Why you'll grieve software, Winamp is back, a great EV deal, gifts for Mom, and more

November 22, 2021

Sometimes it’s hard to deny that we’re living IN THE FUUUUUUTURREEEEEEEE. Think about everything Star Trek: The Next Generation promised us thirty years ago (wow, I suddenly feel old). Voice-activated lights? We got that. Touchscreens everywhere? Sure thing, I have one in my pocket and another on my desk. Androids so life-like you might fall in love with one?

Okay, maybe we don’t have Data yet. But we’re getting pretty close. And the idea of falling in love with a cute little robot only to mourn it when the robot dies? Not so far-fetched. Check out the top story to see why.

Other Highlights:

• Moms out there everywhere deserve a great gift for Christmas. Check our guide to help you make it happen.
• Classic Winamp is making a comeback! With a twist.
• With all the hubbub surrounding the Pixel 6’s slow in-display fingerprint sensor, we want to take a moment to remind you: rear fingerprint sensors are the best fingerprint sensors.
• ..and more!

-Josh

Humans are social creatures, but we’ve become more isolated over the past year than ever before. However, tech could plug the gap. Artificial Intelligence (AI) could provide the companionship people strive for. But what if your AI pal dies? Read More »

Unlocking your phone with your face is cool and all, but I’m here to tell you: The rear fingerprint sensor is still the most superior way to unlock your phone. It’s faster, more intuitive, and more versatile than any other sort of unlocking security. Please, come with me on a journey. Read More »

There are a lot of Bluetooth speakers on the market, all competing to be the one you purchase this holiday season. Whether they’re compact and portable, or large and loud, these are the ones that stand out among the rest. Read More »

With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to either get those Christmas cards out the door or find a service to get them out the door for you! Whatever your preference, we’ve narrowed down the perfect Christmas card printing services for this holiday season. Read More »

Let’s be honest—moms are hard to buy for. Even if you’re super close with your mom, she probably still says she has everything she wants and doesn’t give you much to work with. But you can’t just get her nothing, so why not go with one of these techy treats she probably doesn’t have already? Read More »

Stop browsing your TV’s boring channel guide and start watching awesome movies and TV shows with the Fire TV Stick 4K. It immediately connects you with the content on your favorite video streaming services, like Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Sling, Hulu, YouTube, Prime Video, and more. The included Alexa Voice Remote makes it easy to navigate your options manually or with voice commands, and it even has dedicated buttons for popular video services. The Fire TV Stick 4K is compatible with both HD and 4K UHD TVs, and is a great way to keep everyone in your family entertained.

Get it at Amazon →

Just because George Lucas’ Star Wars Holiday Special was all kinds of terrible doesn’t mean your holiday cooking needs to be. With this fun Star Wars cookbook, you can find a huge variety of festive recipes inspired by (and better than) the iconic special. Read More »

Nissan has released more information about its upcoming electric crossover SUV, the 2023 Ariya. Though it was originally announced in mid-2020, Nissan finally shared the sticker price as well as some information about the various trim level options. Read More »

OnePlus recently launched the Nord 2 x Pac-Man, an exclusive version of the Nord 2 smartphone with tons of crazy-cool Pac-Man stylings. But you don’t need to buy a new phone just to get that retro arcade flair, you just need to add OnePlus’ exclusive Pac-Man wallpapers to the phone you already own! Read More »

Back in 2019, Ford made a $500 million investment in Rivian and announced that the brands would team up to build a Lincoln-branded luxury EV. But two years later, the companies say that a collaborative EV is totally off the table. What’s the problem? Read More »

We owe a lot to Winamp, the first PC music player and one of the most iconic examples of 90s software design. Winamp pioneered features like drag-and-drop playlists and rode the wave of Napster—if AOL hadn’t purchased the software, it might have lived on to deliver more innovations to music fans. But now, it seems that Winamp is finally getting a second chance. Read More »

With so much talk about Apple’s M1 and smartphone chips these days, you might hear about the “system on a chip” (SoC) designs used in them. But what are SoCs, and how do they differ from CPUs and microprocessors? We’ll explain. Read More »

The Pixel 6 Pro is Google’s 2021 flagship phone, and it features a unique design. But, if you want to keep it in a pristine condition, a case is a wise investment given the slippery nature of the phone. Here are the best Pixel 6 Pro cases. Read More »

Get ready to get merry with Netflix’s drops this week. The holiday spirit is in full effect as we move through Thanksgiving and into Christmas. Read More »

When the chef in your life has just about every unique kitchen gadget there is, you might have to look past the practical and get creative. Check out these fun food-related gifts you can wrap up this holiday season. Read More »