Why it matters: Winamp appears poised to make a comeback as a streaming platform focused on artists. While the brand's latest owner is primarily considering monetization, fans of the classic desktop player could be in store for some intriguing changes. Perhap... More »
/ Air purifier reviews site HouseFresh wrote in February about how big media companies used product reviews as a cash cow on Google Search to the detriment of small sites. They say the problem has only gotten worse. By Mia Sato, platforms and communities repor... More »
The pandemic sucked. Four years ago we were all stuck at home, and would continue being stuck at home for months on end. With all of us trapped in our houses, some products experienced a serious COVID-19 bump. Grocery delivery services absolutely blew up, as d... More »
Artificial intelligence might someday make technology easier to use and even do things on your behalf. All the Rabbit R1 does right now is make me tear my hair out.By David Pierce, editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering... More »
Every time I slip on a rain jacket, I give thanks that we no longer have to wrap ourselves in thick, smelly sealskin to stay dry. Advances in weatherproof textiles and apparel design mean that rain jackets today are more comfortable and watertight than ever. B... More »
Police and federal agencies are responding to a massive breach of personal data linked to a facial recognition scheme that was implemented in bars and clubs across Australia. The incident highlights emerging privacy concerns as AI-powered facial recognition be... More »
What just happened? Luxembourg's SES is gobbling up its American rival Intelsat for $3.1 billion. The megadeal, announced on April 30, brings together two of the biggest players in the geosynchronous equatorial orbit satellite game. The deal isn't just about ... More »
/ A test spotted by Music Ally shows clips cropping up on playlist pages.By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Illustration by Nick Barclay... More »
WASHINGTON -- An orangutan appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant— the latest example of how some animals attempt to soothe their own ills with remedies found in the wild, scientists reported Thursday.Scientists observed Rakus pluck and ... More »
No matter how much of my stuff I transition to cloud storage, every once in a while I still need to use ye olde sneakernet. And this deal is probably the best I’ve ever seen in terms of bang for your buck. Today Amazon has a SanDisk 512GB flash drive, using a ... More »
/ Florida’s upcoming Epic Universe park is getting both Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country on opening day.By Jess Weatherbed, a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering ne... More »
Whether it’s blocking the noises of your daily train ride, trying to be productive at a coffee shop or just needing to tune out the world for a while, noise-canceling earbuds can provide solace. But, as is the case with all audio gear, the effectiveness of act... More »