Budget phones aren't exactly a big part of Apple's playbook
https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/iphone/iphones-se-4-apple-affordable-phone
You really don’t need to pay upwards of $1,000 for a powerful computer these days. Mini PCs are way more capable than they used to be, and they’re way more affordable than equivalent laptops.
This decked-out GMKtec M7 Pro, for instance, is down to just $499.98 on Amazon
SSDs are finely tuned, blazing-fast storage devices that can take more advantage of the high bandwidth of PCIe 5.0 than even the fastest graphics cards. But like all instruments of performance, you can’t treat them poorly and expect them to last forever.
There ar
Private voice communication in your home, office, workshop and all you need is that old Raspberry Pi and some old smartphones, often lurking in your desk drawer.
The Sapphire Nitro+ RX 9070 XT was briefly listed at Amazon for around $1,000, allowing a Reddit user to place an order for the GPU.
Nearly 10 years old, 3D Benchy is now public domain.
https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/the-3dbenchy-is-back
Right now, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT CPU is available at Amazon for its lowest price—just $139 instead of the recommended $249.
The XFX RX 9070-series GPU listings reveal a March 6 release date, and prices are seemingly close to the RTX 5070 Ti's MSRP.
Intel's 65W Core Ultra 5 230F offers impressive efficiency gains over last-gen, but price increases and high platform costs may hinder adoption.
Nintendo Switch 2 model leaker may soon have the real console on hand.
New releases we picked up this week that belong on your reading list.
I’ve been messing around with Bluesky for a while, and one thing I really missed was a proper way to browse discussions in a structured, Reddit-like way specially myself being daily reddit user. So, I ended up building a Reddit-like client for Bluesky that scratches that itch: Threadsky.app
It pulls in trending topics, lets you explore conversations with a threaded view (so no more getting lost in replies), and even allows users to create channels with customizations, basically, like subre
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“For the third time, stop tapping!” my primary school teacher screams at me from across the room. I must not have heard her the first two times. I’d been drumming on the desk again, using my fingers for sticks and the floor beneath for a kick drum. While my bod
Our tech tips will help you check your Airbnb or rental for dangers and make sure you -- and your devices -- stay safe. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/vital-airbnb-checks-to-make-when-you-arrive/#ftag=CADf328eec
Carlo Ancelotti's side will be aiming to extend their lead at the top of the table as they take on mid-table Los Rojillos. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/la-liga-soccer-livestream-how-to-watch-osasuna-vs-real-madrid-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Roku's best TV yet offers great usability and low input lag for gaming, but its image quality for the money could be better. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/roku-pro-series-4k-tv-review-beloved-streamers-tv-good-for-gaming-too/#ftag=CADf328eec
Upgrading to a new phone this year? These steps can help convert your old one into a free home security camera. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/these-3-easy-steps-helped-reuse-old-phone-as-security-camera/#ftag=CADf328eec
Tariffs have become President Donald Trump's favored economic move, prompting a lot of folks to ask what it is they even do. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-what-they-might-and-might-not-mean-for-everyday-prices/#ftag=CADf328eec
There's an indefinite hiring freeze in place at the IRS, but fears about it's impact on the 2025 tax season might be misplaced. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/trumps-irs-hiring-freeze-probably-wont-delay-your-taxes-but-this-definitely-will/#ftag=CADf328eec
This air fryer snack is quick and easy to make and it delivers the perfect crunch every time. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/my-budget-friendly-high-protein-air-fryer-guilty-pleasure-snack/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't let criminals get their hands on your cash. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/beware-these-common-banking-scams/#ftag=CADf328eec
Captain America 4's creative team explains why Bruce Banner and his alter-ego aren't part of the Marvel film's cast.
The Samsung DeX app facilitates a modular computing setup. You can trade in a single laptop for a few different accessories and use your Galaxy S8 or later to power the setup. But what happens if you go full-time Dex?
https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/samsung-dex-replace-laptop-what-happened
The MSI Creator A16 AI+ is a solid AI-powered machine with a satisfying keyboard, excellent processing performance, and a sturdy chassis, but similar laptops exist for far cheaper.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/msi-creator-a16-ai-a3hvfg-review
Browse top deals from today's Walmart Presidents Day sale
I used the MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ mini PC as my main work computer for a week. It's a decent computer with one big problem. Our review.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/msi-cubi-nuc-13mq-review
If you’re looking to speed up your PC, you should consider using two SSDs instead of one. One way to do this is to configure the two drives in a RAID 0 array. This allows the read and write speeds of both SSDs to be combined, resulting in impressive benchmark results. Another way is using one SSD for
The AirVision M1 is about $400 too expensive, given what it brings to the table.
https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/wearable-tech/asus-airvision-m1-ar-glasses-review
GPU Purses is selling an Nvidia H100 shoulder bag that costs $65,536.
Uber is suing DoorDash, accusing the biggest food delivery provider in the US of putting pressure on restaurants to exclusively use its services. According to
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No need to throw out your favorite garment. Save your clothes with these go-to stain removal tips. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/stain-removal-guide-how-to-scrub-blood-grease-wine-oil-and-more-from-clothes/#ftag=CADf328eec
Expecting a Social Security check this week? Here's February's payment schedule, so you know exactly when you'll get it. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-february-2025-your-money-is-on-the-way/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can also give your message a little flair by making certain words explode. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-make-your-iphone-messages-bold-shake-with-excitment-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple said the update patches an issue that could lead to an "extremely sophisticated attack." https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/have-an-iphone-you-need-to-download-ios-18-3-1-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
Alexa support for cams enables voice commands, auto doorbell greetings, Echo compatibility and other tricks. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/best-security-cameras-for-alexa/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you updated to iOS 18.3 but still aren't seeing Siri's new look, try these suggestions. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/siri-got-a-makeover-heres-how-to-make-your-iphone-glow/#ftag=CADf328eec
Pep's men take on the Magpies in a crucial match for both side's top-four aspirations. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-man-city-vs-newcastle-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
The top four chasing Tricky Trees head to Craven Cottage. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-fulham-vs-nottingham-forest-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
It seems that AMD is planning to unleash its RX 9070 graphics cards in a head-to-head battle with Nvidia’s RTX 5070.
Deutsche Telekom pioneers a sustainable shift in electronics with the NeoCircuit Router.
Asus NUC 15 Pro is a compact powerhouse built for AI, multitasking, and high-resolution work with Intel’s latest Core Ultra processors and Arc graphics.
If you've been hunting for a new MacBook, now's the time to buy with these top President's Day deals, including the MacBook Air as low as $749!
The Enermax Revolution D.F. X 1050 combines robust power delivery, good features, and a stylish design, making it a solid choice for users seeking performance, aesthetics, and reliability in high-demand setups.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/enermax-revolution-d-f-x-1050-psu-review
One of our favorite grill accessories, the ThermoWorks Thermapen One, is on sale for $79 right now. This Engadget exclusive sale shaves $30 off this speedy thermometer. While it’s not the record low price, $79 is pretty close.
The Thermopen One is calibrated to record temperatures accurately, with an error margin of 0.5 degrees Fahrenheit (0.3 degrees Celsius). It also does this within a
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I'm excited to showcase Kreuzberg!
Kreuzberg is a modern Python library built from the ground up with async/await, type hints, and optimized I/O handling.
It provides a unified interface for extracting text from documents (PDFs, images, office files) without external API dependencies.
Key technical features: - Built with modern Python best practices (async/await, type hints, functional-first) - Optimized async I/O with anyio for multi-loop compatibility - Smart worker process pool for
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A few years ago, I chronicled the journey I went on to manually merge two Apple ID accounts into one.
I was attempting to rectify a problem that I and many other long-time Apple users had been stuck with: Our data—emails, contacts, movie and app purchases, photos, logins, and more—was spread across two different Apple accounts. This segregation made accessing this data on our various device
The Streambar SE is compact and offers surprisingly good sound for its small size, and it's on sale at Amazon for Presidents Day. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-tried-rokus-mini-soundbar-and-im-hooked-and-its-just-85-for-presidents-day/#ftag=CADf328eec
You're likely in the clear if your student loan debt is already wiped out, but current borrowers may soon be out of luck. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/you-cant-be-forced-to-repay-forgiven-student-loans-unless-this-happens/#ftag=CADf328eec
The injury-hit Gunners travel to the King Power Stadium to face the relegation-threatened Foxes. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-leicester-vs-arsenal-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
High school coder runs Linux inside a PDF, proving that anything - yes, even an OS- can live in a document.
Here's the biggest tech news stories from Sony, Apple, Marvel, and more.
Starlink is going mainstream –here's how to get it
https://www.techradar.com/phones/what-is-starlink-price-speeds-how-to-get-it-on-t-mobile-and-more
TL;DR: Spend $20 on BJ’s The Club Card Me
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 15. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-feb-15/#ftag=CADf328eec
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A strong password will help keep your devices secure and prevent people from using your network without you realizing it. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/when-was-the-last-time-you-changed-your-wifi-password-heres-how-to-do-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
YouTube Shorts adds Veo 2 AI video tool.
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https://www.tindie.com/products/cycle/msxbook-onechipmsx-msx2-computer/
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The lander is now in orbit around the moon and will land on March 2. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/the-blue-ghost-lunar-lander-is-now-orbiting-the-moon-see-dazzling-photographs/#ftag=CADf328eec
An efficient new HVAC system might save you money, but you'll want to keep an eye on a few potential issues before going through with an installation. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/5-things-to-know-before-getting-a-heat-pump/#ftag=CADf328eec
You should see this tax form if you were paid more than $5,000 in freelance income via third-party payment apps last year. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/do-you-earn-money-via-venmo-paypal-or-cash-app-heres-why-you-received-a-1099-k/#ftag=CADf328eec
This is one of the weirder promotions done by an app in recent months. The company even made a video showing Duo being killed by a Cybertruck. https://www.cnet.com/culture/internet/duo-the-duolingo-owl-cruelly-murdered-by-a-tesla-cybertruck-now-sold-in-coffin-shaped-box/#ftag=CADf328eec
If your mesh Wi-Fi system isn't delivering fast speeds, moving it to another spot can give your connection a boost. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/location-matters-when-setting-up-your-mesh-router-avoid-these-spots/#ftag=CADf328eec
Enjoy some top-notch Valentine's Day counterprogramming. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/9-great-horror-movies-to-watch-on-prime-video-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
The wrong size heat pump can cost you money. Here's how to know what you need if you're switching your HVAC system. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/how-to-get-the-right-size-heat-pump-for-your-home/#ftag=CADf328eec
Marvel's newest movie is full of red, white and blue action. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/captain-america-brave-new-world-is-there-a-post-credits-scene/#ftag=CADf328eec
In the theater, home, headphones and now cars, Dolby Atmos is everywhere. Here's how it works in the Rivian R1S. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/is-a-car-the-best-way-to-listen-to-dolby-atmos-music/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple delights us with joyful tech with the release of new colorful Beats by Dre Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds, which now get heart rate monitoring and some perks found in AirPods. CNET's Bridget Carey also is smitten with Apple's lamp robot arm research — something that reminds her of tech magic of another era. https://www.cnet.com/videos/why-im-loving-new-powerbeats-and-robot-lamps-apple-remembers-what-moves-us/#ftag=CADf328eec