Year in Review: io9 Staff Picks

There have been so many words written about the expanse of genre here at io9, and 2023 was a wildcard of a year for entertainment (including Marvel Studios, Star Wars, DC Studios, and Max), theme ...

The best books we read in 2023

With El Niño slated to drop a warm, wet winter on most of the US in the coming months, everybody’s going to need something good to read while the weather outside is frightful. Engadget’s well-read ...

How to use your Amazon Echo as a Bluetooth speaker

Key Takeaways Your phone is great for streaming music with headphones, but for playing music out loud, use an Amazon Echo as a Bluetooth speaker. Pair your phone with an Echo over Bluetooth ...

Acer Launches Nitro V 16 Gaming Laptop with AMD Ryzen 8040 And RTX 40 GPUs

Acer has introduced the Nitro V 16 (ANV16-41) gaming laptop, designed for casual gamers seeking a balanced device with contemporary features. The laptop is powered by the new AMD Ryzen 8040 Series ...

Horror Fans Had a Screamingly Good 2023

Saw XPhoto: Alexandro Bolaños Escamilla/LionsgateHorror is, shall we say, a genre that’s very fond of sequels. We’re all for it when a part two (or a part 10) honors its inspiration while also ...

How we built a less-explodey lithium battery and kickstarted the EV revolution

Sand, salt, iron, copper, oil and lithium — these foundational materials are literally what the modern world is built on. Without sand for glass, say goodbye to our fiber optic internet. No copper ...

How to make returns on Amazon

Key Takeaways Amazon has a 30-day return window for products purchased directly from them or authorized resellers. Look out for third-party sellers with limited return policies. During the ...

Infineon Unveils Quad-Channel Digital Isolators For Automotive And Industrial Applications

Infineon Technologies AG has expanded its ISOFACE product range by introducing quad-channel digital isolators designed for industrial and automotive applications. With a focus on ...

have yourself a merry little Christmas

Hi friends! I hope that you have a wonderful day, and a very Merry Christmas to my friends who are celebrating today. Wishing you joy, happiness, love, and vibrant health. Thank you so ...

The Suicide Squad Game’s Leaked Spoilers May Have Been Made Up

Though the Insomniac Games hack and the information gleaned from it overwhelmed video game news for the entire week, it was the second “leak” to hit this week. Shortly before, big plot spoilers for ...