There are really two types of ereaders: Dedicated ebook/audiobook devices or slabs that are more akin to small tablets with E Ink screens. In the first category, the competition is really between Amazon’s Kindle devices and Rakuten’s Kobo readers. Ereaders in the latter group include entries from Onyx Boox, PocketBook and a couple of smaller… Continue reading The best ereaders for 2025
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Bluesky’s 2024 moderation report shows how quickly harmful content grew as new users flocked in
Bluesky experienced explosive growth last year, particularly toward the end, necessitating that the platform ramp up its moderation efforts. In its recently released moderation report for 2024, Bluesky said it grew by about 23 million users, jumping from 2.9 million users to nearly 26 million. And, its moderators received 17 times the number of user… Continue reading Bluesky’s 2024 moderation report shows how quickly harmful content grew as new users flocked in
Apple’s AirPods Max with USB-C drop to their lowest price yet
If you’ve been waiting for a deal on Apple’s flagship AirPods Max, now is the time to buy a pair. Amazon has discounted the USB-C model to $449, or 18 percent off their suggested $549 price. Since we first posted this story earlier, most colors have sold out, but the starlight color is still available… Continue reading Apple’s AirPods Max with USB-C drop to their lowest price yet
Samsung Unpacked: How to watch the Galaxy S25 event on Wednesday
Good news, Android fans: You’ve got just a few days left before the unveiling of 2025’s latest (and presumably greatest) new Samsung phones. The company’s first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year is slated for Wednesday, January 22 — and as in past years, you’ll be able to watch along from home. Between credible leaks… Continue reading Samsung Unpacked: How to watch the Galaxy S25 event on Wednesday
TikTok says it’s restoring service in the US
It hasn’t even been a full day since ByteDance shut down TikTok in the US, and now it says it’s coming back. In a statement posted on X Sunday afternoon, TikTok wrote, “In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service.” The statement also thanked Trump, who will be sworn… Continue reading TikTok says it’s restoring service in the US
Samsung Galaxy S25 Unpacked 2025 event: What to expect on Wednesday
Samsung’s first big launch of 2025 is almost here. Galaxy Unpacked will take place on January 22 at 1PM ET in San Jose, CA, where Samsung’s “Next Big Thing” (to borrow a 14-year-old marketing slogan) will be revealed. What exactly will be on tap? Well, apart from a few sure bets and some likely leaks,… Continue reading Samsung Galaxy S25 Unpacked 2025 event: What to expect on Wednesday
TikTok is no longer available in the US
The switch has flipped on the US TikTok ban. TikTok’s app stoped working and was removed from the App Store and Google Play on Saturday night, just hours before the January 19 ban was expected to take effect. People who have previously installed the app are instead greeted with a pop-up. “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available… Continue reading TikTok is no longer available in the US
EV startup Canoo has filed for bankruptcy and stopped all operations
Canoo said on Friday night that it has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and “will cease operations effective immediately,” after failing to secure enough funding to keep it going. The writing was on the wall for the EV startup leading up to the announcement; the company has lost multiple executives in recent months, announced furloughs… Continue reading EV startup Canoo has filed for bankruptcy and stopped all operations
FTC orders Genshin Impact’s developer to block young teens from making in-game purchases
Kids and younger teens might soon be unable to play Genshin Impact’s gachas. The developer behind the game has agreed to block players under 16 years old from making in-game purchases without parental consent in order to settle a complaint from the Federal Trade Commission. It has also agreed to pay a $20 million penalty. Samuel… Continue reading FTC orders Genshin Impact’s developer to block young teens from making in-game purchases
Perplexity AI has reportedly submitted an 11th-hour bid to save TikTok in the US
Just one day before TikTok is expected to shut down in the US, startup Perplexity AI has submitted a bid to TikTok’s parent company ByteDance proposing a merger that would allow it to continue operating, CNBC reports. Citing an anonymous source, CNBC reports that the proposed merger would “create a new entity combining Perplexity, TikTok… Continue reading Perplexity AI has reportedly submitted an 11th-hour bid to save TikTok in the US