Technology

DuckDuckGo is not everyone's first option, but a lot of people like it because it puts a focus on privacy and because it's otherwise pretty lightweight and straightforward to use. DuckDuckGo is also widely rollout out AI summaries of search pages, although you might like these better than Google's.

If you have a compatible iPhone, a MagSafe car mount is a fantastic upgrade from clamp-style mounts or placing your phone in a cup holder. Now you can get a UGREEN MagSafe mount for just $8 on Amazon, but you have to click the ‘Apply 20% coupon’ button.

As we plan longer missions to space, the moon, Mars, and beyond, we'll need a way to keep our astronauts fed when they can't get resupply packages from Earth. That means figuring out how to grow food in space.

The word "spaceplane" brings up an instant image of some sort of high-altitude sci-fi craft, but real-world spaceplanes aren't quite that exciting, at least not yet. That doesn't make them any less cool, and I suspect during this century spaceplanes may become quite important.

Microsoft is experimenting with a new way to improve browser performance across Edge and (potentially) other web browsers. The idea is a simple one: restrict the performance of embedded web content, so one buggy element doesn’t bring down the whole page.

Microsoft and uBreakiFix by Asurion have teamed up to provide repair services for Surface devices that are still under warranty. This is a great win for uBreakiFix, but it also seems like a natural step forward after Xbox let the company fix its consoles.

The automotive industry is constantly changing and shifting, with technology being at the forefront of automakers’ minds at the moment. NVIDIA, the tech giant, may have just dropped a huge bomb that could accelerate the development of fully autonomous vehicles, changing the way we look at transportation.

In the last decade or so, SUVs have become the largest-selling segment in the automotive industry, making up 81% of all new vehicle sales in 2024. However, even some best-selling SUVs have less cargo space than sedans, and are thirsty. Hybrid SUVs offer better fuel economy than gas-only models, and the ten on this list have big trunks, too.

If you spend hours every day staring at your screen, a monitor light bar can help reduce eye strain, prevent headaches, and illuminate your desk. Most monitor light bars let you adjust brightness and color temperature to your liking, and some even feature auto-dimming.

Now that the Thunderbird email client has an Android app, the Thunderbird team is finally setting its sights on iOS. An app beta, available via Test Flight, should arrive by the end of the year. Just don't expect too much from it.

What we see on our desktop PCs has changed dramatically over the years, and I often reminisce about the good old days of seminal programs and simple interfaces. Here are five programs and features that bring back fond memories and make me feel nostalgic (and old!)

Chromebooks have come a long way, yet outdated myths about their limitations persist. From the belief that they're useless offline to claims that they're too slow, these budget-friendly devices are often misunderstood. Let's clear up some of these common misconceptions.

Square Enix took out the Denuvo anti-tamper technology from the PC version of Final Fantasy XVI on March 4, 2024. It took about six months after the game's June 22, 2023 release.

The PlayStation 2 is the best-selling console of all time, with Sony shifting more than 160 million consoles over its lifespan. The PS2 represents a golden age for home consoles, which is why it’s so perfect for emulating today.

Dell is capping off MWC 2025 with the Pro 75 Plus 4K Touch Monitor (P7525QT), a giant computer screen that costs a whopping $4,000. Naturally, it's intended for business customers who need a hands-on alternative to a big-screen TV or projector.

SAVE UP TO $50: As of March 6, preorder the new iPad 11th generation and iPad Air with M3 chip at Walmart and save up to $50. You can get the iPad Air with M3 chip with 512GB for just $849, saving $50, or the iPad 11th generation with 512GB for $614, saving $35.

iPad preorder deals Best iPad deal Apple iPad, 11th generation (A16 chip, WiFi, 128GB) $329 at Walmart (Save $20) Get Deal Best iPad Air deal Apple iPad, 11-inch (M3 chip, WiFi, 128GB) $559 at Walmart (Save $40) Get Deal

Less than a year after the debut of the iPad Air with M2 chip, Apple is revamping the tablet. As announced on March 4, a new iPad Air is coming this month, and it's loaded with the M3 chip. It's upgraded to support Apple Intelligence, preloaded with access to ChatGPT that can be pulled up within apps rather than in a separate window.

Plus, the base iPad model is finally getting an upgrade after three years. The Apple iPad 11th generation now comes with the A16 chip, and is the most affordable model in the line-up.

Both new iPads are available for preorder now and will ship out on March 12. However, Walmart is offering the best preorder deal that we've seen on these new iPad models.

Right now, the latest tablets from Apple are up to $50 off. The 11th generation iPad, which starts at $349 for the 128GB model, is listed for $329 at Walmart. That saves you $20 for about 6% off. However if you upgrade to the 512GB model, the dollar savings get even bigger. Normally $649, the 512GB model is $35 off, down to $614.

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$349 Save $20 Get Deal

The savings on the iPad Air are a little bit sweeter. The 11-inch and 128GB model is usually priced at $599, but at Walmart it's $40 off, bringing it down to $559. That provides savings of a little less than 7%. If you want to splurge on the 512GB model of the iPad Air, you can save $50. Normally $899, it's down to $849 for about 6% off.

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$599 Save $40 Get Deal

Shop both models at Walmart now and get the latest iPads from Apple when they ship out on March 12.

Gambling content is seemingly everywhere on the internet today. Even viral videos completely unrelated to betting or casinos now sport advertisements for gambling websites. YouTube is now cracking down on some of that gambling content.

In an update to YouTube policies this week, the video giant announced that it is "strengthening our existing policies related to online gambling content" in order to "protect viewers from potentially harmful content."

The biggest change to YouTube's policies regarding gambling includes a new age restriction. YouTube's new policy states that online gambling content will not be viewable by signed-out viewers or signed-in users under the age of 18. YouTube has carved out two exceptions to this rule, stating that online sports betting content and content depicting in-person gambling will not be subject to the policy.

SEE ALSO: Legal gambling has kind of ruined sports

Gambling videos on the platform were already unable to promote gambling websites or apps unless those third-party gambling sites had been certified by Google. Online gambling platforms that are certified by Google have been required to meet local legal requirements to ensure that they comply with the law. 

According to YouTube, that rule is now being expanded to ban creators from sending viewers to gambling-related "URLs, links embedded in images or text, visual displays (incl. logos) or verbal references" unless they have been certified by Google.

Additionally, any gambling content that promises viewers "guaranteed returns" may be removed by the company, even if the gambling platform being promoted has been certified by Google.

As online gambling continues to grow, so does online gambling content from creators looking to cash in on sponsorships and affiliate programs. With these new updated rules, YouTube appears to be trying to force creators and itself to be at least a little bit more responsible with what they promote to their viewers.

These new gambling content rules go into effect on YouTube as of March 19.

SAVE $50: As of March 6, get $50 off the Apple MacBook Air (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) at Best Buy as a paid My Best Buy Member. Both Plus and Total members are eligible for this discount.

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$1,199 Save $50 Get Deal

If you're ready to upgrade to the new M4 MacBook Air that's set to debut next week, you're going to want to shop at Best Buy. You can save some cash on the model that isn't even out yet, which isn't something you want to pass up on when the laptop is already quite pricey in its own right. And if you're a part of a paid My Best Buy rewards program, you're entitled to the discount before the Macs even hit store shelves.

As of March 6, get $50 off the Apple MacBook Air (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) at Best Buy. You must be a My Best Buy Plus or Total member to get this discount. That brings the price down from $1,199 to $1,149 after your $50 in savings. To use this discount, just make sure you're logged in to your account and add the MacBook to your cart, as it will automatically be applied.

SEE ALSO: Here's what you need to know about preordering the new M4 Apple MacBook Air

This new M4 MacBook Air is a significantly zippier option than its predecessors, with 16GB of RAM under the hood and a 512GB SSD to make sure you've got plenty of space for your files and everything else. Plus, it's brand spanking new, and it comes in four different colors: Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, and Midnight.

If you've been planning on grabbing the new MacBook, this is a great excuse to go ahead and lock in your preorder.

Technology is playing a larger role in the automotive world than it ever has before, with new cars coming loaded with things straight off the cutting edge. Tesla has built its name by thriving in this new world of technologically advanced vehicles. However, Honda has showcased a new operating system that might challenge their dominance.

2025 has seen the introduction of vehicles pushing the boundaries of innovation with cutting-edge technology that redefines transportation as we know it. From AI-driven systems to sustainable designs, here are 10 vehicles that lead the way into a new era of smart, autonomous, and eco-friendly travel.