Google’s Pixel 11 Pro boasts a nifty HiLight notification LED, but out of the box it’s more of a “meh” than a wow factor. By default, this glowing gem only illuminates when your phone is face down and you’re chatting with Gemini or when a favorite contact calls—pretty basic, right? And even then, the choice…

Greg Brockman has quietly become the powerhouse behind OpenAI, steering the company through a whirlwind of drama and departures as it gears up for its IPO. But let’s roast this narrative a bit—does being an “engineering workhorse” really merit the title of OpenAI’s savior? First off, while Brockman has indeed been instrumental in scaling OpenAI’s…

The 2023 Framework Laptop 13 equipped with AMD Ryzen 7040-series chips has been experiencing a BIOS update nightmare, bricking some of its older models both on Windows and Linux. Released in July and still accessible on Framework’s website as of August 20, 2026, the BIOS version 3.20 is causing laptops to get stuck on the…

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under Chairman Brendan Carr has officially decided that gigabit internet speeds are simply too good for Americans, echoing a sentiment that long-term broadband goals established during the Biden administration might be too ambitious. With download speeds reaching 1 Gbps and upload speeds hitting half a Gbps, it seems we were…

In a recent takedown by Australia’s eSafety regulator, Roblox is once again in the hot seat for its alleged inability to tame the wild west of child predators on its platform. Despite promising upgrades, the company continues to let adult strangers send connection requests to children under 16, as per the Online Safety Act compliance…

Mark Zuckerberg’s acquisition of Strancally Castle in Ireland certainly caught headlines, but let’s dissect this grand claim with a pinch of wit and a dash of skepticism. First off, who wouldn’t want to live like a tech royalty? Yet, the price range of €20 million to €30 million for a 16,000-square-foot castle feels a bit…

The Genesis GV90, Hyundai’s luxury arm, unveiled its inaugural full-size, three-row electric SUV for the U.S. market, and it’s a showstopper—arguably sporting some of the wildest designs and features in the auto realm today. First, let’s talk about those coach-style doors that literally blow the bloody doors off conventional design. When the front and rear…

Riot Games is calling it quits on its League of Legends fighting game, 2XKO, just a year since its launch—talk about a swift exit! The company cites that players haven’t stuck around enough to ensure sustainability, wrapping up active development by the end of 2026. Servers will keep humming through 2027, and all characters plus…

Google’s latest innovation in personalized feeds through AI-driven chatbots is sure to revolutionize how we consume news and discover new content on the Google app! Here are some thoughtful counterpoints, sprinkled with wit and criticism: Firstly, while the idea of an AI chatbot tuning your Discover feed sounds promising, it raises questions about whether the…

The Genki Manta, Genki’s latest offering in gaming peripherals, boasts an innovative design featuring a 2.9-inch LCD screen nestled above its thumbsticks and buttons, making it bulkier than many rivals. This controller, born from collaboration with 8BitDo, emphasizes customization through adjustable settings accessible via the screen and adaptable thumbsticks tailored to individual player preferences. The…