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Bookish grads will appreciate the Kindle Paperwhite (8/10, WIRED Recommends)—our favorite Kindle. The latest model has a bigger, 7-inch display (up from 6.8 inches), the highest contrast ratio of any Kindle (for sharp text and images), and up to three months of battery life (that’s an extra month than on its predecessor). It’s also the … Read more

Fortnite’s new Star Wars-themed season will add new locations, weapons, skins, vehicles, and even new Force powers to the game when it kicks off on Friday, according to a blog post. The Fortnite island’s new Star Wars spots include a First Order base, a smuggler hub called the Outpost Enclave, a Resistance base with X-Wings, … Read more

Epic Games’ mega-popular Fortnite is returning to the US iOS App Store next week after a surprising ruling in a years-long legal battle with Apple. The dispute between Epic and Apple began in 2020, when Apple removed Epic Games from the iOS store. Because Apple takes 30% of all in-app purchases, Epic had introduced support … Read more

“Despelote is a moving and masterfully rendered game about soccer, growing up, and so much more.” Pros Impeccable ambient sound design Audacious visual style Exploration of themes not often seen in games Can be finished in an evening Despelote makes me miss home. Table of Contents Table of Contents Dreaming bigger A fresh perspective If … Read more

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Roborock Saros 10R is available for $1,600 This new robot vacuum and mop combination navigates complex areas and quietly vacuums, with a good mopping feature that reaches along the edges to not miss a spot The Saros 10R’s mirrored dock looks great, but the water tank is relatively small, lasting only … Read more

TL;DR: Live stream Musetti vs. Diallo in the 2025 Madrid Open for free on RTVE. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The 2025 Madrid Open quarter finals include some really interesting matchups, including Musetti vs. Diallo. The unseeded Diallo has been one of the best stories of the tournament … Read more

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. In 1983, my sister and brother-in-law had their first child, and gave him a name they thought was unusual. Within a year or … Read more

Even security experts can be fooled. In July 2024, Knowbe4, a Florida-based company that offers security training, discovered that a new hire known as “Kyle” was actually a foreign agent. “He interviewed great,” says Brian Jack, KnowBe4’s chief information security officer. “He was on camera, his résumé was right, his background check cleared, his ID … Read more

I’ve been testing the EcoFlow Wave 3, a follow-up to the all-in-one battery-powered air conditioner, heater, and fan I reviewed last summer. EcoFlow has dialed back its absurd marketing with a more powerful unit that can be recharged through several methods, including the sun. Only now it can automatically (try to) maintain a set temperature … Read more

According to a new, brow-raising WSJ report, Tesla’s board quietly began searching for Elon Musk’s potential successor about a month ago, approaching executive search firms as the carmaker faced protests, plummeting sales, and shrinking profits while Musk waded into Washington to slash government spending. Board members reportedly met with Musk to express concerns about his … Read more