Seriously, Acer’s new 16-inch featherweight laptop makes the MacBook Air seem heavy

The Acer Swift Air 16 starts at 2.1 pounds and features some interesting design choices, but comes with potentially big trade-offs.

Got AI skills? You can earn 43% more in your next job – and not just for tech work

A recent study of more than a year’s worth of job postings suggests that even a single AI skill makes a huge difference in the salary offered across a range of sectors.

Philips Hue Bridge Pro just made it easy to add motion sensing to your old smart lights

The company also launched a video doorbell and a budget-friendly Hue Essentials range at IFA 2025.

The fastest growing AI chatbot lately? It’s not ChatGPT or Gemini

Though ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot all enjoyed growth this year, one left the other two in the dust – and it’s not the one you’re thinking.

Free ChatGPT users just got a powerful Project upgrade to better organize their chats

Each Project serves as a hub, or as OpenAI calls it, ‘a smart workspace’ for your chats and the content you want the chat to reference. Here’s how to try it.

Anker’s coin-size AI recorder can transcribe and summarize your meetings – in one click

The Soundcore Work summarizes meetings, transcribes over 100 languages, and still manages to be smaller and more affordable than rival devices.

Perplexity’s $200 AI browser is free for students now – with more discounts to keep using it

Students get one free month of Perplexity Pro, with opportunities for additional deals. Here’s how to unlock this back-to-school offer.

This Amazon Lens upgrade lets you scan a product IRL and find it online in one click

The new AI-powered Live Lens provides shoppers with real-time results, frequently asked questions, and product details.

Miracle-wm 0.7 Released, Completes IPC Implementation

A new version of miracle-wm, the Mir-based compositor/tiling window manager looking to rival Hyprland, is out with a welcome set of improvements.
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Harnessing GitOps on Linux for Seamless, Git-First Infrastructure Management

by George Whittaker

Introduction

Imagine a world where every server, application, and network configuration is meticulously orchestrated via Git, where updates, audits, and recoveries…

The most impressive piece of tech hardware I’ve tested in 2025

I test a lot of phones. The most surprising one I’ve put my hands on this year completely changed my mind on foldables. Here’s why.

How Anthropic’s enterprise dominance fueled its monster $183B valuation

At a time when the benefits of AI in the workplace are still being determined, the company behind Claude is making big strides with enterprise customers. How?

3 money-saving tricks I use every time I shop online – and you should too

I’m a shopping editor, and I don’t click “buy” unless I follow this checklist to make sure I’m getting the best deal.

This PowerToys update just ended Windows hotkey conflicts for good – and more

Microsoft updated PowerToys with several new features, and soon it will add scheduled light and dark modes.

Ecovacs’ new robot vacuum never runs out of power – and that’s not even the best part

The X11 Omnicyclone can offer continuous operation. Here’s how.

LinkedIn is cracking down on fake recruiters and executive impersonators – here’s how

New verification options are rolling out to protect you from scams.

This new Spotify feature almost made me ditch Apple Music – but iOS 26 changed my mind

Spotify Mix is fantastic. Now, Apple Music’s own take will arrive with iOS 26. I can’t wait to try it.

Adobe Premiere’s new iPhone app lets you edit videos on the go – and it’s totally free

The flagship video editing software is now available for pre-order on the App Store.

I tried the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, and it got big upgrades in several ways

The midrange phone sees improvements across all essential features while keeping its $649 price point.

HandBrake 1.10.1 Released with Fixes for Video Encoding and Subtitles

Discover the latest HandBrake 1.10.1 release, featuring essential fixes for video encoding and subtitles. Enhance your media experience today!

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