Microsoft’s open-source era still comes with an asterisk
Microsoft’s relationship with open source has one of the strangest redemption arcs in tech. This is the same company whose former CEO, Steve Ballmer, once described Linux as “a cancer,” a line so cartoonishly hostile it still follows Microsoft around like an embarrassing yearbook photo. Two decades later, Microsoft talks about Linux with heart emojis, […]
5 must-watch HBO Max shows that are absolute masterpieces
As one of my go-to platforms, HBO Max has a plethora of outstanding shows in its catalog that serve as major draws for anyone interested in looking for something to watch. Each year, that catalog grows and continues to strengthen the platform’s reputation as home to some of the most iconic TV shows ever made. […]
Is Rust cross-platform? – Digital Trends
Rust is the kind of survival game where choosing the right server matters almost as much as choosing the right weapon. This also reflects on the platform of your choice. If you’re you’re friends are spread across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, you’ll want to know exactly who can play together before anyone starts building a […]
Forget the Tesla Model Y—the Kia EV6 is the smarter electric SUV buy
Electric SUVs have quickly moved from niche experiments to mainstream choices, but pricing and value still vary widely across the segment. Some models lean heavily into luxury pricing, while others compromise too much on range or performance to hit lower price points. For buyers trying to balance cost, technology, and everyday usability, it can still […]
I figured out how to run my favorite Linux TUI music player on Android, and it’s better than any app on the Play Store
If you spend a lot of time working in the Terminal, you undoubtedly have your favorite CLI (command line interface) and TUI (terminal or text-based user interface) apps. One of mine is a TUI app called cmus. Cmus has a text-based user interface with minimal graphics and customization options. It’s also one of the best […]
I turned off cloud typing on my Android keyboard and gained back my privacy
I often wonder what my phone knows about me. Contacts, location, and browsing history are all obvious. But only after checking my Gboard settings did I realize my keyboard had been sending data to Google the entire time I’ve used my Pixel. Not my actual words, exactly. But close enough to make me uncomfortable. Cloud […]
Watch these now—Everything leaving Netflix in June
Like sharks, the viewing public must always be moving forward to survive, with life-giving new movies and TV shows always sweeping past our gills. When Netflix released its list of everything coming for the month of June 2026, the equal and opposite reaction is that there’s a pile of things that must inevitably leave the […]
Traffic triples to DuckDuckGo ‘No AI’ Search as Google doubles down on AI
People are flocking to the privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo as Google goes all-in on its expanded AI-driven search interface. At Google’s I/O conference last week, the company rolled out its biggest search upgrade in decades, replacing the standard page of links with an AI-powered search agent that does the leg work for you, complete with […]
Why Audi’s Q9 brings an all-screen cabin to a fight Range Rover has won for 50 years
When the original Range Rover debuted in 1970, it introduced something the automotive world had not quite seen before: a vehicle as capable on a muddy trail as it was parked outside a five-star hotel. That unique combination of rugged capability and refined luxury few, if any, SUVs can pull off today. Yet, Land Rover […]
I finally paired my Galaxy Watch with a Samsung phone and realized what I was missing
I live with the strange dichotomy of liking Samsung Galaxy Watches but not Galaxy phones. So, for years, I’ve used a Galaxy Watch with a Pixel phone. Recently, I decided to give a Samsung phone a chance, and it immediately unlocked some extra watch features. For those who don’t know, Samsung keeps a few Galaxy […]