Elon Musk and Neuralink Announce... Nope Nope Nope nope Nope NOPE nope No.

December 2, 2022

If you don’t know what Neuralink is, congratulations. But, now we’re going to tell you. It’s one of Elon Musk’s companies that focuses on brain-computer connections. Its first commercial product is a chip that will be implanted in your skull to allow you to control electronic devices with your mind. If that sounds terrifying to you, you’re not alone. In our top story, Review Geek Editor in Cheif Josh Hendrickson gives you his thoughts about the latest news that Neuralink is currently looking for human test subjects for their brain microchip. (Spoiler alert: he’s not a fan).

Other Highlights:

• Google Doodle lets you design your own video game.
• A brand new product roundup focusing on the best binoculars of 2022.
• The latest article in our series regarding the history of technology.
• … and more

— Danny

As a journalist, I’m supposed to approach news stories with an unbiased attitude. Just the facts, ma’am. But sometimes, that’s not possible. When it comes to Elon Musk and Neuralink’s desire to implant tech in our heads, I can only say NOPE. HECK NO. But hey, human trials are just six months away. Read More »

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Sure, modern technology is great but there’s still plenty of room for stylish pens, classy notebooks, and other gifts for the traditional writer in your life. Here are our favorite gift ideas for the pen and paper fan on your gift list. Read More »

Binoculars are handy not just because they’re handheld but because they’re multipurpose. Apart from general-purpose binoculars, there are also specialty binoculars. Hence, the best binoculars for boating may not necessarily be the best for hunting and vice versa. Read More »

When you shop for a graphics card, you’ll usually settle on a specific model you want, then look for the best price—but you’ll find that multiple manufacturers make the same model. Do the differences between them matter? Read More »

Smartwatches are expensive. They cost several hundred dollars for the good ones like the Apple Watch or the new Pixel Watch. You can get a budget model or a fitness tracker that doesn’t do as much as the flagship models. But maybe you don’t need all that Bluetooth, fitness tracking stuff, take phone calls on your wrist, track the temperature and weather at a glance, and send notifications from your smartphone. Maybe all you need is a watch with a calculator on it—that cost about $25.

The first month of winter sees some major product launches in the history of technology. One of the great video game consoles sees its start after a bitter betrayal, humans visit the moon for the final time, and the first commercially successful personal computer goes on sale. Read all about it. Read More »

The holiday shopping season can be stressful when you’re finding the perfect Christmas gift for family members or friends to throw under the tree. And while it’s tempting to buy the latest gadget like headphones, drones, game consoles, streaming dongles, tablets, or a pet camera, you should avoid some of those items. Read More »

LED TV backlights typically offer fairly basic and dim coloring. The Govee Envisual TV Backlight T2 rectifies this with advanced customization and more LEDs per meter. These may be their shining features, but there’s plenty that shows the care that went into one of the best TV backlights I’ve used. Read More »

Wordle was just too easy, wasn’t it? You probably left that behind and moved on to Quordle, the true “hard mode” of the word-guessing game format. But now you’re stuck and so close to failing. Don’t worry, we’re here to help with a hint—and if you really need it, today’s Quordle Answers. Read More »

Are you a huge fan of Wordle and absolutely stuck today? Let me guess; you’re hanging out on guess four or five and feeling the pressure. We get it entirely: nothing feels worse than losing your streak. If you’re not ready to outright cheat, we have you covered with hints and today’s Wordle answer. Read More »

The DJI Mini 2 is one of the most affordable drones for beginners, but it’s also over two years old. And when the Mini 3 Pro arrived in June it was priced higher than many expected, at nearly $700. However, a new leak suggests the budget drone you wanted could be coming soon. Read More »

Amazon’s new Eero Pro 6E Wi-Fi mesh system was one of the most affordable kits when it arrived earlier this year, and now it’s available at an all-time low price that you won’t want to miss. While it regularly runs $500, you can grab a 2-pack for 41% off and future-proof your home for only $299. Read More »

Google often dedicates Google Doodles to important historical figures. Today, the company honored video game pioneer Jerry Lawson for his 82nd birthday. Lawson led the team that invented the video game cartridge in the 1970s. The interactive doodle enables you to design your own video game. Read More »

When it comes to imagining what Tesla is building next, your guess is as good as mine. However, this week Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen gave an interview to CNBC, and while he talked a lot about the Cybertruck, he also dropped a huge teaser about the next Tesla that he “can’t talk about.” Read More »

As many Pixel phone owners know, Google occasionally releases “feature drops” with new stuff, but the latest December feature drop has exciting new Android features for every phone. Things like sharing digital car keys with others, Wear OS improvements, a new YouTube search widget, and more. Read More »

Back in August, password management company LastPass announced that it was the victim of a security breach where hackers got away with source code and other technical information. At the time, the company assured the public that no customer data had been compromised. Now, it’s changing its story. Read More »

The telephone has been a staple of Western civilization for over 100 years, enabling people to remotely hear others chewing and breathing too heavily for as long as we can remember. It lets us treat our friends like marginally entertaining podcasts to distract us while doing dishes or quietly peeing. Read More »

If you’ve been looking to buy a new laptop, you might have seen a sticker on some of them that say you’re getting an Intel “Evo” i5 or i7 CPU rather than an Intel Core CPU. What is the Intel Evo platform, anyway? We’ll explain. Read More »

No one wants to scratch up their device, or drop it and cause damage. A case is an ideal solution to make sure your iPhone 14 stays safe, but whether you want a transparent case, one that can withstand even the toughest falls, or anything in between depends on your needs. Read More »

If you’re shopping for somebody with an iPhone, you’re in luck. There are an astounding number of accessories, both useful and quirky, for the popular phone platform. Read More »