Lenovos new concept laptop has a rotating screen, and we have questions
Lenovo loves to get a little freaky with laptop form factors, and its latest concept has a screen that can rotate. Unveiled at the IFA trade show in Berlin a week after it leaked on X, the ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept is a 14-inch Windows PC with a “rotation display system” that lets it swivel into […]
Yes, that weird NFL parade float commercial was made with generative AI
The 2025 NFL season is officially underway, and some fans have already identified a new TV commercial they never want to see again. Thursday night’s game between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles was, in many ways, an all-time goofy kickoff game. One of the Eagles’ best players was ejected before the first play because […]
I’m a tech expert and parent. Why I use the ‘mom of 2 in a hurry’ test on gear
I’ve spent the last 15 years covering tech, and in that time have tested thousands of products to find what genuinely makes life better. My rule of thumb is if it doesn’t pass the “mom of two in a hurry” test, it doesn’t get my recommendation. When I became a mom to my son Jordan, […]
Universities like Columbia are turning to AI chatbots to sway student conflict
College administrators think AI might be the solution to their political PR problems, as the Department of Education weaponizes long-standing civil rights law to control educational institutions under new Trump administration goals and university campuses crack down on student protest. New York City’s Columbia University, for example, is reportedly exploring a student debate platform, powered […]
Facebook is bringing back the poke (again) for the youths
The “poke” technically never went away, but Facebook is trying to make it a thing again. In a nod to Y2K nostalgia, Facebook announced a few updates to the poke button, according to TechCrunch, which spotted the announcement. A fixture in the early Facebook days, no one was ever quite clear on what a poke […]
Experience VR with a deeply discounted refurbished Meta Quest 3
SAVE $70: As of Sept. 5, get a refurbished Meta Quest 3 for $379.99 at Woot, down from its usual price of $449.99. That’s a discount of 15%. Opens in a new window Credit: Woot Meta Quest 3 (Refurbished) $379.99 at Woot $449.99 Save $70 Get Deal Virtual reality is still not perfect, but it’s […]
When is the iOS 26 release date?
Apple is on the verge of launching new iPhones, which means that a new version of iOS is also just around the corner. With the big iPhone 17 event looming next week, one of the primary questions on everyone’s mind pertains to when they’ll be able to test out all the new iOS 26 features. […]
Add a new display to your workspace with $40 off the 27-inch Samsung Essential S3 curved monitor
SAVE $40: As of Sept. 5, get the 27-inch Samsung S3 curved monitor for $139.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $179.99. That’s a discount of 22%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Samsung Essential S3 curved monitor (27-inch) $179.99 at Amazon Get Deal Whether you have a home office or just […]
The biggest announcements from IFA 2025: Smart home upgrades, a new robot vacuum, and a tennis partner
It’s all eyes on Berlin for the next few days as tech brands debut their latest, fanciest, and most AI-laden gadgets at IFA 2025. Similar to what we see at CES in Las Vegas, some products are awesome, some are totally creepy, and others leave us wondering who would ever need such a thing. Tons […]
Save over $100 on the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go for all of your karaoke needs
SAVE $109.96: As of Sept. 5, get the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go for $269.99, saving 29%. That saves you $109.96 off its $379.95 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL PartyBox On-The-Go $269.99 at Amazon $379.95 Save $109.96 Get Deal JBL speakers are some of our favorite. Their Bluetooth speakers are great for […]