In a world where ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude are making one breakthrough after another as they chase the holy grail of AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), Amazon’s Alexa is looking decidedly quaint, if…
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Valve’s new ‘Powered by SteamOS’ branding hints at new hardware
Those Intel, AMD, and Nvidia stickers on your laptop aren’t just pretty decoration. They’re part of some big (and very intentional) branding programs with huge amounts of money behind them. That’s why…
Why I’m still using my Vive Pro for VR, six years later
As a tech journalist, it’s rare that I get the chance to evangelize for old technology, but today I’m going to take a shot at it. While my colleagues have upgraded their…
PCs vs. consoles? The future of gaming looks blurrier than ever
Ah, the PC gaming versus console gaming debate. As we head into 2025, the discussion is no longer about whether playing Super Mario on the SNES is better or worse than Doom…
Asus Vivobook S 14 review: 20 hour battery life with nice performance
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Long battery life Lots of RAM and storage Vivid OLED screen Cons Low multithreaded CPU performance Glossy reflective screen No touch screen Our Verdict The Asus…
Get a lifetime of Microsoft Office 2019 without the subscription strings attached
TL;DR: A lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 is a no-subscription-required, $32.97 deal, perfect for small business owners, freelancers, and anyone still riding with Windows 10. Not everyone needs the newest, shiniest…
Babbel is on sale for Cyber Week courtesy of StackSocial
TL;DR: Study 14 languages for life with a Babbel Lifetime Subscription on sale for $129.97 (reg. $599) until December 8. Learning a new language can open so many interesting doors professionally and…
Is Thunderbolt 5 storage ready? A first look at the cutting-edge tech
Though it was a bit rough around the edges in terms of backwards compatibility, my first look at 80Gbps Thunderbolt 5 storage reveals a very nice uptick in performance — about twice…
The number of Matter-enabled thermostats just grew by one
Shopping for a smart thermostat that works with the new Matter standard? There aren’t many to choose from, but now you’ve got one more option. Smart home manufacturer Meross has just unleashed…
Best laptops for college students 2024: Top picks and expert advice
The school season is finally here, folks. Whether you’re looking to pick up an affordable laptop for an elementary student or something more powerful for a college freshman, we’ve got several options…