100 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books for September

September brings with it io9’s biggest list of new books so far this year, with an emphasis on horror titles as the days grow shorter. That said, there ...

The best mobile microphones for 2025

There’s nothing more frustrating than shooting the perfect reel only to realize that the audio sounds like garbage. For budding creators, it’s a frustration; for those looking to make more ...

I’m worried the Switch 2 will be beaten by cheap PCs in less than two years

Summary Switch 2 sold millions fast, but much appeal is Nintendo games and upscaled ...

The Films and Shows You Should Be Streaming in September 2025

A new era of streaming selections is here. For the past several years, our monthly column, the Nerd’s Watch, has been the place to find out all the best ...

Google says reports of a major Gmail security issue are ‘entirely false’

Google is officially debunking a series of reports that claimed Gmail has been hit with a "major" security issue in recent days. "We want to reassure our users that Gmail’s protections are strong and ...

Here’s why I want RGB Mini-LED for my next TV instead of OLED

Summary RGB mini-LED splits the white backlights of regular mini-LED into red, ...

Huawei FreeBuds SE 4 ANC Launch With Noise Cancellation, 50h Battery, And IP54 Durability

Huawei has quietly launched the FreeBuds SE 4 ANC, introducing active noise cancellation (ANC) to its SE series for the first time. While the release lacked major fanfare, the ...

Horror Icons Are Getting the Baby Yoda Treatment

It seems these days most major franchises want to cash in on that Star Wars Baby Yoda money by making their own adorable version of something within any ...

Chinese social media platforms roll out labels for AI-generated material

Major social media platforms in China have started rolling out labels for AI-generated content to comply with a law that took effect on Monday. Users of the likes of WeChat, Douyin, Weibo and RedNote ...

Here’s what I tell people about the difference between USB 4 and USB-C

Summary USB-C is a compact, reversible connector type that supports a range of data ...