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Elektron has built a cult-like following over the years with its unique and, at times, esoteric take on electronic musical instruments. On paper, Tonverk is a seemingly over-powered sampler that continues that tradition. It’s the rare piece of hardware capable of creating multisampled instruments on its own. It turns a single sample track into a nesting doll of multiple samples. And it’s loaded with an absolutely absurd amount of routing and audio processing features. Tonverk is certainly capable of making traditional electronic music, but it definitely caters to those with a more experimental bent.At its heart is an eight track…
Minutes after news that right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk had been shot at a planned campus event at Utah Valley University, the wheels of social media engagement farming and clout chasing had already begun to grind to life.Kirk, despite being in his 30s, was a mainstay on college campuses around the country, where student groups regularly invited him to hold “debate me”-style events. The classic format — vertical split-screen of Kirk on the bottom, a student speaker on the top — racked up millions of views as the right-wing influencer sparred with college kids challenging him on issues like immigration, abortion,…
Hollow Knight: Silksong, one of the hottest games of the year with a reported five million players in its first week, didn’t launch on smartphones. But that won’t stop you from playing it on Android — because a new leap in Windows to Android emulation means you can easily install and run the Steam version on flagship phones like my Galaxy S25.I’m talking about GameHub, the app from Chinese mobile gamepad manufacturer GameSir, which just launched version 5.0 with two key features that help it rise above the Windows-on-phone emulation scene.First, it automatically configures itself with the right graphics drivers,…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is ordering seven AI chatbot companies to provide information about how they assess the effects of their virtual companions on kids and teens.OpenAI, Meta, its subsidiary Instagram, Snap, xAI, Google parent company Alphabet, and the maker of Character.AI all received orders to share information about how their AI companions make money, how they plan to maintain their user bases, and how they try to mitigate potential harm to users. The inquiry is part of a study, rather than an enforcement action, to learn more about how tech firms evaluate the safety of their AI chatbots.…
Gaming laptops come in various shapes and sizes, though many of the heavy hitters remain thick and beefy machines that maximize cooling to get the most out of their powerful chips. Most are awash in RGB lighting and edgy designs geared towards capital-G Gamers, but there are also thinner, lighter options that are more portable and less showy.Our go-to recommendation that checks the boxes for most people is, and has been for a while, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. It’s a gaming laptop that doesn’t forget the “laptop” part. The G14 is a versatile machine for both play and work,…
Over the past week, I’ve been using Nvidia’s new RTX 5080 GeForce Now tier. Nvidia’s cloud gaming service has been the best on the market for years now, and this upgrade makes it even better. I’ve been playing Cyberpunk 2077, Overwatch 2, and Silksong, and it’s genuinely comparable to my own PC.The upgrade is also a staggering reminder of just how far behind Xbox Cloud Gaming is, both in stream quality and latency — two key components for streaming games from the cloud. Microsoft needs a far better cloud for its Xbox everywhere strategy. Fortunately, there are plenty of signs…
It’s hard to buy a bad pair of wireless earbuds these days, and with constant discounts and deals wherever you look, now is as good a time as any to splurge on the pair you’ve been eyeing. The market has come a long way since the early era of true wireless earbuds when we had to deal with mediocre sound quality and unreliable performance, all for the sake of ditching cables. Things are much different now. After several product generations of learned lessons, companies like Sony, Apple, Samsung, and others are releasing their most impressive earbuds to date.You can get…
Hi-fi kit usually has about as much colour variation as the banana section in your local supermarket, but the Dali Kupid bookshelf speakers offer a bit more choice. As well as the more traditional black and walnut options, the Danish brand makes the Dali Kupid loudspeakers in yellow, blue, and off-white colours (although their official names are much poncier) that give off mid-century vibes and wouldn’t look out of place among your furniture from another Scandi company that’s famous for its meatballs. Each speaker combines a 4.5in paper and wood fibre bass/midrange driver with a 1in soft dome tweeter, plus…
In this interview, Stuff meets James Vyse, the Welsh man who has managed to beat the world’s biggest drink brands to the seemingly impossible: a self-cooling can and he did so from his bedroom, not a high-tech lab… Cool Can is the world’s first true self-chilling beverage can and now James says he has all the corporate giants are knocking on his door, with interest from Coca-Cola, Suntory America, Carlsberg and M&S – not bad for someone who didn’t finish school! Cool Can came from my frustration with drinks going warm. My background is in drinks, and one of the issues I had was that I didn’t like the way canned drinks go warm when you’re on…
A great dive watch is more than just a timekeeper – it’s a symbol of adventure, ambition, and precision engineering. Built to handle extreme underwater conditions, they feature high water resistance, luminous dials, and unidirectional rotating bezels. Once tools for professionals, they’re now everyday icons, valued as much for their rugged charm as their functionality. Today’s dive watches span the spectrum. Luxury models boast deep-sea capabilities and flawless craftsmanship, while more affordable options still meet professional standards with solid water resistance and dependable automatic movements. Whether you’re a diver, an outdoor adventurer, or simply someone who loves a well-built timepiece,…
Apple introduced 25W wireless charging with the iPhone 16 ahead of the Qi2.2 specification being officially introduced early this year, which is why the faster rate was only available when using Apple’s own wireless charger. Now that the iPhone 17 lineup is Qi 2.2 compatible (as will most of the iPhone 16 lineup be once iOS 26 is released) the phones can be powered up at 25W rates using any wireless charger that supports Qi2.2. However, if you’re upgrading to the iPhone Air, you’re only going to see a maximum of 20W rates when charging wirelessly. Read the full article…
Looking for the very best VPN service to use? You’re in the right place and there are some great VPN deals to take advantage of, too. Whether you’re looking for complete online anonymity, need to safely surf the web or want to unlock region-restricted streaming content (not that we condone that, mind), there’s no shortage of premium, quality VPN services on offer. The trouble is, there are almost too many options out there, and sifting through them all to choose the one that’s best for you can be a bit of a slog. Fear not though, for we’ve done all…