In a fresh development, but that line has gotten fuzzy in the last year or two, as evidenced by designs like the Asus ROG Kithara (and its sky-high price tag). HyperX is expanding its line of extremely widely used headsets with a fresh open-back model, the Cloud Alpha Air. When…
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As part of the ongoing story, that’s a real discount on Ring’s most capable battery-powered doorbell. It’s also the first time we’ve seen it go on sale (so far). The newest Ring Battery Doorbell 4K Pro just dropped to $180 at Amazon, a solid $70 off its usual $250 price.
In a fresh development, it’s easy, capability-rich with a plug-in architecture and super-reliable and especially well-suited to managing a large number of backup jobs. If it ever adds imaging, it’ll be a contender for the overall backup top spot. Backup4All Professional 9 is one of, if not the most powerful…
Industry observers note that chatGPT and other AI chatbots have a long history of trying to pass as human, often using “we” pronouns and talking about how they “feel.” It’s a habit designed to help boost engagement by making us feel like we’re chatting with a friend, not a soulless…
As part of the ongoing story, those days are long gone. Remember back in 2020 when Peacock cost just $5 per month? As part of the ongoing story, the Premium Plus now costs $20 per month or $200 per year, up from $17 per month or $170 per year. Peacock’s…
According to the latest update, but everything I’ve seen recently says that Google’s next effort, Googlebooks, are headed in the opposite direction. I understand Chromebooks, and so do you: They’re lean, efficient devices designed to surf the web without breaking the bank. The report highlights that recent reporting, however, indicates…
According to the latest update, tL;DR: Skip the cloud and the subscription — Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus is a one-time $54.99 purchase, down from $249.99, with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint included. As part of the ongoing story, microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus cuts that cord. It’s a one-time purchase…
As part of the ongoing story, updates are also available for the ESR versions. The newest major drop of Firefox 154 for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android brings a number of usability improvements, such as system update streaming with Nvidia GeForce Now, faster video skipping, and fresh optional app icons,…
Industry observers note that that works out to less than $5 per cable, which is hard to argue with for durable charging cables that can be used with not only phones and tablets but also laptops. Ugreen’s high-speed USB-C charging cables are down to just $9 for a two-pack at…
Industry observers note that today you can get an LG OLED tech industry monitor for $499.99 on Amazon. That’s about $150 above the baseline for affordable OLEDs right now…but this one has a 480Hz panel, double the standard speed. It’s half off today. If you’re someone who gets panicked at…
According to the latest update, attackers were able to inject malware onto several devices via a tampered driver—one that was hosted on an official Geekom support page, which, according to the publisher, had already been taken offline. A few days ago, Tom’s Infrastructure and Videocardz reported on a Geekom incident…
Industry observers note that by monitoring signal interference, WiFi Motion can accurately detect and track people and objects in and through physical space. Comcast, the largest residential internet service provider in the US, is introducing a fresh capability called “WiFi Motion” that enables physical motion detection using nothing but Wi-Fi…
The report highlights that its biggest weakness is the outdated dual-core ecosystem: For multitasking, image editing, or more demanding applications, the Pentium Gold 7505 is clearly too underpowered in 2026. The Geekom Air12 2026 is a very compact, quiet, and energy-efficient mini PC designed for the simplest office tasks, web…
The report highlights that on the one hand, this is good, as the capability protects users from data loss. Windows 11 includes a backup tool which, by default, automatically backs up the user folders ‘Documents’, ‘Pictures’ and ‘Desktop’ to OneDrive in the cloud. Industry observers note that this is because…
According to the latest update, it has grown beyond just a VPN, now offering a potent suite of privacy and security functions that few competitors can match. NordVPN packs a lot into a single premium subscription: tons of country connections, excellent streaming site compatibility, a wealth of configuration options, and…
In a fresh development, poolsuite is the perfect internet radio station for when you want to put on some sunglasses, pull up a beach chair, grab a cold one, and refuse to admit summer will ever end. According to the latest update, the whole thing feels like an ‘80s vacation…
According to the latest update, includes 24 months + 4 bonus months of coverage. The report highlights that that’s a whopping 80% discount off its original price, amounting to 28 months of coverage for just $83.72. This deal runs through September 9th, 2026, so you have a bit of time…
According to the latest update, it’s being removed from Windows 11 in an upcoming patch, and it’ll affect both Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2. With the most recent Windows 11 preview patch (KB5120998), Microsoft is finally bidding farewell to a tool that has been part of the operating system…
The report highlights that one of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other big AI chatbots is when they try to pass as flesh-and-blood people, piling on first-person pronouns and telling me about their feelings. In a fresh development, all those flattering and distracting…
In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Industry observers note that the big question, of course, is whether those watermarks will change the meaning — or lower the quality — of what Claude…
In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. The report highlights that the savings might look modest at first glance, but this is a genuinely handy deal because it replaces two separate cables, whether…
In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. According to the latest update, fortunately, those slick OLED monitors have never been more affordable. Today you can get a 27-inch, 1440p OLED tech industry monitor…
In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. As part of the ongoing story, however, if the computer is switched off at the scheduled time, the virus scan will not take place. Windows Security…
In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Industry observers note that however, the ecosystem is showing its age: When it comes to graphics and AI performance, the most recent Core Ultra and Ryzen…
In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Industry observers note that stuff for your desk, stuff for your travels, and everything in between. Anker sits among our favorite brands for accessories and gadgets,…
In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. According to the latest update, but you shouldn’t–at least not completely and not without any safeguards. You probably trust public Wi-Fi. In a fresh development, as…
In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Industry observers note that there are no usage limits or recurring fees. Hurry, this sale ends August 16. TL;DR: Get lifetime access to ChatPlayground AI’s Unlimited…
In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. The report highlights that tL;DR: Skip the Adobe Acrobat subscription and get lifetime access to PDF Agile for just $39.99. According to the latest update, if…
In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. The report highlights that tL;DR: Get three lifetime PC utilities for $34.99: PCmover Professional to transfer your apps, files, and settings, DiskImage to back up and…
In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Industry observers note that on a week when AI watermarking is a hot topic, Google has just unveiled that Gemini will let you drop the visible…