Tron: Ares is a soft reboot that’s running low on RAM

Though Tron: Legacy was not a sterling piece of cinema, its gorgeous visuals and a banging score from Daft Punk made it an enjoyable update to the original 1982 cult classic. The movie tried to strike a healthy balance between nostalgic fan service and novel riffs on the source material to make itself feel like […]

Boox’s next smartphone-sized e-reader has a color screen and a stylus

Boox has shared more details about its next smartphone-sized e-reader through a series of posts on China’s Weibo. First teased at IFA 2025 last month with very limited hands-on opportunities, the new device will be called the Boox P6 Pro in China where it’s expected to launch on October 9th. It will feature a SIM […]

Apple’s latest iPad is down to its best price yet for October Prime Day

The iPad has become so popular that many people (sorry, mom!) often say it when referring to any tablet. That reputation is well-earned, given how simple iPads are to use and how long they typically hold up before needing to be replaced. Thankfully, if you don’t already own one, Apple’s entry-level iPad is on sale […]

Police bust gang suspected of stealing 40,000 phones

An international gang suspected of smuggling up to 40,000 stolen phones from the UK to China over the past 12 months has been dismantled by police in London. The criminal network is allegedly responsible for up to 40 percent of all phones stolen in the city during this period, according to the Metropolitan Police service, […]

Iniu’s tiny 45W battery is great for my Switch 2, and it’s 25 percent off today

Small-form-factor power banks that can charge at up to 45W aren’t all that common. Iniu makes one of the smallest, most capable models we’ve tested, though, and it’s currently receiving a steep discount as part of Amazon’s October Prime Day sale. Typically priced at $32.99, the Pocket Rocket P50 is now on sale in black […]

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Qualcomm is acquiring DIY electronics platform Arduino

Qualcomm is acquiring Arduino, the Italian open-source electronics platform behind a range of boards for tinkerers, DIY hobbyists, and educators, for an undisclosed amount. In an announcement on Tuesday, Qualcomm says the Arduino “brand, tools, and mission” will remain independent while still building microcontrollers and microprocessors with chips from multiple manufacturers. In addition to the […]

The best October Prime Day deals on TVs, soundbars, and more

The day has finally come for a home theater overhaul. Perhaps you’re looking for a low-cost replacement that offers more features and a sharper design. Or, maybe your gaze is set upon massive OLED TVs with all the fixings. Regardless, Prime Big Deal Days sale is here, with deals from noteworthy TV makes including Sony, […]

Google hints at a new Nest Hub

Last week, Google announced a new smart speaker for its AI-infused Gemini smart home platform, but there was no sign of a new smart display. The good news for fans of Google’s Nest Hubs is that Google Home’s Anish Kattukaran tells The Verge the company is “definitely committed to smart displays,” and that they’ll “have […]

The excellent Pixel 9A has dropped to just $349 for Amazon’s fall Prime Day

Google’s smartphone lineup has never been better, thanks to the recent launch of its Pixel 10 lineup, but the Pixel 9A remains a smart buy. It’s our favorite midrange phone, one that’s remarkably well-balanced in terms of hardware, features, and value. And thanks to Amazon’s October Prime Day sale, the entry-level Pixel 9A is available […]

Apple turned the CrowdStrike BSOD issue into an anti-PC ad

It’s been a while since Apple last mocked Windows security, but the iPhone maker has just released an ad that hits Windows hard. The eight-minute commercial pokes fun at the CrowdStrike Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue that took down millions of Windows machines last year. Apple’s ad follows The Underdogs, a fictional company that’s […]