Google’s best new AI feature is just a really good to-do list
Google’s big I/O event came and went last week, stuffed to the gills with new AI announcements and functionality. Most of it left me cold. But one — and only one — of those Gemini…
Lawrence Stubbs
Lawrence Stubbs
Still using Windows Media Player? Try this instead
If you’re still relying on Windows Media Player, or bouncing between media player apps that feel too bloated to work properly, MPC-BE will feel like a breath of fresh air. Short for Media Player Classic…
Robot stress test: Narwal’s $1,500 mop vs. my nightmare messes
If a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing right—and if a robot is going to clean up my place, it better do a good job. That’s the stance I took when Narwal sent me…
Download movies and shows in 4K and watch them anywhere, ad-free — $95.99 with no subscription
TL;DR: Get a lifetime subscription to Keeprix All-in-One Streaming Video Downloader for $95.99 (MSRP $159.99) and save streaming videos for offline viewing in up to 4K quality. Streaming services are great until your favorite movie disappears overnight, your…
Stop delaying your OS upgrade and switch to Windows 11 Pro for under $10
TL;DR: Get a lifetime license for Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $9.97 (MSRP $199) and upgrade your PC with a one-time payment. It’s easy to put off operating system upgrades, especially when everything still feels “good enough” day…
Claude Opus 4.8 is learning to say AI’s three hardest words: “I don’t know”
Honesty is a key sticking point with even the most powerful LLMs. It’s not so much that they’re intentionally lying to you; instead, they’ll confidently tell you things they’re not 100 percent (or even 50…
Microsoft is putting Copilot on a productivity leash
Google made headlines a short time ago for a plan to expand its Gemini prompt box as it combines AI and search. Microsoft is taking a different tack: it’s also dynamically expanding its prompt box,…
Intel’s Arc G3 is the handheld chip we needed, at the worst possible time
It’s been four years and change since Valve shook things up with the Steam Deck. In all that time, nearly every single competitor and alternative handheld gaming PC has used an AMD chip. MSI is…
Windows 11 can now share audio to two Bluetooth headsets at once
Microsoft appears to be taking a leaf out of Apple’s book with a new feature in Windows 11: an audio function modeled on Share Audio for AirPods and iPhones. Windows 11 utilizes Bluetooth LE Audio…
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick HD is here and cheaper than expected
Update on May 28, 2026: Amazon’s newest generation of Fire TV Stick HD is now available with a price tag that’s even cheaper than expected. It’s currently on sale for just $21.99, but this is…