macOS High Sierra preview: It's what you can't see that counts

You can tell by its name: The next version of Apple’s macOS, High Sierra, isn’t a huge and transformative update. Instead, like Snow Leopard and Mountain Lion, the new OS refines what came before it. It’s hard not to feel a bit disappointed, though,…

Airbnb plans to rent out mansions and penthouses this year

Not content to simply point people in the direction of national parks, it sounds like Airbnb will now offer the well-heeled even more luxurious places to stay. Codenamed Airbnb Lux, the short-term rental service will soon offer penthouses and mansion…

The Wirecutter's best deals: Save $50 on a PSVR gaming bundle

This post was done in partnership with The Wirecutter, a buyer’s guide to the best technology. When readers choose to buy The Wirecutter’s independently chosen editorial picks, they may earn affiliate commissions that support their work. Read their c…

‘Sense8’ fans saved from cliffhanger hell by a two-hour finale

When Netflix canceled its Wachowski-helmed, conspiracy-fueled original series Sense8 earlier this year fans weren’t certain what would happen following season two’s cliffhanger. Well, the streaming service apparently heard their cries (read: tweets a…

What we've been watching in June

After putting together any home theater setup big or small, there’s always one last question: What are you going to watch? Our editors have already opened up about some of the games they’re playing and what they’re listening to, but this edition of I…

Lenovo IdeaPad 710S Plus Review

Lenovo is back with another stylish and slim laptop, this one being the Yoga IdeaPad 710S Plus. There’s a lot to like about this model, not the least of which is its crisp display and slim bezels, multiple processor options, and fingerprint reader. The laptop, at first glance, greatly resembles some other Lenovo products, but in what way does it … Continue reading

Google Play summer sale begins today [App downloads, media]

This week the folks at Google have begun the first summer sale they’ve ever held in the Google Play Store that’s also store-wide. This stale includes a number of pieces of software and media right from the start, and will roll out additional price-cuts for software and media in the near future. This will include apps, books, and games – … Continue reading

New Mac public beta update live: macOS High Sierra in effect

Today the macOS High Sierra public beta has been released to the public – just days after the public beta for iOS 11. This newest version of the desktop operating system from Apple includes all the bells and whistles – or at least most of them – spoken about during Apple’s special event on the subject. A warning before anyone … Continue reading

SNES Classic Edition games list (and what’s missing)

Earlier this week, Nintendo announced the SNES Classic Edition to a lot of excitement and some apprehension. After the ridiculous success of the NES Classic Edition, we all knew that a follow up like this was coming. Now that it’s here, we get a look at which games Nintendo considers worthy of the SNES Classic Edition, and while there are … Continue reading

Dubai is getting miniature self-driving police cars later this year

Dubai is upgrading its police force with a bit of machine intelligence, announcing plans to deploy robotic, self-driving patrol cars later on this year. Assuming the police department follows through with the plans, this will mark the first time a city has utilized autonomous vehicles as part of its daily patrols, a reality that won’t rest easy with everyone. The … Continue reading