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If your TV doesn’t offer built-in streaming options and you’re looking to cut the cord, a streamer can be a smart investment. Google’s 4K TV streamer is one of the best options out there, and you can now grab it without paying the full price at Amazon. It typically sits at $80, but you can now snap it up for $100 at the retailer, after a modest 20% drop. The offer applies to both Haze and Porcelain models, so you can pick the one that suits your aesthetics the best. Just note that the offer is selling out fast (as…
Uber must pay a passenger who accused one of its drivers of rape $8.5 million, a federal jury in Phoenix has ordered. The jury found Uber liable for its driver’s misconduct, determining that the driver was an agent of the company. Part of Uber’s defense was that it’s not responsible for what its drivers do, as they are independent contractors. This decision is for but one of the 3,000 similar cases against Uber that have been consolidated in federal court. It was a bellwether trial meant to determine the possible outcomes of the other cases, as well as the possible…
The year 2025 took smartphones to another level of sheer, raw power. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset not only managed to compete with the long-standing performance king in the face of Apple’s A-series silicon but even overthrew it in some cases.What’s even more surprising and impressive is that the heavyweight champions in the performance category are not your usual suspects. The top 3 most powerful phones of 2025, according to our own lab tests, all come from China. The top 3 most powerful phones of 2025. | Image by PhoneArena The top spot is occupied by the RedMagic…
Once I signed up, I had to fill out several online forms. These include information that might personally identify me, like my Social Security number, phone numbers, email addresses, credit/debit cards, and so on. Filling out the information took about 20 minutes. It’s not effortless, but NordProtect’s interface is clean and intuitive. It puts the information you want to see on top, often alongside brief but informative details, with the option to dive deeper. Notifications are rare, too, so you’re not peppered with distracting alerts.The exception to this was the first time I logged in. I saw dozens of alerts…
QUICK FACTSName: Bandera Volcano Ice CaveLocation: Zuni Mountains, New MexicoCoordinates: 34.9932, -108.0807Why it’s incredible: The cave is so cold that Arctic algae grow on the ice inside.The Bandera Volcano Ice Cave is a hollow in the ground in New Mexico where temperatures never exceed 31 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 0.6 degrees Celsius).The cave formed roughly 10,000 years ago, when the nearby Bandera Volcano violently erupted, spewing lava that solidified at the surface while caverns formed in the layers below. The cave’s unusual geology has preserved frigid conditions, which have caused ice to form inside it for at least 3,400 years.The ice…
The JBL Flip 7 Portable Bluetooth Speaker is a reliable, convenient, and travel-friendly option. The cylindrical speaker is both water-resistant (IP68) and dust-resistant, and is durable enough to withstand drops, rain, and other elements. Its small size allows it to fit easily into bags and even cup holders. The speaker also includes an AI Sound Boost and a 35W two-way speaker setup to deliver clear, powerful sound from a relatively small speaker. Using the included Playtime Boost feature, you are able to enjoy up to 16 hours of music, podcasts, and background sound. You can purchase the JBL Flip 7…
Anker rolled out a bunch of new chargers and other gear at CES 2026, including a cute one that’s already on sale. The new Nano charger with smart display, which is an upgrade to the existing Nano charger in Anker’s lineup, is on sale for $30 right now when you clip an on-page coupon on Amazon. That’s $10 off the regular price.The 45W charger includes a smart display that shows real-time data like power flow, temperature and charging status. It also features “fun animations to keep things cheerful.” Anker says it can recognize what’s being charged and automatically adjust certain…
Smartphone prices have been creeping upward for years, and by the sound of things, they are about to jump even higher. This trend opened up space for a new type of phone on the market, the mid-range phone. These are devices that promise most of the flagship experience, but with a few sensible compromises, at a price that still feels reasonable.But what is a reasonable midrange price for a phone? Everyone has their own answer to that question, which is why they can range from $300 to $700. The ones at the top of that range are usually called “flagship…
Waymo, the Alphabet subsidiary that develops self-driving vehicle tech, has picked up speed. The company now operates robotaxis in six cities and has announced plans to launch in a dozen others this year. It just raised $16 billion in a new round of funding and says it has served over 20 million rides since the company launched its service in 2020, 14 million of them in 2025 alone.But Waymo’s mostly smooth operations have hit a rough patch in Washington, DC, where the company first began testing in 2024. Despite frequent District sightings of the now-familiar white, electric Jaguars, and despite…
NordVPN is offering a significant discount on its two-year plans, with 70 percent off its Complete tier and up to 78 percent off overall. For the Complete tier, the deal brings the total cost down to $130 for 24 monthsNordVPN regularly appears on Engadget’s list of the best VPN services thanks to its wide server network, strong security tools and consistent performance across devices. NordVPN’s latest promotion puts one of its most comprehensive plans at a price that undercuts many competing premium VPN subscriptions.NordVPNSave on all NordVPN plans right now; the Complete plan includes a password manager and 1TB of…