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This Amazon Fire TV Stick is getting a random name change

Apple TV lost its “plus” earlier this week, but now Amazon’s mid-range 4K Fire TV stick is scooping that plus right back up.

By Ben Patterson 2 hours ago

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How Panther Lake is made: We went inside Intel's most advanced chip fab

The brand new fabrication plant at Intel's Arizona location is one of the most complex facilities on the planet.

By Michael Crider 4 hours ago

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Gemini’s daily Home Brief summaries are getting spooky, users say

Halloween decorations, among other things, are playing tricks on the daily smart home summaries generated by Google’s Gemini, according to some users.

By Ben Patterson 6 hours ago

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Roku's adding AI search and (hopefully) better recommendations

While rivals try to offer all-purpose AI assistants, Roku is focusing on entertainment.

By Jared Newman 7 hours ago

Feature

My brain finally grasps 2FA security after watching this adorable parrot

You’ll actually understand two-factor authentication after watching this cute parakeet.

By Alaina Yee 8 hours ago

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Apple M5 unveiled: 10 CPU cores, 10 GPU cores, and the 'next big leap' in AI

New iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro all benefit from upgraded Apple silicon.

By David Price 8 hours ago

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It looks like a gaming PC, but no. This is Edifier's newest speaker

Edifier's newest design for a 2.1 speaker looks nothing like you'd expect.

By Michael Crider 8 hours ago

Feature

Asus' ROG Xbox Ally nails the hardware. But Windows still needs work on handhelds

A hands-on session for the new devices left me thinking the Xbox Fullscreen Interface could use a little more time in the oven.

By Michael Crider 10 hours ago

Feature

6 things Starlink does better than regular home internet

To my surprise, there are aspects of Starlink that are way better than I expected. Here's what regular broadband users are missing.

By Jon Martindale 12 hours ago

Feature

10 overlooked Windows 11 features I wish I tried sooner

You may have heard of some of these, but they’re probably not part of your daily routine yet—despite all of them being incredibly helpful.

By Alaina Yee 12 hours ago

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Cooler Master's new PC case is all about showing off your action figures

The MasterFrame 360 features a dedicated stage for your Gundam/Hatsune Miku/Labubu/whatever, with optional 15-inch LCD.

By Michael Crider 1 day ago

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Firefox tests a free, integrated VPN alternative to its paid VPN service

Mozilla has begun offering a free VPN, integrated within the Firefox browser, as an alternative to the paid VPN the company already offers. Here's how it works.

By Mark Hachman 1 day ago

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Security cameras and the law: What you can (and can’t) record

It’s easy to cross the line between protecting your property and invading someone’s privacy. Here’s how to stay legal—and on good terms with neighbors.

By Michael Ansaldo 1 day ago

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Those annoying ads in Google Search will be easier to hide soon

Google's search results will more clearly label "sponsored" links, and you can collapse them with a single click or tap.

By Michael Crider 1 day ago

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Windows 11's Media Creation Tool is busted at the worst possible time

The easiest way to download and install Windows 11 is crashing on the latest version of Windows 10. Oh dear.

By Michael Crider 1 day ago

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For most, Apple TV’s name change isn't a change at all

Why change Apple TV+’s name to Apple TV? The answer might be surprisingly simple.

By Ben Patterson 1 day ago

Feature

Windows 10 is officially unsupported as of today. Now what?

The day has finally come. If you're still on Windows 10, here are all your options going forward.

By Michael Crider 1 day ago

Feature

How to get Windows 11 cheap (or even for free)

Paying full price for Windows isn't necessary. Depending on your circumstances (and how much effort you're willing to apply), you could pay nothing for it.

By Alaina Yee 1 day ago

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Windows 10 support ends today. Last chance to download this key file!

Today, Microsoft officially ends support for Windows 10. Grab the ISO file as a backup in case you ever need it!

By Laura Pippig 1 day ago

Opinion

I tested Nvidia's DLSS 4 on a laptop. It's great! But it isn't magic

How does DLSS 4 perform on a laptop with RTX 5060 and modest specs? Well, it depends.

By Matthew S. Smith 1 day ago