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Star Wars: Outlaws creators share how they captured the spirit of the original trilogy
Star Wars: Outlaws creators share how they captured the spirit of the original trilogy

Ubisoft Toronto lead writer Nikki Foy and lead actor Humberly Gonzalez discuss Kay Vess and the writing in Star Wars Outlaws

Charging an EV in a parking lot.
EV adoption isn’t the issue -- unreliable chargers are

Bent connectors, broken payments systems, and incorrect information in apps. Owning an EV is supposed to be easy.

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The tinyPod floating over an amber colored background.
The tinyPod is more than just a way to turn your Apple Watch into an iPod

It's a case that turns your Apple Watch into an iPod-shaped phone, but it's also a toy.

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Tracking resting heart rate on an Apple Watch.
Heart-monitoring smartwatches may be causing AFib patients more stress, not less

A new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association has associated patients using wearables with increased anxiety.

Two hands holding a Withings BeamO device with graphics on the screen.
Withings BeamO is shaping the smartwatch-free future with medical-grade accuracy

Withings is known for its smartwatches and scales, but the BeamO is something entirely different when it comes to tracking your health.

BMW iX2 xDrive30 M Sport
Owning an EV should be easy, but mindsets around gas cars are making it more complicated

Thinking of EVs differently than gas cars could make prices cheaper, charging easier, and general infrastructure much more friendly.

The Haptique remotes eliminate the need for a hub device by building all the necessary connectivity (IR, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ZigBee) directly into the remote itself.
This startup is creating the ultimate universal remote for your smart home

With the Haptique RS90 and RS90x, Cantata promises to simplify and elevate the smart home experience.

A hand holding up an iPhone 13 mini showing the Seasons app in front of a TV with streaming apps.
I found an iOS app that can help you save money on streaming

Seasons tracks your streaming subscriptions and shows and lets you know when’s the best time to cancel or subscribe.

A white cartoon hand with black motion lines around it sits against a purple background.
Behind Toodles: The new productivity app that's making it easier to stay organized

The creator of the Toodles app set out to create an easier-to-use, more affordable app for keeping organized.

Dyson WashG1 in a pink washed room
Dyson enters uncharted territory with the WashG1 wet floor cleaner

The WashG1 is different than other machines, a Dyson engineer explains how.

Home Assistant against a futuristic background.
Here's what Home Assistant is doing in 2024 to improve the smart home platform

I spoke with Paulus Schoutsen, the founder of Home Assistant, about the future of smart home privacy and protection. Here's what he had to say.

The Ultrahuman Ring Air sits on an open palm above a blurred green background.
Ultrahuman is shaping the future of health wearables by looking at the big picture

In an interview with Pocket-lint, Ultrahuman CEO Mohit Kumar said a holistic view of health is essential.

main character in Diablo 4, Season 4
How player power shaped Diablo IV's best season yet

A different approach to seasons has the Diablo 4 team excited to see what players like most.

Quilt heating system in a room
Heat pumps are getting a makeover from ex Googlers to help fight climate change

Quilt wants to be the new heat pump in your home.

FCC Internet access net neutrality
Your online freedom is protected by net neutrality. Will the Supreme Court uphold it?

Rules that protect the quality of your internet experience and online access have been restored by the FCC, but their long-term future is uncertain.

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How Matter 1.3 might be the key to solving your smart home connectivity woes

The goal is to make all of your devices connect with one another so that your life is easier.

Jessie Bayliss painting a tree on her iPad
How this professional illustrator creates luxury Victorian-style art using her iPad

I spoke with a professional illustrator for the luxury sector to find out how she uses the iPad to create her artwork.

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FreePower
FreePower wants to change how and where you charge your phone. Here's how

I spoke with FreePower CEO Jake Slatnick, about how it's closer to fulfilling the vision for a "surface power" charging future.

A Tuneshine on a bed side table displaying album art for Death from Above 1979, next to an iPhone and a pair of glasses.
How Tuneshine went from a wood block to the ultimate way to view album art

I sat down with Tobias Butler, CEO and creator of Tuneshine, to learn about how he's making something bigger than an ephemeral slab.

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A hand holds the Oura Ring in front of a plant.
How a team of women turned the Oura Ring into an essential female health tool

Oura is offering unique insights for women to empower and educate them on making decisions about their bodies.

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