KDE Plasma update prevents system sleep while game controllers are connected
TL;DR A report indicates KDE Plasma will stop putting the desktop to sleep when a controller is plugged in. Further…
Best new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro deals in January 2026 so far
TL;DR Several MacBook Air and Pro models are discounted in early January, with notable savings on M3, M4 and M5…
Attending a Stranger Things Finale in Theaters — A Strange Surprise
TL;DR The author attended a theatrical screening of the Stranger Things finale and found the mall parking lot unexpectedly full.…
Mui Board — a minimalist, screen‑free smart home controller crafted from wood
TL;DR The Mui Board is presented as a pared‑back smart home interface that forgoes a screen and resembles a slab…
Framework Laptop 16 Review: RTX 5070 Brings Upgradable Graphics to Laptops
TL;DR Framework’s 16-inch model brings a modular approach to laptop graphics with a user-replaceable RTX 5070 module and six hot-swappable…
CES 2026 roundup: major announcements, gadgets and innovations
TL;DR CES 2026 opens in Las Vegas in early January with manufacturers revealing new laptops, smart-home appliances, audio gear, and…
CES 2026 preview: why Lego’s brick-focused Smart Play is worth watching
TL;DR Lego will hold a press conference at CES 2026 on January 5, marking its first formal presence at the…
Oura versus Whoop: consumer blood panels, costs, speed, and findings
TL;DR Oura and Whoop now sell direct-access blood panels through their apps; Oura’s Health Panels test 50 biomarkers for $99…
Top Fitness and Workout Apps for 2026 — WIRED’s Tested Picks & Costs
TL;DR WIRED updated its annual roundup of standout workout apps for 2026, testing and ranking tools that span guided classes,…