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Employee benefits are in the spotlight this week, and that’s because of three recent stories about US companies cutting back on non-wage compensations for workers.A Texas tech consulting firm with a forgettable name—TTEC—suddenly became a lot more memorable when it suspended its discretionary 401(k) match program for 16,000 employees through at least the end of 2026. According to Business Insider, which viewed an internal TTEC memo, the company plans to invest in AI certifications, AI tools and training, and automation, among other things.The auditing and consulting giant Deloitte is also reportedly slashing benefits for some workers starting next year. This…

This story is sponsored by ecoATM. PhoneArena’s opinions in this article have not been affected in any way!We have a growing problem in our modern tech world nowadays — how do we get rid of our old gadgets? Just throwing them out is beyond irresponsible, selling on the second-hand market is a headache, and trading in is not always a viable option.What if there’s a super-easy solution? A kind of ATM machine that takes in your old phones, and instantly gives you back cash? Well… there is!Introducing ecoATM: the easy way to sell your used phoneecoATM was founded way back…

Every day something happens on the news that sounds like a Cyberpunk 2077 sidequest, whether that be stories of AI-induced psychosis or pilotable robots running around cities like Los Angeles. But those stories mostly share the RPG’s dystopian vibes, gesturing toward a future Cyberpunk 2077 warns us about and reminds us is much closer than we realize. Now, however, we have at least one example of life very literally imitating art, with a pack of wild self-driving cars going rogue and pulling a mysterious stunt in Atlanta. Channel 2 Action News in Atlanta reports that the self-driving Waymo cars that…

I’ve been covering deals since 2013, and I still think Memorial Day sales are worth checking out. There are so many made-up shopping holidays these days that it can be difficult to ascertain when items are actually cheaper than usual. Now is one of those times. To help you out, I’ve scoured through our buying guides full of hand-tested items to find gadgets and gizmos that are discounted—and worth buying. If you’re in the market for something we’ve tested, keep checking in through May 26 to see if you can snag a deal. We’ll update this post a few times…

Your tyres get checked. Your brakes get checked. Your oil gets changed. But alloy wheels? They tend to get ignored until they look genuinely embarrassing or start causing a real problem. The truth is, damaged alloys are more than a cosmetic issue. Kerb rash, corrosion, and buckles can affect how your car handles, how your tyres wear, and whether your car passes its MOT. Here is what to look out for and what your options are when something needs to be done. What Actually Happens to Alloy Wheels Over Time? Most damage falls into one of a few categories. Kerb…

If you’re in the market for a party Bluetooth speaker but your bank account is scared by the hefty price tags it’s seeing on the web, you should check out Amazon’s current deal on the JBL Xtreme 4. I think it’ll be a lot less intimidated by this one.A third-party seller has slashed $80 off this beast’s price, dropping it below $300. The discount applies to all three color options, so you can pick the one that best matches your style. JBL Xtreme 4: Save $80 on Amazon! $80 off (21%) Selling for just under $300 thanks to an $80…

The Japanese horror visual novel This Game Is Not Real , developed and published by a small indie team known as “Viv,” was set to release on Steam this month, and, according to one of its developers, had even garnered 24,000 wishlists on the platform since its store page was added in August 2025. However, the team behind the project has now announced that the game will no longer be coming to Steam, as Valve has apparently denied it a spot on the storefront for “not meeting platform criteria.” As spotted by Automaton , Viv developer “Bibu” announced on May…

If you woke up to news that StellarWP is being dissolved as a brand, you probably have questions. Back in 2021, hosting company Liquid Web (the same parent that owns Nexcess) launched StellarWP as an umbrella brand to bring together a growing portfolio of WordPress plugins it had been acquiring since 2020. Over the years, that lineup came to include some of the most recognized names in the ecosystem: GiveWP, LearnDash, SolidWP (formerly iThemes), and more. Each had its own community, support team, and product roadmap. This week, their parent company Liquid Web (Nexcess) confirmed that those independent brands are…

Gantri, a San Francisco-based company known for making soft, stylized 3D-printed lamps, is going wireless. That’s thanks to a new partnership with the design firm Ammunition.Gantri 3D-prints its lamps using plastics made from corn-based polylactic acid (PLA) in its Bay Area facilities. The result is a collection of carefully designed light fixtures with gentle curves that aim to make luxury-style lighting feel somewhat affordable. (Prices range from $200 to $500.)Last year, the company introduced a program called Gantri Made, which allows shoppers to customize their lights and gives third-party designers the ability to build their own designs using Gantri’s foundational…

Road trips have always been closely connected to entertainment. For decades, drivers and passengers relied on radio stations, CDs, roadside stops, and conversation to make long hours on the road more enjoyable. Today, however, digital technology has completely transformed what entertainment looks like during travel. Modern vehicles increasingly function as connected digital spaces rather than simple transportation tools. Smartphones, wireless internet access, infotainment systems, streaming apps, and mobile gaming platforms now shape how passengers spend time during long drives. Whether traveling across cities or taking extended highway journeys, many passengers now expect entertainment experiences that feel personalized, interactive, and instantly accessible. This…