Lawrence Stubbs

I tried Google’s AI glasses. They’re what Google Glass always wanted to be

A decade after Google launched Google Glass to spectacular failure, it’s trying again. And I think that the world (and I) will be more receptive to what Google’s online AI interpreter, Gemini, can do when…

Firefox 151 brings a big privacy boost and fixes 30+ security flaws

The latest version of Firefox for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android brings a number of improvements to privacy protection, the built-in PDF viewer/editor, and the VPN feature, plus fixes for over 30 security vulnerabilities. Updates…

Windows 11’s new SecureBoot folder isn’t malware. Here’s what it does

Over the past few days, some users have noticed that a new folder appears after installing May’s Windows 11 update (KB5089549), the same update that’s failing to install on some machines. This new folder is…

Duolingo got easier when I paid for it. That was the problem

In 2015, ahead of my first vacation to Italy, I wanted to learn some Italian. It’s polite to know at least some basic words and phrases when visiting a foreign country, right? Enough to get…

This retractable 100W USB-C cable is just and fits in your pocket

This retractable 100W USB-C cable is just $12 and fits in your pocket

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How long do USB flash drives really last? It’s annoyingly complicated

The lifespan of data on a USB flash drive depends on many factors: Under ideal conditions, data should remain preserved on a high-quality USB stick for at least 10 years or even longer. But what…

GMKtec M8 mini PC drops to 0, with Ryzen 5 Pro and 16GB DDR5 RAM

GMKtec M8 mini PC drops to $410, with Ryzen 5 Pro and 16GB DDR5 RAM

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