Author: Ben Navarro

Philips is offering free replacements after a Hue Bridge Pro firmware update bricked smart lighting hubs. A corrective update is now rolling out.

BBC and Channel 4 are in merger talks for the third time since 2007. Previous attempts in 2007 and 2017 both failed — once blocked by regulators.

Microsoft is cutting 3,200 jobs outside its gaming division, expanding the scope of layoffs well beyond Xbox. Details on affected teams remain sparse.

DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4P introduces a new D-Log2 color format and claims 17 stops of dynamic range in a compact body.

Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked could feature foldables, smartwatches, and smart glasses, signaling a wide hardware push across multiple device categories.

Google settled a lawsuit filed by a minor claiming YouTube harmed children. Terms were undisclosed. The case was an early test of social media liability.

Valve has confirmed some Steam Controller orders may not arrive until 2027, leaving buyers with little clarity on refunds or timelines.

Waymo’s new $30 monthly membership is hard to justify. It lacks ride credits, discounts, or priority access — making it a better deal for Waymo than riders.

Sony’s wireless fight stick and new gaming monitor arrive in August. The Pulse Elevate wireless speakers are delayed to later in 2025.

Myst and Riven return in remade form alongside a mental health puzzle platformer that turns failure into progress and Bubsy’s unexpected revival.