Microsoft has finally capitulated. After years of politely suggesting that Windows users should manually trigger the “safe” removal of USB devices from the system before unplugging it, it’s changing the way Windows interacts with USB drives. With the recently released Windows 10 build v1809, “Quick removal” will become the default USB setting, meaning that you don’t risk losing any data if you just yank your devices out when you’re done using them....

For the past two years, Motorola has launched two new flip-style folding phones. The entry-level Razr was joined by the flagship Razr Plus, but this year, the company is expanding the lineup with the new Razr Ultra 2025. The Razr Plus has been my favorite flip phone for the past two years, but the new Razr Ultra 2025 means that the Razr Plus is no longer Motorola’s flagship. What does this mean for the Razr Plus 2025, and what’s new with this year’s middle flip phone?...

Nintendo announced the next Indie World Showcase, set to debut this week. This presentation will feature indie game announcements for Nintendo Switch, so don’t expect any news on the upcoming Zelda game or the next big-budget blockbuster. Though, if it’s anything like thelast Indie World Showcase, we’re in for plenty of fresh announcements. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming event, including when it airs and how to watch it....

Nintendo wants to know what players think about controversial Game-Key Cards Nintendo has released aSwitch 2survey that gives fans a chance to voice their opinions on the controversial Game-Key Card feature. Nintendo is surveying players about theSwitch 2’s new Game-Key Cardformat, after the system’s physical-digital hybrid sparked widespread backlash across the gaming community. Unlike standard cartridges, Game-Key Cards don’t include any game data. Instead, they serve as physical licenses that still require players to download the full game....

Quick Links Summary My personal queer discovery actually came from a classicanimethat was incredibly forward-thinking for its time. Every member of the LGBTQ+ community has had their moment where they realize their identity in one way or another. For many, though, pop culture has played a major role because ofa story’s own LGBTQ+ charactersand premise being relatable to personal experiences. Anime played a role for me, with one cult-classic series helping me come to terms with my own gender identity....

Blizzard has officially announced how it’s bringing 6v6 back to Overwatch, and it’s definitely more than what we expected. Beyond just bringing the old ways back to the game after removing them forOverwatch 2, Blizzard has announced a new event calledOverwatch Classicthat will reflect what the game was like withOverwatch1.0. Before Ana and Sombra, before defense and tank were one class, and before added game modes,Overwatchredefined the hero shooter and conquered the genre for years (although that might be changing soon withMarvel RivalsandDeadlockon the horizon)....

These days, it seems like everyone has a Google Home or Amazon Echo installed in their home. We rely on these devices to do just about everything for us, and, more often than not, they deliver. Alexa can teach youhow to be a champagne connoisseur, among other things, and Google Assistant has its own bag of digital tricks, including the ability topreheat your oven. It’s even possible to create custom commands with the app IFTTT (If This, Than That)....

EarlyBlack Friday dealsare truly kicking off with big discounts across all the major retailers you may think of. That’s certainly the case here with the Skullcandy Crusher Evo Headphones, down to $100 at Best Buy. Normally $200, you’re saving a massive $100 or 50% off the regular price, making this one of the bestBlack Friday deals under $100at the moment. If you’re keen to get some new headphones for less, read on while we take you through what you need to know....

Therumors were true: Facebook — or, Meta, rather — is going all-in on the metaverse. The social media giant announced that it isundergoing a massive rebrandas it chases a concept that seemed like total science-fiction just a few years ago. So, what is the metaverse? It depends on who you ask. The most basic explanation is that its series of shared digital spaces that goes a few steps beyond the current internet....

Spotify users are running into a weird situation that is pushing ads despite paying for aPremium subscription. Taking to the Spotify community forum, Reddit, and X, multiple users have complained that they are seeing and listening to ads which can’t be skipped. The streaming company’s support channel hasconfirmedthat its engineering team is looking into the issue. In a forum post, Spotify mentioned that if the issue isn’t fixed, users should try to log in and out of their account 2-3 times for the sync process to work as usual....

Summary Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumbleis the latest dexterity-testing game to come from theSuper Monkey Ballseries, with 200 all-new stages to try out. Although it has a simple premise of rolling a monkey-driven ball along a course and collecting bananas, it is delightfully challenging. The numerous multiplayer modes that are available inBanana Rumblefurther help to set this title apart while providing countless hours of laughs, particularly when “collision” is turned on....

The mysterious Oompa-Loompas were either the unsung heroes or subtle villains of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novelCharlie and the Chocolate Factory, depending on how you interpret the story. And now they’re finally going to get their time in the spotlight, courtesy of Netflix and Oscar-winning filmmakerTaika Waititi. Fresh off winning an Academy Award for penning the screenplay forJojo Rabbit, which he also directed, Waititi will write, direct, and executive produce a pair of original animated series for Netflix based on the world ofCharlie and the Chocolate Factory, Dahl’s 1964 novel about a young boy who wins a chance to meet the Willy Wonka, an enigmatic chocolate maker and tour his fantastic factory....

Xiaomi’s first electric car, the SU7.Xiaomi Tesla already has a tough time in China competing with local auto behemoth BYD, but a new arrival in the electric vehicle market is set to make things even more challenging for the Elon Musk-led automaker. Xiaomi, a company better known for smartphones and other gadgets than cars, unveiled its first EV for the Chinese market last year. However, pricing for the new SU7 was only announced at its official launch on Thursday, and it was lower than many had expected....