Lawrence Bonk
Articles by Lawrence Bonk
WhatsApp just got a bunch of new features, including document scanning
WhatsApp just announced a dozen new features, though many of them are for iPhones. These include tappable reactions, document scanning and more.
DoorDash starts robot deliveries in LA and Chicago
DoorDash has started robot deliveries in Los Angeles and Chicago. This is a partnership with the robotics firm Coco.
Sifu dev's soccer game Rematch arrives June 19
The developer Slocap just announced its next title will be available for download. It’s a 5v5 arcade-inspired soccer game.
Global emissions due to AI-related chipmaking grew more than four times in 2024
A pair of studies have analyzed AI-related electricity consumption and global emissions. Global emissions from semiconductor factories have grown more than fourfold in 2024.
Hogwarts Legacy and Blue Prince come to PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in April
The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog is heating up for April. This month’s additions include the puzzler Blue Prince and Hogwarts Legacy, among others.
Instagram is testing Reels that are locked behind a secret code
Instagram is testing a new feature that allows creators to lock Reels away behind a secret code. They can also be opened by answering a question via a provided hint.
Xbox’s big summer showcase is set for June 8 at 1PM ET
There’s an Xbox summer showcase scheduled for June 8. It’s happening during the weekend of Summer Game Fest.
Amazon’s Zoox starts testing its robotaxis in Los Angeles
The Amazon-owned robotaxi company Zoox has begun testing its self-driving platform in Los Angeles. The service has already been running in Miami, Las Vegas and several other locations.
The goofy multiplayer game What the Clash? hits Apple Arcade on May 1
Summary: Triband’s latest game What the Clash? will launch on Apple Arcade on May 1. The developer previously released the fantastic titles What the Golf? and What the Car?
The Fall Guys-esque Sonic Rumble comes out on May 8
The battle royale-style Sonic Rumble hits mobile devices and PCs on May 8. The game feels a lot like Fall Guys.
Jackbox is back with new party games, including one based on sound effects
Jackbox is back with a new mini-game collection and a standalone trivia title. The company just held its first-ever livestream event.
2025 Hugo Award game finalists include Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Dragon Age: The Veilguard
The Hugo Awards started honoring video games back in 2021. This year’s finalists include games like Lorelei and the Laser Eyes and Caves of Qud, among others.
The Death Stranding movie now has a writer and director
Michael Sarnoski, who directed Quiet Place: Day One and Pig, will write and direct the Death Stranding movie. The film is being produced by A24 and Kojima Productions.
Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 are on sale for a record-low price
Pick up a pair while they've dropped to $179.
Microsoft's latest Copilot updates include a mobile version of the multimodal Vision tool
Microsoft just revealed some improvements to its Copilot AI assistant. These include a mobile version of the Vision tool and brand-new integration with Bing for searches.
A four-pack of Samsung SmartTag 2 trackers is on sale for $58 right now
You can pick up a four-pack of Samsung’s SmartTag 2 trackers for just $58. That’s a serious reduction in price.
Verizon just announced a three-year price lock plan, but there are caveats
Verizon just announced a new price lock policy today. It guarantees the same price for three years, though there are a couple of caveats.
The world’s smallest pacemaker is injectable and powered by light
A team of engineers at Northwestern University have created the world’s smallest pacemaker. It’s activated by light and can be inserted via syringe.
Donkey Kong Bananza is a brand new 3D platformer for Switch 2
There’s a new Donkey Kong game in town. Donkey Kong Bananza hits the Switch 2 on July 17.
The official Switch 2 accessories include a camera, a GameCube controller and more
Nintendo just announced a spate of accessories for the Switch 2. These include a camera for video chats.