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This Windows mini PC fits in my hand - and supports up to three 4K monitors
This Windows mini PC fits in my hand - and supports up to three 4K monitors
The Minix Z97 is a workhorse that challenged my assumptions about mini PCs.
July 22, 2025
Walmart is selling the latest Apple Pencil Pro for the exact same price as the older Apple Pencil 2nd Gen
Walmart is selling the latest Apple Pencil Pro for the exact same price as the older Apple Pencil 2nd Gen
After purchasing the latest iPad Pro, the Apple Pencil Pro may feel beyond your budget. But this $30 discount may help.
July 22, 2025
Nothing just launched a stylish $99 smartwatch - with a reported 13-day battery
Nothing just launched a stylish $99 smartwatch - with a reported 13-day battery
CMF, a sub-brand of Nothing, launched the Watch 3 Pro, a sleek smartwatch with up to two weeks of battery life and host of health tracking features.
July 22, 2025
I replaced my Sonos Arc Ultra with this Samsung flagship soundbar - and it's a worthy alternative
I replaced my Sonos Arc Ultra with this Samsung flagship soundbar - and it's a worthy alternative
Samsung's latest flagship soundbar, the HW-Q990F, arrives ready to dominate your home entertainment setup.
July 22, 2025
I replaced my Microsoft account password with a passkey - and you should, too
I replaced my Microsoft account password with a passkey - and you should, too
You can make your Microsoft account far more secure if you ditch your password. But if you plan to do so, there's a step you absolutely must not skip.
July 22, 2025
People don't trust AI but they're increasingly using it anyway
People don't trust AI but they're increasingly using it anyway
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Google's AI Overviews are transforming the way people engage with the internet. But the credibility of those tools remains a big concern.
July 22, 2025
Passkeys won't be ready for primetime until Google and other companies fix this
Passkeys won't be ready for primetime until Google and other companies fix this
This passwordless authentication method will continue to frustrate users and fail to gain traction until those employing passkeys address a glaring problem.
July 22, 2025
Your Samsung phone has a hidden Wi-Fi menu that's seriously useful - how to turn it on
Your Samsung phone has a hidden Wi-Fi menu that's seriously useful - how to turn it on
If you're into Samsung's everything-but-the-kitchen-sink approach to software, the latest OneUI discovery - Connectivity Labs - is sure to be your next rabbit hole.
July 22, 2025
US schools struggle to counter growing ransomware risks
US schools struggle to counter growing ransomware risks
Experts urge stronger cybersecurity and warn against paying ransoms after school cyberattacks.
July 22, 2025
Police scan faces amid safety concerns at carnival
Police scan faces amid safety concerns at carnival
This marks the first official use of facial recognition at the carnival, reflecting a broader trend of integrating biometric systems into policing large events.
July 22, 2025
Critical minerals challenge AI's sustainable expansion
Critical minerals challenge AI's sustainable expansion
Despite large-scale investments in energy solutions, AI’s material needs remain sidelined, posing environmental, supply chain, and geopolitical threats if unaddressed.
July 22, 2025
Fashion sector targeted again as Louis Vuitton confirms data breach
Fashion sector targeted again as Louis Vuitton confirms data breach
Regulator probes delay in Louis Vuitton data breach disclosure.
July 22, 2025