Your Roku Streaming Stick lasts longer than you think

Technology, and nothing really, lasts forever. There will be a time when you have to replace your old devices. Hopefully, it’s on your own terms. I had to replace one of my TVs on a whim once, and nobody likes to drop hundreds of dollars out of the blue, but…

NASA Is Making Big Changes to Speed Up the Artemis Program

“This is just not the right pathway forward,” Isaacman said. A senior NASA official, speaking on background to Ars, noted that the space agency has experienced hydrogen and helium leaks during both the Artemis I and Artemis II prelaunch preparations, and these problems have led to monthslong delays in launch.…

Why China’s humanoid robot industry is winning the early market

China’s humanoid robots grabbed global attention with kung fu flips at the nation’s televised Spring Festival Gala, while Chinese phone maker Honor is set to unveil its first humanoid robot at MWC in Spain.  Robotics was flagged as a priority under the country’s “Made in China 2025” plan, albeit originally…

Apple’s Spotlight is good for more than just finding things

Liquid Glass was the biggest visual change Apple made to macOS last year, but it was paired with a fair amount of new apps and deeper integrations with the company’s other platforms, too. Not only did macOS Tahoe add a Phone app to the Mac for the first time, it…

OpenAI’s Sam Altman announces Pentagon deal with ‘technical safeguards’

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced late on Friday that his company has reached an agreement allowing the Department of Defense to use its AI models in the department’s classified network. This follows a high-profile standoff between the department — also known under the Trump administration as the Department of War…

Xiaomi launches 17 Ultra smartphone, an AirTag clone, and an ultra slim powerbank

Xiaomi today launched a slew of gadgets ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona including a camera-focused flagship smartphone, an AirTag clone, Xiaomi Watch 5 smartwatch, and an ultra slim power bank. The China-based company has partnered with camera maker Leica to co-brand its Xiaomi 17 Ultra smartphone.…

The Best Laptop Cooling Pad and Why You Should Buy One

The idea of using a laptop cooling pad feels antiquated. These days, laptop chips have become extremely efficient. The fans on MacBooks (if they even have them) are barely used, and both Intel and Qualcomm are pushing efficiency on the Windows front. But people keep buying laptop cooling pads, so…

14 Best Travel Toiletry Bags, Tested Over Many Miles (2026)

Others We Tested There were multiple great bags we tried whose features or designs just didn’t add up to a place in the top spots above. However, everyone has something different they’re looking for in a toiletry bag, so while not perfect for us, some of these options may still…

The Best MicroSD Cards for Your Camera, Switch, and More

Shopping for a MicroSD card can be a little daunting. There are a ton of numbers to consider, a huge number of brands producing cards with similar-sounding features and names, and words like Pro, Extreme, and Express getting thrown around everywhere. To make a long story short, unless you’re shooting…