Ford invests $50 million in an EV battery recycling company
Ford has announced a partnership with Redwood Materials to recycle electric vehicle batteries. The automaker is investing $50 million in the startup, whose co-founder and CEO is Tesla's former chief...
View ArticleAmazon workers fired for cannabis use can reapply for jobs
Amazon's looser stance on workers' marijuana use now covers people who were previously dismissed. The online retailer said it has restored employment eligibility for workers and applicants who were...
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Surface Pro 8 is a media-centric 13-inch tablet with a 120Hz Dolby Vision...
Microsoft's new Surface Pro 8 tablet can actually go toe-to-toe with most ultraportables. It features a 13-inch PixelSense screen, a significant upgrade from the previous 12.3-inch display. Even...
View ArticleSurface Slim Pen 2 offers paper-like haptic feedback
It wouldn't be a major Surface launch without a new pen, and Microsoft is happy to deliver. The company has introduced a Surface Slim Pen 2 that uses a haptic motor to provide "tactical signals" as you...
View ArticleMicrosoft sticks faster chips in the tiny Surface Go 3
Microsoft's new Surface launches include a refresh for its smallest tablet, the Surface Go 2. The tech firm has unveiled the Surface Go 3, a performance-focused upgrade that brings faster chips to the...
View ArticleMicrosoft's Surface Pro X will start at $899 with Windows 11 refresh
When Microsoft introduced the Surface Pro X in 2019, it promised the start of something new for the company’s 2-in-1 line. Unfortunately, buggy limited app compatibility due to the computer’s ARM-based...
View ArticleThe Surface Adaptive Kit makes Microsoft's laptops more accessible
We all know what to expect with new laptops: Upgraded chips, often thinner designs, and whiz-bang new features. But it's easy to ignore how some of those changes can affect people with disabilities....
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Surface Duo 2 gets proper cameras and dual 90Hz displays
Microsoft's first attempt at a dual-screen Android device wasn't exactly a success. Middling hardware and consistently buggy software held back what could have been a compelling experience. But with...
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The Surface Laptop Studio transforms into an easel, because of course
If we learned anything from last year's Surface Book 3, it's that Microsoft's wild detachable tablet design wasn't long for this world. There was just no way to compete with other powerful notebooks...
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Surface Duo 2 hands-on: Microsoft gets serious about its dual-screen phone’s...
As we continue to wait for Microsoft to release the Surface Neo, the company is already unveiling the second generation of its dual-screen Android phone. The Surface Duo 2 is a $1,500 device that’s...
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Surface Laptop Studio and Pro 8 hands-on: Fresh designs with 120Hz screens
At its annual hardware event today, Microsoft unveiled a new family of Surface devices ahead of Windows 11’s launch on October 5th. Refreshes of the Surface Pro and Surface Go aren’t surprising, and...
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Microsoft made a wireless mouse out of recycled ocean plastic
Alongside a fresh lineup of Surface systems, Microsoft announced a new mouse at its fall hardware event. The name gives away the reason why it's interesting. It's called the Microsoft Ocean Plastic...
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How to pre-order the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 and the Surface Pro 8
Microsoft announced a deluge of new Surface gadgets today and most of them are already available for pre-order. Key among them are the Surface Duo 2, Microsoft's second-gen version of its dual-screen,...
View ArticleThe next Nintendo Direct takes place on September 23rd at 6PM ET
The next Nintendo Direct will take place on September 23rd. Nintendo says the stream will last around 40 minutes and will focus on games coming to Switch this winter. So, if you're looking for fresh...
View ArticleOnStar emergency services will be available through Alexa starting in October
GM will soon allow OnStar subscribers to contact emergency services through Alexa smart speakers. The company is bringing the OnStar Guardian Alexa skill to Amazon devices in the coming months. If you...
View ArticleGoogle will offer info on an advertiser's history
Have you ever seen an ad for an unfamiliar gadget or clothing label and wondered if it was above-board? You might get a more informed take soon. Google is introducing advertiser pages in the "about...
View ArticleApple won't let 'Fortnite' back on the App Store until all court appeals are...
Apple has told Epic Games it will not allow Fortnite back onto the iOS or macOS App Stores until the outcome of the lawsuit between the two is finalized. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney shared communications...
View ArticleIn-person TwitchCon events will return in 2022
It's still too early to tell what the COVID-19 situation will be like next summer, but Twitch is hopeful it can bring streamers and fans back together in person in 2022. The company has announced plans...
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Here’s everything Microsoft announced at its Surface event
With the release of Windows 11 less than two weeks away, Microsoft held its latest Surface hardware event. The presentation saw the company introduce new versions of mainstay devices like the Surface...
View ArticleYou can nab a limited-edition Billie Eilish Echo Studio for $230
After playing through some Billie Eilish tracks in Beat Saber, soon you'll also be able to kick back and listen to a limited-edition Echo Studio sporting the cover of her latest album, "Happier Than...
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