Buying a USB-C cable? Beware these 6 hidden traps
It’s been a few years since USB-C first hit the scene. And while we still love how reversible it is and how powerful it’s become, we’re also more aware of the potential pitfalls around this…
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Buying a PC power supply in 2026 is weirdly easy to mess up
Buying a power supply can seem like a minefield of jargon and specs. What wattage do you need? What efficiency rating is best? Which form factor is right for your build? It’s no simple task…
Google denies copying Liquid Glass, but nobody’s buying it
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Google’s I/O promo video featuring a transparent, glowing Android mascot sparked controversy over potential copying of Apple’s Liquid Glass interface design. Macworld highlights that Android president Sameer…
Buying used PC parts in 2026? Read this before you get scammed
Whenever the retail market loses its mind, we can always turn to the second-hand market for relief. It’s there with open arms to give us months-old and years-old hardware at great prices. Right? Well, not…
Ookla’s C1X report’s most shocking result? People are buying iPhone Air
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that Ookla’s Q4 2025 Speedtest data reveals the iPhone Air has achieved unexpected popularity, generating double the test samples of the iPhone 16 Plus despite…
FBI is buying location data to track US citizens, director confirms
The FBI has resumed purchasing reams of Americans’ data and location histories to aid federal investigations, the agency’s director, Kash Patel, testified to lawmakers on Wednesday. This is the first time since 2023 that the…
Treasury sanctions Russian zero-day broker accused of buying exploits stolen from U.S. defense contractor
The U.S. government announced on Tuesday sanctions against two companies that acquire and resell zero-day exploits, as well sanctioning their founders and their associates. Officials with the U.S. Treasury told TechCrunch that the government was…
Buying an older iPhone? Here’s how to not get ripped off
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld advises buyers to be selective when purchasing older iPhones in 2026, as performance degradation affects many models. The iPhone 16e offers best value at $599 with…
Buying an external drive? Wait! 5 reasons to build your own instead
Recently I’ve come across a bunch of articles on how to build your own external drive, which is interesting because there are some perfectly good pre-built external drives available already. But after some investigation, it…
Buying a laptop? Wait! A mini PC may actually be better for you
For most people, a laptop is the default option when shopping for a new computer. It can work at home, it can work on the go, and it has everything built right into it: a…