What Is the Battery-Powered Starlink Mini?Recent code in the Starlink firmware suggests that SpaceX is developing a battery-powered version of its smallest internet dish. This Starlink Mini with integrated battery would offer truly portable, untethered internet access for vanlifers, emergency respon...

Roger Linn: The Mind Behind the MPC and a Minimalist WorkflowRoger Linn is a legendary figure in music technology. He created the LM-1, the first drum machine to use samples, and the iconic LinnDrum, used by Prince on Purple Rain and 1999. His greatest contribution, however, is the Akai MPC series—t...

Google Gemini Usage Limits: What Changed and Why It MattersGoogle recently introduced new usage limits for its Gemini AI assistant, along with a visible usage meter that shows exactly how much of your allowance you've consumed. While many users may never hit their cap, the simple act of seeing a gra...

What Is Spotify Reserved?Spotify has unveiled Reserved, a new ticketing system designed to give top fans first priority for purchasing concert tickets. Announced during its Investor Day 2026 briefing, Reserved aims to combat scalpers and ensure genuine fans get fair access to live music. Eligible Sp...

Why You Need a Breathable Mesh Chair for Summer GamingHot summer days are here, and there is nothing worse than gaming in a room without sufficient cooling. When your gaming PC or console generates extra heat, a leather office or gaming chair only makes matters worse—especially if you lack air condi...

What Is Record Club? A Social Platform for Music DiscoveryThere isn't really a solid equivalent to Goodreads or Letterboxd for music lovers, but Record Club is aiming to change that. While platforms like Rate Your Music exist, its interface is crowded and feels more geared toward longer-form reviews...

What Is Record Club? A Fresh Take on Music DiscoveryThere isn't really a solid equivalent to Goodreads or Letterboxd for music lovers, but Record Club is aiming to change that. Yes, we have Rate Your Music, but its interface is crowded, and it feels more geared towards longer-form reviews than catal...

Apple May Rethink Clear Case Design for iPhone 18 ProNew leaked images of third-party clear cases for the upcoming iPhone 18, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max suggest Apple could be reversing its controversial clear case design. According to reports from Chinese social media and tech site MyDriv...

Google Challenges Antitrust Ruling in Appeals CourtGoogle has officially appealed a landmark 2024 antitrust ruling that found the company violated competition laws by paying to be the default search engine on Apple devices. In a filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, Google argu...

Unreleased Apple Over-Ear Headphones Appear in FCC DatabaseThe U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has published documents for an unreleased Apple product carrying model number A3577, described as "Bluetooth over-ear headphones." This filing has sparked speculation about a potential new add...

What Is Meta’s Forum App?Meta’s new Forum app for iPhones brings Facebook Groups into a dedicated platform with an integrated AI chatbot. Think of it as a hybrid of Reddit, Facebook, and Google AI Overview — all focused on group discussions. The app revives the concept of Facebook’s discontinued Gro...

Grok AI Struggles to Gain Traction in Government AgenciesNew data from a Reuters report reveals that Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is barely used by the U.S. federal government. Despite Musk's claims of building a world-class "truth-seeking" model, Grok appears in only three out of over 400 government...