Peloton said on Friday that it's cutting around 11 percent of its staff, mostly impacting "engineers working on technology and enterprise-related efforts," reports Bloomberg. Last August, Peloton laid off six percent of its workforce and told investors it would continue layoffs globally in 2026, in an attempt to cut at least $100 million of annual spending by the end of the fiscal year. Peloton's latest strategy shift to reverse the effect of its pandemic-era boom stalling out has also brought new hardware with Peloton IQ AI features. The Cross Training Series that debuted last October includes a new Bike, Bike Plus, Tread, Tread Plus, …Read the full story at The Verge.

For the last three years that I've owned my gaming rig, I've always been happy to get the most out of my 1440p machine. Buying a new 4K mini-LED TV, however, has changed that: it has planted in me the idea that maybe the console doesn't have to be the only thing plugged into it. The PS5 Pro is great, sure, but a PC, even one built around a three-year-old GPU, still offers better image controls, more flexibility, and far more room to experiment.

Would it surprise you to learn Microsoft booted Jeffrey Epstein from its online gaming platform? As spotted by XboxEra, the latest batch of Epstein's emails shows that in December 2013, he was "permanently suspended due to harassment, threats, and/or abuse of other players."But it appears the real reason may be simpler: A second email from Microsoft to Epstein the very same day shows he was banned because he was a registered sex offender, and because Microsoft was among the companies that agreed to purge registered sex offenders from their systems.While Epstein became a registered sex offender years earlier, another email shows he ma …Read the full story at The Verge.

Adobe seems to be one of those services people either love or hate. I’d like to think I fall somewhere in the middle. I don’t appreciate its sneaky cancellation fees or that data collection is turned on by default, requiring you to locate the opt-out function - plus, nobody likes the high prices. But I can also appreciate the quality of their products overall and the effort the developers and designers put into them. For anyone who does professional or even hobbyist image editing, you’re kind of cornered if you don’t get an Adobe subscription, but also cornered if you do.

Sonos isn’t exactly synonymous with the Super Bowl, although the brand discounts its gear every year around this time like clockwork. It’s knocking 20 percent off many of its marquee products, including soundbars and standalone speakers — all of which can be paired together to improve sound quality and to put audio in more places at home.Through February 16th, the company is keeping its prices in place on the Era 100 and the larger Era 300 speakers, the Beam and Arc Ultra soundbars, as well as its selection of wireless subwoofers. To put the prices in context, some of these discounts match — or beat — the current costs of Sonos’ certified refurbished gear.The Era 100 very well may be the best, most feature-packed smart speaker around in its price range. In our 2023 review, we praised its stereo sound playback and improved bass response over its predecessor, the Sonos One. Notably, it supports Bluetooth playback (in addition to Wi-Fi connectivity) as well as line-in audio via USB-C, in case you’d rather plug in a wired audio source. While this model typically sells for $219, it’s currently available for $179 through Sonos, as well as Amazon and Best Buy.Sonos Era 100Where to Buy: $219 $179 at Amazon $219 $179 at Sonos $219 $179.99 at Best BuyThe Era 300 is Sonos’ modern spin on the Sonos Five, offering bigger sound than the Era 100. Its specialty is spatial audio, which sounds incredible when you find a song that’s been mixed just right (the thing is, not all Dolby Atmos tunes are mixed equally). Like the Era 100, this model offers Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless connections, as well as line-in via USB-C. Our review notes, however, that stereo playback is an area where the Era 300 actually falters compared to its predecessor. But given its improvements overall (and since the Five that launched in 2020 is no longer on sale), the 300 is a great speaker to consider if you really want to feel immersed in your music. It’s $379 during the sale period at Sonos and Best Buy, down from $479.Sonos Era 300Where to Buy: $479 $379 at Amazon $479 $379 at Best Buy $479 $379 at SonosJumping to soundbars, the second-gen Beam is down to $369 from its original $499 price. While it’s definitely not the most feature-packed soundbar that you can get at around this price, its ability to tie-in with other Sonos products, plus its improved soundstage over the first-gen model might make it worth considering for you. The inclusion of Dolby Atmos is its marquee feature, although we noted in our review that it’s a virtualized effect since it lacks upward firing speakers that truly enable the vertical sound effects to shine. Note that it’s lacking in physical connectivity compared to most other models, with just a power plug, an HDMI eARC port, and an ethernet jack. In the event that you wish to connect the Beam to your TV or receiver via optical audio, you’ll need to purchase this $25 HDMI-to-optical adapter.Sonos Beam (Gen 2)Where to Buy: $469 $369.99 at Amazon $499 $369.99 at Best Buy $499 $369 at SonosThe Arc Ultra is a much better soundbar than the Beam, and carriers a larger $899 price (down from $1,099). Our reviewer noted that the bass improvements in this model are such that it can stand on its own without the purchase of a wireless subwoofer. It also boasts more immersive sound quality, plus Bluetooth connectivity, which was missing in the original Arc. The Arc Ultra’s sound can be further enhanced by connecting other Sonos speakers to the mix, although its older Play:1 and Play:3 speakers are ineligible to join the speaker family for surround sound.Sonos Arc UltraWhere to Buy: $1099 $899 at Amazon $1099 $899 at Best Buy $1099 $899 at SonosIf you’re considering either the Bean or the Arc Ultra (or if you already own one of its soundbars), their performance will benefit greatly with the addition of a Sonos subwoofer, of which the company makes two models. The Sub 4 is its high-end option, which is $759 during the sale period (down from $899). Anything this close to $1,000 is extremely expensive for a subwoofer, especially considering that most companies include one with their surround sound systems. The Sub 4 is able to lay horizontally or sit vertically — however suits your room best.Sonos Sub 4Where to Buy: $899 $759 at SonosFor almost half the cost of the Sub 4, you can get the Sub Mini. It’s $399, down from $499. You may be thinking that even this one is still pretty costly, and I agree. Although, it’s a product that Sonos loyalists were begging for, as before it there was no other choice than to spring for its more expensive subwoofer. In our review, we deemed it unworthy for filling large rooms with bass, but totally sufficient in most other ways. Something cool about its design is the force-canceling effect that reduces floor vibrations, which could be great if you’re worried about disturbing neighbors or other people in the house. Sonos Sub MiniWhere to Buy: $499 $399 at Amazon $499 $399 at Best Buy $499 $399 at Sonos

We've all been there at one point or another. We're working hard on a project, and we just need more ports, and they aren't available. It's common on laptops and tablets, and even some desktop PCs as well.

One of the Amazon Fire TV Stick's most significant issues is how full of ads it is.

It's not uncommon to hear complaints about how bloated Windows 11 is, with all the apps Microsoft bundles in, intrusive ads and upsells for various Microsoft services, and of course, all the AI "features" that have been flooding the interface in recent years. Some, including myself, might suggest switching to Linux as an alternative, but that solution really isn't feasible for everyone.

I have always treated OneNote like a digital dumping ground where notes went to be forgotten rather than used. I was frustrated by the clutter and convinced the app just wasn’t smart enough for my workflow. But the truth was simpler: I was using it all wrong.

Project Genie’s version of Link from an experience I made. | Image: Google The stock prices of some major video game companies, including Take-Two Interactive, Roblox, and Unity, had notable declines on Friday, just a day after Google announced its Project Genie tool that lets users prompt AI to generate interactive experiences, Reuters reports. Take-Two's stock price closed at $220.30 (down 7.93 percent from yesterday), Roblox's closed at $65.76 (down 13.17 percent), and Unity's closed at $29.10 (down 24.22 percent).Other AI tools have received significant pushback from artists and creators over allegations of theft of their work to train the underlying AI models, AI's water and electricity usage, and what this …Read the full story at The Verge.

If you're looking for an affordable gaming monitor that delivers on performance and features, the Samsung Odyssey G3 monitor is going to be it. While it's small in size, coming in at just 24 inches, it still provides an excellent experience.

I built my first personal cloud on an SBC because I wanted something I owned end-to-end. No subscription math, no account juggling, and no feeling like my files lived on somebody else’s schedule. It worked, and I still prefer the idea to most commercial cloud pitches. But the part I didn’t anticipate was how quickly “small and simple” can turn into a painful nightmare when you are the admin, the support desk, and the warranty department.