Americas News
Mastodon is about to launch its take on Bluesky’s starter packs
- Technology
- Emma Roth
- Apr 9, 2026
Mastodon is preparing to roll out "Collections" in the next few weeks, a feature that allows you to find and create lists of accounts worth following, according to an announcement on Thursday. Collect...
Slay the Princess’ developer is the latest to expand into indie game publishing
- Technology
- Jay Peters
- Apr 9, 2026
Black Tabby Games, the two-person studio behind the hit indie games Slay the Princess and Scarlet Hollow, is getting into indie publishing. The publishing arm, which was revealed on Thursday, is calle...
The MacBook Neo is the best thing to happen to Windows in years
- Technology
- Tom Warren
- Apr 9, 2026
If there's one thing I know about Microsoft after covering the company for more than 20 years, it's that it will always respond to a competitive threat. Apple's MacBook Air convinced Microsoft and Int...
A thin, light entry-level gaming laptop is $300 off at Best Buy
- Technology
- Cameron Faulkner
- Apr 9, 2026
It’s tough to find decent gaming laptops under $1,000. However, Best Buy has what I consider to be a good entry-level model for 1080p gaming in Lenovo’s 15.6-inch LOQ laptop, which is selling for $649...
Tesla is un-cancelling its plan to build a smaller, cheaper EV: report
- Technology
- Andrew J. Hawkins
- Apr 9, 2026
It looks like a smaller, cheaper Tesla is back on the menu. Today, Reuters is reporting that the electric automaker is calling around to suppliers about building an all-new - that is, not based on the...
Fubo’s mobile app is pushing more sports highlights
- Technology
- Emma Roth
- Apr 9, 2026
Fubo is rolling out a big mobile app update today that adds a bunch of new features, including short-form videos with news about your favorite teams and leagues. You'll also find a carousel of live vi...
A jury is about to decide the fate of Ticketmaster
- Technology
- Lauren Feiner
- Apr 9, 2026
Consumer complaints about Ticketmaster are so voluminous at state attorneys general offices that Pennsylvania's comes with an explicit plea for residents lodging a grievance about the company to be pa...
The AI industry’s race for profits is now existential
- Technology
- Nilay Patel
- Apr 9, 2026
Today on Decoder, let’s talk about the looming AI monetization cliff, and whether some of the biggest companies in the space can become real, profitable businesses before they careen right off it. My...
The Exit 8 movie is even better if you play the game first
- Technology
- Andrew Webster
- Apr 9, 2026
There's an intriguing new video game adaptation to watch in theaters - and no, it's not that one. Exit 8, based on the game of the same name, hits the big screen on April 10th, and it's part of a burg...
Waymo is offering to help cities fix their potholes
- Technology
- Andrew J. Hawkins
- Apr 9, 2026
In recent months, some cities have sought a new recruit in their forever war against potholes: Waymo. Municipal officials in multiple cities where Waymo operates have reached out to the robotaxi opera...
Amazon’s Starlink competitor Leo gets a new date
- Technology
- Thomas Ricker
- Apr 9, 2026
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says the company's space-internet service Leo (formerly known as Project Kuiper) will "launch in mid-2026." I'm going to assume that means proper commercial availability since th...
I tested three Windows laptops in the MacBook Neo’s price range — there’s no contest
- Technology
- Antonio G. Di Benedetto
- Apr 9, 2026
When the MacBook Neo arrived last month, I knew Windows laptop makers were in trouble. For $599, the Neo offers fantastic build quality and solid performance in a sleek and ultra-portable package. Win...