TSA considering touchless screenings, courtesy of VR
Invasive pat-downs are so 2010s. Researchers at the Transportation Security Administration have designed virtual reality technology to effectively pat-down a person without touching them directly, according to materials recently published online by the Department of Homeland Security. The conceptual technology, known as a “wearable sensor for contactless physical assessment,” combines touchless sensors, …
YouTube is bringing more ads to Premium Lite users starting June 30
The upcoming ads will target Shorts and music content. When YouTube introduced its Premium Lite tier in March, the goal was to give people a way to see fewer ads on YouTube. It took only three months, but YouTube is already increasing the number of ads that Premium Lite subscribers will see, according to <a […]
3 new Mario Kart World features to try ASAP, including the Tony Hawk grind
Mario and friends have some new tricks this time around. The Nintendo Switch 2 is here. That means Mario Kart World is also here, and there are some new tricks up Mario’s sleeves (and everyone else’s sleeves too, even the characters who don’t have arms) to learn if you want to stay in the competition. […]
After Pornhub left France, this VPN saw a 1,000% surge in signups in 30 minutes
That was quick. UPDATE: Jun. 6, 2025, 12:05 PM EDT This story has been updated with comments from Proton VPN. A popular VPN service reported a 1,000 percent increase in registrations just 30 minutes after Pornhub blocked access in France this week. The adult site reportedly exited its second-biggest …
AirPods to get 3 exciting new features
Big news for AirPod lovers. Your AirPods will reportedly get some major upgrades as Apple debuts iOS 26 next week at Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC). While the event is rumored to feature fewer AI advances than expected, WWDC typically brings some big news. …
Fujifilm GFX100RF vs Fujifilm X100VI: can an APS-C camera topple a medium-format model?
The Fujifilm GFX100RF is a higher-end, larger-sensor camera than the X100VI, but the latter beats it at times by offering forgiving handheld shooting and more diverse video modes.
The best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories include an irresistible Piranha Plant webcam
Make it functional but fun. UPDATE: Jun. 6, 2025, 9:56 AM EDT Updated with additional accessories, including a Joy-Con 2 charging grip, charger, and more. Sure, you’re excited to finally hold your new Switch 2 in your hands, but why stop there? The best Switch 2 accessories will make sure you squeeze every last drop […]
I was ready to dismiss Switch 2 GameChat, but so far I love it
I think Nintendo finally figured out the social internet? For most of my life, a common refrain about Nintendo has been that the company just doesn’t really get the internet. It’s been hard to argue against that, really; even on Nintendo Switch 2, you have to exchange arcane friend codes with people to add …
Get our pick for the best budget TV for a new record-low price at Amazon
The Roku Pro Series 65-inch QLED TV falls to $599.99 at Amazon
New version of Gemini beats other AIs at math, science, and reasoning
Don’t try to beat it at chess. Google‘s new Gemini Pro is smarter than other AIs at reasoning, science, and coding. This is according to a series of benchmark results posted by Google on Thursday. In short, Gemini 2.5 Pro beats chief competitors at nearly everything — though we’re sure the …
