How an Oregon court became the stage for a $115,000 showdown between Meta and Facebook creators

Some of the most successful creators on Facebook aren't names you'd ever recognize. In fact, many of their pages don't have a face or recognizable persona attached. Instead, they run pa [...]

What we listened to in 2025

If streaming services’ year-in-review campaigns have shown us anything, it’s that we’ve spent a staggering amount of time drowning out the hum of everyday life with music, podcasts and audio ser [...]

Doctor Who ‘The Story and the Engine’ review: Just a trim, thanks

Spoilers for “The Story and the Engine.”<br /> Doctor Who lives and dies by the quality of its writing and acting far more than almost anything else on TV. Audiences may demand big explosion [...]

The best outdoor gift ideas for dad

Father’s Day is just before the official start of summer, so it’s an ideal time to grab some outdoor gear dad can use for the warmer weather. I’ve selected a number of options covering a variety [...]

The best Father’s Day gifts for any dad in 2025

It's easy to start feeling the pressure in the lead up to Father's Day. Finding a gift that expresses your love and gratitude to your beloved dad can feel nearly impossible, but that doesn&# [...]

Light Phone III review: Minimalism stretched to the point of frustration

Like untold millions of smartphone users, I have a bit of a problem. I’ve been trying, with middling success, to be more mindful about how I use my phone. I’ll often uninstall various social media [...]

Doctor Who “Wish World” review: The Last of the Time Lords (redux)

Spoilers for “Wish World.”<br /> Even the most daring artists, those that actively seek reinvention on a regular basis, will eventually wind up repeating themselves. If they’re lucky and s [...]

Japanese startup Ludens AI brought two very adorable robots to CES 2026

CES 2026 is already shaping up to be an interesting year for robots. But while some companies are chasing humanoids that can help you do stuff, there are also a surprising number of robots whose main [...]

MLB The Show 26 is turning me into more of a baseball fan

There were two questions I was looking to answer as I fired up MLB The Show 26. First, how much does the game cater to a baseball newbie like me? Second, will it keep me hooked enough to keep playing [...]