Cyberdecks are having a moment, rejecting big tech surveillance with style and substance When I reach out to the self-proclaimed “open source baddie” CC for an interview, I’m pretty sure she’s emailing me back from a pink mermaid purse. “I’m just having so much fun,” she tells me about her seashell cyberdeck. “It’s a Tamagotchi. It’s also an e-reader. It’s networked to my vault and my servers,...

Sony to Pay $7.85M in PlayStation Store Settlement. What to KnowIf you're a PlayStation customer who lives in the US, you may be eligible to claim part of an upcoming $7.85 million settlement payout. The case centers on a claim that Sony "unlawfully eliminated competition and monopolized the market for [its] digital games" by no longer selling game-specific vouchers that let PlayStation owners...

As war with Ukraine wages on, a look at life inside Russia As war with Ukraine wages on, a look at life inside Russia Audio will be available later today. NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Nina Krushcheva, professor of international affairs at the New School, about the current geopolitical climate in...

The global Perfume Market is witnessing sustained growth as rising consumer spending on personal grooming, increasing demand for premium fragrances, and expanding beauty and luxury retail channels continue to reshape the fragrance industry. According to Fact.MR, the market, which was valued at USD 48.1 billion in 2025, is projected to grow from USD 50.8 billion in 2026 to USD 77.8 billion by...

Microsoft Phone Link: Everything You Need to Know (and Why You Might Skip It)When it comes to device interoperability, the world may be Apple's oyster, but Windows PCs have tricks up their sleeves, too. If you're looking to connect your phone and PC for a little more flexibility when using them together, Microsoft's Phone Link app might be what you're looking for. Phone Link might not be for...