It’s hot out there, so this might be the perfect time to stay in and binge some TV. Paramount+ is offering one heck of a deal right now for budding couch potatoes, with two months available for just $2. That breaks…
See Mercury at greatest elongation, its farthest from the sun in the evening sky this week
Mercury reaches its point of greatest eastern elongation on Friday (July 4), presenting an excellent opportunity to spot the rocky planet during its evening apparition in the post-sunset sky. Astronomers describe Mercury as an “inferior planet”, because its orbital path around…
How to use iPad as a screen for the Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 is a massive hit, but its relatively small screen size is still limiting. Here’s how to use an iPad as an external display for better gaming. Nintendo has reportedly sold more than five million units of its…
Great webcams and smooth refresh rates can’t save these new monitors from their biggest compromises
Strong webcam and infrared login make daily video calls simpler and more secure for professionals No 4K resolution makes these monitors feel outdated for today’s professional display needs ViewSonic VG41V Series USB-C charging limited to 15W is a major letdown for…
The Download: How AI could improve the safety of construction sites, and our Roundtables conversation with Karen Hao
More than 1,000 construction workers die on the job each year in the US, making it the most dangerous industry for fatal slips, trips, and falls. A new AI tool called Safety AI could help to change that. It analyzes the…
Paramount pays Trump $16 million to settle Harris lawsuit
Paramount has agreed to pay $16 million to settle its lawsuit with Donald Trump filed during the 2020 presidential campaign, according toThe Washington Post. The deal is controversial as legal experts said Paramount had a strong chance of prevailing in court…
SpaceX launches advanced European weather satellite, lands rocket at sea (video, photos)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket just launched an advanced European weather satellite and aced its landing on a ship at sea. The Falcon 9 lifted off from historic Pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida today (July 1) at…
Boost your journaling experience with iOS 18 Journal updates
The release of iOS 18 brought a number of new features to Apple’s Journal app, including the new ability to search and sort entries. Apple’s Journal app was originally introduced in December 2023 alongside iOS 17. In October 2024, it received…
I’ve covered every single Prime Day sale in Australia – these are my top 29 early deal recommendations to buy before July 8
Refresh Good morning, Australia! If you’re a bargain hunter, you’re in luck. The EOFY sales have barely finished, but we’re already prepping for Amazon Prime Day 2025. The sale officially starts on July 8, but Amazon has already kicked off some…
The Download: Tripping with AI, and blocking crawler bots
A growing number of people are using AI chatbots as “trip sitters”—a phrase that traditionally refers to a sober person tasked with monitoring someone who’s under the influence of a psychedelic—and sharing their experiences online. It’s a potent blend of two…