Articles by Rob LeFebvre
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Apple TV+ Breaks Records With 81 Emmy Nominations
Apple TV+ picked up a record 81 Emmy nominations for 2025, led by Severance's 27 nods and The Studio's 23, dominating both drama and comedy categories.
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Chrome Cuts Off Support for Big Sur Macs This August
Macs stuck on Big Sur will lose Chrome support after version 138, cutting off security updates and new features.
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OnePlus Adds Plus Mind AI to OnePlus 13 Phones, Drops Dual-Charging Cable Tonight
OnePlus is rolling out its Plus Mind AI tool to OnePlus 13 and 13R users via software update, alongside a new 2-in-1 charging cable that powers both phones and smartwatches.
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Roblox's New Licensing Platform Means Fewer Ripoffs, More Official Game Worlds
Roblox's new licensing tool lets creators build official game worlds based on hit franchises like Stranger Things, Twilight, and Like a Dragon—no ripoffs, no takedowns.
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Apple Invests $500M to Recycle Rare Earths and Build US Supply Chain
Apple is investing $500 million in MP Materials to recycle and build rare earth magnets in the US, reducing reliance on China and boosting domestic tech manufacturing.
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'Cyberpunk 2077' finally lands on Mac this Thursday
CD Projekt RED is launching 'Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition' on Apple Silicon Macs July 17, complete with Metal 4, HDR, path tracing, and "Phantom Liberty."
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Google Fills NotebookLM With Curated AI Notebooks From Experts
Google adds featured notebooks to NotebookLM, offering curated guides from The Economist, The Atlantic, and more for AI-powered research and learning.
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Pebblebee Adds Emergency Alert Feature to Its Key Tracker
Pebblebee's Clip Universal now includes Alert, a free emergency feature with siren, strobe, and SMS—just in time for back-to-school safety.
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Kingston Says Its IronKey D500S Is the First USB Drive With FIPS 140-3 and TAA Compliance
Kingston claims the IronKey D500S is the first USB drive to meet both FIPS 140-3 Level 3 and TAA compliance, but it enters a crowded field of secure storage.
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'Adaptory' Touches Down at Gamescom Indie Arena Booth This August
'Adaptory,' the sci-fi base builder from Stormcloak Games, lands at the Gamescom Indie Arena Booth ahead of its PC launch. Play the demo in Cologne.
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'Eat the Rich' Delayed to September 10 for PC Launch
'Eat the Rich,' the social deception game where billionaires fight to survive, now launches on PC September 10. Try the Steam demo now.
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Celero 5G Tab Review: What You Really Get for Under $300
This affordable 5G tablet isn't the fastest, but it nails the basics: streaming, browsing, and mobile productivity without Wi-Fi.
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Mooncool TK1 Review: This Folding Trike Turns Heads and Hauls Gear
The Mooncool TK1 folding electric trike is stable, cargo-ready, and unexpectedly fun to ride. A great pick for errands, city cruising, or just ditching two wheels.
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Plaud Notepin Review: This Tiny Wearable Could Be the Future of Note Taking
We tested the Plaud Notepin AI wearable and its bigger sibling, the Note AI recorder. One disappears on your shirt and might replace your note-taking app for good.
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Xbox Adds New Accessibility Tags to Games, Making It Easier to Find What Works for You
Xbox rolls out new accessibility tags for games across console, PC, and cloud—designed to help players quickly find titles that match their needs.
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Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold7 With Thinner Build, New AI Features
Samsung reveals the Galaxy Z Fold7 at Unpacked 2025, showcasing a thinner design, a tougher hinge, and upgraded Galaxy AI tools for enhanced multitasking and productivity.
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'DC Worlds Collide' Launches With 70-Character Roster and Superman Movie Tie-In
Warner Bros. just launched 'DC Worlds Collide,' a squad-based RPG with 70+ heroes and villains and a story that connects to the new Superman movie.
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9 Nintendo Switch Releases to Watch This July (Yes, 'Patapon' Is Back)
From 'Donkey Kong Bananza' to 'Tales of the Shire', these 9 Nintendo Switch titles are hitting consoles in July 2025. Here's what to watch for.
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This Week on Xbox: 'Mecha Break', 'Music Drive', and 'Krusty Cook-Off' Chaos
Xbox's weekly lineup includes 'Mecha Break', 'Krusty Cook-Off', retro horror, and rhythm racers. Here's every game coming July 1–5 to Series X, One, and PC.
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I Installed the TCL D1 Smart Lock Without Screaming Once—And It Works
The TCL D1 Smart Lock offers fast fingerprint access, easy setup, and Alexa support—plus, it didn't break me during installation.
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TCL Debuts D2 Smart Locks with AI Palm Recognition and Fast Unlocks
TCL's D2 Series smart locks use advanced palm recognition, AI-driven access, and local data storage to bring fast, secure entry to your home.
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'Little Nightmares III' Release Set for October 10 with Early Access Now Live
Bandai Namco's Little Nightmares III releases October 10, 2025 with online co-op, multiple editions—including Deluxe with Expansion Pass and Collector versions—and enhanced pre-order bonuses.
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PlayStation Plus Marks 15 Years with 'Diablo IV', 'King of Fighters XV' and 'Jusant' in July Lineup
To celebrate 15 years of PlayStation Plus, Sony is offering 'Diablo IV', 'The King of Fighters XV' and 'Jusant' for July. Here's what the picks reveal about its evolving strategy.
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'Blood Message' Marks NetEase's First AAA Single-Player Game Release
NetEase debuts its first AAA single-player title with 'Blood Message,' a samurai action game built in Unreal Engine 5 for PC and console.
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'System Shock 2' Remaster and 'TMNT: Splintered Fate' Headline Xbox's Late-June Game Drop
'System Shock 2', 'TMNT: Splintered Fate', and more are coming to Xbox Series X|S this week. Get the full list of new releases and DLC bonuses.
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Nothing Teases Glyph Matrix for Phone (3) Ahead of July Launch
Nothing just teased its new Glyph Matrix feature for Phone (3), hinting at an evolved light-based display. Full reveal set for July 1.
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How AI Is Taking Over Your Inbox Without You Even Noticing
AI is baked into Gmail, Outlook, and Slack—offering replies, sorting your threads, and even summarizing your messages before you read them.
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Nothing Phone 3 Launches in the US This July
The Nothing Phone 3 will be sold in the US starting July, available only through Amazon and Nothing.com, with no carrier partnerships or financing.
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Razer Kishi V3 Pro Review: A Mobile Controller That Makes Your Phone Feel Like a Console
We reviewed the Razer Kishi V3 Pro on Android, iOS, and PC to see how its console-style design and extra controls perform across platforms.
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Your Favorite AI Tools Aren't as Autonomous as You Think
Behind every smart AI tool like ChatGPT or PLAUD AI is a workforce of human labelers, testers, and raters keeping things accurate, useful, and polite.
