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BougeRV’s telescopic lantern is ridiculously versatile
It’s sold as an outdoor camplight, but BougeRV’s very bright LED lantern is really a multifunctional work lamp for any place that needs an extra...
The Partial solar eclipse will be visible at sunrise today: Here's how to watch it
Today's the day: A solar eclipse will darken the skies in the northeastern US and Canada in the early hours of Saturday. Unlike the “Great American Eclipse” of 2024, however, this will not be a...
xAI, Elon Musk's AI company, just purchased X, Elon Musk's social media company
Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, has purchased X, according to a post shared by Musk. Besides their similar names and owner, the companies are already connected through xAI's chatbot Grok, which is...
Judge saves the CFPB, for now
A court took action on Friday to keep the Trump administration and its Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from shutting down a consumer watchdog agency while its court case plays out. Judge...
Windows 11 is closing a loophole that let you skip making a Microsoft account
Microsoft is no longer playing around when it comes to requiring every Windows 11 device be set up with an internet-connected account. In its latest Windows 11 Insider Preview, the company says it...
The fight for USAID’s future, briefly explained
The men trying to close USAID: Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump. This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the...
Elon Musk promised Wisconsin voters a $1 million reward. Is that legal?
President Donald Trump and White House senior adviser Elon Musk shake hands while attending the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship on March 22, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. | Kayla...
Elon Musk’s xAI buys Elon Musk’s X for $33 billion on paper
A few years after buying Twitter for $44 billion, Elon Musk announced that his AI business xAI has acquired the social media platform that’s now known as X. In a tweet, he described it as an...
Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS will land May 25 for $50 more than expected
Lenovo has the honor of releasing the first SteamOS handhelds not made by Valve, and it looks like you won't have to wait long to get them. Legion Go S handhelds with SteamOS ship May 25, according...
Microsoft tests Quick Machine Recovery to restore PCs that can’t boot
Microsoft is starting to test Quick Machine Recovery, a feature designed to prevent incidents like last year’s Crowdstrike catastrophe. It’s rolling out in its latest Windows Insider Preview build...