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There is no need to keep flitting back and forth between your mouse and your keyboard—you just need the right mouse for the job.

It seems that the robotic revolution is in full swing now, and robotics companies are releasing new demos of their incredible bots relentlessly. Figure AI has been plowing away as well, and its "Helix" demo is impressive, until you stop to think about it, then it's really impressive.

It tends to be that the best Android phones out there, or at least the most interesting ones, don't seem to be available in the US. Case in point: Xiaomi, a Chinese company, is about to launch a phone that's basically a dedicated camera attached to a screen.

Ironically, the one technology everyone thinks was a spinoff from space travel is a myth: Teflon. But there are literally thousands of space technologies which have since made their way into everyday life, from LED lighting to CAT scans.

While the war between Android and iPhone for market dominance rages on, there's still development on alternatives to both platforms. Finland-based tech company Jolla has released version 5.0 of Sailfish OS, its Linux-based operating system for mobile devices.

It's never too early to start thinking about the next flagship Galaxy Ultra phone. After returning my Galaxy S25 Ultra this year for a smaller model, here's what I want to see from the Galaxy S26 Ultra next year.

On paper, Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro looks like the antidote to all the small flaws in the PlayStation 5 base console experience, but after carefully considering the coverage and real-world performance of the world's most powerful gaming console, I think I'll pass for now.

Horses in video games are far more than just another digital vehicle. They are characters in their own right, and in many cases you'll form a bond or at least some fondness for your steed. There have been many good horse boys (and girls) over the years, but these are the ones I think are legitimately iconic.

No matter what kind of vehicle you’re looking to purchase, reliability is easily one of the most important metrics you should look at. Making sure that the new car you buy has a good reputation can be the difference between a smooth ownership experience and a costly nightmare.

Tabletop gaming has experienced quite a resurgence in the last few years, and there's definitely a unique type of fun to be had when sitting down at a table with friends and manipulating cards, dice, and small plastic pieces. However, for my money, there are some games I just prefer to play in digital form. These in particular.

Google is rolling out transcripts for videos uploaded to Google Drive. The service was already generating captions for uploaded videos, but the new transcripts are a big upgrade for quickly finding the right part of a video.

The new iPhone 16e lacks MagSafe, Camera Control, vibrant colors, and more. It also has a missing GPU core and a downgraded display without Dynamic Island, among other omissions. If you’re getting an iPhone 16e for yourself, you need to know about the missing features.

Microsoft is creating a new AI-based search feature for Bing called "Copilot Search." Instead of showing the usual blue links, this feature will present search results as summaries generated by AI.

Excel's spin button lets you quickly increase or decrease a value in a cell without having to type it manually. It can be used in wide-ranging contexts, such as a data entry form, a dashboard worksheet, or a price calculation table, and its flexible controls mean you can tailor it to your needs.

Google is ditching SMS two-factor authentication in favor of QR codes. The new 2FA method will provide increased protection against phishing and other common threats, but it may be less convenient than SMS verification, depending on Google's implementation.

Looking for a new Android phone for cheap? We've got your back! Whether you want an excellent camera, fantastic performance, a long-lasting battery, or a bit of everything, we've rounded up a list of the best budget Android phones we think you'll love.