Sonos is finally improving its app — but its not moving fast enough, so people are building new alternatives to solve big gripes about home theater setups and more customizable sound
People continue to build alternative Sonos apps with features Sonos hasn’t offered Recent creations include customizable room correction that works with front surrounds Most aren’t widely available, and are being shown in invite-only betas In the last few months, Sonos has finally moved on from fixing its app’s tech issues to improving it with new […]
IDC: Apple grows Mac shipments as broader PC market declines
New data from IDC shows that Apple was the only major PC vendor to post significant shipment growth in Q2 2026, with the broader market declining for the first time in more than two years. Here are the details. Mac shipments rise as PC demand cools In a report published today, IDC says global PC […]
Apple starts testing cheaper Chinese RAM inside iPhones, but your pocket won’t feel the ease
Apple has quietly been testing a new memory supplier for some of its devices sold in China, and the name behind those chips is one that Washington has been keeping a close eye on. It’s the one that I talked about a few days ago in another story, when rumors about Apple considering a Chinese […]
This Steam Game Has 88% Positive Reviews, But Players Are Requesting Refunds in Droves
A game developer has criticized Steam’s refund policy after players who purportedly loved their short game requested refunds in droves. Called Paddle Paddle Paddle, the game boasts 88% Very Positive reviews, but the creator reports a 21% refund rate, equivalent to more than 55,000 refunds. Tweet (opens in a new tab) The complaint centers on […]
Seasonic Lists RTX 50 Super Cards in PSU Calculator
Following months of on-again, off-again rumors that Nvidia was planning (or not) to launch a refreshed line of RTX 50-series graphics cards, Seasonic has now listed several new RTX Super graphics cards in its PSU Calculator. First spotted by a VideoCardz reader, this is the strongest evidence we have yet that the cards are coming, […]
Apple announces its largest US manufacturing investment, with Broadcom
A little under a year ago, Apple promised to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over a four-year period through an American Manufacturing Program (AMP). The company has today announced its largest single AMP commitment to date: a $30 billion Broadcom chip contract. The iPhone maker says that the deal will help Broadcom expand its […]
Battery Life, Weight Details Emerge for EU-Exclusive Switch 2, Accessories
Nintendo is set to release a new version of its Nintendo Switch 2 this fall, swapping out the standard built-in lithium-ion battery for a user-replaceable one, our colleagues at IGN report. This will be joined by new Joy-Con controllers with their own replaceable batteries, as well as new Nintendo 64 and GameCube controllers with replaceable […]
15inch MacBook Air M5 drops to $1,349 at Amazon and B&H
Amazon and B&H are competing for your business by offering a $150 discount on Apple’s current 15-inch MacBook Air with an M5 chip. You can pick up the M5 MacBook Air 15-inch at the discounted price of $1,349 when you opt for the sleek Midnight finish at Amazon and B&H. At $150 off, this is […]
Here’s everything you can expect to see at Samsung’s July 22 Galaxy Unpacked event
Samsung’s second Unpacked event of 2026 is shaping up to be its biggest product showcase yet, with leaks pointing to three distinct foldable devices, new smartwatches, and quite possibly Galaxy smart glasses. The company has confirmed the event itself, but hasn’t said a word about the actual devices. However, the leak trail has grown detailed […]
Box survey: Why enterprise AI leaders are outperforming their peers
Presented by Box Content access, governance, and platform flexibility are emerging as the dividing lines between AI leaders and laggards, according to the new State of AI in the enterprise report from Box, which surveyed 1,640 IT decision makers across the US, UK, France, and Japan. One of the report’s major findings is the speed […]