100 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books for September

September brings with it io9’s biggest list of new books so far this year, with an emphasis on horror titles as the days grow shorter. That said, there ...

The best noise-canceling earbuds for 2025

Whether you're commuting, working in a bustling café or just trying to tune out the world, the best noise-canceling earbuds can help you focus on what matters — your music, podcasts or a bit of peace ...

Meet the Silicon Valley Donors Backing California’s Redistricting Push

In the latest sign that Silicon Valley titans are increasingly throwing their weight behind political issues, Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings has ...

Google says reports of a major Gmail security issue are ‘entirely false’

Google is officially debunking a series of reports that claimed Gmail has been hit with a "major" security issue in recent days. "We want to reassure our users that Gmail’s protections are strong and ...

Here’s what I tell people about the difference between USB 4 and USB-C

Summary USB-C is a compact, reversible connector type that supports a range of data ...

Horror Icons Are Getting the Baby Yoda Treatment

It seems these days most major franchises want to cash in on that Star Wars Baby Yoda money by making their own adorable version of something within any ...

Chinese social media platforms roll out labels for AI-generated material

Major social media platforms in China have started rolling out labels for AI-generated content to comply with a law that took effect on Monday. Users of the likes of WeChat, Douyin, Weibo and RedNote ...

Here’s why I want RGB Mini-LED for my next TV instead of OLED

Summary RGB mini-LED splits the white backlights of regular mini-LED into red, ...

Huawei FreeBuds SE 4 ANC Launch With Noise Cancellation, 50h Battery, And IP54 Durability

Huawei has quietly launched the FreeBuds SE 4 ANC, introducing active noise cancellation (ANC) to its SE series for the first time. While the release lacked major fanfare, the ...

The Films and Shows You Should Be Streaming in September 2025

A new era of streaming selections is here. For the past several years, our monthly column, the Nerd’s Watch, has been the place to find out all the best ...