Nvidia’s board of directors announced Sunday that it’s launching an independent investigation following reports that CEO Jensen Huang had been targeted by a Chinese spy operation. Nvidia also published a message that Huang sent to the company admitting that he had an affair with Alice Huang, a former executive at…
I’m a physical media fan and I’m telling you not to buy these titles on disc
I’m generally not the type of fan who needs to be convinced to buy movies and shows on disc. In fact, I’m the type of physical media collector who will gladly make the case for why it’s worth buying movies you haven’t even seen on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K. That…
He arrested a hacker, then spent 18 months clearing his own name. Now he’s a cybersecurity VC.
Every time venture capitalists write a check, they’re secretly running numbers in their heads about different exit scenarios. It’s their job as fiduciaries. But nearly all will tell you (publicly, anyway) that every portfolio company is headed for an IPO. Stephen Ward, the co-founder of Brightmind Partners, a two-year-old cybersecurity…
Don’t give your parents a streaming stick without changing these settings first
If you’ve ever been in a situation where your parents or grandparents bought a new piece of tech without knowing how to use it, you’ll know the self-inflicted challenges that come with gifting a streaming stick to an older, less tech-savvy relative. It’s a thoughtful purchase, of course, since streaming…
SNL has a new impression of Elon Musk, ‘the worst thing South Africa has ever done’
Saturday Night Live cast member Jeremy Culhane unveiled his impression of Elon Musk last night, depicting the SpaceX and Tesla CEO as an awkward loser who fumbles his attempt to befriend the hosts of Weekend Update. This isn’t the first time the show has lampooned the world’s richest man (and…
I put my Wi-Fi router in foil and something happened
I grew up “borrowing” all sorts of things from the kitchen for my childhood arts and crafts — bare paper towel rolls, empty cereal boxes, and (to my parents’ dismay) yards upon yards of aluminum foil. I’d bend and mold the sheets into makeshift bowls and pretend metal walls. That…
Wandrd’s Magnetic Camera Straps Are My New Favorite Accessory
More than a decade ago, Peak Design rethought the humble camera strap. This was a necessary development. When you buy a camera, manufacturers almost always toss in a chintzy, uninspired strap with their logo on it. These cheap straps have cheap mounting systems that make it hard to quickly remove…
I found the difference between HDMI ARC and eARC, and this is what you sh
Connecting soundbars and surround sound systems to a TV has never been easier thanks to modern HDMI ARC and eARC ports. There’s no need for specialized optical or coaxial cables, and they have a simple plug and play design that works with a standard HDMI cable. That said, HDMI ARC…
Ninja’s AutoBarista is impressively versatile, but one feature was a dealbreaker for me
I’ve made about a dozen different kinds of coffee drinks with the Ninja AutoBarista, and I have absolutely no idea what sort of grind size, tamping pressure, water temperature, or extraction timing is necessary to pull espresso shots for any of those drinks. The AutoBarista takes care of these considerations…
8 Best Computer Speakers (2026) After Testing 30 Pairs
Other Computer Speakers I Liked There are tons of computer speakers on the market, and many of the ones I tested are perfectly fine, but don’t deserve a spot above for one reason or another. Photograph: Simon Hill Pioneer DJ DM-40D-BT for $239: Designed as entry-level speakers for bedroom DJs,…