Atari buys Intellivision ending the oldest video game console war
Nintendo vs. Sega, PlayStation vs. Xbox – the gaming industry has been full of competition for decades now, leading the top companies in the market to go head-to-head in what gamers have dubbed the “console wars.” However, one of the original console wars has finally come to an end, roughly around 45 years after either company’s […]
Instant messaging service ICQ is shutting down after 27 years
One of the oldest, still-running online platforms is finally closing its doors after 27 years. ICQ, a once-popular instant messaging service, announced on Friday via its website that it would be shutting down next month. “ICQ will stop working from June 26,” reads a message on ICQ.com. “You can chat with friends in VK Messenger, […]
Elon Musk reportedly planning xAI ‘Supercomputer’ to power Grok
Elon Musk has a lot on his plate these days: Running a publicly traded EV car company, rebranding one of the internet’s biggest social media platforms as “X,” and launching satellites into space. According to a new report from The Information, Musk is about to split his time with yet another major project: an xAI […]
We gave Google’s AI Overviews the benefit of the doubt. Here’s how they did.
By now I don’t need to tell you Google has rolled out a feature called “AI Overviews” in Search and made it so that millions of people accustomed to receiving a page of links when they query the world’s most popular website now get an AI chatbot’s answer at the top of the results page. […]
Score a refurbished iPad mini 2 and accessories bundle for only $99.99
TL;DR: If you’re tired of lugging a laptop around, this refurbished iPad mini 2 bundle with included accessories might be the solution you’re looking for, and it’s on sale for just $99.99 ahead of Memorial Day. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple 2013 refurbished Apple iPad mini 2 (16GB or 32GB, WiFi) bundle with accessories […]
Get a user-friendly Apple TV remote with actual buttons for less than $25
TL;DR: Through May 31, upgrade to the Function101 button remote for Apple TV for just $23.97 (reg. $29.95). Opens in a new window Credit: Function101 Function101 button remote for Apple TV/Apple TV 4K $23.97 at the Mashable Shop $29.95 Save $5.98 Get Deal The standard Apple TV remote has been known to cause frustration due […]
Upgrade your OS to MS Windows 11 Pro for $25 ahead of Memorial Day
TL;DR: Through May 31, upgrade your operating system to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $24.97 (reg. $199) during this Memorial Day sale. As technology advances (like it always does), keeping your computer’s operating system up to date is essential for maximizing performance, security, and user experience. Whether you’re a professional, student, or home user, […]
Swat away pesky ads on up to 9 devices with an AdGuard Family Plan for $23
TL;DR: Through May 31, in honor of Memorial Day, a lifetime subscription to AdGuard’s Family Plan is on sale for $22.97 (reg. $79). Maintaining a smooth and enjoyable online experience is essential whether you’re using your computer for work or personal use. This Memorial Day, take advantage of a limited-time offer to enhance your family’s […]
Headway Premium turns you into an instant speed reader, now £47 for life
TL;DR: For a limited time, get this Headway Premium Lifetime Subscription for only £47.08 — an 80% discount from its usual £235.40 price. As people plan summer holidays, it’s time to put together a reading list. And more and more, books about personal growth and self-improvement are at the top of best-seller lists. But what […]