Microsoft is reportedly testing a new feature in the taskbar called “Companions.” According to Windows Latest, it seems to be about support for AI agents, but exactly how it all works, well,…
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Roku’s new $3 ad-free streaming undercuts Netflix—with a catch
Want ad-free streaming without paying through the nose for Netflix or HBO Max? Roku’s new budget streamer serves up a tempting selection of movies and TV shows for a lot less, provided…
PCIe 8’s ludicrously fast speeds break the terabyte barrier
As expected, by 2028 your PC will be internally passing a terabyte’s worth of data per second as part of PCI Express 8.0. The PCI Special Interest Group said Tuesday that the…
ChatGPT now reminds you when it’s time for a break
OpenAI has introduced a new feature in ChatGPT that prompts users to take breaks during longer conversations. The reminders appear as pop-up messages like: “You’ve been chatting for a while — is…
Amazon Prime Video has ads now. Here’s how to stop them
Nope, there’s nothing wrong with your TV—that was an ad you just saw on Amazon Prime Video. Like many of the big streaming services, Amazon Prime Video has rolled out an ad-supported…
VRURC this! 11 delightfully dumb brand names I found on Amazon
I spend a lot of time searching Amazon listings. In addition to standard shopping for cheap tchotchkes, I have to find deals to show you, dear reader, pretty much every work day….
Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
If you’re looking for an affordable Windows machine under $500, a blazing fast gaming beast for those intense matches, or a portable 2-in-1 for school or work, you’ve got plenty of great…
Your PC’s mouse has hidden powers. Here’s how to unlock them
For years, I never used the extra buttons on the side of my mouse, and mostly just viewed them as a nuisance. Too often I’d click them by accident and trigger some…
De-Google your life: These 17 privacy-obsessed apps will set you free
Google knows what we search for, where we go, who we email—and diligently stores it all as well. For many users, this has long been too much of a “good thing”. If…
Faraday Future’s innovative FX Super One brings luxury to electric vehicles
Electric vehicles (EVs) are clearly the future, but what’s available today all feels very samey, and nothing is truly versatile. If you are struggling to get excited about EVs, the FX Super…