Hardware & Devices
OpenAI drops another batch of mathematical breakthroughs
OpenAI has revealed solutions to a number of long-standing mathematics problems produced by an unreleased frontier model in a batch of 722 manuscripts, covering 372 result familie…
Why do some PCs have two Ethernet ports?
Dual Ethernet ports don't automatically provide faster speed, but they increase your networking options.
Apple reportedly worked with LG on gadgets for its upcoming smart home push
The doorbell, security cameras, thermostats and more could be announced next week.
Kindle Click vs Kobo Remote: How much of a difference is there?
Of course you're going to get the one that works with your ereader, but which of these page-turning gadgets is actually better?
Xbox has secured exclusive GTA 6 streaming rights
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma told employees that Microsoft is getting ready to do something around Grand Theft Auto VI that "no other platform holder is doing" during an employee all-hand…
The best robot vacuum and mop deals during October Prime Day
Spending too much time constantly sweeping and mopping? If you have the money to delegate those chores to a robot cleaner, you could save a lot of personal time. Thankfully, it’s …
Remember MapQuest? You can now use it with Android Auto
If you use Android Auto, you can try out the beta mapping service today.
Apple and LG team up on new smart home gear, starting with a lock, doorbell, and thermostat
Apple is collaborating with LG on a new lineup of smart home devices, including a video doorbell, thermostat, indoor camera, and more, according to a report from Bloomberg. The pr…
Sebastian Maniscalco’s SiriusXM channel is hurting up-and-coming talent, comics say
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is facing backlash from fellow comics who claim his takeover of SiriusXM's Raw Comedy channel is harming up-and-coming talent, as reported earlier by…
Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y can be a backup battery for your house
Some Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners can use their EV battery to keep the lights on longer during a power outage, now that Tesla's expanding the Powershare Home Backup feature. I…
Google’s power-hungry data centers crave nuclear energy
Google announced a new agreement to update six nuclear power plant sites across the US as the tech giant seeks to generate more electricity for its power-hungry data centers. Goog…
Amazon’s last-gen Kindle Paperwhite is 30 percent off
Calling something “last-gen” usually means it comes with big compromises compared to the latest version. That’s not as true for the last-gen Kindle Paperwhite as it is with some o…
Save on MacBooks, iPads and Apple Watches during October Prime Day
Amazon’s October Big Deal Days are underway (lasting through tomorrow night), and we spotted a ton of Apple products and accessories in the sale, ranging from laptops and headphon…
Two mystery PlayStation products have leaked — one might be a PlayStation Portal OLED
Is Sony about to announce a new PlayStation Portal game streaming handheld? The Wi-Fi Alliance recently certified two unannounced PlayStation products of some kind, and the certif…
Alexa can’t control the aux input on Amazon Echo speakers anymore
If you've been using an older Amazon Echo device as a speaker through its 3.5mm aux input, Alexa voice commands to play or pause from line in may stop working. Ars Technica points…
The Sonos Beam 2 soundbar is $140 off
The Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar is on sale for $359 at Amazon and Best Buy during October Prime Day, a healthy $140 discount from its usual price, and $10 lower than the previous Pr…
Doom on the Vectrex turns the classic shooter into Tron-like vector art
With some processing caveats of course.
Skydance will combine HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming service
Please don't name it ParaMax.
Google Photos vs. Gallery app: What's the difference and which should you use?
We compare Google's Photos and Gallery apps, so you can decide which one to use.
The best deals under $25 during October Prime Day
You could spend a lot on gadgets in our main October Prime Day roundup and get maybe one or two things. That’s all well and good, but you could spend as much (or less) and have a …
Asos hit by extortion hack that may have compromised some customer data
The attackers sent a push notification to Asos shoppers announcing their activity.
Why it's important to regularly replace your surge protectors
Time and spikes take a toll on a surge protector, even with no visible signs of damage.
Samsung’s Z Fold 8 is hundreds off ahead of iPhone Duo launch
I don’t suppose there are many iPhone users who might be tempted by the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 now that the iPhone Duo is both real and coming very soon. But if you’ll entertain …
Netflix expands TV game lineup with Conjuring spinoff
Netflix just announced The Conjuring: Unspoken, a new horror game set in The Conjuring universe that you can play with your phone as a controller, and it will launch exclusively o…