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Forget the Mazda MX-5 - this is the most fun Japanese sports car
When most people think of fun Japanese sports cars, one lightweight roadster usually comes to mind, but there’s another classic that many drivers overlook. A mid-engine icon from Toyota delivers a unique blend of balance, responsiveness, and sheer driving enjoyment that continues to thrill enthusiasts decades after its debut. For those who crave pure fun behind the wheel, it arguably offers an experience that even the most beloved roadster can’t quite match.
You could get an Amazon refund, thanks to class action settlement
Amazon has agreed to a massive class action settlement that could put money back into the pockets of millions of U.S. shoppers who were incorrectly denied refunds on returns. This is big news for anyone who has ever had to chase down a credit after sending an item back to the retailer.
Valve's Proton compatibility layer brings 19 more games to Linux
The Proton compatibility layer has helped bring many PC games to Linux, and it's updated regularly with new features and improvements. Now, Proton 10.0-4 has arrived with 19 new compatible games and a pile of bug fixes.
Google Messages is about to get better on your watch
Google is showing no signs of slowing down the updates to Google Messages. And while some updates are better than others, a few highly requested features could finally be coming that'll improve the experience on your smartwatch.
You can buy AMD's fastest graphics card for $700, but there's a catch
AMD's new RX 9000 Series graphics cards have been turning heads for a good reason—they offer excellent value. But with the global DRAM shortage threatening to drive prices up, now could be the perfect time to explore the used market. And what better choice than AMD's most powerful gaming graphics card ever—a card that sometimes even outperforms the latest RX 9070 XT?
3 reasons KDE Plasma is still my go-to Linux desktop
If you read our Linux newsletter, you know that I've tried several desktop environments over the years. I'm yet to find one I like better than KDE Plasma, though, and these are the reasons why.
Why your Plex transcodes are slow (and how to speed them up)
You've got your Plex server set up and your content loaded into your Plex library, but when you play back certain videos, you get constant buffering, or poor image quality, or both. That's a common issue people face, and often the cause has to do with how your Plex server handles transcoding.
Heroic Games Launcher for Linux just got a big update
After five months of work, the developers of Heroic Games Launcher have debuted version 2.19 of its open source game manager targeting Linux users. It includes experimental support for a new gaming platform to go alongside its existing support for Epic Games Store, GoG Store, and Amazon Luna.
This one free app solved all my Windows 11 lag and stutter
Stuttering and lag are some of the toughest issues to diagnose on a Windows computer, which is a shame because in my experience Windows is the operating system where this crops up most often.
Why desktop Linux matters, even if (almost) no one uses it
Linux—you've heard of it, and maybe you've given it a try once or twice. However, statistically, you're probably not a committed desktop Linux user. Globally, as of 2025, just over 4% of desktop PCs run Linux. That's a tiny slice of the market, and yet it's a milestone for Linux worth celebrating.
Forget depreciation: this affordable sports car refuses to lose value
Most sports cars lose value quickly, leaving buyers with steep depreciation just when they expected thrills and style. But one affordable performance car defies that trend, holding its value far better than most of its peers and giving owners surprising long-term equity. In a segment where rapid price drops are the norm, this model’s exceptional resale strength makes it one of the smartest buys for drivers who want fun without the typical financial hit.
3 rookie mistakes to avoid when dual-booting Linux
If you're thinking of dual-booting Linux alongside Windows on your PC, there are a few things I recommend you be sure to avoid doing. You'll be modifying the underlying system and building the foundation for your PC workflow that you don't want to mess up.
4 more Milwaukee tools that are actually worth waiting for
Who's ready to buy more tools this year? Milwaukee is already one of the best, offering a solid collection of power tools and accessories for enthusiasts or professionals, and more are on the way. While we recently confirmed over 150 new items are coming in 2026, here are four more that are actually worth waiting for.
Here's how much Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold will cost (and when it will be available)
It’s hard to believe that Samsung has been refining its foldable phones for seven years already. Last month, the company officially confirmed its first double-hinged foldable, and now it has confirmed the price and availability as well. Everyone knew it would be expensive—now we know just how expensive.
3 things to do with your old phone instead of trading it in
If you’re looking to upgrade to a new phone, your default solution for the old one might be to trade it in. The truth is, though, that most trade-in programs offer pennies on the dollar, so you’d only be getting a fraction of your phone’s actual value.
Why Linux is the go-to platform for developers and tinkerers
Linux fans like to dream of the day when Linux is a mainstream OS instead of a hacker's tool. As much fun and useful as Linux is, it seems that Linux will still be a "geek" OS. Here's why the Linux community should embrace this rather than fight it.
Your expensive SSD is slowly cooking itself: The $5 fix you need
NVMe SSDs are quickly becoming one of the most expensive components in a typical gaming PC. Yet despite their importance, many people ignore a crucial factor for performance and longevity: cooling.
BAFTA film nominations 2026: See the full list
Awards season can't be stopped, won't be stopped, with the nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards announced on Tuesday.
Following this year's Sinners-ruled Oscar nominations, the BAFTAs are also set to celebrate an outstanding 2025 in movies, with the nominations read by actors David Jonsson and Aimee Lou Wood, streamed on YouTube.
SEE ALSO: Oscars 2026: The biggest surprises out of the nominations listOne Battle After Another topped the BAFTA total nominations with 14, followed by Sinners with 13, and Hamnet and Marty Supreme with 11 each. British films that weren't as represented at the Oscars, including Pillion, 28 Years Later, The Ballad Of Wallis Island, and I Swear, saw much-anticipated nominations. Plus, Paul Mescal and Chase Infiniti made up for their Oscar snubs with their BAFTA nods for One Battle After Another and Hamnet, respectively.
Featured Video For You Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley reveal the real surprise in 'Hamnet'So, did your favourite film make the cut?
Best FilmHamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Best British Film28 Years Later
The Ballad Of Wallis Island
Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy
Die My Love
H Is For Hawk
Hamnet
I Swear
Mr Burton
Pillion
Steve
Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director and ProducerPillion
The Ceremony
Eastman
A Want In Her
My Father’s Shadow
Best DirectorYorgos Lanthimos, Bugonia
Chloé Zhao, Hamnet
Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme
Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
Joachim Trier, Sentimental Value
Ryan Coogler, Sinners
Best Leading ActorRobert Aramayo, I Swear
Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme
Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another
Ethan Hawke, Blue Moon
Michael B Jordan, Sinners
Jesse Plemons, Bugonia
Best Leading ActressJessie Buckley, Hamnet
Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Kate Hudson, Song Sung Blue
Chase Infiniti, One Battle After Another
Renate Reinsve, Sentimental Value
Emma Stone, Bugonia
Best Supporting ActorBenicio del Toro, One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi, Frankenstein
Paul Mescal, Hamnet
Peter Mullan, I Swear
Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
Stellan Skarsgård, Sentimental Value
Best Supporting ActressOdessa A'zion, Marty Supreme
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Sentimental Value
Wunmi Mosaku, Sinners
Carey Mulligan, The Ballad Of Wallis Island
Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another
Emily Watson, Hamnet
Best Makeup and HairFrankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
Sinners
Wicked: For Good
Best Original ScoreHamnet
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Begonia
Frankenstein
Best Original ScreenplayI Swear
Marty Supreme
Sentimental Value
Sinners
The Secret Agent
Best Film Not in the English LanguageThe Voice of Hind Rajab
It Was Just an Accident
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sirat
Best Costume DesignFrankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
Sinners
Wicked: For Good
Best CinematographyFrankenstein
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Train Dreams
Best Children’s and Family FilmArco
Boong
Lilo and Stitch
Zootropolis 2
Best CastingI Swear
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Best British Short FilmWelcome Home Freckles
Magid / Zafar
Nostalgie
Terence
This Is Endometriosis
Best British Short AnimationCardboard
Solstice
Two Black Boys in Paradise
Best Animated FilmElio
Little Amelie
Zootropolis 2
Best Adapted ScreenplayThe Ballad of Wallis Island
Bugonia
Hamnet
One Battle After Another
Pillion
Best Documentary2000 Meters to Andriivka
Apocalypse in the Tropics
Cover-Up
Mr. Nobody Against Putin
The Perfect Neighbour
Best EditingA House of Dynamite
F1
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Best Production DesignFrankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Best SoundF1
Frankenstein
One Battle After Another
Sinner
Warfare
Best Special Visual EffectsAvatar: Fire and Ash
F1
Frankenstein
How to Train Your Dragon
The Lost Bus
Outstanding Contribution to British CinemaClaire Binns
The 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards ceremony will air on Feb. 22.
The Lord of the Rings turns 25: Here are 6 ways television paid tribute to cinema's greatest trilogy
2026 marks the 25th anniversary of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, where the filmmaker best known for horror took his own unexpected journey to bring J R.R. Tolkien's fantasy novel to life on the big screen. Each installment told the tale of Elijah Wood's Frodo Baggins, as the young Hobbit set out from the Shire to destroy the One Ring before its master could rise and cast his shadow over the world once more. Despite it being a seemingly impossible task, Jackson succeeded in creating not only a faithful adaptation but also cementing his trilogy as one of the best movie series ever made.
I used this open-source Microsoft tool to kill every annoying Windows shortcut
Shortcuts in an operating system or application can make or break the user experience, and frustratingly, Windows certainly has a lot you probably won't use. Luckily, there is a free, open-source app that lets you customize almost every single shortcut in Windows and most apps.


