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The AirPods I recommend to most people are at a low price ahead of Labor Day

Apple’s AirPods 4 with and without ANC are on sale, and they’re the two models I advise people to buy. Here’s why.

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6 Android launchers that are better than your default home screen – and why

You can customize your Android phone simply by replacing the default launcher. Here are six I recommend.

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I test power stations for a living, but this is the one in the back of my car right now

It’s neither the smallest nor the largest power station I’ve tested, but the EcoFlow River 2 Pro is perhaps one of the most practical.

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Manufacturing firms are using AI to fill labor shortages – but this human skill still matters

New data shows which business leaders are moving past AI hype to practically implement the technology.

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Spotify’s new DM feature lets you chat with friends in-app now – here’s how

The messaging feature lets you discuss your favorite songs, audiobooks, and podcasts while staying in the app.

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Your Gemini app just got a major AI image editing upgrade – for free

Google DeepMind says its new model for Gemini is the world’s top-rated AI image editor, and early previews show users are going bananas over it.

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How I easily transfer files between my Android phone and Mac – for free

This app is about as simple as it gets.

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CopyQ 11.0.0 Adds Borderless Mode, New Class for HTTP Requests

CopyQ, the free open-source clipboard manager, released new 11.0.0 version few days ago. The new release of this Qt-based advanced clipboard manager added some new features and improved scripting support with new class and other changes. First, the release introduced new frameless_window option, allowing to show or hide the header/title-bar and window borders. Simply, launch […]

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You can try Android 16’s new lock screen widgets – if you have one of these phones

A beloved feature is back on the Android lock screen, letting you see info at a glance without unlocking your phone.

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I replaced my deadbolt with this Apple HomeKey smart lock – and it’s an iPhone user’s dream

Say goodbye to bulky smart locks – the Matter-enabled Level Lock Pro maintains a sleek deadbolt look while packing advanced smart features.

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No, Grok 2.5 has not been open-sourced. Here’s how you can tell

Let’s read the fine print.

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Using Nightlight in Hyprland

Let there be (night) light in the hyprland.

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I used these 11 hidden Fire TV remote shortcuts to unlock new features and menus

Use these special button combos on your Fire TV remote to quickly switch picture modes, zoom in, and unlock other handy features.

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BSD Release: GhostBSD 25.02

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The GhostBSD team has announced the release of GhostBSD 25.02, which is based on FreeBSD 14.3. The project’s latest version includes a new community spin: “We are excited to announce the…

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Zen Browser is What Mozilla Firefox Should Be

Mozilla Firefox is a solid web browser, but what if it was… Better? That question finds its answer in Zen Browser. Zen is a free, open-source Firefox fork available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It’s not new, having been around since 2024, …

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7 features the iPhone 17 needs – and yes, it starts with AI

The arrival of the Google Pixel 10 phones have set the stage for what we need from the iPhone 17.

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My 4 favorite Linux distros for streaming – and why choosing the right one makes a huge difference

If you stream a lot of content, you’ll want to use a Linux distribution with certain qualities. Here are my favorite distributions for streaming.

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Chase Summer Down Under: Speak at ‘Everything Open’ 2026

Dream of hitting the stage and the beach? Your chance to shine—and skip winter—starts with Everything Open in sunny Canberra. Applications close soon, so don’t let this opportunity melt away.
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You can now add AI images directly into LibreOffice documents – here’s how

There’s a new extension that adds Stable Diffusion to LibreOffice documents.

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I took this 360-degree camera around the world – why it’s still the most versatile gear I own

The Insta360 X5 is my go-to travel camera for its versatility and ease of use – and it’s currently $30 off for Labor Day.

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