The Sony SRS-XG300 becomes dirt-cheap with Amazon's unprecedented 59% discount
https://phonearena.com/news/sony-srs-xg300-huge-59-percent-discount_id168433
Mar 12 2025

Read plain text version of this page  Want a large portable Bluetooth speaker with loud audio, long battery life, and extra perks like LED lights and a microphone for less than $145? Head to Amazon and get the Sony SRS-XG300 for 59% off...


Verizon has figured out exactly how to keep you from switching to T-Mobile or AT&T
https://phonearena.com/news/verizon-figured-out-exactly-how-to-keep-you-from-switching-to-...
Mar 12 2025

Read plain text version of this page  The company’s Chief Revenue Officer recently shared some intriguing details about Verizon’s game plan and what it could mean for us, the users...




Google lets you delete data from Password Manager.
https://theverge.com/news/627997/google-password-manager-lets-you
Mar 12 2025

Read plain text version of this page  Android Authority spotted a new beta feature to delete all your passwords, passkeys, and other data from the tool in one go, rather than removing them individually. In October Google made it easier to use third-party password managers in Chrome on Android, and this change should help users move from Google’s option to another without leaving a load of data behind. [Link: Switching from Google Password Manager? This newly arrived Google feature is a must. | https://www.androidauthority.com/google-password-manager-delete-all-rolling-out-3534237/ | androidauthority.com...



Refi Rates Dip Since Last Week: Refinance Rates on March 12, 2025
https://cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refi-rates-dip-since-last-week-refinance-rates...
Mar 12 2025

Read plain text version of this page  Several key refinance rates have decreased. If you're in the market for a refi, keep an eye out for lower rates...


The Sony WH-CH720N with ANC are now a sub-$90 bargain waiting to be snatched
https://phonearena.com/news/sony-wh-ch720n-sub-90-bargain-amazon-deal_id168429
Mar 12 2025

Read plain text version of this page  The headphones deliver good sound, have capable ANC, and are unmissable at their current price on Amazon. Don't miss out...







Chinese Companies Rush to Put DeepSeek in Everything
https://wired.com/story/deepseek-china-nationalism
Mar 12 2025

Read plain text version of this page  From video game developers to a nuclear power plant, companies across China are adopting DeepSeek’s AI models to boost stock prices and flaunt their national pride...



MVNOs on T-Mobile’s 5G network get a nice boost thanks to European technology
https://phonearena.com/news/tmobile-mvno-use-european-technology_id168432
Mar 12 2025

Read plain text version of this page  Swedish company Telness Tech will offer its software to MVNOs on T-Mobile’s 5G network to help them streamline operations, automate processes, and improve customer experience...





The budget OnePlus Nord N30 is $70 off for a limited time
https://phonearena.com/news/oneplus-nord-n30-70-off-official-store_id168428
Mar 12 2025

Read plain text version of this page  You can buy the affordable OnePlus Nord N30 5G for $70 off at the official store, but only for a limited time. Don't miss out...


Google Photos adds ‘Undo backup’ to Android too.
https://theverge.com/news/627995/google-photos-adds-undo-backup-to-android-too
Mar 12 2025

Read plain text version of this page  The app now lets you remove every photo uploaded to the cloud from a specific device, without deleting the images from local storage. It turns off backup too. That’s better than previous options, which only let you remove photos individually, or delete them from both the cloud and your device. iOS and iPadOS users got the option in December 2024. [Link: You now have more control over your backed up photos & videos - Google Photos Community | https://support.google.com/photos/thread/330429602?hl=en | support.google.com...






One Photographer’s Quest to Redefine the Shark
https://wired.com/story/one-photographers-quest-to-redefine-the-shark-gerardo-del-villar
Mar 12 2025

Read plain text version of this page  With his magnificent underwater images, Gerardo del Villar wants to rehabilitate the reputation of the ocean’s great predators, inspire conservation, and encourage responsible ecotourism...


Android legend Pixel 8 is now selling at a price that's almost too good to be true
https://phonearena.com/news/pixel-8-30-percent-off-amazon-offer_id168426
Mar 12 2025

Read plain text version of this page  The 128GB version of the Pixel 8 is discounted by 30% on Amazon, allowing you to save $212 on this speedy device with incredible cameras. Don't hesitate—get one as soon as possible...


Amazon is selling the amazing Samsung Galaxy S25 at a hard-to-beat $200 discount
https://phonearena.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s25-plus-amazon-deal-hard-to-beat-discount_id16...
Mar 12 2025

Read plain text version of this page  If you can't afford the S25 Ultra and are not a big fan of the "vanilla" S25's compact body, Samsung's Galaxy S25 is sitting on Amazon at a killer $200 discount waiting for your business right now...



Google fixes annoying Messages issue that's been driving users crazy
https://phonearena.com/news/google-fixes-annoying-messages-issue-thats-been-driving-users-...
Mar 12 2025

Read plain text version of this page  Like with many everyday problems, the more people speak up, the higher the chances of finding a solution. And once again, Google has proven that by addressing an annoying issue with its popular messaging app...



The booming JBL Xtreme 4 is a top bargain at 26% off with this limited-time sale
https://phonearena.com/news/jbl-xtreme-4-top-bargain-limited-time_id168420
Mar 12 2025

Read plain text version of this page  A limited-time promo at Woot lets you buy the JBL Xtreme 4 for 26% off its original price. It arrives with a full manufacturer's warranty and is a real bargain right now...


Motorola Edge 60 Fusion looks hot in freshly leaked high-resolution images
https://phonearena.com/news/motorola-edge-60-fusion-leaked-pictures_id168422
Mar 12 2025

Read plain text version of this page  Several high-resolution marketing pictures showing the Edge 60 Fusion from different angles have been leaked online...


At 50% off, the premium Pixel Buds Pro are straight-up outclassing the competition
https://phonearena.com/news/pixel-buds-pro-woot-deal-50-percent-off_id168421
Mar 12 2025

Read plain text version of this page  The earbuds are now selling for under $100, making them a steal. They deliver great sound, top-tier ANC, and solid battery life, ranking them among the best earbuds in the budget segment...





Built-to-last Galaxy Watch Ultra gets slashed by hefty $233 discount, turning it into unbeatable deal
https://phonearena.com/news/galaxy-watch-ultra-233-off-unbeatable-deal-amazon_id168418
Mar 12 2025

Read plain text version of this page  The watch is loaded with features, has incredible durability, and is an absolute bargain at its current price on Amazon. Don't miss out...


What is Speechify? Everything we know about the AI text-to-speech tool
https://techradar.com/pro/what-is-speechify-everything-we-know-about-the-ai-text-to-speech...
Mar 12 2025

Read plain text version of this page  Turning text into speech is easy with Speechify, which caters to those with dyslexia or ADHD, as well as students and professionals...



The Lenovo Tab Plus is still a steal at its best price on the official store
https://phonearena.com/news/lenovo-tab-plus-still-at-best-price_id168417
Mar 12 2025

Read plain text version of this page  The Lenovo Store is still offering the excellent Tab Plus at its best price ever. Take advantage of this best-selling promo before it's too late and save $104 on the Android 14 tablet...












Netflix’s original gaming chief is gone.
https://theverge.com/news/627946/netflixs-first-gaming-chief-is-gone
Mar 11 2025

Read plain text version of this page  Mike Verdu had Netflix’s been VP of generative AI for games, with Alain Tascan taking over as gaming boss, but Verdu has left the company, it confirmed to Game File. [Link: Scoop: Netflix’s first gaming boss exits, following 2024 leadership shift | https://www.gamefile.news/p/netflix-mike-verdu-exit-gdc?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web | gamefile.news...










Here's How to Find All Your Wi-Fi Passwords on Windows and Mac
https://cnet.com/tech/computing/heres-how-to-find-all-your-wi-fi-passwords-on-windows-and-...
Mar 11 2025

Read plain text version of this page  If you forgot your Wi-Fi password and need to share it with someone else, here's the fastest way to retrieve it from your computer...



The 15-Inch MacBook Air Has Finally Come Into Its Own
https://wired.com/review/macbook-air-15-inch-2025
Mar 11 2025

Read plain text version of this page  The latest 15-inch MacBook Air is bluer and better than ever before—and it dropped in price...




Apple’s next Immersive concert experience for Vision Pro features Metallica.
https://theverge.com/news/627925/apple-vision-pro-immersive-concert-metallica
Mar 11 2025

Read plain text version of this page  If The Weeknd wasn’t enough to convince you to pick up Apple’s $3,499 headset (or at least stop by an Apple Store to try one out), now the company will offer a 25-minute virtual trip to the Mexico City finale of Metallica’s M72 World Tour, which will also be available as an EP on Apple Music. Filmed on 14 cameras in “ultra-high-resolution 180-degree video and Spatial Audio to give viewers unprecedented access to James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo,” it will be available as an extended preview in Apple Store demos beginning Friday. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/Apple-Vision-Pro-Apple-Immersive-Video-James-Hetfield-and-Lars-Ulrich.jpg?quality=90&strip=all...


Google might be putting its money where the smart glasses are.
https://theverge.com/news/627917/goog
Mar 11 2025

Read plain text version of this page  I’m willing to bet you’ve never heard of AdHawk, but it’s a Canadian startup that specializes in advanced eye tracking technology. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Google is set to sign a $115 million deal to buy AdHawk. Why do we care? Two words: smart glasses. Meta sniffed around AdHawk in 2022, and EssilorLuxxotica — Ray-Ban’s parent company — is a backer too. Google’s already shown that it’s ready to put Google Glass behind it with Android XR and its partnership with Samsung for Project Moohan. This is another sign. [Link: Google Is Poised to Acquire Eye-Tracking Startup for Future Glasses | https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-11/google-googl-is-poised-to-acquire-eye-tracking-startup-adhawk-for-glasses?sref=9hGJlFio | bloomberg.com...








I hope Katamari Damacy’s creator gets a royalty when I buy his delightful desk mat.
https://theverge.com/games/627862/i-hope-katamari-damacys-creator-gets-a-royalty-when-i-bu...
Mar 11 2025

Read plain text version of this page  The New York Times reported in 2023 that Keita Takahashi gets no royalties from his quirky roll-up-the-world’s-objects-into-a-blob game series — which wouldn’t terribly surprise me. Royalties aren’t common in an industry that doesn’t treat workers well in general. But I imagine he’s getting something from cute licensed products with his name on them, right? Right? The desk mat is $28, and I just bought one for my wife. (We bonded over Katamari in our dating years; Don’t tell her, it’s a surprise!) [Image: “By Keita Takahashi,” says the website. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/product_katamari_delicacy_deskmat_main_93d62f70-aa06-44c0-abab-7d2c6dca277a-2.webp?quality=90&strip=all...


Trump hosts a Tesla ad at the White House.
https://theverge.com/news/627879/trump-shops-tesla-advertising-white-house
Mar 11 2025

Read plain text version of this page  Donald Trump livestreamed a Tesla showcase in the White House driveway on Tuesday, apparently reading the notes of a Tesla sales pitch as he performed choosing one of its EVs to purchase from five delivered for the event. Standing alongside Elon Musk, Trump attempted to boost the automaker, after prices of its shares dropped 15 percent over the last five days, and said he’d label violence against its locations as domestic terrorism. [Image: Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., left, and US President Donald Trump in a Tesla Model S vehicle on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Trump said he’ll buy a new Tesla to support Elon Musk, after shares of the electric-car maker had their worst day in four years amid a growing backlash over Musk’s political allegiances. Photographer: Samuel Corum/Sipa/Bloomberg via Getty Images ...




Google has a 14 percent stake in Anthropic.
https://theverge.com/news/627849/auto-draft
Mar 11 2025

Read plain text version of this page  That’s according to legal filings seen by The New York Times, which says Google can’t own more than 15 percent of the AI startup, and has no voting rights, board seats, or board observer rights. Google has invested a total of $3 billion into Anthropic so far, and it plans to invest $750 million more in September, the NYT reports. [Link: Inside Google’s Investment in Anthropic | https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/technology/google-investment-anthropic.html?partner=slack&smid=sl-share | nytimes.com...



Apple’s latest security update aims at ‘maliciously crafted web content.’
https://theverge.com/news/627845/apple
Mar 11 2025

Read plain text version of this page  A new batch of Apple security updates today that includes iOS 18.3.2 and macOS 15.3.2 might re-enable Apple Intelligence (again), but it also supplements an issue first addressed in iOS 17.2, where “Maliciously crafted web content may be able to break out of Web Content sandbox,” according to an Apple update note spotted by 9to5Mac. [Link: This is the one security fix added in iOS 18.3.2 and more - 9to5Mac | https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/11/this-is-the-one-security-fix-added-in-ios-18-3-2-and-more/ | 9to5mac.com...



Best Asus Laptops of 2025 - CNET
https://cnet.com/tech/computing/best-asus-laptop-for-2025
Mar 11 2025

Read plain text version of this page  Our favorite Asus laptops include an incredibly lightweight and long-running Copilot Plus PC and a couple of high-powered ROG gaming laptops...



Earthfoam Latex Mattress Review 2025: Certified Organic Comfort
https://cnet.com/health/sleep/earthfoam-latex-mattress-review
Mar 11 2025

Read plain text version of this page  The new Earthfoam mattress features all the organic certifications eco-conscious shoppers are looking for at a lower cost than the competition...


The next iPad should copy the Surface Pro's homework
https://pocket-lint.com/tablets-need-to-copy-the-surface-pro
Mar 11 2025

Read plain text version of this page  If tablets ever want to replace traditional PCs, they'll need to start spawning more USB-C ports - so far, only the Surface Pro has gotten the memo...



That’s one way to go out.
https://theverge.com/news/627817/thats-one-way-to-go-out
Mar 11 2025

Read plain text version of this page  A disgruntled software developer implemented a software “kill switch” at his job was designed to lock out all users at his company when he was terminated, according to a Department of Justice press release reported on by Ars Technica. It did activate when he was terminated in 2019 and “impacted thousands of company users globally,” the DOJ says. [Link: Developer convicted for “kill switch” code activated upon his termination | https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/03/fired-coder-faces-10-years-for-revenge-kill-switch-he-named-after-himself/ | arstechnica.com...



Four Cybertrucks were damaged by a fire in Seattle.
https://theverge.com/news/627814/auto-draft
Mar 11 2025

Read plain text version of this page  Although there have been an increasing amount of protests against Tesla, “the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) has not yet said whether foul play was suspected as the cause of the fire, which is under investigation,” according to KOMO News. [Link: Fire burns 4 Tesla Cybertrucks in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood | https://komonews.com/news/local/four-tesla-cybertrucks-destroyed-in-fire-in-seattles-sodo-neighborhood-elon-musk-doge-federal-jobs-cut-protests-seattle-fire-department-investigation | komonews.com...


This Is How Measles Kills
https://wired.com/story/this-is-how-measles-can-kill-texas-new-mexico-outbreak-vaccines-vi...
Mar 11 2025

Read plain text version of this page  Measles is known for its characteristic rash, but it can have serious respiratory and neurologic complications...


Xbox Handheld Console Might Launch This Year - Video
https://cnet.com/videos/xbox-handheld-console-might-launch-this-year
Mar 11 2025

Read plain text version of this page  A recent report states there may be a handheld Xbox device coming this year with a the next generation launching in 2027...


Princess Monono4ke.
https://theverge.com/news/627808/princess-monono4ke
Mar 11 2025

Read plain text version of this page  A 4K restoration of Princess Mononoke is debuting in IMAX theaters in North America starting March 26th in celebration of the film’s 40th anniversary. You can buy tickets now. [Link: New Princess Mononoke 4K Restoration to Debut Exclusively in IMAX® Theatres in North America March 26 - GKIDS Films | https://gkids.com/2025/03/11/new-princess-mononoke-4k-restorationto-debut-exclusively-in-imax-theatres-in-north-america-march-26/ | gkids.com...


Go read this battery chemical-eating story.
https://theverge.com/news/627765/go-read-this-story
Mar 11 2025

Read plain text version of this page  Rest of World looks at a small-town political fight over whether a planned EV battery plant from Chinese company Gotion was a boon for employment, an environmental disaster-in-the-making, or a “Communist Trojan horse.” It opens with the VP of Gotion’s US subsidiary deciding “he would have to eat part of a battery” to prove they’re safe. So far, the plant hasn’t been built. [Link: How a Chinese battery factory sparked a political meltdown in a small Michigan town  | https://restofworld.org/2025/gotion-ev-battery-us-expansion-backlash-michigan/ | restofworld.org...


Lyft Silver.
https://theverge.com/news/627788/lyft-silver
Mar 11 2025

Read plain text version of this page  That’s apparently a version for Lyft in development that’s designed for elderly customers, Bloomberg reports: > Dubbed “Lyft Silver,” the new mode would include a user experience “designed for seniors with a simple new look” and “easy access to support,” according to a Bloomberg News review of the app’s publicly available iOS code. The offering, which has not been previously reported, would also let older users share ride details with a contact and use digital gift cards sent by people they know.  [Link: Lyft Working on Simpler Version of Its App for Elderly Riders | https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-11/lyft-working-on-simpler-version-of-its-app-for-elderly-riders?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=twitter?sref=LqVYNnVJ | bloomberg.com...



A new Take-Two lawsuit.
https://theverge.com/news/627773/a-new-take-two-lawsuit
Mar 11 2025

Read plain text version of this page  The company has sued PlayerAuctions, a marketplace that lets people buy things like accounts and in-game currency for video games, IGN reports. Roblox also sued the marketplace last month. [Link: Rockstar Owner Take-Two Sues PlayerAuctions for Allegedly Selling Hacked GTA Online Accounts and Currency | https://www.ign.com/articles/rockstar-owner-take-two-sues-playerauctions-for-allegedly-selling-hacked-gta-online-accounts-and-currency | ign.com...




Trump nominates Sean Plankey to lead the CISA.
https://theverge.com/news/627768/trump-nominates-sean-plankey-to-lead-the-cisa
Mar 11 2025

Read plain text version of this page  Plankey isn’t new to the Trump administration, as he previously served as the principal deputy assistant secretary at the Department of Energy from 2019 to 2020. He also worked as the director for cyber policy with the National Security Council before that. [Link: Sean Plankey picked by Trump to be CISA director  | https://cyberscoop.com/sean-plankey-cisa-nomination/ | cyberscoop.com...




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