Americas News
Who controls the Strait of Hormuz right now? Here's what the ship traffic actually shows
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz appears to have declined substantially as compared to before the war with Iran started earlier this year.
A RAMageddon guide to back-to-school laptop shopping
If you’re a student looking for an affordable laptop, I have bad news and I have good news. The bad news is that computer prices are out of whack due to the ong...
Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation
Screen-sharing bug lets remote hackers log in without a password.
Apple TV has 15+ new movies and it’s just the start of a big fall ahead
Apple TV just added a bunch of classic movies for subscribers, and the move comes just ahead of an especially film-heavy fall lineup for the streamer.
VCs are investing more money in social media startups this year after a dismal 2025
The number of venture capital deals backing social media startup has declined since 2021. The sector is seeing new signs of life, though.
Tech analyst Ben Thompson dismisses the 'clearly absurd' concept embedded in AI watermarking
Thompson took particular issue with Anthropic adding a watermark even if Claude was used only for proofreading.
HomeKit Weekly: This iPad app turns your HomeKit setup into a wall-mountable command center
The ideal command center for your smart home is simple: take an old iPad, mount it somewhere central, and give it one job. Dashboard for your home is the really...
I visited the Obama Presidential Center, the most expensive presidential library in US history. Here are 15 things that surprised me most.
The Obama Presidential Center is the most expensive presidential library in US history. Its 19-acre campus houses a museum and other community spaces.
Colts coach gets wiped out on sideline during preseason game in painful scene
Indianapolis Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason was writhing in pain after getting rolled up on the sideline during the final play of the preseason gam...
The X-Files creator Chris Carter wanted to make a more horrific movie
The version of The X-Files: I Want to Believe that premiered in 2008 was not exactly the movie co-writer / director Chris Carter intended to make. Carter wanted...
Lamborghini’s flagship Revuelto levels up with SV trim
A lot of automakers talk about wanting to minimize or eliminate driver distractions so as to make the experience of driving more rewarding and safer overall. La...
This Soundcore Bluetooth Party Speaker Is $80 Off Right Now
It has thumping bass, a floating waterproof design, and customizable party lights.