PJ McDonnell/Shutterstock Amazon Fire TV is dead. Long live Amazon Ember. Well, technically. Amazon unveiled the new branding in a blog post while announcing the Ember Artline lifestyle TV series. Artline is meant to be a competitor to Samsung’s The Frame series, and other artistic displays that show off realistic artwork. First mentioned during CES…

The reMarkable 2 tablet was discontinued on May 6, 2026. The reMarkable 2 is a “paper tablet” designed for reading or taking handwritten notes, with a thin form factor and surface texture that replicates the feel of paper. It was released in June of 2020 and helped the company triple its operating profits in the following…

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For those who have ever been in public with a dead smartphone, you likely know the importance of having access to power. Whether you just want to play a mobile game to pass the time or you plan to use your device to call for…

Google Alongside the launch of the new screenless Google Fitbit Air tracker, Google has confirmed that the Fitbit app is officially being phased out and will be replaced with the Google Health app. Back in 2023, a switch began when Google mandated that all new users sign up to Fitbit using a Google account. This…

Wongsakorn 2468/Shutterstock Apple has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit that was filed in the U.S. District Court in San Jose, California, which accused the company of false advertising over Apple Intelligence. During its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple typically shows off new features that will arrive later on its devices, and the 2024…

José Adorno/BGR Over the past couple of years, Beats has heavily focused on improving its earbuds lineup by introducing an all-new Powerbeats Pro 2, a revamped Powerbeats Fit, and Beats Solo Buds. However, the brand once known for its bold headphones has been a little slow to release new models, as the Beats Studio Pro…

Picturesque Japan/Shutterstock It’s a sad day for Amazon Fire TV device owners and HBO Max subscribers. Effective immediately, Fire TV streaming devices and smart TVs need to be running Fire OS 6 or later to access the HBO Max app. AFTVnews first reported the announcement, and we’re willing to bet that Amazon’s continued rollout of…

Farknot Architect/Shutterstock The Mac has a thriving community of developers creating cool and interesting apps. And this isn’t limited to apps with subscriptions or large corporations. A dedicated indie community develops small, useful utilities that add features to macOS that don’t exist natively. The apps are free to download and open-sourced (the code is available…

The term “Hollywood magic” describes how Hollywood studios (and other studios for that matter) create the fictional worlds you see in a TV show or movie. Sets, props, and camera tricks are all used to sell the illusion — no AI-generated nightmare fuel necessary. Sometimes studios create bespoke set pieces, and other times they dress…

MMPhoto21/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Owning a great pair of wireless headphones can be a real treat. Top audio brands are always competing to make the best-sounding, most comfortable buds and cans on the market, including Sony. Revered for sound quality and next-level noise canceling, we’re pleased to report…