The Surprising Ingredient That Helped Polynesians Conquer the Pacific

Sweet potatoes are a very versatile tuber. You can roast them. You can bake them into a pie. You can turn them into the third best type of french fry. And ...

Meta’s Orion holographic avatars will (eventually) be in VR too

The biggest reveal at Meta’s Connect event was its long-promised AR glasses, Orion. As expected, the prototype, each of which reportedly costs around $10,000, won’t be ready for the public any time ...

The Mini Cooper SE is my favorite EV of the year

Key Takeaways The Mini Cooper SE is the best all-electric model yet. Zesty performance supplemented by plenty of range makes it practical and fun to drive. Upgrading with optional extras ...

The Saga of a Tech Exec’s Sunken Yacht Just Got a Lot More Interesting

A little over a month ago, the 184-foot yacht belonging to tech millionaire Mike Lynch abruptly sank. The boat had been anchored off the coast of Sicily, ...

Quest 3S, Orion AR glasses and Meta AI updates

Although Meta Connect 2024 lacked a marquee high-end product for the holiday season, it still included a new budget VR headset and a tease of the “magic glasses” Meta’s XR gurus have been talking ...

Can Switch purchases be refunded?

Key Takeaways Nintendo has a strict no-return policy for digital purchases on the Switch. Refunds or exchanges are not allowed for games bought by mistake or not liked. Nintendo recommends ...

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4K UHD Interview With Freddy Krueger

The details of Freddy Krueger’s ratty red-and-green sweater and knife-tipped glove will look extra horrific when A Nightmare on Elm Street, Wes Craven‘s ...

Meta’s AI chatbot will soon speak in the voices of John Cena and other celebrities

Meta has secured deals with several actors, including Kristen Bell, John Cena and Judi Dench, to use their voices for the Meta AI chatbot, reports. Users will be able to talk to the chatbot while ...

5 new features have been added to the iOS 18.1 public beta

Key Takeaways Apple hasn't officially launched iOS 18.1 with AI features yet. iOS 18.1 beta 2 adds features like drag-and-drop in iPhone Mirroring. It also adds Wi-Fi and VPN controls in ...

I Know What You Did Last Summer Will Bring Back Another Familiar Face

Daveed Diggs is joining The Boys‘ final season. Courtney Cox is down to Scream once more. Netflix’s live-action One Piece teases another familiar ship. ...