Apple will take a mini commission from mini app developers
Apple is launching a new program for mini app developers that slashes its fees for in-app purchases. On Thursday, the company announced that mini app creators who join the program…
What if the aliens come and we just can’t communicate?
Ars Technica: The Voyager Golden Record is perhaps the best known example of humans attempting to communicate with an alien species, spearheaded by the late Carl Sagan, among others. But…
12 Best Computer Speakers (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Other Computer Speakers We Liked There are tons of computer speakers on the market, and many of the ones we tested are perfectly fine, but don’t deserve a spot above…
Newsletter platform beehiiv adds AI website building, creator tools in major expansion
Newsletter platform beehiiv announced a massive expansion to its platform on Thursday, including offering real-time analytics and AI website creation, among other things. In a video announcing the release, Tyler…
Get 75 percent off Proton VPN two-year plans
Now is arguably the best time of year to sign up for a VPN, or gift a subscription to someone. Black Friday VPN deals are already available, with one of…
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Nov. 14
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections:…
Anthropic details how it measures Claude’s wokeness
Anthropic is detailing its efforts to make its Claude AI chatbot “politically even-handed” — a move that comes just months after President Donald Trump issued a ban on “woke AI.”…
Tiny chips hitch a ride on immune cells to sites of inflammation
Standard brain implants use electrodes that penetrate the gray matter to stimulate and record the activity of neurons. These typically need to be put in place via a surgical procedure.…
14 Best Bed Frames (2025), Tested in Our Homes
Thuma Classic Bed Frame Durable. Sturdy. Easy setup. Price may be too high for some. 4 Upcycled wood. Cork bottoms. Recycled plastic felt. Two screws. (Pillowboard uses recycled wool, recycled…
Apple’s new App Review Guidelines clamp down on apps sharing personal data with ‘third-party AI’
Apple on Thursday introduced a new set of App Review Guidelines for developers, which now specifically state that apps must disclose and obtain users’ permission before sharing personal data with…
















