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At the Open Source Summit in Mumbai, Torvalds discusses the pain and power of AI in the kernel, and why Linux no longer supports 'museum' technology.

Sony's Bravia Theater Trio arrives in a unique form and doesn't let traditional home theater rules hinder its performance.

It may be a generation behind, but the LG C5 OLED TV still offers plenty of reasons to pick one up, especially at this price.

Their plan to protect open-source projects from AI-discovered security holes has led to the launch of two commercial offerings: Lightwell Network and Lightwell Clearinghouse Premier.

Even as Chrome is killing ad blockers, DuckDuckGo's new video player now blocks ads by default on YouTube and elsewhere. Duck Player is available for MacOS, Windows, Android, and iOS.

Gmail's AI failed at a nuanced research task, but Claude Cowork found the right pitches, quotes, and permissions, proving connected AI assistants may finally help tackle some aspects of email overload.

Roborock took its flagship robot vacuum and really improved it, while keeping the same price. Here's how.

Sort the meaningful releases from the hype. This tracker keeps new models in context with their peers, so you know which are worth your time.

The developer tools startup said it's building better infrastructure for a future run by coding agents.

Americans are getting quieter and more selective about what they share online. And, honestly, same.

Android automations are nothing new, but incorporating them into you car can change your drive.

Sure, home extension cords and power strips are handy, but they also result in thousands of preventable fires each year. Here's how to use them more safely.

Outfitted with Sony's new Micro RGB panels, the Bravia 9 II is well on its way to usurping its OLED cousin's supremacy.

Samsung Unpacked will take place later this month in London, and all eyes are on the Galaxy Glasses.

A glitch in Windows 11 causes a specific system file to keep growing in size, though a patch is available. Here's what you need to know about it.

With ChatGPT Finances, I can see all my money, investments, and debts in one place - and I can ask AI what it all means.

Now in preview mode, the new Cloud rebuild option will restore Windows to a clean state if some glitch prevents it from even loading.

Home Assistant OS can serve as a user-friendly control hub for your smart devices. Here's how to get started.

I tested the best robot vacuums from brands like Ecovacs, Roborock, Mova, and more in lab and home settings - here are the top ones.

These two user-friendly distributions take different routes to the 'best Linux' crown. The winner comes down to this.

If you're looking for an effortless way of transferring files from Android to your other devices, look no further than Blip.

Sennheiser's and Bose's flagship headphones are both solid choices, and the best pair boils down to your personal preferences.

We tested the top Apple Watch Ultra straps available from Nike, Apple, Nomad, Aulumu, and WithIt. Read on to find our reviews and ratings.

Clearing out your excess photos and videos is now just a swipe away with an easy-to-use app called Sponge.

If you fancy a Windows 11 layout, but want to use Linux, you're in luck.

Linux has a wealth of applications, but sometimes the smaller tools get overlooked. Here's a list of those I'd prefer never to be without.

How does a budget tracker tag perform against the best of the best? Turns out all Bluetooth range is not created equal.

I needed a way to connect my phone to my router and have it work reliably. So I discovered three ways to get it done.

From watching YouTube to web browsing to other unexpected tasks, here's what you can install beyond the basics.

I've used Linux for 30 years. This is how I show Windows users what they're missing.

HP brought aesthetics front and center with the 2026 OmniBook X Flip 14, but thankfully, it didn't stop there.

Anthropic's Fable 5 promises mythic AI power, but surprise restrictions make me wonder if it's more trouble than it's worth for day-to-day use.

Some of my favorite practical Bluetooth gadgets are cheaper than you think.

The latest Apple AirTags are now on sale for the Fourth of July weekend.

Traveling soon? Scoop up these nifty gadgets ahead of your travels for less.

No, you can't read and drive. But you can catch up on important documents.