For years, Sonos has managed to hold on to the top spot in the wireless home audio space — a category it single-handedly created 16 years ago. During that time, there has been no shortage of competitors. From audio behemoths likeDenon,Bose, andYamahathe surprising contributions fromAmazon,Google, andApple, many have imitated, but few have duplicated Sonos’ achievements. That may be about to change, though, and you can blame Canada. There has been no shortage of Sonos competitors....

To reinvent how businesses approach customer care, T-Mobile is going old school — by connecting its customers with humans instead of robots. At a press event in Charleston, South Carolina, T-Mobile’s executive team took to the stage to announce the “Team of Experts” — the company’s new customer-service model. Essentially, T-Mobile is attempting to make calling customer service less of a hassle. Rather than having to explain your issue repeatedly each time you get transferred to a new representative, you’ll have what the company refers to as an “elite care squad” assigned to you specifically....

Arguably the most beloved superhero of all time is Batman, leading to a litany of comics, movies, shows, and video games based on the character. Although the caped crusader has always been a fan-favorite, his track record in the video game space didn’t pick up until the last decade or so. Since the ’90s, we’ve gotten Batman movie tie-in games, stand-alone stories, and games of all genres, including action, 2D platformers, and narrative adventures....

After a shockingly strong January for video game releases, February 2023 was relatively quieter, held up by just a couple of big releases, remasters, and the launch of a new VR headset. There are still plenty of games worth playing, but you probably got the most out of February if you’re a Nintendo Switch owner. We’ve combed through this month’s big releases to share our favorites, but let’s address the elephant in the room:Hogwarts Legacywas the most notable release of February, despite being mired in controversy....

If you’re a child of the ’90s, there’s a good chance the name Voyager means something to you. Two decades ago,Star Trek: Voyagerwas on the air, and minivans named Voyager were a common sight on the road, first badged as Plymouths, then as Chryslers. But while the starshipVoyagereventually made it back to Earth, the Chrysler Voyager became lost in obscurity. Now the Voyager is back for the 2020 model year as Chrysler’s new entry-levelminivannameplate....

Google has started seeding a new software update for its Pixel phones, which also happens to be the first one for its latestGoogle Pixel 8andPixel 8 Promodels Theupdate notesdon’t mention the arrival of any new features, but the update does fix crucial problems that users have been complaining about in online forums for months and apply to the Pixel 8 series as well as its predecessors. At the top of the list is a solution for display- and graphics-related woes, including the problem of “a green flash when the display is turning off in certain conditions....

While most people look forward to Apple’s mainline iPhone devices, there is also the more budget-friendlyiPhone SE. Apple’s last iPhone SE was released in 2022 and it is due for a refresh. According to leaker@MajinBuOfficial on X(formerly Twitter), the next iPhone SE may steal one of the biggest features from the iPhone 15 series. Yes, we’re talking about the Dynamic Island. The past two models of the iPhone SE have recycled the old iPhone 8 body, but with more recent A-series chips inside....

Not all is well with Samsung’s newestGalaxy Watch 7, which comes with the latest and greatest 3nm Exynos chipset. Despite launching just last month alongside the Galaxy Watch Ultra, users are already reportingmediocre to poor battery lifewith excessive battery drain despite the new, more efficient chip. Hey@UniverseIceany info on the horrible battery life for the#SamsungGalaxy Watch 7 / Ultra and an upcoming update to address it? A lot of users are having crazy bad battery life....

NASA has just released its monthly update highlighting what to look out for in the skies over the next month. While everyone is understandably fixed on the fast-approaching total solar eclipse (more on that later), there are also a number of other happenings to look out for. First up, Jupiter. The fifth planet from the sun and the largest planet in our solar system can be viewed — with the naked eye — throughout this month, with its bright appearance making it easy to spot in the western sky following sunset....

Trolls 3 soundtrack: All songs Our favorite singing trolls are back in action – and this time, there’s a ton of blasts from ’90s past, so here’s everything you need to know about the Trolls 3 soundtrack. When it comes to kids and parents finding musical common ground, the jukebox feel to any Trolls film is a great way to keep everyone happy at once. As per Trolls Band Together’s synopsis, “Poppy discovers that Branch and his four brothers were once part of her favorite boy band....

People have long complained of painful “tech neck” from overusing their smartphones, but now there’s evidence to suggest young people might be growing actual horns because of phone use. Researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia have recently found bone growth at the base of young adults’ necks, which looks like a horn jutting out from the skull, theWashington Post reports. The researchers attribute this new growth to consistent bending of the head when using smartphones or handheld devices....

VCT Game Changers 2024 shatters record for most-viewed women’s Valorant event Valorant has one of the most successful women’s esports circuits out there, and they’ve just broken their own record for highest peak viewership with 453k concurrent viewers during the Game Changers 2024 final. For reference, the 2023 Game Changer grand final had 293k, making this a more than 50% increase year-over-year and a massive win for theGame Changersleague. And, while some strides have been made from teams picking up female players for their rosters across several different esports,it’s a rarity....

Virgin River fan loses $375k after being scammed by fake Martin Henderson AVirgin Riverfan has allegedly lost $375,000 over a two-year period after believing she was dating star Martin Henderson, who plays Jack Sheridan on the show. Accordingtothe New Zealand Herald, the fan – only known publicly as Lea – used the money in loans to pay for a private jet, fictitious flights, Bitcoin, and gift cards. On top of this, Lea had also relocated to New Zealand because of the supposed romance, despite being initially based in the US....