A single line, changed days after a vague statement, ends a foundational era…
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Author Archive: Kevin Purdy
Where Matter support stands, and what devices are coming, in early 2023
Matter devices are arriving soon, but there are many quirks to work out…
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PineTab 2 is another try at a Linux-based tablet, without the 2020 supply crunch
10-inch tablet with detachable keyboard case should be available in early 2023…
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Eufy’s “local storage” cameras can be streamed from anywhere, unencrypted
The URLs for accessing your camera streams are also way too easy to brute-force…
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Windows Subsystem for Linux with GUI apps launches for Windows 10
Only the Store version of WSL will get new features from now on…
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The best Black Friday laptop deals we can find
Some favorite and notable laptops are getting solid discounts this week…
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“Just a bunch of idiots having fun”—a photo history of the LAN party
An interview with Merritt K, chronicler of a crucial, awkward time in PC gaming…
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Google Play Games beta now on Windows desktops, if that’s your thing
Try some of Android’s quirky games with mice, keyboards, and bigger screens…
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Pebble, the OG smartwatch that may never die, updated to work with Pixel 7
Deep inside Google, a signed update makes the smartwatch 64-bit-Android ready…
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iCloud web gets a slick and more functional beta redesign
Apple’s cloud service portal now lets you prioritize the apps you actually use…
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