If you’re at least in your mid-30s (give or take), you know the voice of Elwood Edwards, realize it or not. He recorded the phrase, “You’ve got mail!” and three other lines for Quantum Computer Services in 1989. That company later rebranded to America Online, and the rest is early internet history. Edwards died on… Continue reading The voice of AOL’s ‘You’ve got mail!’ has died at 74
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Awesome Games Done Quick 2025 will include Crazy Taxi with a live backing band
It’s almost time again for Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ), the zany speedrun-fest for a good cause. The hook for this year’s event is a run of the Dreamcast classic Crazy Taxi with a live backing band. Funds raised from this year’s showcase will benefit the nonprofit Prevent Cancer Foundation. AGDQ 2025 runs from January… Continue reading Awesome Games Done Quick 2025 will include Crazy Taxi with a live backing band
The Ayaneo 3 looks to be an improvement in nearly every way
There’s a new portable gaming console in town, joining an ever-crowded field. The Ayaneo 3 is the manufacturer’s latest portable device, following last year’s Ayaneo 2S. This Windows-based handheld looks to be an improvement in nearly every major way over its predecessors. The Ayaneo 3 will be available in a few different versions. Purchasers can… Continue reading The Ayaneo 3 looks to be an improvement in nearly every way
Google Black Friday deals include the Pixel Watch 3 for a new low of $280
The Pixel Watch 3 is on sale in an early Black Friday deal. Not even two full months after Google debuted the smartwatch, it has hit a new record low price of $280. That’s a tasty discount of $70. That deal is specifically for the Wi-Fi-only 41mm model, but there’s an offer on the 45mm… Continue reading Google Black Friday deals include the Pixel Watch 3 for a new low of $280
Black people across the country have been getting racist texts about slave plantations
Black people throughout the country, in more than 20 states, have been getting racist text messages that order them to report to a plantation for slave labor, according to reporting by CNN and numerous other outlets. The texts reference “slave catchers” and “picking cotton,” in addition to warning the recipients that they will be searched… Continue reading Black people across the country have been getting racist texts about slave plantations
Black Friday 2024: The best early deals we could find from Amazon, Best Buy, Apple, Samsung and more
With each passing year, Black Friday seems to turn more and more into “Black November,” with many retailers starting their holiday sales weeks before the day itself. But while the bombardment of promos can be annoying, it also presents a good chance to beat the rush and finish holiday shopping ahead of time, without paying… Continue reading Black Friday 2024: The best early deals we could find from Amazon, Best Buy, Apple, Samsung and more
The best Christmas gifts for everyone on your 2024 holiday list
This time of year has a lot of merry and bright things to be excited about, but it can be stressful if you’re stumped on what to get your mom, dad, best friend, coworker or kids’ teacher as a holiday gift. Whether you enjoy or dread buying gifts for people, it’s safe to say we… Continue reading The best Christmas gifts for everyone on your 2024 holiday list
Volvo EV drivers can start using Tesla’s Supercharger network this month
You can soon top up the battery of a Volvo electric vehicle at more than 17,800 Tesla Supercharger stations across the US and Canada. That should make it much easier for Volvo drivers to find a place to charge, even though they already had access to tens of thousands of fast charge points. Starting November… Continue reading Volvo EV drivers can start using Tesla’s Supercharger network this month
Nintendo Palworld lawsuit seeks $65,700 in damages
Nintendo and the Pokémon Company are seeking approximately $65,700 in compensation from their lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair. In a press release the studio issued on Friday, it said Nintendo and the Pokémon Company want ¥5 million each (plus late fees), for a total of ¥10 million or $65,700 in damages. At first glance, that’s… Continue reading Nintendo Palworld lawsuit seeks $65,700 in damages
The best gaming headsets for 2024
Oftentimes, the best gaming headset doesn’t need to be a “gaming headset” at all. Although these devices can be viewed as niche within the headphone market, they’re ultimately still headphones. And though we’ve found more and more gaming headsets that impress in terms of audio quality, those tend to cost more than a comparable set… Continue reading The best gaming headsets for 2024