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Here’s Why Steam Is Banning Adult Games

If you’re a fan of adult games, I don’t judge, but video game distributers Steam and itch.io have started to. Both platforms have recently pulled down a ton of adult games, a sign of a widespread shift in how games are distributed online and how game distributors handle explicit content. Whether you’re concerned about censorship, […]

The Beats Studio Buds Are at Their Lowest Price Ever Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Beats Studio Buds are currently down to $79.95 on Woot, which is the lowest price they’ve hit so far (according to price trackers). That’s a big cut from the usual $149.95 and even […]

Don’t Fall for This Fake Email About Your Instagram Account

Social media is both a frequent vehicle and target for scammers, who use it for everything from impersonating banks offering fake investment advice to spreading malware through AI-generated videos. A campaign currently circulating targets Instagram users via phishing emails—with a twist. How the mailto: Instagram scam works Malwarebytes Labs has identified a phishing scheme that […]

SNES Games on Switch 2 Now Look Exactly How You Remember Them

If you grew up playing video games in the ’80s or ’90s, you might have a problem returning to those titles now. Trying to play Super Mario World or Donkey Kong Country on your 65-inch 4K TV isn’t quite the same experience as you had during your childhood, especially if you simply plug your old […]

You Might Not Get ‘Workout Buddy,’ Even If Your Apple Watch Is Brand New

Apple’s new Workout Buddy feature is intriguing—a voice from your Apple Watch that gives you pep talks and stats as you exercise. But when I installed the WatchOS public beta (after reading and disregarding all the warnings we’ve given about doing so), I discovered that my watch couldn’t run Workout Buddy, even though it’s a […]

The LTE Galaxy Watch 6 Classic Is Nearly 60% Off

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 launched in 2023 with top-notch specs and features, with its main rival being the Pixel Watch 2 for Android users. Fast-forward to 2025, both of these smartwatches have held […]

The Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Just Reached Its Lowest Price Ever

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Right now, the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ is 32% off, bringing its price to $89 (originally $130), an all-time low, according to price trackers. As a longtime Nespresso Vertuo fan who starts every morning with […]

YouTube Is Using AI to Guess Your Age

Age verification on the internet used to be a bit of a joke. The whole thing worked on the honor system, and few of us kept our honor. YouTube might be for users 13 and up, but that’s not going to stop an 11 year old from watching. But that internet is rapidly being left […]

My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Nothing’s CMF Buds Pro 2

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Nothing, an upstart tech brand from the U.K. that makes products like phones, smartwatches, and headphones, has quickly become one of my favorites lately. Its products offer unique features and designs, and the prices […]

Coinbase and JPMorgan Chase partner for crypto integration

JPMorgan Chase cards can be used for crypto purchases on Coinbase this fall. Chase rewards points will be redeemable for USDC starting in 2026. JPMorgan Chase accounts to link directly with Coinbase for easy transfers. In a landmark move signalling the deepening ties between traditional finance and digital assets, Coinbase and JPMorgan Chase have announced […]

TrainingPeaks New ‘Fueling Insights’ Promise to Help You Estimate Your Calorie Burn (but I Have Some Caveats)

Learning how to properly fuel is crucial for endurance athletes—just ask me about how I use Gu to get through running marathons. However, it took a lot of trial and error (and no small amount of gastric distress) before I understood how and when to fuel during long runs. I would’ve loved some sort of […]

I Won’t Be Surprised If the Galaxy S25 Ultra Is the End of the S Pen

My Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review was mostly very positive, and it’s undoubtedly one of the phones of the year so far, but not everything about the handset quite landed with me. In particular, the S Pen seems somewhat redundant—and I haven’t taken the integrated accessory out of its slot since I finished writing my […]

Here’s How Long Meta Says the Ideal VR Gaming Session Should Last

We may earn a commission from links on this page. A recent post on Meta’s developer blog hints at the future of virtual reality gaming. Meta’s research in Quest users’ habits identified the “Goldilocks zone” for virtual reality experiences on its headsets, concluding that the optimum time for a VR gaming session is between 20 […]

These Noise-Canceling Bose Earbuds Are at Their Lowest Price Ever

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are now going for $155.99 on Woot, the lowest price they’ve ever hit according to price trackers. That’s a big drop from their original $279.99 price tag and still […]

How to Find and Remove ‘Stalkerware’ From Your Phone

While your mobile device has a lot of built-in features to keep your data secure and protect your privacy, it may still be vulnerable to snooping if someone you know has access to your accounts or manages to install hidden apps—known as stalkerware—that track your every move. These malicious programs may exploit built-in features and […]