Lego's Buildable Nintendo Entertainment System Is a Perfect Storm of Childhood Nostalgia

To coincide with Lego’s playable Super Mario sets arriving on August 1, the company has expanded its partnership with Nintendo to create what appears to be a near perfect brick-built replica of the original NES console, complete with a controller, a loadable game cartridge, and an old school tube TV with Super Mario

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Google promises Fitbit data won’t be used for advertising

It has been more than half a year since Google announced its plans to acquire popular wearable brand Fitbit but that deal may be in danger of falling through. That is if privacy advocates have their way and convince the European Commission of the risks that this deal would entail. Although it may not have been legally or technically required … Continue reading

2020 Maserati Ghibli Hybrid debuts on July 16

The 2020 Maserati Ghibli Hybrid is debuting this July 16. Now, the Ghibli Hybrid is a special car for Maserati. It’s the carmaker’s first-ever electrified vehicle, and it won’t be the last. We heard through the grapevine that Maserati is poising to unveil hybrid versions of the next-gen GranTurismo and GranCabriolet, but the arrival of Maserati’s Ghibli Hybrid signifies a … Continue reading

News outlets will digitally watermark content to limit misinformation

In the run-up to the 2020 US election, a group of major media organizations will once again work together to try and clamp down on fake news. The Trusted News Initiative (TNI) is a coalition of blue-chip publishers and Microsoft which have pledged to…

The Morning After: iPhone owners can sign up for 'batterygate' settlements

It’s not quite something out of Full Metal Alchemist, but these researchers can create wearable gadgets with just a piece of paper and a pencil. University of Missouri The gadgets degrade quickly, but with a 93 percent graphite pencil, you’re poten…

‘Why Are You At Disney World, Dumbass?’ Trevor Noah Rips Pandemic Tourists

“The Daily Show” host vented that “Mickey Mouse has decided that the show must go on.”

Millionaires Plead For Higher Taxes To Help Pay For Pandemic

“Raise taxes on people like us. Immediately. Substantially. Permanently,” urged the rich people.

Apple Music and TV+ Windows apps may be on their way

While Microsoft may be invested in bringing its software to Apple’s platforms, the feeling is hardly mutual. Apple’s software has barely any presence on Windows save for iTunes, which happens to be the brand’s last remaining presence after it was split up last year. Even that, however, may soon be on its way out if this new and rather vague … Continue reading

Porsche’s 3D-printed pistons will soon find its way in the 911 GT2 RS

The Porsche 911 GT2 RS needs no introduction. It’s the most powerful, fastest, and most expensive road-approved 911 ever built. And now, Porsche is dabbling in 3D printing technology to help boost engine power and efficiency across its lineup. Developed in cooperation with Mahle and Trumpf, Porsche has created bespoke 3D-printed pistons for the 911 GT2 RS. “Thanks to the … Continue reading

Nicole Ponseca: We Need To Push The Value And Worth Of Ethnic Cuisine

The Filipino American chef shares her experience and frustrations with the restaurant industry.