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Apple reportedly plans to reveal its Gemini-powered Siri in February
A new and improved Siri may finally make an appearance, but this time, it could be with a Google Gemini glow up. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple wants to announce a new Siri in...
Creators and communities everywhere take a stand against ICE
It's not surprising when the guy who's been yelling about the horrors of late-stage capitalism on Instagram for the last five years turns his ire towards ICE. But something different has been...
It doesn’t matter if Alex Pretti had a gun
Shortly after federal agents killed Alex Pretti Saturday morning, DHS began to run with the story that the dead man had been armed and dangerous. He had a gun, DHS said. (A Bellingcat analysis of...
The killing of Alex Pretti is a grim turning point
A woman mourns at a makeshift memorial in the area where 37-year-old Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal immigration agents earlier in the day in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. | Roberto...
Trusting your phone to Abxylute’s mobile controller requires a big leap of faith
Turning your phone into a handheld with the M4 could be risky. As a retro gaming fan, I was thrilled when Apple opened its App Store to emulators in 2024, but I've yet to find a controller that...
Yoshi and Birdo arrive in new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, along with an earlier release date
There's a new trailer for the upcoming Super Mario movie, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and it confirms some beloved characters are joining the crew for its latest adventure. The trailer...
Why won’t anyone stop ICE from masking?
Americans do not like masked secret police. There is really no other way to put it. The reasons why are manifold: accountability, trust in law enforcement, and just plain overall vibes. More...
Sony’s first clip earbuds don’t quite hit the mark
The Sony LinkBuds Clip can be customized with different colored covers for the case. The Sony LinkBuds Clip are the company's first clip earbuds. They follow the innovative donut-hole LinkBuds and...
The world just passed a surprisingly positive milestone on nuclear weapons
Photographers and camera crew on Eniwetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands during the Koa nuclear test as part of Operation Hardtack, a series of 35 nuclear tests conducted by the United States in...
The great e-bike crackdown has begun
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the e-bike movement, follow Andrew J. Hawkins. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers'...