Even USB-C earbuds come with bloatware now

You may be used to computers and even Android phones shipping stuffed with bloatware, but a new Deezer promotion brings unwanted software installs to a new frontier: earbuds.Gross.Mobee-K’s new USB-C smart earbuds come with Deezer “pre-installed,” the music streaming service announced last week (as spotted by The Verge), and they unload much more than that when paired with select Samsung Galaxy phones.“When Samsung Galaxy owners sync their Smart Earphones, they will launch a customized Deezer

Why Microsoft needs an Xbox gaming laptop

It’s been a big few months for Microsoft’s hardware endeavors. Last year, the company unveiled the Surface Book 3, a unique melding of notebook and tablet that Microsoft calls “the ultimate laptop,” followed by the shockingly potent Surface Laptop 4 in 2021. The long-awaited Xbox Series X console also launched on November 10, and it probably puts your PC to shame (especially since you can’t buy a GPU right now). But what I want is something that straddles those two worlds and solidifies Micro

How to sell old tech

Most everyone has laptops, smartphones, fitness trackers, tablets, or cameras lying around the house, no longer in use. If you don’t need them, you can get cash for that old tech—it just takes a little time.As you’d expect, the more energy you put into the effort, the more cash you’ll reap. Listing the item yourself on an online marketplace yields the highest returns, while using a buyback service lowers the payout in exchange for less work.Here are your options, plus some tips for the best e

Surface Laptop 4 review: Microsoft returns to form with a solid notebook

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 4 has significantly improved where it matters—in performance and in battery life. Even though it’s largely unchanged otherwise compared to the Surface Laptop 3 (and available in the same 13.5-inch and 15-inch sizes), that’s not a bad thing given the product line’s tradition of offering a great screen, a great keyboard, and great battery life. Microsoft has hit its mark on all three criteria once again, and the important changes under the hood make all the difference

Dreame Bot L10 review: A better "seeing" robot vacuum

This vacuum/mop hybrid uses advanced LiDAR to get a better understanding of your room layout and provide collision-free cleaning. https://www.techhive.com/article/3616474/dreame-bot-l10-review.html#tk.rss_all

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar review: High-end sound for a high-end price

Sennheiser expects to fetch top dollar for this sophisticated soundbar, but it fully doesn't deliver the immersive audio experience it promises https://www.techhive.com/article/3539990/sennheiser-ambeo-soundbar-review.html#tk.rss_all

Go get Alien: Isolation and Hand of Fate 2 for free on the Epic Games Store

A new week means fresh freebies via the Epic Games Store, and this time around you can snag not one, but two very good (and very different) games: Alien: Isolation and Hand of Fate 2. Both will remain free until they’re replaced by yet another giveaway next Thursday.Alien: Isolation released all the way back in 2014 but remains one of the most stunningly successful horror games in modern memory. And even if you’re not typically into scary games, every fan of the franchise needs to play it.To

Samsung Galaxy S21: The first 10 things to do with your new phone

The Galaxy S21 series embodies Samsung’s approach to smartphone design, which is to cram in more features than the competition. That means your new phone does a lot of cool things, but good luck finding it all. We can get you started, though. Here are 10 things to do with your new Galaxy S21.More stories

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Will a console APU equivalent ever exist for the DIY market? | Ask an expert

Q: Why can’t we have an APU for DIY PCs that rival those in the Xbox Series X and the PS5? If bandwidth is the problem, AMD can just put more memory in there, right?A: Unfortunately, an equivalent APU to those in powerful gaming consoles doesn’t make sense for desktop PCs, for a few reasons. We’ll use the ones in the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 as the example. As designed, their combination CPU/GPU processors utilize GDDR6 memory for handling both system tasks and gaming. And that type of


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