Hardware & Devices
What can you use the HDMI port on your Ugreen NAS for?
You can use it to watch media files on the device, but you'll need to use your phone as a remote.
Robot vacuums have a major privacy problem you should be aware of
Your robot vacuum's microphone and camera are useful for more efficient cleaning, but it's vital to know how that information is stored and shared.
Meta tweaks its new terms of service after backlash against scraping
The changes have alarmed publishers and others with business accounts.
Elon Musk’s proposed SpaceX stock giveaway would go into ‘Trump Accounts’
President Donald Trump announced this afternoon that Elon Musk's SpaceX shares for children will be given through Trump Accounts. Musk said earlier today that he would give one of…
Why your expensive Wi-Fi 7 router could be delivering slower speeds
Don't tuck your router away in a corner, even if it is a bit of an eyesore.
What does MLO mean on your router and should you enable it?
Multi-link operation is a key part of Wi-Fi 7 routers.
The fossil fuel comeback is here
The US is building more fossil fuel infrastructure than it has in a decade while renewable energy growth slows down, a new report shows. Electricity demand is also climbing faster…
CoreWeave’s debt is becoming the whole AI industry’s problem
CoreWeave had a bad week last week. Its bonds slipped into distressed territory by a common definition - when investors demand 1,000 basis points more in yield than they'd get fro…
I tried a $99 plug that promises to track your car and send help when needed — without selling your data
My 15-year-old daughter just got her learner's permit, so when I was pitched a new gadget tailored to teen drivers, I was intrigued. The Miles Plug is a small device that plugs in…
Sony’s best noise-canceling earbuds are nearly $100 off today only
For a very limited time, Sony’s latest high-end noise-canceling earbuds are actually cheaper than their last-gen counterpart, the WF-1000XM5. B&H Photo is selling Sony’s latest WF…
Here's how we would build out the perfect modular electric Slate truck
A Bronco for the modern age.
We might finally know what's written on that mysterious plaque in Super Mario 64
The plaque's message has haunted the internet for 30 years.
Is paid antivirus actually a waste of money for your PC in 2026?
Subscribing to an antivirus suite kept you safe a long time ago, but they're much less useful for most people today.
Homeland Security bans DeepSeek use in federal civilian agencies
The decision comes a couple of days after the release of Deepseek's latest AI model.
At what distance does a video doorbell stop detecting motion?
Your video doorbell might see a visitor without sending an alert. Detection depends on more than distance, and some surprising factors can affect its reach.
Fiber vs. cable internet: What's the difference between them?
Fiber internet is more modern than cable, but the older technology still works well for today's connection needs.
Apple is set to hold another product event on October 28
Apple's "Pro and Tell" event is taking place in Los Angeles and will likely feature the first touchscreen Mac.
Apple teases MacBook Pro event next week
Apple has sent invites to a second product launch this month, and it's scheduled for October 28th at 1PM ET in Los Angeles. At the event, Apple is set to announce new Macs and a r…
Why your USB device keeps disconnecting (and how to fix it)
If your USB peripheral is on the fritz, it's worth doing some troubleshooting with the port itself. Give these steps a try.
Amazon is funding a new nuclear plant in Indiana
Amazon has signed an agreement with X-energy and American Electric Power (AEP) to fund the building of a new nuclear energy facility in Indiana. The proposed plant, which would re…
TP-Link moves to assemble routers in the US following an import ban
Routers could start rolling off a Missouri production line as soon as early 2027.
Don't throw away your old USB charging cables — Repurpose them instead
The charger from your three-generations-ago phone can still be useful. Here are several ways to use old cables, both indoors and out.
One of the rarest GameCube consoles sells for thousands of dollars today
While the GameCube came in several colors, a few of the most elusive variations command thousands from game collectors.
Apple’s last-gen Mac Mini with the M4 is $150 off
Best Buy has a great deal for the rest of the day on the M4 Mac Mini base model that has 16GB RAM and a 256GB SSD. Normally, it doesn’t make a ton of sense to buy the M4 model for…