The latest Freewrite device is a fancy mechanical keyboard built with writers in mind

The Detroit-based company Astrohaus has been making its “distraction-free writing tools” under the Freewrite name for about a decade. So far, those have all been standalone, single-purpose devices meant simply for drafting text, but Astrohaus is branching out at CES 2025. The company just announced a mechanical keyboard called the Freewrite Wordrunner, a device designed … Read more

15 Things We Learned About Wicked From Director Jon M. Chu’s Commentary

Fans can now peek behind the curtain of Wicked with director Jon M. Chu, thanks to the digital release of the Universal Pictures musical movie hit. Wicked‘s home release includes several bonus features: deleted scenes, docu-style content, and a commentary track with stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo—as well as a solo commentary with Chu. … Read more

The U.S. has a new cybersecurity safety label for smart devices

The White House this week announced a new label for internet-connected devices, the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, intended to help consumers make more-informed decisions about the cybersecurity of products they bring into their homes. To earn the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, which is being administered by the Federal Communications Commission, companies have to test their … Read more

Fire Hydrants in L.A. Stop Working as Firefighters Battle Historic Blazes

Firefighters struggled to get fire hydrants to work properly on Tuesday as several fires in the Los Angeles area started to rage, with hydrants in Pacific Palisades running completely dry early Wednesday, according to fire and water officials speaking at a press conference Wednesday morning. There are currently three major fires burning in the L.A. … Read more

This Isn’t Your Typical Car HUD: Checking Out Hyundai Mobis Holographic Windshield Display

This Isn’t Your Typical Car HUD: Checking Out Hyundai Mobis Holographic Windshield Display CNET’s Bridget Carey takes a look at Hyundai Mobis’ new holographic window display at CES 2025 One of the biggest issues with having a bunch of screens in your car is that it’s distracting when you’re trying to drive. Well, I’m trying … Read more