Technology
Can you run regular Ethernet cables outside?
Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should.
Which Android phone is the closest equivalent to the iPhone Duo?
Can we find the iPhone Duo's perfect Android match?
Data centre debate heats up ahead of US midterms - here's what you need to know
Data centres are the lifeblood of our digital world, but there are growing concerns about their environmental impact. The BBC explores their rise in charts.
Why Google chrome is always using so much RAM
Chrome is known for being a memory hog, but it may be more urban myth than reality. Here's how Google Chrome manages RAM.
Most Windows users are seriously underusing this powerful desktop feature
Windows has an option to give you more working desktop space, but you might have overlooked it.
Does TSA actually allow AirTags in your luggage? Here's what the rules say
Airlines don't want you to put batteries in your checked luggage, but how does this affect tiny batteries like those in AirTags?
Don't throw away your old, unsupported Nest gadgets — Do this instead
If you have a first- or second-generation Nest Learning Thermostat, you may be wondering if it's still worth having.
Your devices could be on the wrong Wi-Fi band, and it's slowing them down
Your router has two or perhaps three bands, and choosing the right one for each device is vital for performance.
iFixit’s look inside the iPhone Duo may explain those broken screens and hinges
As is tradition, iFixit has torn open the latest iPhone and laid its parts bare on a table. It found some interesting details about how Apple might be hiding the crease on the Duo…
Grok releases the first seven minutes of its AI-generated ‘Odyssey’
The footage looks okay, as long as you're not seeking artistry, inspiration, or human interest.
Scott Walker’s The Drift will get under your skin
In my mind, Spooky Season music comes in two distinct flavors. There are the fun, occasionally goofy songs like "The Monster Mash" and John Carpenter's "Halloween Theme." Then the…
‘Cyberselfish’ author takes aim at Silicon Valley libertarians as her book returns from the dead
"That's a 12-year-old view of the world."
A YouTuber dissected an iPhone Duo and thinks he found the cause of crackgate
Social media and the iPhone Duo subreddit are filled with reports of Apple's foldable failing quickly and in spectacular fashion. Some users report having the phone for only a few…
Zen Browser is the Arc replacement I was looking for
I know many of you are mourning the loss of the Arc browser, and I get it. It felt like the first app in a long time to really offer a new approach to browser design. Atlassian bo…
What does the bell icon mean on your CarPlay screen?
Even as a simplified interface, CarPlay has a few icons that aren't so obvious, like its bell that appears on the app switcher.
The most unexpected everyday tool can be found on your phone
If you have an iPhone, that is.
Even the best mesh Wi-Fi system can be easily improved with a simple cable
Mesh systems generally provide better Wi-Fi coverage than standalone routers, but you can make the mesh signal even stronger.
Unpatched Tailscale SSH Flaws Could Let a Hacked Device Reach Root on Other Servers
A single hacked device on a Tailscale network can be used to gain root access to other servers it can reach, according to a security researcher who published the findings this wee…
PHP2Shell Exploitation Hits Government Entity Amid Global Scanning and Signs of AI-Assisted Hacking
Threat actors have been observed using agentic artificial intelligence (AI) platforms for post-exploitation activity following the abuse of the PHP2Shell vulnerabilities tracked a…
This Switch 2 sequel accessory was a few millimeters away from being good
The Crkd Nitro Deck was a saving grace for the original Nintendo Switch. The slide-on $59.99 accessory brought Hall effect sticks to drift-plagued consoles - no need to open up yo…
AI delivers ‘zero financial payoff’ to most companies, Apollo economist says
"Despite massive investments and widespread hype around artificial intelligence, the technology has delivered zero financial payoff to corporate America outside of tech."
What features do you lose if you use Apple AirPods with a Samsung Galaxy phone?
AirPods work with any Bluetooth device, but they lose almost all of Apple's fancy features.
8BitDo's latest button-only arcade controller is now up for pre-order
The Arcade Controller Pro starts at $119.99 and will start shipping in late November.
Now you can watch Instagram Reels on your Apple TV
Instagram is continuing its expansion into living rooms with Instagram for TV, for Apple TV. The company first started testing a version of the platform focused on Reels, live str…