chromium-based browsers as well, such as Vivaldi and Microsoft Edge. Continue reading…
Android App Settings May Become More iPhone-Like
Android 16 is just a few months away from a final release, and we’re still finding out about what’s in store. One interesting development is a new API called “SettingsPreferenceService,” and it could make adjusting app settings a lot more like iOS on the iPhone. Continue reading…
Meet the Hyundai NEXO: A Hydrogen Game-Changer Ready to Impress
Hyundai just unveiled the all-new NEXO, a next-gen hydrogen fuel cell SUV, at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show. The vehicle showcases a major leap for hydrogen-powered cars, offering an impressive 434-mile range with just a five-minute refuel. Continue reading…
Is Verizon’s New 3-Year Price Lock as Good as It Sounds?
Are you tired of constant price increases on everything from cellular carriers to streaming services and apps? Verizon now offers an industry-leading 3-year price lock on select mobile and home internet plans, and the benefits sound amazing. But is it too good to be true? Continue reading…
Hyundai Just Pulled the Covers off the New Ioniq 6
Hyundai has just unveiled the updated Ioniq 6 at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show, showcasing a sleeker, more refined version of its electric sedan. There’s a small yet noticeable change for those who admired the original’s 911-like silhouette. Continue reading…
These Are the Genesis X Concepts Aiming for the Bentley Continental GT Thrown
Since 2021, Genesis has introduced several versions of its X Concept, including coupe, convertible, pseudo-shooting brake, and special speedster variations. Each iteration has been stunning, leaving us eager for the brand to finally produce one of these breathtaking models. Continue reading…
Google NotebookLM Can Now Try to Find Sources for You
NotebookLM, the AI-powered notebook and research tool with Google Gemini, just received yet another update. Google has added ‘Discover sources’ as a new option to help you find sources for whatever you’re working on. Continue reading…
Nintendo Cloned Discord For The Switch 2
Discord has become an essential tool for gamers who want to play multiplayer games in groups, helping players stay connected during gaming sessions. Both the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X/S have Discord support, but Nintendo is going a different way with the Switch 2. Continue reading…
Toyota’s Latest Off-Road Models Are Climbing to the Top of the Sales Charts
Toyota has long been the leader in small and midsize trucks, with even the older Tacoma holding its ground against newer competitors. However, since its updated, four-cylinder-only Tacoma launched, the model has seen even greater success. Continue reading…
The EV Tax Credit Solution You Didn’t Realize You Were Missing
The revamped $7,500 tax credit was touted as a major victory in the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act. It did boost EV sales, with momentum carrying through into the first quarter of this year. Continue reading…
Dbrand’s Awesome Killswitch Case Is Coming For The Nintendo Switch 2
Regardless of your opinions on the company’s curious marketing tactics, one thing is certain—dbrand’s skins and accessories are among the best out there. The company’s Killswitch case for the Steam Deck is a hit, and now, it’s coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. Continue reading…
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 FE Series: Bigger Screens, Smarter Features
It’s time for new Samsung Galaxy tablets. The company has announced the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE+, which are new additions to the company’s more affordable “Fan Edition” product lineup. Let’s take a look. Continue reading…
Toyota Is Struggling to Keep Pace With Its Own Hybrid Success
Toyota has reason to feel proud of its hybrid-focused lineup as demand for gas-electric vehicles is surging globally. Cars like the Prius, RAV4 Plug-In, and Camry have proven the value of the company’s strategy. Continue reading…
Ford Issues Major Recall for Popular SUV Models
At the moment, it feels like not a week passes without Ford issuing a recall. The automaker can’t catch a break at the minute and, yet again, it’s issued another recall, this time affecting two of its popular SUVs. Continue reading…
Proton Brings More Heavily-Requested Features to Drive and Docs
Proton has announced significant updates to its Proton Drive and Proton Docs services, including features that previously required alternatives like Google Drive and OneDrive. Continue reading…
Extensions Are Coming to Chrome for Android (But Not How You Think)
Several Android browsers support extensions, but Chrome is notably not one of them. However, Chrome extensions might be coming to Android, but not in the way you think. Google is working on a special “desktop” version of Chrome for Android that supports browser extensions. Continue reading…
Microsoft’s New PowerToys Search Is the Missing Feature Windows 11 Needs
The PowerToys app, by Microsoft, is perhaps a Windows 11 power user’s best friend, unlocking tons of capabilities and party tricks normally not available in your Windows 11 install. Now, the latest version is adding a new quick app launcher, and it might become your favorite way of firing up apps. Continue reading…
Firefox 137 Arrives with Tab Groups, Address Bar Updates, and More
Mozilla Firefox receives major updates roughly every four weeks, giving the web browser a steady stream of bug fixes, new features, and security enhancements. Firefox 137 is now rolling out with tab groups, a revamped address bar, and much more. Continue reading…
T-Mobile Now Officially Owns More Fiber Internet Infrastructure
Roughly a year ago, we first heard about T-Mobile’s plans to form a joint venture with EQT to acquire Lumos, a major fiber provider/ISP providing service to almost half a million homes. Now, this acquisition is finally closing. Continue reading…
Gmail Now Has Better Encrypted Emails, but Not for You
Email encryption is something that should be more widespread but isn’t. With the amount of confidential info moving around via email, it makes sense to prioritize it. Now, Gmail is improving how it encrypts emails, but it’s not coming for you—for now, at least. Continue reading…
The iPhone Delta Emulator Finally Has Online Multiplayer
Delta, the well-known all-in-one emulator for iOS and iPadOS, has just received a major update with the release of version 1.7. This update introduces the highly awaited feature of online multiplayer for Nintendo DS games. Continue reading…
A New Version of CachyOS Has Arrived: Here’s What’s New
CachyOS, the Arch-based Linux distribution that’s been getting a lot of attention from Linux gamers has an updated “March 2025” ISO available for download. It comes with a new Linux kernel and a bevy of other improvements. Continue reading…
This Machine Flattens Your Old Warped Vinyl Records
Vinyl records are the physical media format of choice for many music lovers, but that doesn’t mean they’re without flaws. If neglected and stored improperly, vinyl can become misshapen, which can affect the sound quality. A company called Pro-Ject has a machine that can fix these warped records. Continue reading…
The Windows “Blue Screen of Death” Is Becoming the “Black Screen of Death”
Many features have come and gone over the long history of Windows, but one has been present from the beginning: the infamous “Blue Screen of Death” (BSoD). However, it’s looking like Microsoft will drop the iconic blue color in an upcoming build of Windows 11–among other changes. Continue reading…
Time Is Running Out to Migrate Your Fitbit Data to Google
If you haven’t done it yet, Fitbit users should really start preparing to log into their devices and track health and fitness using a Google account. While Google’s already extended the deadline a few times, this will likely be the last. You now have until February 2026 to transfer from a Fitbit account to a Google Account. Continue reading…
Android Auto Update Brings Angry Birds and Gemini to Your Car
Google is still busy improving Android Auto, and the latest update adds game support and potentially a switch from Google Assistant to Gemini. While official game support has been in beta for a few weeks, it’s finally rolling out to more vehicles with the latest Android Auto 14.1 update. Continue reading…
