Gaming keyboards are plentiful and diverse right now. You can buy them in black or white, wired or wireless, and with at least a dozen key switch options. And every year they’ve gotten bigger and more complex, with media buttons and macro keys and brig…
Modders thought it would be fun to make a folding iPhone
You don’t have wait for Apple to see what a foldable iPhone would look like in practice. China-based The Aesthetics of Science and Technology (AST) claims to have built a folding iPhone through heavy modifications. The engineers say they created the on…
Google One’s VPN comes to Mac and Windows
You no longer need to pull out your phone to use Google One’s virtual private network. Google has released One VPN apps for Mac and Windows systems. As on mobile, the VPN encrypts and otherwise masks your internet traffic. You can’t use it to access co…
Google starts issuing Stadia refunds
If you’ve ever bought a game on Stadia, Google’s soon-to-be-defunct cloud gaming service, it’s worth keeping an eye on your bank balance and credit card statements. As of today, Google is starting to process refunds for Stadia purchases. The first wave…
Synth pioneer Don Lewis has died at 81
Don Lewis, a pioneer in the worlds of synthesizers and electronic music, died on Sunday at the age of 81. In the 1970s, Lewis created the Live Electronic Orchestra. The system enabled him to control multiple synthesizers and other instruments simultane…
Twitter starts rolling out its ‘official’ checkmarks to celebrities and publishers (updated)
You didn’t have to wait long to see Twitter’s reworked verification system in action. The social network has begun adding its subtle “official” checkmarks to major accounts, including those of celebrities, large publishers and politicians. This include…
The best gifts for tea lovers in 2022
For many people, the first cup of tea is often the highlight of their day. And while you don’t need much to make a great brew, there are a number of tools and gadgets that can make the whole experience a lot more enjoyable. So this holiday season, whet…
NASA delays Artemis 1 launch by two more days to November 16th
NASA has once again delayed the launch of Artemis 1 in the face of a potentially dangerous weather system. The agency had penciled in the launch for the early morning of November 14th, but it’s now retargeting liftoff for November 16th. The current two…
Watch Nintendo’s Indie World stream here at 12PM ET
In a few short hours, Nintendo will stream its latest Indie World Showcase. Announced on November 7th, the company promised approximately 25 minutes worth of information about upcoming indie games that are coming to the Nintendo Switch. You can watch t…
Serif’s Affinity V2 apps includes a full creative suite for the iPad
Serif is determined to make its Affinity suite a more practical alternative for creatives who’d rather not pay for an Adobe subscription — or use a conventional PC, for that matter. The developer has released Affinity Version 2 apps that not only inclu…