Author: Elon Mark

Elon Musk soft-launched a third party over the weekend, and so far, the billionaire seems to be manifesting his “America Party” into existence.Hard-launching the party, which he first posted about through a poll on X, would involve filing official paperwork, such as FEC forms, and signing up to petition in individual states. Musk has not done those things yet.What Musk has done, however, is open the door for what could be the most well-funded attempt ever at launching a third-party. Following his forceful digs at President Donald Trump about the One Big Beautiful Bill reconciliation package, and his seeming breakup…

Electronic Arts and BioWare will sunset their online multiplayer game Anthem on January 12, effectively making it obsolete. “Anthem was designed to be an online-only title so once the servers go offline, the game will no longer be playable,” BioWare wrote in the announcement. On August 15, the game will disappear from EA Play’s playlist.Right now, players can’t buy in-game currency, but they will be able to spend what they have until servers are offline. Developers at BioWare who have been working on Anthem will not be laid off as a result of the game’s end. News of the game’s…

Other Routers We Have TestedI have tested some other routers and have several more in the queue. These aren’t as great as the picks above, but are worth considering.Photograph: Simon HillAVM FRITZ!Box 5690 Pro for £374: While AVM has dominated the German router market for years and still has around a 50 percent market share, it’s now expanding across Europe and the UK, so I tested the FRITZ!Box 5690 Pro. AVM’s range is distinctive in white and red plastic, but there’s a focus on functionality. This tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router boasts a 2.5-Gbps WAN/LAN, four gigabit LAN, and a USB…

Protect Those HeadphonesSatechi 2-in-1 Headphone Stand Photograph: Julian ChokkattuEven durable headphones are easy to damage. We have lost pairs to folks standing on them, cats and robot vacuums attacking the cables, and chairs rolling over them. I have learned that a stand or holder is worth the investment if it keeps those cans off the floor. Even if your kids only sometimes remember to use it, that could extend the likely lifespan of their headphones.We use the Satechi 2-in-1 Headphone Stand with Wireless Charger ($80), which also has a spot for charging your phone on the base, but there’s no…

Credit cards have quietly become a part of everyday life. What was once seen as a backup for emergencies is now used for groceries, cab rides, even coffee. At the forefront of these drives are Millennials and GenZ. According to 1 Finance Magazine, 59% of Gen Z already hold slightly more credit cards than Millennials (56%) and significantly more than Gen X (45%). But easy access doesn’t mean you know how to use it. According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, the amount defaulted by customers in the credit card segment rose by 28.42% to Rs 6,742 crore during…

If you Like free stuff, an indoor TV antenna should be high on your list. For a small up-front fee you get free, high-quality digital broadcasts like local and national news, sports, movies, and tons of TV shows from past and present. Today’s digital antennas already provide multiple high-definition channels, and thanks to support for ATSC 3.0, we can expect even more features in the future, from HDR to 4K UHD and beyond. To find the best indoor TV antenna for your money, we tested multiple models over several months in both rural and metro areas.One thing we learned? While…

“The signal was out there that this is going to be a heavy, significant rainfall event,” says Vagasky. “But pinpointing exactly where that’s going to fall, you can’t do that.”Flash floods in this part of Texas are nothing new. Eight inches of rainfall in the state “could be on a day that ends in Y,” says Matt Lanza, also a certified digital meteorologist based in Houston. It’s a challenge, he says, to balance forecasts that often show extreme amounts of rainfall with how to adequately prepare the public for these rare but serious storms.“It’s so hard to warn on this—to…

You’ve probably felt a sense of relief after registering a property. Once the papers are signed and stamped, and the registrar has done his part, it feels like the property is yours. But is it? Not always. Even if the property is registered in your name, it may not legally belong to you. Surprising or baffling as it may sound, the Supreme Court, the apex Court of India has made this clear in a recent ruling. Like what you’re reading? Get our latest, straight to your inbox. Registration, the Supreme Court said, is only one part of the process. On…

More Laptop Stands to ConsiderThere’s no shortage of computer stands out there, and most of them get the job done. While these didn’t quite make my top picks, they still have some perks worth considering.Rain Design iLevel2 Photograph: Rain DesignRain Design iLevel2 for $65: I wanted to love the Rain Design iLevel2, assuming that it was a bestseller for a reason. Adjusting the height is easy—you slide the front level—but even at its lowest (5.4 inches), it still feels too high for some setups. It maxes out at 7.9 inches, which works fine if you’re using an external keyboard. Typing…

if you’ve just bought a fancy new TV, you may be surprised to find it sounds just as bad as your old one (or worse). Even the best TVs we’ve tested need a hand to provide sound that keeps up with their fantastic displays. But it can be tough knowing where to start when it comes to upgrading your TV audio. Never fear, intrepid buyer: The easiest and most affordable solution is to just get a soundbar. Modern soundbars come in all shapes, sizes, and prices. Here, we’ve made a checklist of sorts to consider before pressing the Buy button.Be…