Under Senate rules, a single senator can hold up a nominee even if the other 99 want to move forward, using up floor time as lawmakers vote their way through what would otherwise be routine procedural hurdles. Legislators often use holds or even the threat of holds to negotiate concessions from the executive branch. CISA referred questions on the matter to the White House, which did not return a message seeking comment. Plankey, who was nominated last month to lead the agency, did not return a message. Wyden has had success with such tactics in the past. In 2018, Wyden…
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The sale of bankrupt EV startup Canoo’s assets to its CEO has been okayed by the judge overseeing the case. After evaluating a number of limited objections to the sale, Judge Brendan Shannon said in a hearing Wednesday he believes the process was fair, and that no one else but Canoo CEO Anthony Aquila made a bid. Shannon’s decision, once formalized, paves the way for Aquila to buy most of the assets of the EV startup for around $4 million in cash. Aquila plans to offer services to customers such as NASA and the Department of Defense, which purchased a…
But the PS1 came out 30 years ago and each console generation has had new and better exclusive games as Sony has built and acquired more first-party studios. There aren’t as many franchises that have lasted as long as, say, Mario or Zelda, but they have had a huge impact on the industry and its players. Most of the best PS5 games are all tentpole PlayStation franchises, and the most exciting upcoming PS5 games are new installments in these beloved series. Looking back at every exclusive franchise, both active and retired, which ones remain the best? We’ve dusted off all…
After purchasing a new device from among the best phone deals, your next step is to equip it with a connection from the best cell phone plan deals. We highly recommend Mint Mobile, which is offering a discount for its 12-month Unlimited plan: instead of $30 per month, it’s down to only $20 per month. An upfront payment of $240 for the full year is required, but you’ll get total savings of $120 from the original cost of $360. You have until June 27 to take advantage of this offer, but you’re going to want to sign up immediately to…
One of the best TVs released in 2024 and still sold brand-new in 2025 is the Samsung S90D Series. A premium 4K QD-OLED with the works, this Samsung set is usually quite pricey, but today, every size of the S90D is discounted, including the 77-inch version. That means, for a limited time, the Samsung 77-inch S90D Series 4K QD-OLED is marked down to $2,000. The full MSRP on this model is $3,700. Samsung S90D Series When it comes to brand reputation, Samsung is one of the most noteworthy names in the TV business. The S90D is actually a combination of two picture…
Emmy winner Alexander Skarsgård plays a rogue security robot in the trailer for Murderbot, a new sci-fi series on Apple TV+. Skarsgård is the titular Murderbot, a Security (SEC) Unit designed to protect and obey humans. Murderbot successfully hacked its programming to give itself free will, a secret it must hide from humans. “I can do whatever I want as long as they don’t find out,” Murderbot notes in the trailer. While working on a mission on a dangerous planet, a group of scientists discovers Murderbot’s secret, interrupting its true passion: watching futuristic soap operas. Now, Murderbot must face his…
Amazon is going into competition with SpaceX, with its Project Kuiper broadband satellite-based internet service intended to rival Starlink. The first launch of Project Kuiper satellites is scheduled for today, Wednesday April 9, and if you’d like to watch along at home then the event will be livestreamed. The launch will use a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, and will take place at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The mission, named “KA-01”, will carry 27 satellites into an orbit 280 miles above the Earth’s surface. You can watch using the video embedded above, or by heading to…
Gaming laptop deals that are below $1,000 usually aren’t good enough for most gamers, but that’s not the case with Best Buy’s offer for the Asus TUF Gaming A16. From its original price of $1,100, this device is on sale for only $700 following a $400 discount. It’s a budget-friendly gaming laptop that’s worth every single penny, especially with these savings, but you’ll have to hurry with your purchase because we’re not sure how much time is remaining before the bargain ends. Asus TUF Gaming A16 Gaming Laptop For its relatively affordable price, you shouldn’t expect the Asus TUF Gaming…
When you think of the best smartphones, there are some brands that come to mind first — Apple, Samsung, Google, and maybe even Motorola or Razr. But there’s one brand that keeps making strides that’s harder to remember unless you’re really in the know, and that’s OnePlus. The OnePlus 12 is a phone we called “the new Android phone to beat in 2024,” which is a pretty staggering statement, even if you are up on the top phone brands. And recently that phone’s 16GB RAM/512GB storage version has been on sale for $150, but the places to find the sale…
LG is one of the most trusted names in the world of TVs. While the manufacturer is best known for its award-winning lineup of 4K OLED TVs, LG makes impressive LED models, too. And today, when you shop at Amazon, Best Buy, or directly through LG, you’ll be able to take advantage of the following offer: For a limited time, the LG 75-inch QNED85T 4K QLED is on sale for $1,000. The full MSRP on this model is $1,800. This offer is valid through April 20. LG QNED85T Whether you’re looking for a TV for casual movie and show watching or…
