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NBCUniversal and YouTube TV Strike a New Deal as NBCSN Returns

Kevin Parker October 3, 2025

NBCUniversal and YouTube reached a new multi-year carriage agreement that keeps the broadcaster’s full channel lineup on the streaming TV service. The deal follows a short extension and fresh negotiations, and it resolves a familiar

Apple Removes ICEBlock App from App Store

Kevin Parker October 3, 2025

Apple removed the “Waze but for ICE sightings” app ICEBlock from its App Store, a move that has stirred a political and legal row about safety, free speech, and corporate responsibility. The developer said Apple

Apple Accelerates Smart Glasses Push, Pauses Lightweight Vision Pro

Kevin Parker October 2, 2025

Apple has quietly shifted gears, putting top resources onto smart glasses that would square off with Meta’s Ray-Ban and Oakley efforts while shelving a lighter Vision Pro plan. The company is reportedly developing at least

Amazon and the NBA: How AWS Is Rewriting Basketball Stats

Kevin Parker October 2, 2025

Amazon Web Services is rolling out a new basketball intelligence system that will feed live games with richer, machine-driven statistics for the 2025–2026 season. It promises to track the movement of players in microscopic detail,

Buy Fitbit Trackers Now, Secure Low Prices While Google Integration Continues

Kevin Parker October 1, 2025

Is Fitbit Still Worth It in 2025? Fitbit is still a familiar name, even after Google bought the company in 2021. The brand has shifted a lot since then, but its trackers remain solid for

Leaked M5 iPad Pro Benchmarks Challenge Apple to Explain Russian YouTuber Video

Kevin Parker October 1, 2025

A Russian YouTuber posted an unboxing video that appears to show an unannounced iPad Pro running an M5 chip, and the footage feels like the first real look at something Apple has not yet publicly

Amazon launches new Echo speakers, Blink security cameras and a color Kindle Scribe

Kevin Parker October 1, 2025

Amazon’s Fall Hardware Showcase: A Straightforward Rundown Amazon staged a fall hardware event that mixed smart home gear, entertainment devices, and a surprising tweak to its reading lineup. The company unveiled refreshed Echo speakers, a

YouTube Pays $24.5M to Settle Trump’s Free Speech Lawsuit and Fund White House State Ballroom

Kevin Parker September 30, 2025

YouTube has agreed to a settlement in the lawsuit President Donald Trump filed in 2021, and the outcome deserves close attention from anyone who cares about fairness and free speech. The company will pay a

Fall Finds, Gear, and Guilty Pleasures

Kevin Parker September 30, 2025

Hey friends — welcome to the Spreely tech review for fall 2025, the quick guide to the most stubbornly interesting things I’m obsessing over this week. Consider this your warm, slightly caffeinated fall dispatch with

Save $30 on Amazon Echo Spot and Secure Family Budgets Before Prime Big Deal Days

Kevin Parker September 30, 2025

Prime Big Deal Days: Early bargains worth your attention Amazon has set Prime Big Deal Days for Tuesday, October 7th through October 8th, and the retailer already started dropping meaningful discounts. Early deals span earbuds,

Living with an AI-Powered TV: When Your Screen Talks Back

Kevin Parker September 29, 2025

I got a free smart TV and thought it was a harmless upgrade, but the thing feels like a roommate that never leaves. Every evening I reach for the remote and the main display floods

Amazon Prepares Fall 2025 Hardware Event on Sept 30 to Launch New Echo Speakers and Color Kindle Scribe

Kevin Parker September 28, 2025

Amazon is holding its fall hardware event on Tuesday, September 30, and the invite teases a crowded product stage. The imagery hints at new Echo devices and another Kindle push, and this will be one

Raleigh One eBike Delivers Practical Durable Anti Theft Commuter Design from VanMoof Founders

Kevin Parker September 28, 2025

The collapse of VanMoof in 2023 left a messy trail, but it produced a couple of useful outcomes for riders. One was a reimagined VanMoof S6 under new ownership, and the other was a new

Google Pressed to Prove Good Faith as DOJ Pursues Ad Tech Case

Kevin Parker September 27, 2025

On day three of the remedies trial in the Justice Department’s ad tech case against Google, Judge Leonie Brinkema drove right to the core issue: trust. She interrupted testimony with a pointed hypothetical, asking whether

Trump Demands Microsoft Fire Lisa Monaco Over National Security Concerns

Kevin Parker September 27, 2025

President Donald Trump has made no secret of his willingness to push back against people he sees as political enemies, and his latest target is Lisa Monaco at Microsoft. This move follows a pattern where

YouTube’s New “Hide” Button for End Screens: Cleaner Viewing, Small Creator Impact

Kevin Parker September 27, 2025

YouTube is rolling out a simple tweak that promises fewer distractions at the end of videos by giving viewers a way to dismiss the recommendation overlays that often cover the final moments. Now, when an

TikTok Recommends Products From Footage of Palestinian Woman in Rubble Prompting Ethics Concerns

Kevin Parker September 24, 2025

When Algorithms Sell While Cities Burn: TikTok Shop and the Gaza Clips A Palestinian woman walks among rubble and wails on camera. “Where are my three daughters, my husband, and my cousin?” She went out

YouTube Opens Path for 2020 Banned Covid and Election Channels After Google Says Biden Administration Pressured Removals

Kevin Parker September 24, 2025

Google has announced that YouTube will offer channels banned in 2020 for spreading covid and election misinformation a pathway back onto the platform. This reversal is a big deal because it touches the core of

Steam removes BlockBlasters after cryptodrainer siphons crypto from hundreds including cancer fundraiser

Kevin Parker September 22, 2025

Steam Pulls BlockBlasters After Crypto-Draining Malware Hits Streamers Steam has removed a free-to-play 2D platformer called BlockBlasters after security researchers found it contained malware that stole cryptocurrency from players’ wallets. The malicious code drained funds

iPhone 17 Lineup Debuts Faster Chips Bigger Storage iOS 26 Redesign and No Price Hike

Kevin Parker September 22, 2025

New iPhones 2025: Which One Actually Makes Sense Apple’s 2025 lineup landed with the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, the slim new iPhone Air, and the budget-minded iPhone 16E. The updates are mostly

Is Hewlett Packard Enterprise Stock Outperforming the S&P 500?

Dan Veld September 19, 2025

Hewlett Packard Enterprise, ticker HPE, is often misunderstood as just another tech name when it is actually a focused edge-to-cloud business. With a market cap around $32.2 billion, HPE sells servers, networking gear through Aruba,

Nvidia and Intel Explain the $5 Billion Lifeline

Kevin Parker September 19, 2025

In a joint webcast this week, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan tried to answer just why the world’s most valuable company would put up $5 billion to prop up a rival.

Microsoft and OpenAI Forge New Partnership That May Pave the Path for an IPO

Dan Veld September 11, 2025

OpenAI is navigating a complex partnership with Microsoft as it aims to restructure itself and prepare for a potential public offering. Recently valued at $500 billion, OpenAI and Microsoft released a joint statement detailing their

Apple’s Overlooked Crossbody iPhone Strap Could Be the Best Yet

Dan Veld September 10, 2025

Apple’s recently unveiled crossbody iPhone strap has generated a lot of buzz following its announcement at the iPhone 17 event. Many people, including myself, are intrigued by its potential benefits and the reasons behind its

Nvidia’s New GeForce Driver Supports Borderlands 4 and RTX Remix Mods

Daniel Calhoun September 10, 2025

Nvidia is rolling out a new GeForce Game Ready driver today, just in time for the much-anticipated release of Borderlands 4 later this week. This update is expected to enhance the gaming experience for players

Spotify Introduces Lossless Streaming After Eight Years of Anticipation

Daniel Calhoun September 10, 2025

Spotify has finally rolled out lossless audio, a feature that many have eagerly awaited. The buzz about this high-fidelity option has been around since 2017, with Spotify claiming it would arrive as early as 2021.

Zillow’s New AI Staging Feature: Surprisingly Underwhelming

Daniel Calhoun September 10, 2025

Zillow is introducing a new AI-powered tool designed to assist home buyers in visualizing a property’s potential. This feature, called Virtual Staging, allows users to remove existing furniture or alter the design style, helping buyers

Apple Watch Series 11 Unveiled with 5G Connectivity and Enhanced Durability

Daniel Calhoun September 10, 2025

Apple has just unveiled the Apple Watch Series 11, which retains a familiar look while being the slimmest model yet. This latest version introduces exciting features, including 5G cellular connectivity and a more durable glass

Apple Unveils Affordable $249 Apple Watch SE 3 Featuring Always-On Display

Dan Veld September 9, 2025

Apple has introduced its latest entry-level smartwatch, the Apple Watch SE 3, for 2025. This new model was revealed during the “Awe dropping” event, alongside the latest iPhones, and boasts several improvements over its predecessor.