While older computers and storage drives might still use the common SATA or the older PCIe 3.0 interfaces to sling your bits of data around, more recent computing equipment typically supports the…
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Gemini is coming to Google’s smart speakers and displays this fall
We already knew that Google Assistant was soon to be replaced by a “new experience powered by Gemini.” Now we know what that new experience will be called, and when it’s arriving. …
I won’t drive my car unless these two affordable gadgets are in the trunk
A decade ago, smart drivers would always carry jumper cables and maybe a tire patch kit in their trunk. Now, in 2025, I’ve made sure that our vehicles carry two cheap but…
Microsoft wants to soothe a big pain for PC gamers: Shaders
Microsoft said Wednesday that it’s working to remove one of the frustrating headaches for PC gamers: the need to compile shaders. Microsoft said that it will release an AgilitySDK in September to…
How to get around forced app updates in the Microsoft Store
Until now, it was always possible to disable automatic app updates in the Microsoft Store permanently and without exception. It was convenient for users who wanted to stay on older versions of…
Firefox 142 rolls out its Pocket replacement, plus more AI features
With the latest update to Firefox 142, Mozilla is once again introducing various new features and improvements to its well-known browser. The coming improvements will help to better protect user privacy, and…
We love this 1TB SSD that looks like a flash drive, and it’s only $60
You probably already have a trusty flash drive in your office drawer, but what if you want to kick it up a notch? One of my favorite upgrades is the SK Hynix…
Best laptops 2025: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1, and more
Let’s be honest–whether you’re grinding through schoolwork, getting lost in your favorite games, or just streaming random stuff late into the night, you need a laptop that can keep up. And yeah,…
Windows 11’s built-in screen recording can target specific windows soon
If you want to record what’s on your screen, you probably know that you can use a Windows keyboard shortcut to launch the Snipping Tool in Windows 11. That’s Windows key +…
MSI’s new OLED monitor has an NPU for built-in AI, please end my suffering
MSI has a new OLED gaming monitor. It’s 27 inches, 1440p, and pretty darn speedy (though not a record-breaker) at 500Hz. All good. It also has a built-in neural processing unit (or…