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Lenovo Legion Go 2 suddenly costs $650 more as RAMageddon lays waste to gaming hardware
Lenovo's Legion Go 2 handheld gaming device has jumped $650 in price to $1,999, driven by RAM cost inflation affecting the entire gaming hardware market.
The best iPad deals you can get right now
A guide to current iPad deals across multiple models, from the base 11th-gen iPad to M5 iPad Pro with real-time pricing from major retailers.
The best AirPods deals you can get right now
A roundup of current deals on Apple's AirPods lineup, including the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2 across multiple retailers.
This bike rack pioneer is selling Bluetooth suction cups to stick bikes to your car
Allen Sports launches $299 Smart Suction Go, adding Bluetooth monitoring to suction cup bike racks for easy vehicle transport.
Everything is iPhone now
The Verge examines how Apple's iPhone became the biggest technology product ever made, exploring Steve Jobs and Jony Ive's design philosophy.
Bluey Phone Review
MKBHD reviews the Bluey phone by VTech, a minimalist device that takes a stripped-down approach to mobile technology.
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2026: all of the latest deals
Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2026 offers discounts on consumer tech including audio, home theater, smart home devices, and outdoor gear.
The AirPods Pro 3 are nearly matching their best-ever price for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Apple's AirPods Pro 3 earbuds are on sale for $199 at Amazon and Walmart, matching their second-best price and offering AI features comparable to the pricier AirPods Max 2.
Amazon is offering up to 50 percent off chargers from Anker and others for its Big Spring Sale
Amazon's Big Spring Sale offers up to 50% off charging accessories from Anker, Twelve South, and Baseus, including 3-in-1 stands and battery packs.
Starlink satellite breaks apart into "tens of objects"; SpaceX confirms "anomaly"
A Starlink satellite unexpectedly broke apart into dozens of fragments in orbit, prompting SpaceX to investigate the cause of the anomaly.
The REAL Price of the MacBook Neo Explained
Analysis of Apple's MacBook Neo pricing strategy as a loss leader to drive ecosystem adoption and long-term services revenue.
So This is Peak Foldable
MKBHD reviews the Oppo Find N6 foldable phone, suggesting the category may have reached its design peak.
The Pixel 10a doesn’t have a camera bump, and it’s great
Google's Pixel 10a ditches the camera bump for a flat design, though upgrades are otherwise minimal for this budget smartphone.
The long and short of telephone progress
A historical analysis of telephone innovation, antitrust regulation's impact on Silicon Valley's formation, and the approaching limits of Moore's law.
Can my favorite Game Boy gadget tell fake cartridges from real?
The GB Operator now detects counterfeit Game Boy cartridges via a new phone app, though early testing shows mixed reliability results.
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BenQ's Glossy Monitor for MacBook – BenQ MA270UP! [Sponsored]
BenQ MA270UP review: a 27-inch 4K glossy monitor designed specifically for MacBook and iPad users with Mac color-matching technology.
iPhone Fold Changes Everything — Here’s Why
Analysis of Apple's rumored foldable iPhone, exploring its potential design as an iPhone-iPad hybrid, $2,000+ price point, and new display technology.
SteelSeries’ feature-packed Nova Pro Wireless headset is $80 off
SteelSeries' Arctis Nova Pro Wireless gaming headset is discounted to $299.99, down from $379.99, during Amazon's Big Spring Sale.
How new fishing tech can reduce bycatch of turtles and other creatures
New fishing net technology reduces accidental capture of turtles and marine wildlife while maintaining catch efficiency for fishermen.
Whoop has LeBron – now it wants your mom
Whoop founder Will Ahmed aims to expand the elite athlete wearable into mainstream health monitoring, competing with Oura and navigating FDA regulations.
Sony temporarily suspends memory card sales due to shortages
Sony halts memory card orders for CFexpress and SD lines due to supply shortages, affecting both consumers and authorized dealers.
Insta360’s last-gen Link 2C is fantastic 4K webcam now that it’s 20 percent off
Insta360's Link 2C 4K webcam drops to $119.99, offering AI-powered auto-framing and 4K video at a budget-friendly price point.
Wait, the Trump phone might actually exist
Trump Mobile's T1 Phone appears to have received FCC certification for US launch, marking potential progress on the long-delayed device.
Memory chip giant SK hynix could help end ‘RAMmageddon’ with blockbuster US IPO
SK hynix plans a US IPO raising $10-14 billion to expand memory chip capacity and address ongoing RAM shortages.
Tesla and SpaceX Alumni on Elon Musk, Decision Velocity, and the Future of Hard Tech | a16z
Tesla and SpaceX alumni discuss lessons from building Starship and lithium refineries, covering decision velocity, vertical integration, and high-talent-density teams.
Why Everyone Is Switching to Mac Right Now
Analysis of why consumers are switching to Mac, highlighting Apple Silicon performance, new MacBook Neo pricing, and the competitive advantages of the current Mac lineup.
Intel and LG Display may have beaten Apple and Qualcomm with the best laptop battery life ever
Dell's new XPS 16 with LG Display and Intel Panther Lake chip achieves record-breaking battery efficiency, lasting nearly 27 hours on a 70Wh battery.
The Sonos Ace are a hefty 25 percent for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Sonos Ace noise-canceling headphones are on sale for $299 (25% off) across Amazon, Best Buy, and Sonos during Amazon's Big Spring Sale.
The best deals we’ve found from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale (so far)
The Verge rounds up the best deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale, featuring discounts on smart home devices, headphones, robot vacuums, and charging accessories.
The portable Fanttik X9 Pro tire inflator is down to its best price in months
The Fanttik X9 Pro portable tire inflator is on sale for $59.98, its best price since July, offering quick inflation for cars and bikes.
BRINC's new police drone uses Starlink, carries Narcan, chases vehicles at 60mph
BRINC's new Guardian police drone features Starlink connectivity, 60mph speed, and can carry medical equipment like Narcan for emergency response.
I Built a Claude AI Workstation with a Mac mini… Here’s How
Fernando builds a dedicated Claude AI workstation using an M4 Mac mini paired with the Wokyis Retro Dock, featuring integrated display, ports, and NVMe SSD storage.
The Windows Laptop Problem
MKBHD explores why high-quality Windows laptops struggle to compete in a market dominated by MacBooks despite their technical merits.
The BB-777 is the ultimate in boombox nostalgia
Bumpboxx launches the BB-777, a modern boombox inspired by the legendary Sharp GF-777, adding Bluetooth and rechargeable batteries to the classic design.
Newly purchased Vizio TVs now require Walmart accounts to use smart features
Walmart-owned Vizio TVs now require Walmart accounts to access smart features, integrating retail data with streaming behavior.
Skip Apple’s Studio Display… Get THIS Instead | Alogic Edge 5k Hands-on
Hands-on review of the Alogic Edge 40" 5K ultrawide monitor as a potential alternative to Apple's Studio Display for Mac users.
Elon Musk's Terafab: The Impossible Plan for a Galactic Civilization
Elon Musk announces TeraFab, a $25B chip factory joint venture between Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI designed to produce 1 terawatt of computing power annually for AI satellites.
The SEC drops its four-year-old investigation into EV startup Faraday Future
The SEC has closed its four-year investigation into EV startup Faraday Future, ending a major regulatory scrutiny of the troubled company.
The best deals you can already grab from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Amazon's Big Spring Sale (March 25-31) offers discounts on gadgets like Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Echo Dot Max amid rising tariff costs.
Elon Musk unveils chip manufacturing plans for SpaceX and Tesla
Elon Musk announces chip manufacturing plans for Tesla and SpaceX collaboration, though his track record of overpromising raises questions about feasibility.
Musk says he’s building Terafab chip plant in Austin, Texas
Elon Musk announces plans to build a Terafab chip fabrication plant in Austin, Texas, jointly operated by Tesla and SpaceX to produce chips for AI, robotics, and space-based data centers.
Here are 20 of our favorite outdoor deals from REI’s Member Days Sale
REI's Member Days Sale offers discounts on outdoor gear including Garmin watches, tents, portable stoves, and camera equipment through March 23rd.
iPad vs MacBook Neo — The Truth Nobody Tells You
Detailed comparison between MacBook Neo and iPad for $500-$800, analyzing real-world use cases, workflows, and which device suits different user needs.
Once again, ULA can't deliver when the US military needs a satellite in orbit
ULA's Vulcan rocket remains grounded after a booster anomaly, forcing the Space Force to transfer another GPS satellite launch to SpaceX.
A new Nintendo Switch 2 could be the poster child for replaceable batteries
Nintendo plans to release a Switch 2 revision in the EU with user-replaceable batteries to comply with upcoming EU regulations taking effect in 2027.
Did Anything Change with AirPods Max 2?
Waveform podcast discusses AirPods Max 2, Samsung's discontinued Trifold, Nothing Phone, gaming mice, and NVIDIA upscaling tech.
Overtime Episode 64: Stephen Robles on Apple Intelligence, MacBook Neo, and the State of Apple
Podcast discussion featuring Stephen Robles on Apple Intelligence, the MacBook Neo, and Apple's current product strategy across devices.
I Thought This Was a Gimmick… But It's Actually Amazing | Selfix Case Review
9to5Mac reviews the Selfix case, an iPhone 17 Pro Max accessory featuring a rear AMOLED touchscreen, 48MP selfie capability, and expandable microSD storage up to 2TB.
Nothing Phone 4A/Pro Review: I Have a Theory
MKBHD reviews Nothing's Phone 4A and 4A Pro, exploring the company's strategy of focusing on mid-range devices rather than flagship phones.
Travis Kalanick's New Obsession: Automating Everything Physical
Travis Kalanick launches Atoms, a new venture using AI and robotics to automate the movement of physical goods across industries.
Hoto’s powerful PixelDrive electric screwdriver is 25 percent off
Hoto's PixelDrive electric screwdriver is discounted 25% to $59.99, offering six torque levels, dual speed settings, and a pixelated display.
Nvidia is quietly building a multibillion-dollar behemoth to rival its chips business
Nvidia's networking business generated $11 billion last quarter, quietly becoming a major revenue driver comparable to its dominant chips division.
The best deals on MacBooks right now
Guide to current MacBook deals featuring Apple's new M-series and A-series chips, with models starting at $599.
The Beats Studio Pro are nearly $200 off ahead of Amazon’s big spring sale
Beats Studio Pro headphones are on sale for $169.95, down $180 from retail price, ahead of Amazon's spring sale event.
Ikea tried to build a smart home for everyone — here’s why it’s not working yet
Ikea's affordable Matter-over-Thread smart home products promise universal compatibility but face connectivity and onboarding issues in real-world use.
Just Got a MacBook Neo? Do THIS First
Setup guide for MacBook Neo covering essential macOS customization tips, hidden features, and Apple ecosystem integration for new users.
These Headphones Are Different...
Unbox Therapy reviews the JBL Sense Pro headphones, highlighting their unique open-sound design that keeps users connected to their surroundings.
Live at SXSW 2026: Can They Convince Marques to Shoot 24fps?
Waveform hosts a live SXSW 2026 panel discussing Rivian pricing, tech predictions, and audience Q&A about the future of consumer electronics and video technology.
Overtime Episode 063: The new standard
9to5Mac hosts discuss the MacBook Neo, arguing it redefines the budget laptop standard through AI integration and ecosystem value rather than raw specs.
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are the choice — if you have a Galaxy phone
Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 Pro offer improved audio and noise cancellation but require a Galaxy device to unlock all features.
An engineering thesis disguised as a coupe: A history of the Honda Prelude
A historical look at how the Honda Prelude pioneered automotive technologies like four-wheel steering and variable valve timing.
Reviewing Everything on my Desk! (2026)
MKBHD reviews his complete desk setup from 2026, featuring premium hardware including Mac Pro, Pro Display XDR, mechanical keyboards, and audio equipment.
Everyone Is Hyping the MacBook Neo… But Here’s the Truth
72-hour review of Apple's $599 MacBook Neo with A18 Pro chip. Explores impressive performance and value alongside real limitations like 8GB RAM and storage tradeoffs.
Trump Mobile is just one in the crowd of conservative carriers
Trump Mobile enters the crowded market of conservative-targeted mobile carriers, competing with established MVNO alternatives.
The Apple Release Tier List
Waveform crew ranks new Apple device releases, discusses Honor's robot phone, Meta glasses privacy issues, and Google's Play Store fees.
The best Bluetooth trackers for Apple and Android phones
A guide to the best Bluetooth trackers for finding lost items on Apple and Android devices, covering features like ultra-wideband and anti-stalking technology.
The original AirTag is the cheapest it’s ever been
Apple's original AirTag reaches its lowest price ever at $13.91 on Walmart, offering solid value for iPhone users despite the newer generation release.
I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17e to Be This Good | Top Features & Changes
Review of Apple's iPhone 17e entry-level smartphone, highlighting its A19 chip, 256GB storage, 48MP camera, and $599 price point.
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The First 2m Thunderbolt 5 Cable Is Finally Here — And It Changes Everything [Sponsored]
CalDigit releases the first 2-meter Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable, offering extended connectivity for Apple devices with enhanced performance capabilities.
iPhone Fold rumor: iPad-like multitasking, but no iPad apps and no Face ID
Apple's rumored foldable iPhone will feature an iPad Mini-sized inner display with side-by-side multitasking, but won't support existing iPad apps.
M4 iPad Air First Impressions: The Most Confusing iPad Apple Has Ever Made
9to5Mac reviews Apple's new M4 iPad Air, questioning its place in Apple's confusing product lineup amid limited upgrades like a 60Hz display.
SpaceX Just Spent Billions to be Your Next Phone Provider
SpaceX's Starlink Mobile is disrupting telecom with satellite internet reaching 10M+ customers and speeds up to 150 Mbps globally.
Macbook Neo Review: Better than you Think!
MKBHD reviews the $600 MacBook Neo, highlighting its surprising capability and value proposition at this budget price point.
Apple smart home display rumors now point to a fall launch with iOS 27
Apple's rumored smart home display with screen is now expected to launch this fall alongside iOS 27, delayed while the company completes its AI-powered Siri overhaul.
Quad Cortex mini amp modeler: All the power, half the size
Neural DSP releases Quad Cortex mini, a compact amp modeling device that combines machine learning and impulse response technology to replicate thousands of dollars of guitar gear.
Apple Studio Display XDR Review: We're All Pros Now!
MKBHD reviews Apple's Studio Display XDR, a premium professional monitor that delivers excellent image quality at a premium price point.
Testing Apple's 2026 16-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Max, and its new "performance" cores
Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max chips introduce a new modular architecture with separate CPU and GPU dies, featuring redesigned performance cores in the 2026 MacBook Pro.
Palmer Luckey’s retro gaming startup ModRetro reportedly seeks funding at $1B valuation
Palmer Luckey's ModRetro seeks $1B funding for its retro gaming handheld device, the Chromatic, launched in 2024.
Apple is going high-end with new ‘Ultra’ products next
Apple is preparing multiple high-end 'Ultra' products including a foldable iPhone, touchscreen MacBook Pro, and camera-equipped AirPods.
Owner of ICE detention facility sees big opportunity in AI man camps
AI data center developers are adopting temporary housing camps originally built for remote oil field workers to accommodate their growing workforce needs.
The best Switch 2 controller just got better (and a little worse)
The EasySMX S10 Lite controller offers improved features over Nintendo's official Switch 2 Pro controller at a lower price point, with new wireless capabilities.
The cute and cursed story of Furby
A look at Furby, the iconic 1998 toy that combined technical innovation with early human-computer interaction design.
Feel The Sound...THX At Home
Unbox Therapy reviews the Ultimea Skywave X100 DUAL speaker, a THX-certified audio device available for pre-order with special launch pricing.
DJI will pay $30K to the man who accidentally hacked 7,000 Romo robovacs
DJI awards $30K bug bounty to security researcher who discovered vulnerability affecting 7,000 Romo robot vacuums and potential access to user homes.
Ding-dong! The Exploration Upper Stage is dead
NASA cancels the Exploration Upper Stage program, shifting to United Launch Alliance for next-generation upper stages for SLS Artemis missions.
Valve says it still plans to ship the Steam Machine in 2026
Valve clarifies it still plans to ship the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller in 2026 despite memory shortage challenges.
Satellite firm pauses imagery after revealing Iran's attacks on US bases
Planet Labs pauses satellite imagery release from Middle East regions to prevent adversarial use for military damage assessment.
Nintendo sues the US government for a refund on tariffs
Nintendo sues the US government seeking a refund on tariffs after a Supreme Court decision invalidated some presidential tariff policies affecting the gaming company and others.
The best microSD Express card for the Switch 2 is the cheapest one you can find
Guide to choosing microSD Express cards for Nintendo Switch 2, recommending affordable options with identical performance specs.
OSHA probing fatality at Rivian warehouse
OSHA is investigating a fatal incident at a Rivian warehouse where a 61-year-old worker died after getting stuck between a tractor trailer and loading dock.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: There's a Catch
MKBHD reviews Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, highlighting that its premium pricing is the most noteworthy feature of the flagship device.
Nothing Like a New MacBook!
Waveform crew discusses new Apple products including iPhone 17e and MacBook Neo, plus Nothing's 4a, 4a Pro, and headphones releases.
Apple's $599 MacBook Just Made the iPad Irrelevant
Analysis of how Apple's new $599 MacBook Neo disrupts the iPad's market position as the entry-level Apple device.
The Pulse: AWS region knocked offline by drone attack in historic first
Drone attacks on AWS datacenters in Bahrain and UAE mark the first time military strikes have taken cloud infrastructure offline.
E Ink Displays Have Evolved...
Unbox Therapy reviews the BOOX Note Air5 C, showcasing advancements in E Ink color display technology for digital notebooks.
Macbook Neo Impressions: Reincarnated!
MKBHD reviews the new $599 MacBook Neo, calling it a solid value laptop that realizes Apple's vision from a decade ago.
The BIG Compromises Apple Didn’t Tell You: MacBook Neo vs M5 MacBook Air!
Detailed comparison between Apple's new $599 MacBook Neo and M5 MacBook Air, examining performance, specs, and which laptop offers better value.
MacBook Neo: What Apple Didn’t Tell You About the $599 MacBook
Comprehensive breakdown of Apple's new $599 MacBook Neo, featuring the A18 Pro chip, 13-inch Liquid Retina display, and up to 16 hours of battery life.
Partnering With Waymo
Sequoia Capital co-leads Waymo's $16 billion funding round, backing the autonomous vehicle company's commercial expansion across multiple cities.
Many Small Steps for Robots, One Giant Leap for Mankind
A co-written essay exploring robotics company strategy and the future of robot development, featuring Standard Bots CEO Evan Beard.
Autonomous drone delivery in a Zip
Zipline cofounder discusses autonomous drone delivery systems that started with medical supplies in Africa and now deliver packages directly to consumers.