Game Pass just became Microsoft 365 for gamers, in the worst way
The Xbox as a console might not be doing so hot lately, but Xbox Game Pass is still the best deal in gaming—if you know about it. If you don’t, that’s due to Microsoft’s increasingly…
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Proof: Why you can’t even trust verified Amazon reviews anymore
Two weeks ago, I received a postcard from Amazon—or, at least, I thought it was from Amazon. On second glance, I realized it was actually from one of the marketplace sellers who operate on Amazon.…
Snag a pair of 6-feet Anker USB-C cables for just $9 on Amazon
We all need reliable cables to keep our devices charged and connected, right? That’s why I’m particularly happy to see Anker’s two-pack of USB-C to USB-C cables on sale at Amazon. If you’re a Prime…
Orico Thunderbolt 4 12-in-1 dock review: Stability sells it
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Best-in-class stability Excellent streaming Upstream Thunderbolt and display connection SD/microSD slots Upstream Thunderbolt port fast-charges phones Cons Power button doesn’t remember if it’s on Poor storage performance Our Verdict…
This tiny folding keyboard is actually a full-blown AMD Ryzen PC
Keyboards that hide full computer guts under the keys aren’t a new idea. (The Commodore 64 comes to mind, though it’s hardly the only example.) And neither are folding keyboards for mobile devices, since I…
Start taking digital notes in ebooks with a Kindle Scribe, now 30% off
Scribbling on the pages of a real book is a capital sin, but not when you have a Kindle Scribe. It has all the features of a Kindle except you can also write and draw…
This 45-inch LG ultrawide OLED monitor is $700 off right now
Want to upgrade your gaming or workstation setup with a huge monitor with top-notch specs? This LG UltraGear 45-inch OLED monitor should be high up on your list, especially at this jaw-dropping price. The 45-inch…
Free AI isn’t sustainable — and we’ll be paying for it soon enough
Sometimes small news can reveal big truths. When Microsoft released its annual sustainability report in May, it was hardly a blockbuster story—but the numbers hid something interesting: the company has increased its emissions by 30…
Why is PC gaming still terrible on Snapdragon laptops? Blame Steam
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chips, which power over a dozen Copilot+ PCs from numerous laptop makers, are a hit. They deliver processor performance that rivals AMD and Intel hardware alongside superior battery life and low fan…
The 9 most common phishing scam types, explained
Phishing is one of the most popular techniques used by cybercriminals to break into your accounts, steal your data, and even infect you with malicious software like ransomware. According to the 2024 Phishing Report by…