It’s not an entirely new idea given Nomad’s Universal Cable from earlier this year can charge an Apple Watch and an additional device at the same time, but Zens’ new Pro 2 and Pro 3 USB-C cables offer additional functionality and some welcome future-proofing as chargers become more powerful. The cheaper of the two is
Pottery Barn Unveils Luxe Toile Bedding at a Steal—Looks Triple the Price!
Pottery Barn Just Dropped Toile Bedding That Looks 3x Its Price If you’ve been dreaming of an elevated bedroom refresh without the steep designer price tag, Pottery Barn’s latest release…
Ars Live: Consumer tech firms stuck scrambling ahead of looming chip tariffs
This Ars Live session is today.
Major Earthquake Hits Afghanistan, US-Russia Tensions Rise, and Global Leaders Convene in China Summit – 9/2/2025, 4:24:27 PM
The latest world news as of September 2, 2025, includes a major earthquake in Afghanistan, escalating tensions between the United States and Russia, a high-profile summit in China with leaders…
My favorite cooking gadget is getting a big upgrade
I’ve owned a Thermomix TM6 for about five years, and I use it multiple times a day for everything from making smoothies in the morning to steaming veggies for dinner, whipping up a sauce, or cooking some rice. It’s the most versatile smart gadget in my kitchen. Now its successor, the Thermomix TM7, has arrived
Samsung’s trifold might be launching pretty soon
We know officially that Samsung is planning to launch its first trifold phone this year, and recent rumors suggest that might mean either this month or next. Just don’t expect it to appear at this week’s Unpacked event, which promises products ranging from “premium AI tablets to the newest member of the Galaxy S25 family.”
Delete, Delete, Delete: How FCC Republicans are killing rules faster than ever
FCC speeds up rule-cutting, giving public as little as 10 days to file objections.
Beware: Scammers Impersonate Google in Sophisticated New Phone Scam Targeting Users and Businesses
That phone call you just received claiming to be from Google—warning you about suspicious activity or offering urgent help with your business listing—is almost certainly a scam. As scam tactics…
Global Turmoil: Earthquakes, War, and Political Rifts Shake the World Stage – 9/2/2025, 12:25:09 PM
As of September 2, 2025, the latest world news includes escalating conflict in Ukraine, a deadly earthquake in Afghanistan, heightened US–Russia tensions, and major international developments. Ukraine–Russia War: President Trump…
Google Play Games is about to show people what you play
Google is updating user profiles for its Play Games service on Android devices to display gaming stats, achievements, and social features. The changes include a suite of new capabilities for “showcasing and tracking your game progress and stats, new ways to build your gaming community, and allowing you to tailor your profile to your liking,”