Harrison Weber

9/1/21

I Miss the Sega Dreamcast My Brother and I Put on Layaway but Never Got (Because He Stole the Money)

Like so many other kids in 1999, I wanted a Dreamcast. And believe me I paid a hefty price for it.

8/1/19

We Tested Intel's Ice Lake i7 CPU, and It Packs a Pleasant Surprise

Intel’s Ice Lake processors aren’t on the market just yet, but after five years of teasing and delays, Intel put the…

2/5/19

I Just Accidentally Re-Liked Hundreds of Old Tweets and I’m So, So Sorry

Today, I accidentally re-liked hundreds of years-old tweets, alarming some, delighting others, and leaving me very,…

1/17/19

Twitter Oopsie: Bug Made Some Android Users' Private Tweets Public

Twitter shared some unsettling news for Android users today.

1/11/19

Google Gives Up on Its Cheapo Music Streaming Dongle

Google’s deeply discounted Chromecast Audio dongle is reportedly canceled.

11/2/18

Spotify, Stop Screwing Us on the Apple Watch

Spotify’s long-awaited Apple Watch app is already in the hands of beta testers, according to a Reddit post and some…

10/30/18

Here's All the Stuff Apple Announced Today

Apple’s second launch event this fall brought with it few surprises, with no talk of that long-awaited Mac Pro…

10/30/18

Apple Brings Mac Mini Back From the Dead

Apple’s little desktop PC is no longer just a punchline. Today the company took the wraps off a revamped Mac Mini,…

10/29/18

Twitter Says Bug Left Some Tweets Searchable by Location Even After That Data Was Deleted

Earlier this month, Twitter says, it found a bug that left some tweets publicly searchable by location after users…

10/23/18

Facebook Is Finally Adding a Dark Mode to Messenger

At least one Facebook app will soon be bathed in the shadowy beauty that is dark mode, that coveted color scheme…

10/23/18

Fitbit's Charge 3 Perfects the Casual Fitness Tracker

Fitbit makes tons of things—from scales and smartwatches to wireless headphones—but mostly, Fitbit makes fitness…

10/9/18

Here's All the New Stuff Google Announced Today

Google’s attempt at a splashy Pixel 3 launch event today may have been dulled by some of the most expansive product…

10/8/18

You Can Now Download a Fix for the iPhone XS' Biggest Problems (So Far)

If you bought a new iPhone this fall, we have some good news to share: Apple pushed out an update to all users today…

10/2/18

iPhone XS Chargegate Fix Is Apparently on the Way

One of the biggest complaints about Apple’s fancy new iPhone XS appears to now be solved thanks to the latest iOS 12…

10/1/18

When They Inevitably Screw Up Instagram, You Can Blame This Guy

Instagram’s co-founders are getting replaced by this guy.

10/1/18

Withings Is Back With an Activity Tracker I Don't Mind Wearing All the Time

Most fitness trackers are still butt-ugly. But Withings, fresh from its split with Nokia, is back to remind us that…

9/28/18

Enjoy the Sweet Freedom of Spotify's Family Plan While It Lasts

If you’re saving a few bucks with a Spotify family plan without following the company’s one-household rule, be sure…

9/17/18

Path, the Doomed Social Network With One Great Idea, Is Finally Shutting Down

For a brief moment, back in the early 2010s, Path flourished. The more personal, more private social network was…

9/14/18

Apple Magically Makes the Notch Disappear

If you’re planning to buy one of the new iPhones Apple just announced, you should know something by now: It will…

9/13/18

YouTube Kids Is Getting Some Totally Sensible Parental Controls

Like AOL Kids before it, the YouTube Kids app never really seemed to live up to its kid-friendly potential. Since it…

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