The Spanish government has ordered the blocking of gambling platforms Polymarket and Kalshi, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The ban comes as the country investigates the legality of prediction market platforms because they operate in Spain (and everywhere else) without a gaming license. The country’s Consumer Affairs Ministry said it had blocked the websites as a precautionary measure pending an official investigation. This investigation will determine whether the platforms violate Spanish gambling laws. It is expected to be completed in the next four months and could require these businesses to need specific administrative licenses to operate.…
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Richard Cummins Photography, Inc./Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A new trend emerging in PC building is rollback cases. Companies like SilverStone and Thermaltake produce “sleeper” cases, built around modern needs, but in the classic beige to off-white color that PCs were known for in the 1990s. These are becoming favorites among young people, like Generation Z, who are already responsible for the return of some retro gadgets. Modern PC cases are often aesthetically pleasing, but can be a bit much for some users.…
One of the obvious advantages of owning a laptop over a desktop is that it can be used just about anywhere, thanks to its built-in battery. As convenient as a battery-powered PC can be, that convenience can’t be used indefinitely. Laptop batteries have a very limited lifespan, typically around 2 to 5 years or 500 to 1,000 charge cycles, with your particular usage habits greatly affecting their actual lifespan. As convenient and portable as they are, computers are still quite complex pieces of equipment and, depending on what you do with them, they can be surprisingly power hungry. Putting a…
If you’re waiting for GPU prices to drop so you can finally finish building your gaming PC, know that this may be a bad decision. NVIDIA may abandon plans to launch new consumer graphics cards in 2026, a first for the company in 30 years, amid never-before-seen GPU trends. The cause lies in the global shortage of GDDR7 memory and the company’s decision to prioritize artificial intelligence over gaming. According to Tom’s Guide, Nvidia has canceled the “kicker” project, which would have been the RTX 50 series Super line. These updates usually bring improved hardware, so the lines benefit from…
Technology can sometimes seem quite disposable. We tout the latest gadget as the next big thing, only to forget about it a year after the next iteration launches. Add to that cheap products that sometimes feel like they were designed to fall apart so you can buy them again, and it really seems like technology doesn’t last as long as it used to. There are many cool gadgets worth purchasing on a budget, but none of them are unlikely to last decades of use. And with so many digital devices coming with a marketing strategy of planned obsolescence, everything seems…
Many consider MacBooks to be the pinnacle of laptops, and for good reason. Apple laptops are designed to last a long time. In fact, they’re on our list of reliable computers that you won’t have to replace for at least five years. MacBooks also receive major software upgrades every year, improving overall usability and performance. If you’re already immersed in the Apple ecosystem with an iPhone, an iPad, and a pair of AirPods, MacBooks make sense. They can increase your productivity by working seamlessly across devices. But even though MacBooks are quite capable machines, they are not without their drawbacks…
High-end headphones aren’t hard to find, but there are a dizzying number of audio manufacturers vying for the top spot. Brands like Bose and Sony are renowned for producing some of the best noise-canceling headphones, with unrivaled battery life and versatile companion apps that elevate your favorite music and podcasts. So you might be surprised to learn that neither Bose nor Sony won Consumer Reports (CR) laurels for audio quality. Instead, that honor went to Apple’s AirPods Max 2. CR headphone tests evaluate everything from tonal accuracy and bass reproduction to overall volume and soundstage. After analyzing the AirPods Max…
Delihayat/Getty Images For beginners, choosing a quality turntable can be a little confusing. Although the visual differences and cartridge types are generally easier to understand, the distinction between belt-drive and direct-drive turntables is much vaguer. To put it bluntly, one is not necessarily better than the other. The best vinyl player brands offer both variants, and you can fine-tune them according to your preferences and budget. The debate has raged for almost as long as audiophile-grade technologies have existed. Browse any Reddit thread, and you’ll quickly learn that every consumer has their own ideas about which guy reigns supreme. To…
Apple’s Mac computers are the company’s only products that still have a 3.5mm headphone jack, so you can continue to use your favorite headphones and earbuds by simply plugging them into the side port on your Mac or MacBook. However, not everyone knows that USB-C headphones also work on Mac and MacBook. This is likely because every time you plug your wired USB-C headphones into your Mac, the audio output doesn’t automatically switch to them, leading some people to believe the Mac doesn’t support USB-C headphones. Luckily, to use your USB-C EarPods, AirPods Max, Beats Studio Pro, or any other…
High-end headphones should deliver sound quality that makes you feel like your $300 was well spent. They should also support advanced features like spatial audio, hi-res playback, and EQ customization. Over the past few years, audio experts have turned to Sony’s WF-1000XM line, and for good reason. Wireless earbuds like the Sony WF-1000XM6 and even the older WF-1000XM5 are flagship in-ear headphones that many audiophiles prefer over the Apple AirPods Pro 3 and Pro 2. In a comparison of the Sony XM6, AirPods Pro 3, and Bose QC Ultra earphones, PCMag actually chose the AirPods as best overall, but favored…