Physical Media Is Making a Comeback. The Next Console Generation Might Kill It

Consoles with disc drives are the easiest way to enjoy all kinds of physical media, but that could end with the next-gen PlayStation 6 and Microsoft’s Project Helix.

This MacBook Privacy Screen Totally Changed How I Work in Public

I’m one of those people who enjoy on planes and in public spaces in general. But the issue of privacy was always a hurdle.

HP Omnibook 3 Review: Redefining the Budget Laptop

To get to $600, Apple and HP made different compromises. If you demand more power and performance, the HP Omnibook 3 delivers.

Blue Origin Rocket Explodes in Fiery Setback

The detonation of the New Glenn rocket resulted in a huge fireball in Florida, and may have long-term implications for the company’s ambitions.

Canon EOS R6 Mark III Review: A Serious Upgrade

With sharper resolution and lightning-fast performance, Canon’s latest full-frame mirrorless punches well above its class.

These Ebola Researchers Are Stuck in US Due to Trump’s Funding Cuts

The Centers for Research in Emerging Infectious Diseases were launched during the Covid-19 pandemic. The group lost its funding under Trump in part due to conspiracy theories.

Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack Del Día Dark: Sustainable and Chic

Created from fabric scraps that would otherwise end up in a landfill, this thoughtfully constructed bag looks great and can carry everything you need for a weeklong trip.

New Moms Are Returning to Coding Jobs Radically Reshaped by AI

New mothers working in software development are staring down an AI-pilled workplace they barely recognize.

Oura’s New Ring 5 Is Smaller and Lighter—and Adds an AI Health Coach

It’s slimmer, lighter, and more durable. But the real upgrade is Oura’s push into AI-powered health insights and proactive monitoring.

A New Species of Tiny Octopus Was Discovered in the Galápagos Islands

An octopus about the size of a golf ball was first spotted in 2015 near Darwin Island. A new study gives it both a formal description and a name.