Substack now lets users subscribe to any paid publication via an in-app purchase from the official iOS app. The news comes after the company tested the feature with 30,000 creators. This makes subscribing to something a much speedier affair, with the entire process taking just a few taps on the old smartphone screen. Prior to … Read more
Big Tech’s foray into nuclear power continues as Google announced the site of its first nuclear reactor today, as part of its 2024 deal with startup Kairos Power. Oak Ridge, Tennessee, will be home to the Hermes 2 plant, which will supply Google with 50 megawatts of power under a long-term purchase agreement with the … Read more
Celebrities gravitate toward poker nights and casino soirées because they provide an intoxicating blend of adrenaline, elegance and spectacle. These gatherings are carefully staged to feel intimate, even though millions may follow them online. When Berlin hosted the Bild Poker Night this year, reality TV personalities like Tara Tabitha, Paco Herb and Walentina Doronina battled… … Read more
The first round of VMAs performers has been unveiled! See which of your favorite stars will take the stage at this year’s awards show. The first round of VMAs performers has been unveiled! See which of your favorite stars will take the stage at this year’s awards show.
Nintendo has a few major first-party Nintendo Switch 2 games lined up for the rest of the year. One of those is Kirby Air Riders, a sequel to the 2003 GameCube title Kirby Air Ride. The company is set to reveal much (much) more about what it has in store for the new game, as … Read more
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold was one of my favorite gadgets of 2024 to the point where it even landed on our list of the biggest winners of the year. Not only was it a worthy alternative to Samsung’s long-running Galaxy Z Fold phones, its straightforward design once again proved that keeping things simple is … Read more
Last summer, Samsung overhauled its Galaxy Buds line with the Galaxy Buds 3 and 3 Pro. This year, the company is adding a third, more affordable option to its earbuds family with the Galaxy Buds 3 FE ($150). This so-called “fan edition” carries a “blade” design similar to the existing Galaxy Buds 3 duo, but … Read more
Buying a computer, especially one from Apple, is typically going to cost you a pretty penny. So sales are critical for getting all the devices we want. Right now, we’re looking at the Apple 2024 Mac mini M4, which is down to $499 from $599. The 17 percent discount gets you a model with 16GB … Read more
Can-Am, part of the motorsports group BRP that recently introduced electric snowmobiles, has just launched its first electric all-terrain vehicle (ATV). The Outlander Electric is designed to be “whisper quiet” for chores like herding or hunting, but it can actually tow more than its gas-powered counterparts thanks to the high level of torque. Powered by … Read more
Google has agreed to pay a fine of $55 million AUD ($36 million USD) for anticompetitive practices, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced. It stems from deals Google undertook with Australian telecommunications companies Telstra and Optus to only pre-install Google Search. The key there is that these companies couldn’t install any other search … Read more