This Windows PC could easily replace my Mac Mini when it comes to local AI performance
If you’re looking to replace your aging Windows 10 PC, this tiny brute from Minix will give you all the power you need with room to spare.
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Amazon, Perplexity, and the future of AI shopping assistants
The e-commerce giant claims Perplexity’s Comet is eroding its customer experience – while pushing its own AI shopping agent.
T-Mobile now offers 911 texting via satellite for free – for Verizon and AT&T customers, too
T-Mobile’s ‘Text to 911’ service is available free of charge to anyone with a compatible smartphone. Here’s how to sign up.
I can’t work without a standing desk – this portable stand is the next best thing
Moft’s Sit-Stand Laptop Desk can elevate your laptop up to 10 inches, while folding down to half an inch thick.
This AI ring takes notes for you and even talks back – in your own voice
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The first 8 Linux commands every new user should learn
I learned Linux in the 90s when the command line was mandatory – and it’s still the best place to start.
Windows 10 may warn support has ended even if you paid for extended updates – here’s why
A bug that displays an incorrect ‘end of support’ message is expected to be squashed in a future Windows update.
Google’s AI mode agents can snag event tickets for you now – here’s how
The latest agentic skills in Google’s AI mode can now help you reserve seats for an event, a table at a restaurant, or an appointment at a beauty spa.
You can buy retail gift cards on Google Play now – here’s how
Google quietly added a hidden gift card shop inside the Play Store. Here’s how to find it.
These Bluetooth trackers with loops replaced my AirTags (and they get loud)
Apple AirTags are great, but they have their limitations. Chipolo’s new Loop trackers can be attached to any item.
You can talk with Google Maps now, thanks to its big Gemini upgrade – how it works
Google Maps just got four big AI-powered upgrades. Here’s what’s new.
The brightest flashlights of 2025: We shine a spotlight on our top picks
We tested the brightest flashlights of 2025 for camping, hiking, and blackouts.
Shop the 4 best early AirPods deals for Black Friday 2025
Black Friday is weeks away, but AirPods sales are starting now. Here are the best ones to shop early.
The best AI agents are terrible freelancers – for now
AI is able to automate less than 3% of the work now performed by independent contractors, a new study finds.
My top 5 password managers for Linux – and my favorite works on Windows and MacOS too
Whether you’re new to password managers or ready to switch to a different solution, these five recommendations include something for every user.
The most beautiful Linux distributions for 2025
If you prefer your desktop operating system to be prettier than the average bear, then Linux is where it’s at.
The latest Meta smart glasses update makes this Ray-Ban model even easier for me to recommend
Smoother and longer video recording is coming to older Meta smart glasses, but there’s more to the November update.
WhatsApp arrives on Apple Watch – here’s which models get it
One of the most popular messaging apps finally arrives on the Apple Watch.
Chrome can now store your driver’s license and passport, but is that safe?
Google’s enhanced autofill can save you time by filling in more types of info. Here’s how to enable it, while protecting yourself from potential risks.
I found the absolute best early Black Friday streaming deals
Ahead of Black Friday, we’ve found great streaming deals from YouTube TV, Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and more.