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OpenAI's new GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark promises ultra-fast, conversational AI coding, if you can tolerate a few trade-offs.
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Whether it was Google's doing, Apple's, or both, you can now watch your usual YouTube content in VisionOS, no strings attached.
The update makes Dolby Vision content a lot more vivid.
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Sony returns with the WF-1000XM6 flagship earbuds, and they compete with their predecessor as much as they do with Apple and Bose.
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My favorite projector for movies and gaming is currently $200 off at Amazon heading into Presidents' Day weekend.
You should consider using Reins if you're a fan of using local LLMs on MacOS.
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Twelve South's thin and light Power Capsule is textured in cactus leather and available in 5k or 10k mAh capacities.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra looks like another incremental upgrade. I just hope these rumored omissions aren't true.
The HyperDrive Next USB4 M.2 PCIe enclosure lets NVMe SSDs perform at their best, ensuring fast transfer speeds for large files.
Enable the Linux terminal on any Android device, and you can create or practice your bash scripting on the go.
The Denon PerL Pro surpassed my expectations with audiophile-grade sound right out of the box.
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The Elevation Lab Time Capsule fixed my biggest problem with AirTags. Now if only it weren't a tank.
Bluetooth 6 is gaining traction in audio, but its best features ultimately lie in new hardware.
I often get asked about cheap power banks with hard-to-believe claims. Well, I bought one and tested it.
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Dell's Alienware m18 R2 is an 18-inch gaming laptop equipped with powerful hardware for high-end gaming.
My Samsung TV was lagging, but a quick cold boot cleared its memory cache, instantly making it feel fast and responsive.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 remains a standout wearable, combining robust hardware and polished software to deliver a premium experience.
Presidents' Day sales are already live at Walmart, including deals on everything from top TVs and laptops to everyday essentials.
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Lens has left app stores, but you can still scan and save documents on your phone with one of these.
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Alexa+ is smarter, more natural-sounding, and more capable than the old Alexa. Here's how to upgrade ASAP.
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If you struggle with internet outages, this new Eero device automatically switches your home network to 4G.
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This month's update not only squashes several bugs but continues to refresh Secure Boot certificates to protect you against bootkit malware.

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