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Get 87% Off a Surfshark VPN's One Plan With This End-of-Winter Deal
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US Army Unit Lets Soldiers Play GTA 6 on Launch Day If They Reenlist
The army unit came up with the GTA 6 pass idea to help reach its reenlistment goals. 'We want to retain the best talent,' says the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart in Georgia. Some gamers might be taking a sick day to play Grand Theft Auto 6 when it finally releases Thursday, November 19th. It turns out a US army unit has been seizing on the launch too by offering soldiers four days off to…
Google Pixel Watch 5 vs. Apple Watch Series 11: Which $400 Smartwatch Is Worthy of Your Wrist?
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Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Review: Unmatched Gemini AI in a Refined Design
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Google Is Now Offering 1 Free Year of Its AI Pro Plan to US College Students. Here's How to Get It
That's a nearly $240 value. In other parts of the world, the company is giving away a year of the cheaper AI Plus plan. Attention, cash-strapped college students: Google is now offering one free year of its AI Pro plan, normally $19.99 per month, to those attending college in the US. Meanwhile, in most places outside the States, it’s providing one year of free AI Plus, normally $4.99 a month, to…
FBI: Hackers Are Targeting US Industrial and Water Systems With Help of AI
The AI use has reduced the time and technical expertise needed for the hackers to exploit the vulnerable industrial control systems, the FBI says. Hackers targeting US critical infrastructure, including energy and water providers, are using AI to help them break into vulnerable industrial IT systems, according to the FBI. On Wednesday, the FBI joined with several federal agencies, including the…
The Best Amazon Kindle for 2026
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Firefox Just Proved AI Browser Features Don't Have to Suck (or Spy on You)
From AI-powered tab grouping to visual history previews, Mozilla's opt-in Smart Window upgrade shows Google and Microsoft how AI features should actually be built. Firefox has embraced AI more slowly than other browser giants , such as Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, which quickly went all in on AI, from agents to omnipresent assistants. However, the situation is changing, as the latest <a…
Vigilante or Crypto Scammer? A New GTA 6 Leaker Emerges
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How an Extreme Storm Chaser and 6 Other Innovators Are Using Starlink to Pull Off the Unthinkable
Whether it's broadcasting from inside a 190-mph tornado or surviving high-seas squalls on the Indian Ocean, these users are pushing SpaceX's satellite technology to the absolute limit. On June 20, 2025, near Enderlin, North Dakota, veteran storm chaser Reed Timmer was tracking a severe supercell, streaming real-time video via Starlink from Dominator 3 , a Ford F-350 that he and his team have…
Do You Edit Photos or Video on Your PC, Phone, or Tablet? Take This Survey to Win Big
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Claude Can Now Send Gmail Messages, Sometimes on Your Behalf
The Google Workspace Claude connector now lets you better manage Drive files and do more with your email. Anthropic’s Claude now has more control over Gmail, allowing its AI to send emails on your behalf. The Claude connector for Google Workspace has been available for over a year to help you manage your Google accounts, but this is the first time it can send an AI-generated message. The tool …
OpenAI Details New AI Security Measures After Hugging Face Hack
The new rules concern the development of advanced AI models used within ChatGPT tools. Almost a month after announcing that its models had gone rogue by hacking the AI platform Hugging Face, OpenAI is updating its public security policies with new rules designed to prevent future incidents. The changes include improved monitoring and alignment techniques for advanced models, as well as …
Gmail's Verified Sender Program Lets Political Committees Bypass Spam Filters
Gmail users will still be able to mark these messages as spam. If users mark more than 0.3% messages as spam, the political committee will be removed from the program. Google announced on Monday a Verified Sender Program that allows political committees to bypass standard Gmail spam filters and reach users more directly. As reported by The New York Times , the program will launch on Sep. 8, and it…
Sorry, No Pornhub Access in 25 States and 3 Countries. How to Watch Anyway
Aylo sites like Pornhub are blocked in half the country, most recently in Iowa, and overseas, in protest of age-verification laws. Here's how we got here, and how VPNs can help you connect. Kids get into all sorts of things on the internet, but no parent wants young children perusing adult websites, so now, half of the US and several other countries have implemented age-verification laws that…
Survey Ends Sunday: Rate Your Robot Vacuum/Mop and Other Smart Home Devices
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 Review: Oh, Snap! Elite CPU Speed at a Heavy Price
Lenovo's high-end Yoga laptops are widely appreciated for their style, comfort, and performance, and the company’s latest, the Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11, is a stunner with speed to back it up. Starting at $1,499.99 ($1,999.99 as tested), the Yoga Slim 7x gives a similarly configured <a alt="13-inch Apple MacBook …
Comcast's Xfinity Pushes Wi-Fi Routers for In-Home Motion Detection
Although Comcast is pitching 'WiFi Motion' as a home security solution that requires opt-in, the same capability is raising questions about privacy. Comcast is stirring up some privacy concerns after the company announced an Xfinity home internet feature that can turn a customer’s Wi-Fi setup into a motion detector. The feature, called WiFi Motion, is part of several components in Comcast’s new…
The Best Ereaders for 2026
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Beatbot Sora 70 Review: An All-in-One Robotic Pool Cleaner With Surface-Skimming Power
Behind every picturesque pool glistening in the summer sun, there's a ton of work that goes into keeping not only the water clean, but the pool walls and floor looking their best. If you're sick of skimming and vacuuming your pool, the Beatbot Sora 70 should be on your radar. …
Samsung 65-Inch R95H RGB TV Review: Industry-Leading Specs Meet Real-World Flaws
Samsung’s R95H is the company’s flagship LED TV , using new RGB backlight technology to show some of the widest color ranges I've ever measured. It's also loaded with features, including a built-in 4.2.2-channel spatial audio speaker system. Unfortunately, while it performs well in lab tests, the …
iPhone Satellite Provider Globalstar Finally Gets Some New Sats After Delays
The iPhone satellite communications provider Globalstar is hinting the replacement satellites will also 'strengthen' the company's current offerings. Ahead of its pending acquisition from Amazon, iPhone satellite feature provider Globalstar has launched eight new satellites to both maintain, and “strengthen” its existing constellation. This past weekend, Globalstar successfully deployed eight…
The Best CRM Software for 2026
Customers are vital to any business, and customer relation management (CRM) software enables you to maximize every interaction. We help you choose the right CRM for your business based on our in-depth testing. What Is CRM Software? CRM software helps you track and nurture contacts to build customer loyalty and increase sales, from the first marketing touch to a closed sale and on to the next…
Want to Upgrade Your Switch Games to Switch 2? It Might Cost You Nothing (or $20 per Game)
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The Best Online Photo Storage Services for 2026
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The Best VPNs for College Students in 2026
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I Tested ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Grok on Deep Research. One Clear Winner Emerged
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Uber Aims For 1 Million Drone Deliveries Per Day By 2029
The ride-hailing company is partnering with drone delivery provider Zipline to pull off the ambitious goal which will involve Uber Eats. Uber is making a major push in drone delivery. On Monday, the company announced an ambitious goal “to reach one million drone deliveries per day by the end of 2029,” through a new partnership. To pull this off, Uber is working with the drone delivery provider …
Delete These Apps Immediately: Why Your Period Tracker Is a Digital Trap
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Meta Wants to Patent Tech Ready for Facial Recognition Smart Glasses
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Esports Hotel Thieves Caught Swapping Out RTX 5080 GPUs for RTX 3060s
The thieves were caught when they accidentally triggered a power cut. A pair of GPU thieves have been arrested in Wuhan, China, after allegedly stealing RTX 5080 graphics cards from gaming PCs in hotel rooms designed for playing esports. According to VideoCardz , the crime involved swapping in inferior RTX 3060s and leaving with the better card to …
Google Meet Review: The Ultimate Video Calling Choice for Workspace Users
Google Meet is more than just a feature in Google Workspace ; it’s an approachable and capable video conferencing platform for everything from workplace meetings to personal video calls. Everyone (including free users) benefits from HD video quality and a user-friendly …
App Lock Is Finally Coming to Android: Pixel Up First, Samsung May Be Next
A way to lock specific apps behind a security check is now in testing through Android 17’s latest beta. iPhone users have been able to lock select apps behind a biometric or password check since iOS 18, and a future Android update is set to bring a similar tool to Pixel phones. The new App Lock feature is in testing as part of Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3, with the …
Firefox for iPhone Now Blocks Ads: How to Use the New Ad-Blocking Tool
The feature is optional, but it won't work for search engine results or Mozilla-powered ads. Firefox for iOS now comes with a built-in ad blocker to hide select online advertisements when browsing the web on your iPhone or iPad. The feature was introduced on Aug. 15, but Mozilla says it remains an “experimental” tool, meaning it's gradually rolling out to all …
ChatGPT's Google Drive Plugin Now Lets You Edit, Save Files Directly from Chat
With the plug-in installed, paying users can now access and modify Drive files through ChatGPT. OpenAI boosted ChatGPT’s Google Drive plug-in last week with a new capability that lets the chatbot access and edit Drive files and folders within the chatbot window. The update began rolling out on Aug. 13 and is available for ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Enterprise, Edu, Healthcare, and Business subscribers on…
The Laptop Apple Wishes You Couldn’t Build: Framework Laptop 13 Pro Review
Can a fully repairable laptop match the best ultraportable flagships? In this PCMag Lab Report, we test the Framework Laptop 13 Pro. Featuring an all-metal modular chassis, a bright touch screen, swappable ports, and stellar battery life, it elevates upgradable computing to top-tier status. However, steep component prices and a power-capped CPU keep it from the highest honors. Here is our full…
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The Best Business VPNs for 2026
Whether you have a remote workforce or teams who work on public networks, a VPN can help protect employee traffic and company data. These are the best VPNs we've tested for businesses. How Do Business VPNs Work? A VPN works by providing an encrypted tunnel for your data to travel through. Your information is sent to a remote server outside your home network. Your traffic can’t be traced back…
Squarespace vs. WordPress.com: Which Is Best for Easy Website Creation?
Squarespace and WordPress.com are two of the most popular DIY website builders, but which one is better? I compare them across a range of categories to help you pick the right service for your site. Plans and Prices Squarespace is a paid product that is available at four pricing tiers: Basic ($25 per month or $19 per month, billed annually), Core ($39 per month or $29 per month, billed annually),…
Velocity Micro Raptor Z55i (2026) Review: A Low-Key Little Gaming Leviathan
The Velocity Micro Raptor Z55a sat proudly among the best desktops (much less gaming models ) we tested in 2025, thanks to fiery performance, long-term support, professional tuning, and overall top-end value. It’s no surprise, then, that this Intel-based …
Can't Go Viral? New X Tool Could Reveal If Your Account Is Shadowbanned
Users will now be able to see whether any labels have been added to their account. X has changed pretty radically since Elon Musk acquired it in 2022 , dropped the Twitter branding, and allowed all manner of unsavory characters back on the platform in the name of free speech. New tools, however, could offer …
The Best Photo Printers for 2026
Your favorite photos deserve to exist as more than digital shadows in bits and bytes. Here's how to pick the right photo printer—whether for humble snapshots or big, bold art prints—plus our top lab-tested picks. As the name indicates, dedicated snapshot (more formally known as "small-format") printers are designed strictly for small photos. The maximum print size is most often 5 by 7 inches, 4 by…
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: The Foldable Crown Has Never Been This Close
At nearly $2,000, choosing between Google's specs-first powerhouse and Samsung's refined, crease-free design isn't as simple as it looks. Price: Google Gives You More for Less The starting price for both the 11 Pro Fold and the Z Fold 8 hovers at around $1,900. However, just because they're about the same price doesn't mean they have the same …
Man Tried to Prompt Engineer His Way to a Legal Victory. It Didn't Work.
The plaintiff's invisible prompts were uncovered by courtroom staff. The judge, Walter Spader Jr., condemned Elliott's actions, saying he had attempted to use 'a new tool in a dishonest way.' AI usage is rapidly growing in the legal world, with lawyers using AI models to review dense, jargon-filled documents to cut down on their workload, often in secret. A Connecticut man representing himself in…
Epson EcoTank ET-1910 Review: Ditch the Scanner, Keep the Ink Savings
Unlike most current inkjets, the Epson EcoTank ET-1910 Wireless Color Supertank Printer does nothing but print. So if you don't scan at all—or scan so little that your phone and a scan app can handle it—you don't have to pay for a scanner you don't need. That helps lead to …
The Best Navigation Apps for 2026
If you're traveling to a new place, would like to shorten your daily commute, or want to find the lowest gas price, check out the best map apps we've tested. Are Map Apps Free? The three map apps in this showdown—Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Waze—are entirely free. You don't need to worry about ad banners or microtransactions. You can access the three apps in different ways. Google's Maps (a…
NZXT H6 RGB Plus Review: Lots of Fans and Curve Appeal
NZXT’s popular H6 midsize tower case is back with curved glass for 2026 and a new moniker—“RGB+” —replacing the “Flow RGB” of its 2024 model . Let’s get the product’s biggest confusion out of the way: “RGB+” versus “RGB Plus.” That …