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Insta360 Is Making a Smartphone Stabilizer

Over the years, there have been efforts to reduce the shake effect in handheld cameras and smartphones, but it’s not always possible to fully fix without dedicated hardware. If you need an actual stabilizer, this new option f…

Arol Wright 50m ago

Apple Pay Later Is Here, but You Should Probably Stay Away

Apple Pay has been around for years as a seamless way to pay for purchases on Apple devices from websites, apps, or physical stores. There’s now a feature for splitting any purchase across multiple payments: Apple Pay Later….

Corbin Davenport 20h ago

Steam Is Saying Goodbye to Windows 7 and 8

Windows 7 was released in 2009, while Windows 8 was released in 2012. The former had a great run, while the latter not so much, but both operating systems lasted a long while. Now, Steam is bidding adieu to both operating sys…

Arol Wright 22h ago

Amazon’s “Sidewalk” Mesh Network Is Coming to More Devices

Amazon Sidewalk is a mesh network powered by Amazon devices, like Ring cameras and Echo speakers, which aims to keep devices connected beyond the reach of Wi-Fi signals. Amazon is now opening up Sidewalk to more companies and…

Corbin Davenport 22h ago

You Can Now Try Microsoft Edge’s Real-Time Tab Sharing

Many of the features showing up in Edge aren’t all that helpful, but back in October, Microsoft showed off a real-time browser tab sharing feature that looked interesting. Now you can help Microsoft test it….

Corbin Davenport 23h ago

Lenovo Just Revealed New Yoga and Slim Windows Laptops

Lenovo is one of the most popular PC makers, and if you’re looking for a solid laptop, the company probably has a few options for you. Lenovo is once again updating its Slim and Yoga lineups with the latest CPUs and GPUs….

Arol Wright 1d ago

Reader Mode in Chrome Is Finally Official, but With a Catch

Google Chrome has had a hidden Reader Mode for years, giving you a simplified view for web pages that might be too distracting. After many years, Chrome is finally rolling out reader mode to everyone, but there’s a catch….

Corbin Davenport 1d ago

Intel’s New Tiny PC Has a 13th Gen Core i7 CPU

What if you had the power of a current-gen Intel Core i7, in a computer that you can fit under, or behind, anything? Tiny PCs are a market that’s growing slowly but surely, and Intel’s NUC lineup is among the best. The newest…

Arol Wright 2d ago

Microsoft Teams Is Now Faster, With a Windows 11-Like Design

Microsoft Teams is one of the most widely-used hubs for workplace and organization, combining chats, video conferencing, and much more into one experience. A major update is now rolling out that gives Teams a fresh coat of pa…

Corbin Davenport 2d ago

Your iPhone, iPad, Mac, & Apple Watch Get New Features Today

Apple usually releases new major software updates each fall, with smaller improvements rolling out throughout the year. Updates are now going out for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and other Apple products….

Corbin Davenport 2d ago

Update Your PC Now to Fix Snipping Tool’s Security Flaw

Previously, we reported that thanks to an unpatched vulnerability existing in Windows 11’s Snipping Tool program, you could un-crop images and recover sensitive data from them. Thankfully, that’s over now, as Microsoft has re…

Arol Wright 2d ago

You Can’t Get PC or Xbox Game Pass for $1 Anymore

For years, Microsoft offered a 1-month trial to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass for the low price of $1. It was a great way to try some games on your Xbox console or gaming PC for a while without spending a lot of money, but …

Arol Wright 2d ago

This New SSD Can Reach 10 GB/s

MSI probably isn’t the first company that comes to mind for the best internal SSDs, but the company does sell a few models aimed at high-end workstations and gaming PCs. MSI has now announced a new super-fast SSD that is push…

Corbin Davenport 2d ago

HyperX Made a Super-Charged Controller for PC and Xbox

There are plenty of PC gaming controllers already that can be a great alternative to keyboard and mouse gameplay, but HP-owned HyperX just introduced an interesting option: the HyperX Clutch Gladiate.

Corbin Davenport 2d ago

Microsoft PowerPoint Has a New List Feature on the Web

Microsoft 365 has applications for Windows, Mac, and the web, but those versions differ in a few ways. Microsoft is now updating the web version of PowerPoint with a feature the desktop apps have had for a while….

Corbin Davenport 5d ago

Did Your Code Project Just Break? It Might Be GitHub’s Fault

GitHub hosts code repositories for countless different projects, from personal websites to popular apps like VLC Media Player. If you have a script, application, or other project that relies on GitHub, it may have just been b…

Corbin Davenport 5d ago

The Framework Laptop 16 Has an Upgradeable GPU

Many laptops might let you upgrade the RAM, storage, or other secondary components. But what about an actual upgradeable laptop? Framework’s new laptop takes upgradability to the next level.

Arol Wright 5d ago

Windows 11 Is Updating the Widgets Board (Again)

Windows 11 is constantly evolving, and features are now being rolled out faster, too. Microsoft is once again updating the widgets board, this time to make better use of your screen space.

Corbin Davenport 5d ago

ASUS’s Super Silent RTX 4080 is Now on Sale

The RTX 4080 is a great graphics card, but is there a way to make it even better? Turns out, there is: with a pair of solid, silent fans, it can be quite a treat. That’s exactly what ASUS did in partnership with Noctua, and y…

Arol Wright 6d ago

ChatGPT Can Now Surf the Web With Plugins

ChatGPT from OpenAI is an increasingly-popular chatbot, but without knowledge of recent world events, its usefulness has been limited. OpenAI is now introducing plugins for ChatGPT, including some that give ChatGPT access to …

Corbin Davenport 6d ago

The New Kubuntu XE Could Be the Linux Laptop for You

There are more choices than ever for a great Linux laptop, especially from companies like System76 and Framework. Now, the Kubuntu Focus team wants to launch the definitive Linux laptop — with the new, second-gen Focus XE l…

Arol Wright 6d ago

Audible Now Has Audio Books With Dolby Atmos

As far as audiobooks and podcasts go, one of the very best options out there is the Amazon-owned Audible. Now, it’s getting even better, as Audible is adding support for Dolby Atmos.

Arol Wright 6d ago

Windows 11 Will Make USB4 Easier to Troubleshoot

USB4 is showing up on more computers each year, but its added features over USB 3 can be difficult to manage, especially on Windows. Microsoft is hoping to change that.

Corbin Davenport 6d ago

Lenovo’s New Gaming Laptops Have Too Many Options

There’s no shortage of gaming laptops, and many of them come from Lenovo. The company has now revealed a lot of new models that are all endlessly configurable — there might actually be too many laptops, honestly….

Corbin Davenport Mar 23rd

Microsoft Loop is The Ultimate Team Collab Tool

Microsoft already has a comprehensive work suite under Microsoft 365. The best part of it, though, is that it gets constantly updated not only with new features, but occasionally with new software as well. The newest member …

Arol Wright Mar 22nd

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