Author: Zach_Wilson
Google may be close to launching YouTube Premium Lite
YouTube is about to officially launch a cheaper, “premium lite” version of its subscription service in the US, Australia, Germany and Thailand, according to Bloomberg. This new tier will “target viewers who primarily want to watch programs other than music videos,” Bloomberg says. The publication didn’t say what the price…
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Someone wants to sell you a digital version of the antiquated typewriter but without a glued-on keyboard (no really)
At $499, is nostalgia worth the price? Boots instantly, offers basic file management and supports SD cards King Jim finally brings the DM250 to US buyers In an era dominated by sleek business laptops and multifunctional tablets, the idea of a portable digital typewriter might seem like a step back…
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Carbon removal is the next big fossil fuel boom, oil company says
Occidental, the oil giant that has tried to fashion itself as a climate tech leader, is being real clear now about capturing carbon dioxide emissions, which it sees as the next big thing for fossil fuel production. That shouldn’t be surprising coming from a petroleum company. But Occidental has built…
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This is probably the best looking docking station I’ve ever seen in my entire life – and I can’t wait to test it
This tiny docking station will fit snug on any home office desk The MEMDock G2 is ideal for MacBook users Perfect for users with additional monitors Docking stations are a dime a dozen in 2025, but finding one that ticks all the boxes can often be a challenge. Luckily, the…
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Fitbit’s got a battery problem
Last month, Fitbit Versa 3 and Sense owners started getting notifications to download a mandatory firmware update. The problem? Overheating batteries. In an official consumer notice, Google (which owns Fitbit) notes that the firmware update would “reduce the risk of battery overheating and reduce battery capacity.” Affected users, of which…
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Rivian reports first quarter of ‘positive gross profit’
Rivian announced a significant milestone today, reporting its first “positive gross profit” in its fourth quarter earnings for 2024. It was a sign that the struggling company’s efforts to slash costs through the gut overhaul of its R1 electric vehicles is starting to yield some positive results. But dark clouds…
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