I used an original iPod in 2024, and it was pretty fun
The original iPod is still a capable music player, but it really does not like modern technology.
Corbin Davenport
Corbin Davenport is a tech journalist, software developer, and podcaster. You can reach him at contact@spacebar.news.
Steam is a ticking time bomb
The 'enshittification' of the Steam games platform is inevitable, and there are already warning signs.
Across the Metaverse: My trip though VR social platforms
I tried out VRChat, Meta Horizon Worlds, and Rec Room. Each one makes a different case for the future of social gameplay.
Apple is building a moat
The era of Apple slowly opening up its platforms and devices without government intervention has ended.
Meta's fake Quest VR ads aren't a great answer to the Vision Pro
Meta's latest advertisements for its Quest headsets show exaggerated AR features and fake screenshots.
Cable can't compete with 5G home internet, so it's cheating
I'm forced to pay for Spectrum cable internet, and I'm not the only one.
The problem with standalone VR and "spatial computing"
The Apple Vision Pro and Meta's Quest headsets are too locked down to be the future of computing.
Stop using Opera Browser and Opera GX
Opera Browser and Opera GX are bloated web browsers, and the company behind them has tried to cover up its controversies.
How to install WordPad on Windows 11
Here's how to reinstall WordPad on Windows 11 after Microsoft removed it.
The most exciting 2024 tech isn't AI
2024 might be the breakout year for efficient ARM chips in desktop and laptop PCs.
How to install Microsoft Copilot on Mac
Microsoft's AI assistant isn't exclusive to Windows.
You probably don't need a VPN
Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs, are popular services for (supposedly) increasing your security and privacy on the internet. They are often marketed as all-encompassing security tools, and something that you absolutely need to keep hackers at bay. However, many of the selling points for VPNs are exaggerated or just outright
YouTube can't stop showing me AI deepfake ads
The rise in generative AI technology has made scamming people online much easier, with fake versions of Tom Hanks, Mr. Beast, and other celebrities often appearing in online ads. YouTube still has a problem with fraudulent advertisements, as I've learned from my own YouTube feed over the past
The future of The Spacebar
Substack sucks.
I want to leave the Dynamic Island
The UI feature on modern iPhones isn't fixing the broken notifications system.
The best (and worst) video games I played in 2023
Some suggestions for your next adventure.