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For a while, recertified hard drives were the secret weapons of anyone who wanted to do some self-hosting at home or run a large NAS, but recently the prices on these drives seem to climbing, making them much less of a good deal.

Google Maps is an extremely useful tool that millions rely on for driving and navigation instructions, but if your phone runs out of battery, you're in trouble. Smartphones have several battery-saving modes users can take advantage of, but now it sounds like Google's busy building its own ultra-low-power mode specifically for Maps.

A collection of 16 books centered around Raspberry Pi projects is available for only $18 dollars on Humble Bundle. The normal price for all 16 books would be $357. If you're looking to learn the ins and outs of developing a Raspberry Pi, this is a great place to get started.

If you have a Meta Quest headset, you can now use it as a multi-monitor setup for a Windows PC without third-party software. The app Mixed Reality Link is now available for most Windows 11 PCs.

As a South African, and despite it practically being our national sport, I'm not much one for patriotism or national pride. Yet, sometimes a fellow countryman does something so undeniably cool that I can't help but feel a little undeserved secondhand smugness.

The iPhone 17 has been out for a little over a month now, and for some people, that's enough time to break their phones. If you already broke yours, the good part is that Apple is finally selling parts for these new phones. And in a pretty quick span, all things considered.

OPPO Find N5, Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, vivo X Fold5, Honor Magic V5 — these are some of the best foldable phones on the market, but you can't get them in the United States, at least not officially. How come?

A second monitor is one of the most potent productivity boosters for Windows users, but sometimes your computer fails to see the extra display.

T-Mobile is making a major change to how customers can manage their bills when they fall behind, and it's forcing everyone onto its app. Starting today, T-Mobile will no longer allow customers to set up a payment arrangement over the phone, in a retail store, or through the automated phone system.

The brand-new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is currently available at a surprisingly low price. It’s on sale for just $320 at Woot, which is a massive 36% discount off the original price of $500. This is a chance to get a high-end smartwatch with a classic rotating bezel design.

Microsoft is making big changes to how its Xbox business runs, and while much of that strategy is still assumed or rumor at this point, what's not in question is that the traditional Xbox console is dead. A tacit admission that Nintendo and Sony can't be moved from their dominant positions in the console market.

Google is finally starting the rollout of its all-new Gemini for Home voice assistant to its lineup of smart speakers and displays. The big promise here is that Gemini is far more conversational and capable than the current Assistant, and if you have a compatible speaker, you can use it.

Families looking for a spacious, family-friendly alternative to the typical three-row SUV now have an unexpected option; an all-electric minibus that blends retro charm with modern innovation. Designed to deliver practicality without sacrificing style, it reimagines the family hauler for a new era of clean mobility and high-tech convenience.

The way payments work through Android apps from the Play Store is changing, and it’s all thanks to a court ruling. If you’re an Android user in the US, you now have access to more flexibility and potentially cheaper apps, but it won’t be immediately obvious where to look.

Samsung beat most other phone makers to the punch when it comes to marketing its Galaxy phones and tablets as AI devices. I don't consider this a good thing. Fortunately, Samsung also does a good job of letting you turn all that stuff off.

Do you love using Ubuntu but loath some of its restrictive options and annoying quirks? Even though it’s the most popular Linux distro, it’s not perfect and can feel limiting based on your workflow. Thankfully, we have GNOME Extensions to solve most of these issues and make Ubuntu almost perfect!

Many prefer to use Jellyfin over Plex because it’s free and open-source, supports features like hardware transcoding, and runs on almost anything. Though the default Jellyfin theme is functional, it’s a bit dull to look at every day.

.In the competitive luxury crossover segment, few vehicles manage to combine refinement and reliability as seamlessly as this Japanese-built model. It offers an elegant design, premium materials, and a driving experience that feels effortlessly composed, appealing to buyers who want both sophistication and peace of mind.

In the dark days of photo editing, one of the most labor-intensive jobs was cutting objects and people from the foreground to neatly remove the background. Hours of meticulous work were needed to get a pixel-perfect result. Over time, the tools improved with the development of the lasso tool, magic selection tools, and other similar approaches, making the task a little easier.

Exactly 13 years ago this week, on October 29, 2012, Google released a flagship Android phone in its Nexus line that stood out from all the rest. I'm proud to say I owned one, and to this day, it’s still my favorite phone ever released—the Nexus 4. Let's see what made it so special.