The best VPN services

Virtual private networks (VPNs) promise the potential to stream any content, from anywhere. They unlock content from abroad across nearly any streaming platform you use regularly, which can come in ...

How window tiling and custom shortcuts in macOS Sequoia can power up your workflow

Key Takeaways macOS Sequoia public beta allows testing of new features before the fall release. Window tiling in macOS Sequoia can streamline window management. Window tiling can be ...

First U.S. Case of Fatal Brain Virus Found in Colorado Mountain Lion

A devastating and only recently discovered virus has now been found in America’s wild cats. In a new case report, scientists and wildlife officials in Colorado document ...

Google confirms the Pixel 9 Pro Fold with a teaser video

Google has confirmed in a teaser video that its upcoming line of smartphones includes a new foldable model. The company called the Pixel 9 Pro Fold a "foldable phone built for the Gemini era" in its ...

Fiio announces DM13, a Bluetooth CD player

Key Takeaways Fiio DM13 is a modern Discman with wired and wireless options, supporting CD, MP3, AAC, and more. Long eight-hour battery life with a desktop mode perfect for home stereo use. ...

Meta Reportedly Unhappy With How Much Money Its VR Division Burns

Meta is reportedly sticking to its plans to release more VR headsets and AR glasses in just a few short years, but things are getting a little tense for those developing ...

Bangladesh is experiencing a ‘near-total’ internet shutdown amid student protests

Bangladesh is experiencing a complete internet shutdown as its government attempts to clamp down on widespread student protests that have resulted in the deaths of at least 32 people, AFP. The ...

SwitchBot 3 Curtain 3 review: Overcomplicated

Key Takeaways SwitchBot Curtain 3 works as described, providing fine control through the app. Cumbersome installation process and noisy operation. Only worth it for niche circumstances, ...

Technology Softens a Poignant Farewell in This Sci-Fi Short Story

io9 is proud to present fiction from LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE. Once a month, we feature a story from LIGHTSPEED’s current issue. This month’s selection is “The Last Lucid Day” ...

The live-action Halo show has been canceled at Paramount+

Many moons ago, back in 2013, we that Hollywood royalty Steven Spielberg had teamed up with Microsoft to create a live-action Halo television series. It took about ten years for the vision to ...