Sonos details how it’s responding to user feedback since its revamp a year ago.Sonos details how it’s responding to user feedback since its revamp a year ago.Mar 15, 2025, 9:29 PM UTCWes Davis is a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020.Sonos chief innovation officer Nick Millington says in an update … [Read more...]

As a previous graphic designer, Adobe software has always been my go-to. Adobe is considered the industry standard for graphic design and digital illustration. There are loads of great open-source alternatives to Adobe creative software, but there are still issues with using open-source tools. However, there are many big issues with Adobe that push me more toward using open-source … [Read more...]

The lunar eclipse this week had many of us gazing up at the night sky to marvel at the red-tinged moon, and now we can see what that eerie effect looked like from the other side thanks to images captured by Firefly’s Blue Ghost lander. From the lander’s perspective on the moon, the phenomenon on March 14 was a solar eclipse, and the latest video shows red light cast over Blue Ghost as Earth … [Read more...]

Like many people, I have been preparing files for 3D printing using 3D modeling programs or downloading them from 3D model repositories like Thingiverse. While this is an excellent and well-known method of getting the designs for 3D printing, they are not the only ones. Another approach is using a 3D scanner to capture real-world objects and turn them into ready-to-print files. Source: … [Read more...]

Amazon Echo users will no longer have the option to process their Alexa requests locally, which means all of their voice recordings will be sent to the company’s cloud. Ars Technica reports that on Friday, Amazon sent an email to customers who have “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” enabled on their Echo smart speakers and displays, stating the company would stop supporting the privacy-enhancing … [Read more...]

3D printing can be time-consuming, particularly with larger models or intricate designs, but minor adjustments and strategic planning can significantly reduce print times without compromising the final appearance. This allows for shorter waiting times and consistent results, benefiting those who enjoy experimenting with new materials and designs by enhancing creativity and productivity. Adjusting … [Read more...]

The best part about 3D printing is that you can manufacture pretty much any object that you don't have with you. For instance, I've printed several kitchen tools or key hangers that I use every single day. It's also useful for replacing broken parts like door stoppers, cloth hangers, and nuts or bolts used in simple everyday objects. I recently set up a home office and needed a bunch of things to … [Read more...]

Blomkamp’s Troopers will be based on the 1959 book of the same name.Blomkamp’s Troopers will be based on the 1959 book of the same name.Mar 15, 2025, 6:46 PM UTCWes Davis is a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020.Columbia Pictures has tapped District 9 director Neill Blomkamp to write and direct a new … [Read more...]

As of March 28, Amazon Echo models that were previously able to process Alexa requests locally will no longer do so, instead sending those voice recordings to the cloud. An Amazon spokesperson confirmed the change to The Verge after a Reddit user posted a PSA about it on Friday, with a screenshot of an email they’d received from the company. The change applies to the Echo Dot (4th Gen), Echo Show … [Read more...]

You'd be forgiven if you don't remember the golden age of Telltale Games. At one point, it felt like a narrative juggernaut that nobody could challenge when it came to creating story-based games. Alas, those days have since passed, but the amazing games that Telltale created are still available to purchase. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

Chrome has been my default browser for as long as I remember, but this doesn't mean that I think it has all the features of a perfect browser. In fact, I think that because of its dominance in the browser market, the app is actually lagging behind in some ways. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

Microsoft Excel is an undisputed king when it comes to working with numbers and data. Whether you're a student or a working professional, you may be using Excel in your daily life to make calculations, segregate data, or create dashboards with live data. These use cases generally give you a rough idea of Excel's capabilities and the various formulae you can use inside a spreadsheet. However, did … [Read more...]

Social network Bluesky recently published a proposal on GitHub outlining new options it could give users to indicate whether they want their posts and data to be scraped for things like generative AI training and public archiving. CEO Jay Graber discussed the proposal earlier this week, while on-stage at South by Southwest, but it attracted fresh attention on Friday night, after she posted about … [Read more...]

Welcome back to Week in Review! I’m Karyne Levy, TechCrunch’s deputy managing editor, and I’ll be writing this newsletter from here on out. Thrilled to be here! This week we’re checking out everything at SXSW; Waymo’s expansion into Silicon Valley; Intel’s new CEO; TikTok’s new suitor; and why DeepSeek isn’t taking VC money. Let’s get to it! Environmental impact: The FBI, the EPA, the EPA … [Read more...]

If you've ever looked for an alternative to Photoshop, chances are you've come across GIMP. It's often seen as just a budget-friendly Photoshop replacement, but that label doesn't do it justice. GIMP isn't just a backup plan, it's a powerful tool in its own right and packed with features that make it stand out. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

Console hackers are some of the most headstrong people out there. If they want unfiltered access to a console's hardware and software, they'll always find a way. Usually, this is done through some soft-modding techniques, like taking advantage of a buffer overflow somewhere in a game's code, or exploiting a port on the console. Occasionally, hard-modding techniques are used, like hardwiring a … [Read more...]

Apple’s longest immersive video yet sets a new bar for the format.Apple’s longest immersive video yet sets a new bar for the format.Mar 15, 2025, 4:02 PM UTCWes Davis is a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020.There’s a moment in Metallica, the new three-song concert video Apple released for the Vision … [Read more...]

For the last few years, AMD's flagship every generation has been coming up short when compared to Nvidia's flagship. It happened with the RX 6900 XT and RX 7900 XTX, and this time, AMD decided it wouldn't play king of the hill with Nvidia, confirming that it was limiting itself to the mid-range segment. The RTX 5090 took its spot at the top of the charts, as expected, and AMD delivered perhaps the … [Read more...]

You can also save on a Headspace subscription this weekend, along with Sonos’ entry-level soundbar.You can also save on a Headspace subscription this weekend, along with Sonos’ entry-level soundbar.Mar 15, 2025, 3:49 PM UTCBrandon Widder is a senior editor overseeing deals, gift guides, and commerce. He spent six years spearheading buying guides and consumer tech coverage at Digital Trends.Spring … [Read more...]

Google’s update to the Find My Device app, which adds a “People” tab showing contacts who have shared their location with you (and vice versa), is now available for Android users. The company announced the feature at the beginning of the month with the March Pixel Drop, and it started rolling out this week, as spotted by 9to5Google. With the update, you can now see your approved contacts’ … [Read more...]