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The best streaming deals right now: Paramount+, Roku sticks, and more

Cut the cord and stream for less with some of the best deals we’ve seen so far this year on popular streaming services and devices during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.

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You’re being tracked online – 9 easy ways to stop the surveillance

Stop feeding online businesses your data and prevent both surveillance and tracking with our updated step-by-step guide.

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7 WFH gadgets that seriously improved my workflow (and they’re on sale)

These gadgets made big improvements to our home offices. With Prime Day ending tonight, it’s your final chance to get them on sale.

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DeadBeef 1.10.2 added MPRIS Plugin for Remote Playback Control

DeadBeef, the lightweight music player application for Linux, Windows, and macOS, released new 1.10.2 version few days ago. This free open-source music player released version 1.10.1 last week with new Lyrics Viewer plugin. User can enable “Design” mode and add Lyrics widget to show the lyrics for the song being played. The plugin however only […]

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Vykar is a New Open Source Backup Tool That's Faster Than Borg, Restic, and Kopia

The BorgBase team has cooked up a new open source backup client written in Rust.

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DeleteMe review: A (mostly) hands-off service for cleaning up your digital footprint

Tools like DeleteMe help remove your personal info online. Here’s what they get right – and wrong.

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AI will accelerate tech job growth – former Tesla president explains where and why

Venture capitalist Jon McNeill foresees growing demand for humans to sustain complex AI infrastructure and architecture.

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This viral wireless dongle lets you share your audio on a flight – how it works

The Twelve South AirFly Pro 2 improves audio quality, streamlines connectivity, and makes in-flight entertainment much easier to enjoy.

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Opera GX for Linux Released

Linux users can now install Opera GX, a gamer-focused spin off of its regular Opera web browser that has picked up plaudits and awards since launching on Windows in 2019. The company provide official DEB and RPM downloads, with a “Flatpack versio…

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How Apple and other tech brands are selling you on color in 2026 – and it’s working

From phones to laptops to other mobile accessories, any color besides black is the new black.

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Save big on gaming laptops, Switch 2 consoles, and more during Best Buy’s Tech Fest sale

Can’t wait until Amazon’s Big Spring Sale to upgrade your gaming setup? Now at Best Buy, you can save hundreds on gaming laptops, consoles, and more.

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This massive 8TB WD-Black SSD is 67% off at Best Buy right now

The AI industry is driving up RAM and SSD prices, but we found a great deal on the WD Black SN850P right now.

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Ubuntu 26.04 has a new boot animation (blink and you’ll miss it)

Ubuntu 26.04 has a new boot spinner. The new animation is based on the Resolute Raccoon mascot and replaces the new one added in 25.10.
You’re reading Ubuntu 26.04 has a new boot animation (blink and you’ll miss it), a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu…

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How to turn your old Android phone or iPhone into a security camera – in 4 easy steps

You can easily use your old phone as a live home security camera and get alerts, two-way audio, and even recordings.

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What is MoCA 2.5? How this low-cost networking can replace Wi-Fi and fix dead zones

MoCA 2.5 leverages old coaxial cables to enable high-speed internet. I break down the technology and why it’s a viable alternative to Wi-Fi.

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I tested NordVPN’s free scam checker with real phishing emails – here’s how it fared

Can an AI tool successfully detect not just standard scams, but those created with the same technology? I put NordVPN’s latest tool to the test.

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I wore the Whoop 5.0 for a month – it combines the best of the Oura Ring and Apple Watch

The Whoop 5.0 has several medical-minded tools, like ECG and blood pressure monitoring. Here’s how I actually used them.

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Can a near infrared laptop light boost my mood? I tried it to find out

The SunBooster SLS2000 attaches to your monitor, mimics the sun, and allegedly improves mood and focus.

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Stop falling for scams when Norton’s antivirus software is 70% off right now

For a limited time, you can get a year of Norton 360 Premium, which includes a VPN and scam protection, at a major discount.

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FOSS Weekly #26.12: GNOME 50 Release, Fedora for Apple, New Ageless Linux, Manjaro Drama and More

Plenty of things going on in the Linux world.

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