The Kindle Colorsoft is now a far better deal thanks to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

The Kindle Colorsoft is now a far better deal thanks to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

The Colorsoft is like a souped-up Kindle Paperwhite, but that isn’t such a bad thing. When we reviewed the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition late last year, one of our biggest gripes was the e-reader’s initial starting price of $279.99. It’s a high price to pay for an ebook reader, particularly given its smaller 7-inch display…

Waymo plans robotaxi launch in Washington, DC in 2026

Waymo plans robotaxi launch in Washington, DC in 2026

Waymo announced that Washington, DC will be its next robotaxi city. The company aims to launch its Waymo One ridehailing service in the nation’s capitol in 2026 — though it acknowledged that it will first need to change the city law prohibiting fully autonomous vehicles without safety drivers.  Currently, companies that want to test autonomous…

Anker’s ‘InstaCord’ battery with dual retractable USB-C cables is 20 percent off

Anker’s ‘InstaCord’ battery with dual retractable USB-C cables is 20 percent off

It’s extremely hard to beat Anker’s A1695 “InstaCord” 25,000mAh portable battery when it comes to value and price, especially now that it’s 20 percent off thanks to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. Originally $109.99, it’s currently available from Amazon and Anker for an all-time low $87.99 — not bad considering the high-capacity power bank offers 165W…

GM-backed ‘coast-to-coast’ EV charging network grows to 130 locations

GM-backed ‘coast-to-coast’ EV charging network grows to 130 locations

In their quest to build a coast-to-coast EV charging network, GM, EVgo, and Pilot announce they have installed electric vehicle chargers at 130 locations across 25 states. The partnership, which launched in 2022, aimed to install 2,000 DC fast chargers at 500 Pilot and Flying J truck stop locations nationwide. In a press release, the…

Apple’s iOS 18.4 update with AI-powered Priority Notifications is almost here

Apple’s iOS 18.4 update with AI-powered Priority Notifications is almost here

Apple is getting closer to launching Priority Notifications, a feature that uses AI to automatically detect important iPhone notifications and makes them more visible on your lockscreen. The feature is included in the iOS 18.4 release candidate rolled out on Monday, as spotted earlier by MacRumors. Along with Priority Notifications, the iOS 18.4 release candidate…

Sony’s noise-canceling WH-1000XM5 headphones are on sale for $150 off

Sony’s noise-canceling WH-1000XM5 headphones are on sale for $150 off

I’m not the type of person who assumes that the best tech for me is something that was just announced this week. Take, for example, the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, which were introduced a little under three years ago. These over-the-ear, noise-canceling headphones,  currently our pick for the best wireless headphones for most people, are now…

OpenAI reshuffles leadership as Sam Altman pivots to technical focus

OpenAI reshuffles leadership as Sam Altman pivots to technical focus

In a significant executive shuffle announced Monday, OpenAI is expanding COO Brad Lightcap’s responsibilities while CEO Sam Altman shifts his attention more toward the company’s technical direction. The news was first reported by Bloomberg. Lightcap will now “oversee day-to-day operations,” international expansion, and manage key partnerships with tech giants like Microsoft and Apple, according to…