Kesha Wants to ‘Smash’ the Music Industry With a New LinkedIn-Style App
Ahead of her new album and tour, pop titan Kesha says she wants to start a new platform called Smash […]
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Now you can watch the Internet Archive preserve documents in real time
If you’ve ever wondered how the Internet Archive uploads all the physical documents on its site, now you can get a behind-the-scenes look at the process. The Internet Archive launched a new YouTube livestream that shows the digitization of microfiche in real time — complete with some relaxing, lo-fi beats. Microfiche is a sheet of […]
Honor’s 400 phones are midrangers built to last
Honor has announced the 400 and 400 Pro, two midrange phones that launch today in the UK and Europe. They’re capable-looking handsets in plenty of respects, but stand out mostly for the guarantee of six years of software support, bested only by Google’s Pixel 9A for the price. In fairness, at £699.99 / €799 (around […]
Grid’s framed retro gadgets are up to 40 percent off for Father’s Day
Whether you’re hunting for a last-minute graduation gift or an early Father’s Day present, Grid Studio’s deconstructed gadgets are worth a look. The company transforms old-school electronics into collages in shadowbox-style frames, which make for truly memorable gifts. And now through May 27th, many are currently steeply discounted in honor of Father’s Day. From vintage […]
Verizon wants to wait longer before unlocking your phone
Verizon has asked the Federal Communications Commission to get rid of the rule requiring it to unlock phones after 60 days. In a letter to the FCC spotted by LightReading, Verizon claims the current unlocking requirement “benefits bad actors and fraudsters.” The FCC first imposed an unlocking requirement following Verizon’s purchase of C-Block spectrum in […]
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The Best Sleeping Pads For Campgrounds—Our Comfiest Picks (2025)
Whether you’re snoozing in a campground or have family visiting for the holidays, these are the best sleeping pads and
Xiaomi’s first flagship phone chip is a genuine Snapdragon 8 Elite rival
Xiaomi has unveiled its first in-house flagship chipset, the Xring O1, and it’s got enough power to go head-to-head with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite. The company also unveiled a 15S Pro phone and Pad 7 Ultra tablet that the new chip will power, plus a new version of the Watch S4 powered by another Xiaomi […]
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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is okay with reinventing the bus
Today, I’m talking with Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. We recorded this conversation the day Uber announced a big set of product updates, including new options for shared rides and some features to make commuting easier and more predictable. Dara was in New York for all that, so he came to our studio, and we did […]
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The Best Dyson Vacuums (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Feeling the pull of a clean machine? We’ll help you make sense of Dyson’s whirlwind vacuum lineup.
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Politico’s Newsroom Is Starting a Legal Battle With Management Over AI
Politico has rules about AI in the newsroom. Staffers say those rules have been violated—and they’re gearing up for a