There was a time when many Twitter alternatives popped up, and Meta couldn’t resist throwing its hat in this game too, with Threads. Threads may have started as a way to capture people leaving Twitter after Elon Musk bought it, but it’s now all grown up, it seems. The service has reached 500 million monthly … Read More “Meta's Threads celebrates 500 million users with a bunch of new features” »
Former Sequoia Captial managing partner Roelof Botha is joining SpaceX’s board of directors, less than a week after the company went public in the largest IPO ever. SpaceX announced the appointment in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday. It said Botha was appointed “to fill the existing vacancy on the Board” … Read More “Roelof Botha joins SpaceX’s board of directors” »
The Trump phone has been making headlines again over the past week, after iFixit tore it down and found it was nearly identical to the HTC U24 Pro, a Taiwanese phone released in mid-2024. I reviewed the T1 phone last month, and while it worked fine as a middle-of-the-road phone, we do have some relevant insights … Read More “Is the Trump T1 Just an HTC Phone Painted Gold?” »
Carrot Weather gives you the weather with a little personality. Here’s the twist: You can pick what kind of personality you want the app to have, from Professional, which disables banter, to Overkill — expect some heavy profanity. You can even select which politics the app personifies, from apolitical to anarchist. This app gives you … Read More “These Weather Apps Help You Track Tropical Storm Arthur and Other Severe Summer Storms” »
Epic Games has been touting the potential of an interoperable metaverse for years, though that vision hasn’t yet become a reality. But with Unreal Engine 6, the next major version of its game development engine, Epic plans to take a big step toward that theoretical future: it will let developers make games that can use … Read More “Epic wants to let you bring your Fortnite skins to other games” »
Apple is working on iOS 27, but this doesn’t mean that work on the current iOS 26 version has stopped. In fact, iOS 26.5 came out a month ago, which was followed by 26.5.1 to fix a charging issue. Now there is iOS 26.6 on the way too. Currently, Apple is seeding the second developer … Read More “Apple releases second developer betas of iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6” »
Anthropic’s Claude Code changed the AI game last year when it turbocharged our ability to vibe code. No longer did you need a comprehensive understanding of coding languages to build new apps, websites and widgets; you could describe what you want in plain words, and the AI assistant would make it happen. Now, it’s getting … Read More “Anthropic Is Bringing Together AI Design and Coding in Claude” »
The Restaurant That Refused to Take Bookings Online Let me tell you a story about a restaurant owner who became obsessed with human connection. He didn’t want people booking online. He wanted them to call. He wanted the ritual of a human voice, the small exchange about an anniversary or a first date, the warmth … Read More “The Competitive Moat That AI Can’t Replicate” »
Pros Thoughtful recipes you won’t find everywhere Even the quick recipes felt special Extremely fresh ingredients Not a lot of plastic waste Cons On the expensive side when you factor in shipping Market add-ons are not the best Meal kits have been going strong for nearly 15 years, and HelloFresh, Blue Apron and Home Chef have spent that time flooding … Read More “I’ve Made More Than 200 Meal Kits. This Is My New Favorite Service in 2026” »
Your fridge is probably one of the most important appliances in your house because it keeps your perishables fresh. And if the power goes out, replacing all the spoiled food can be expensive. Jackery’s new FridgeGuard joins a growing range of portable power stations designed specifically to keep your bigger home appliances running. We’ve recently … Read More “Jackery’s Thinnest Power Station Fits Tight Corners and Keeps Your Fridge Running” »
