Cheyenne MacDonald
Articles by Cheyenne MacDonald
This month may bring the Powerbeats Pro 2 and a new party invitation service for iCloud
Mark Gurman reports in the Power On newsletter that Apple may launch an event invitation service this week code-named Confetti, and Powerbeats Pro 2 could follow on February 11.
Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China could drive up prices of cars, electronics, fuel, food and more
The White House announced sweeping new tariffs on goods from the US' largest trading partners that are set to go into effect on Tuesday.
Microsoft Defender’s VPN feature will be killed off at the end of February
Microsoft updated the support page for Microsoft Defender's privacy protection VPN to say support is ending.
Apple has agreed to pay $20 million to settle a class action lawsuit over Apple Watch battery swelling
Eligible Apple Watch owners could get between $20 to $50 per covered device in the settlement.
What to read this weekend: Engrossing literary horror and a dark, whimsical new comic series
This week's must-read new titles are Old Soul by Susan Barker and The Seasons, a new series for Image Comics.
I think I found the most wholesome game in the Playdate Catalog
The Playdate game 'jump rope STAR!' features graphics designed by a 5-year-old, but it's fun enough for all ages to enjoy.
NASA and ESA share a breathtaking Hubble image of the Tarantula Nebula’s outer edge
The Hubble image shows a portion of the Tarantula Nebula, which NASA says is “the largest and most productive star-forming region in the local universe.”
The 1989 point and click horror game Last Half of Darkness has been remade for 2025
The horror adventure game has you explore a creepy old house in search of the missing ingredients for a dead witch's potion.
Trump denies talks with Oracle about a TikTok deal but says a decision will likely be made within 30 days
Trump reportedly told reporters during an Air Force One flight that he has been in talks with "numerous people" about a potential deal to "save TikTok."
WhatsApp could soon let iOS users have multiple accounts on one device
WABetaInfo reports that the new WhatsApp beta update for iOS brings a feature Android users have already had for a year: managing multiple accounts on one device without annoying workarounds.
What to read this weekend: An immersive new work of Africanfuturism
This week on our reading list, we have Nnedi Okorafor's Death of the Author and FML, a new comic for Dark Horse by Kelly Sue DeConnick and David López.
The filmmaker behind Barbarian is leading a new Resident Evil reboot
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Zach Cregger will write and direct a new Resident Evil reboot that sources say is "more faithful" to the games. Warner Bros, Netflix and others are currently bidding for it.
Marvel Snap users are getting a ‘welcome back’ rewards package to make up for the TikTok ban outage
Marvel Snap developer Second Dinner announced hefty reward packages for both US and non-US players who experienced disruptions. They're expected to arrive next week.
Here's a look at Mike Mignola’s new book set in a macabre, folklore-inspired universe
Bowling with Corpses and Other Strange Tales From Lands Unknown is the first book from Hellboy creator Mike Mignola's new Dark Horse imprint, Curious Objects.
Bang & Olufsen's new earbuds with ‘replaceable batteries’ don’t seem to be very repairable
iFixit did a teardown of the $500 Beoplay Eleven earbuds and found the batteries are a lot more difficult to replace than the company implied.
Bluesky's 2024 moderation report shows how quickly harmful content grew as new users flocked in
Bluesky had to ramp up moderation to deal with an influx of about 23 million new users last year.
TikTok says it’s restoring service in the US
The company shared a statement on X Sunday afternoon about 12 hours after going dark.
Instagram is rushing out a new video editing app that sure sounds a lot like CapCut
Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced a new free video editing app called Edits that will offer “a full suite of creative tools.”
Marvel Snap, CapCut, Lemon8 and other ByteDance apps have also shut down in the US alongside TikTok
The developers of Marvel Snap said the shutdown came as a surprise and they're working to get it back online.
EV startup Canoo has filed for bankruptcy and stopped all operations
Canoo announced the filing on Friday night following months of financial troubles.