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Fender’s Tone Master Pro digital workstation emulates over 100 effects and amps

Back in my day (puts on old man glasses) digital amp modelers were a bunch of hooey. They sounded like mold groaning. Things have come a long way and in 2023 you’d be hard pressed to tell the difference between a digital recreation and the real thing. Fender’s new Tone Master Pro workstation continues this […]

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The Discovery+ ad-free plan now costs an extra $2 per month

Another day, another streaming service price hike. Those who sign up for the ad-free Discovery+ plan starting today will now pay $9 per month, up from $7. The ad-supported plan isn’t changing in the US, though, as it will still cost $5. There’s a similar price hike in Canada, as the ad-free plan is going […]

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The FCC has begun fining companies over their dead satellites

The FCC hit Dish Network with a $150,000 fine for failing to properly dispose of a defunct satellite after its mission ended. It’s the first such penalty the agency has enforced as it attempts to crack down on the growing problem of space junk in low Earth orbit (LEO). Decommissioned satellites and other objects pose […]

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Amazon's Fire TV Stick Lite drops to $18 ahead of October Prime Day

There’s only a week until Amazon’s October Prime Day starts, and the pre-sales keep coming. Right now, Amazon’s Fire TV Stick Lite is touting a nice 40 percent discount, dropping its price to $18 from $30, and only a few dollars more than its all-time low. Plus, another $4 gets you a two-year protection plan, […]

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Framework brings AMD mainboards to its 13-inch laptop

Framework has slowly broadened its product portfolio to include a gaming laptop and an AMD variant of its 13-inch productivity notebook. After an initial manufacturing hiccup earlier in the year, it’s the latter that’s finally ready to reach eager pre-order customers as new mainboards make their debut. Like every other Framework release, you can pick […]