Evercade’s Retro Handheld Has Me Falling In Love WIth Cartridges All Over Again

It’s nice that we live in a world where any game we can imagine is just a download away, but sometimes that can get overwhelming. Limits can be nice. Cartridge-based retro game console Evercade has helped me remember that.

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Apple Has Finally Gotten Too Big for Its Britches

What started out as a battle between Apple and Epic over direct in-app purchases in Fortnite has evolved into an ill-advised, petty revenge scheme. On Sunday, Epic filed a new motion to bar Apple from revoking iOS and macOS support for its Unreal Engine while its other beef is ongoing.

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Watch The Lord of the Rings: Gollum first teaser trailer return us to Mordor

Way back in March 2019, Daedalic Entertainment announced that it was in the early stages of creating a game centered on Gollum from The Lord of the Rings. In the months since then, Daedalic has dropped morsels of information here and there, but outside of a collection of screenshots that were published back in May, we haven’t seen anything significant. … Continue reading

Motorola Moto G9 released for $154: Why not USA?

India seems to be the place where companies like Motorola are really fighting fiercely for the market with smartphones that go to the extreme. In this case, that means a Motorola Moto G9 was released in India for ₹11,499 (approximately $154) with a set of specifications that are more than powerful enough for most consumers. Why can’t the United States … Continue reading

CDC Director gives flu shot warning – and a big COVID-19 prediction

Flu season vaccinations may already be available, but the CDC’s Director has cautioned against being too eager to get the shot, amid ongoing concerns that influenza and COVID-19 could cause a perfect storm of sickness this winter. Speaking on a call, CDC chief Dr. Robert Redfield advised against immediately getting a flu shot, while doubling-down on recommendations that could not … Continue reading

Audible has a new, cheaper plan (if you can do without the book credits)

Audible is introducing a cheaper plan that includes access to its exclusive audio content. With the $7.95/month Audible Plus plan, you’ll get unlimited access to over 68,000 hours of material from more than 11,000 titles, including podcasts, audioboo…

Bose appoints its first female CEO

Bose has named its first female CEO. Lila Snyder will take charge of the company beginning September 1st. Snyder’s appointment is notable considering tech still has so few female CEOs, especially at major brands. Most recently, Snyder was president o…

Samsung's 'Find My Mobile' now works when your phone is offline

Samsung’s Find My Mobile feature can now work even if your device is offline. If, say, someone has stolen your phone and turned off the data and WiFi antennae, you might still be able to track it down.Offline tracking works with the help of nearby ph…

EPA Faces New Scrutiny Over Decision To Stop Enforcing Pollution Laws Amid Pandemic

Massachusetts Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey called the agency’s actions “extremely troubling.”

KFC Ditches Its Famous Slogan, Because … Well, Coronavirus

The fried chicken chain said the phrase “doesn’t quite fit in the current environment.”