All Over The Map

Having already acquired Twitter and turned it into X, Elon Musk may be about to take ownership of TikTok. That is if rumors emerging from China turn out to be correct. Selling to Elon Musk may be the only way for TikTok to avoid being banned outright in the US within a matter of days.

There's a good chance you know about WD® My Passport®, a trusted and preferred portable drive of millions of tech enthusiasts, professionals, and creative individuals worldwide. You probably use one to back up and help protect precious memories, carry important files, recordings, and data on your work trips, or as portable storage for the music you can't live without.

Dear Eric: For the past 10 years we have always “been there” for our grandchildren (now 18 and 16) and my son and daughter-in-law. In the past two years, things have changed. We have sent the grandkids cards, asked them to various events, and sent weekly texts. Most go unanswered, as if they are entitled.

Audio fading adds a professional touch to your soundtracks, but messing with audio usually means diving into complex software. Luckily, your smartphone and a few simple apps make fading audio effortless.

When it comes to buying tech accessories, the common belief is that buying first-party options is the better choice as you get a better product. However, that's not entirely true. The third-party accessory market is thriving like never before, and you might find some of your best accessories and gadgets there.

Nintendo is bringing the Alarmo, its gimmicky and rather expensive alarm clock, to the masses. As, not only will it be available to buy from participating retailers, you'll no longer need a Nintendo Switch Online membership to buy one.