Apple’s parental controls are no good for parents or kids
Last week, my family and I–like so many others in the U.S.–hopped in a car to try and catch sight of a total eclipse. And, like so many other parents, I planned to distract my…
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Good news for iPhone owners: AI will work on device
iPhone owners feeling skeptical about the reliability of AI may be pleased to hear that Apple’s take on the technology will probably work on device rather than via the cloud. Initially, at any rate. Bloomberg…
Razer Blackshark V2 Hyperspeed review: A headset with a very good mic
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Ultra-light and comfortable Excellent microphone quality Long-lasting battery life and fast charging option Versatile connectivity options Cons Sound tuning favors esports Material quality could be better Non-detachable microphone Our…
Are free VPNs any good?
Virtual private networks, or VPNs, are proving to be more and more consequential in the wide open world of the internet, where privacy is now so precious. While premium VPN services provide reliable protection, what…
Even if you don’t need a new Mac, this blowout iMac deal is too good to pass up
The new M3 iMac may be faster than the original model, but otherwise, it’s the same great iMac we loved in 2021. And if you didn’t buy one then, you should grab one now: Best…
Is a mainstream laptop good enough for gaming?
Laptop hardware has come a long way in recent years, with the most expensive models featuring CPU and GPU specs similar to what you’d expect from a beefy gaming desktop PC. If a laptop isn’t…
Edifier’s new QR65 speakers look as good as they sound
Edifier is a popular speaker choice among desktop PC enthusiasts. Its R1280T bookshelf speakers are a staple on /r/battlestations and the top of Amazon’s best-seller list, and there’s a pair sitting a couple of feet…
Good news! A gaming laptop can finally be your only laptop
If you remember a time when gamers always had beefy desktop PCs and gaming laptops were a little ridiculous, I have some good news for you: Modern gaming laptops are shockingly thin and light. They…
An open Apple isn’t good for anyone
If Apple had its way, it would never open the App Store to competition, never offer web downloads of apps, never allow app developers to link to outside websites, and probably never reduce its cut…
15-inch M3 MacBook Air hands-on: Pretty, pretty, pretty good
Apple announced the new M3 MacBook Air last Monday and it’s available to pre-order now, with shipments and Apple Store retail arrival on Friday, March 8. We got our hands on the new laptop, and…