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Fender’s CEO seems to think your bandmates are just analog AI
Edward “Bud” Cole speaks in Japan in 2023. | Image: Jun Sato/WireImage Fender CEO Edward "Bud" Cole gave an interview to T3 in May celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster with comments on...
WNBA deletes Paige Bueckers Angel Reese betting video after backlash emerges
The WNBA has taken down a social media video showing Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese talking about an apparent $400 wager tied to a game between their teams. The league later acknowledged that its...
How to sideload Android APKs on your Chromebook
Chromebooks aren't limited to only apps you can get on the Play Store.
Xbox prices are increasing by up to €200 or £170
When Microsoft announced its latest round of Xbox price bumps in June, it only gave US pricing. Now we know the pricing increases for the EU and UK, and they're dramatic. Depending on the model,...
Which USB adapters should you actually keep in 2026?
As USB-C becomes the standard across most devices, it's time to go through that drawer full of USB adapters and toss those you no longer need.
Skylight’s smart calendars are up to $90 off during its back-to-school sale
The 15-inch Skylight Calendar 2 can stand on a table or mounted to the wall. | Image: Skylight The start of a new school year can feel hectic, as parents juggle their kids’ classes, extracurriculars...
HP’s HyperX Omen 15 isn’t quite the budget-friendly gaming laptop its predecessor was
Tough sell. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge The HP HyperX Omen 15, which I first saw at CES, replaces the HP Victus 15, a longtime bestselling budget gaming laptop. The Victus cost just...
Can using your phone while charging affect its battery life?
Using your phone while it's plugged in changes the way it charge. Here are some common myths (and truths) about charging smartphones and tablets.
Is paying artists enough to convince them to embrace AI?
Illustrators have spent years sounding the alarm about generative artificial intelligence startups training their models on artists' work without permission. They've pointed out how the practice is...
Foldables are sort of boring now — and that’s great news for Apple
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on smartphones and Android, follow Dominic Preston. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers'...