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Have you ever accidentally deleted a text message, or even worse, an entire conversation, and wished you could retrieve it from the trash? Apparently, Google Messages could be getting exactly that, as we see signs of a trash folder that'll store messages or chats for a set amount of time.

Kensington just revealed the Expert Trackball Mouse TB800, a redesigned and upgraded version of the legendary Expert Trackball Mouse K72359WW. Available later this year (so, in like a month or two), the TB800 features a slimmer design than its predecessor, plus a wealth of new buttons and scroll wheels.

Most homeowners have a power tool or two, and there's a good chance it's made by Milwaukee, Ryobi, Kobalt, or some other company. While many of these brands typically offer the same tools, like drills and impact wrenches, each has a few unique or specialty tools you probably don't know about.

Jellyfin for Android TV has officially released its latest update, version v0.19.0, and it brings some fantastic changes, especially if you're a music lover. This time around, the music player finally lets you fast forward, rewind, or manually seek through your playing tunes.

Are you the proud owner of an original Google Pixel Watch? If so, we have some good and bad news. After rolling out the October 2025 update to the Pixel Watch 2 and Watch 3 earlier this month, Google is finally embracing its original model. Unfortunately, this is likely the last update your watch will get.

Samsung's foldable lineup is getting a new member. Eventually. At some point. Samsung's tri-fold hardware has been so elusive you'd be forgiven for thinking of it as vaporwave despite the rumor mill and Samsung itself confirming it's coming. Now, it has been officially teased, though we still don't know much about it.

Samsung Galaxy phones have some of the best cameras on the market, and if you know what you’re doing, Pro Mode can take your photos to the next level. However, that’s the problem—not everyone knows what they’re doing. The controls are not exactly user-friendly, and Samsung is working on something that could make it better.

Apple TV might’ve dropped the “+” from their brand just in time for November, but that doesn’t mean their quality of content has changed one bit.

You can add one or more emergency contacts to your iPhone so that they can be easily contacted (or contact you) in urgent situations. This takes five minutes to set up, but it could be one of the most important settings on your device.

Fedora 43, after a week-long delay, is out of beta today. It includes several updates to the community fork of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and all of its derivative distributions. Namely, GNOME got a version boost, there's a new installer, and several packages have been upgraded.

Google Maps is one of those apps that probably has more features than anyone could know about. One feature you might be missing out on is Lists. This is more than just a bookmarking system—it can make trip planning and exploration much easier.

Luxury and electrification rarely come cheap, but this American hybrid SUV challenges that idea with an unexpected mix of refinement and value. It proves you don’t need a European badge or a six-figure budget to enjoy premium comfort, cutting-edge tech, and impressive efficiency in one sleek package.

Want your kids to use Linux but can't decide which distro makes the best introduction? Should they use your daily driver or something different? Well, here are five distros I'm seriously considering for my own kids—and the reasoning behind each choice.

WiiM is finally jumping into the smart speaker game with the launch of the Sound, its first-ever smart speaker. It has a few impressive features compared to your average Google or Alexa speaker, including a 3.5mm audio jack and touchscreen controls.

As we mosey on into November and gear up for all the new, end-of-the-year content that’s in store for us, we can’t help but look back at the exciting releases we’ve seen on Paramount+ this year. From new series premieres and seasons of ongoing favorites to true-life documentaries and original films, most have been rather spectacular, but all have been quite memorable.

Hybrid demand in the U.S. is quietly climbing again, especially as enthusiasm for full EVs cools down. With tax perks fading, automakers are shifting attention back to gas-electric options that feel more practical for everyday drivers.

I use YouTube almost daily, whether on my laptop, mobile, or phone. On the whole, the popular video-streaming platform has a user-friendly interface, but there's one default setting that, until I disabled it, frustrated me endlessly: autoplay previews.

grep is the established tool for full-text file search on the command line. But alternatives are available, like ripgrep, ag, and sift. But should you switch and, if so, which should be your search tool of choice? Let’s find out.

The EcoFlow Delta 3 Ultra Plus is an updated, refined version of one of its biggest portable power stations. This time around, the unit is expandable, offers more customization, and is built to last. It's a battery perfect for emergencies, outdoor adventures, and everything in between.

USB-C has been a game changer for electronics like phones, laptops, and other small devices, but the same isn't true for desktop PCs. After going through the trouble of adding a USB-C port to my slightly-older PC, I've only used it a handful of times, and I frequently find myself wondering if it was worth the fuss.