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Microsoft's next update for Notepad will bring native table support and streaming results for its built-in AI text features. This is a significant move that continues to push the classic text editor away from its simple, lightweight roots, which isn't where you'd want it to go.

The Google Photos editing update earlier this year received a mixed reception, but one of the biggest things I noticed was the removal of a feature I used a lot: perspective correction. I was worried it was gone forever, but thankfully, it looks like Google is quietly working to bring it back.

The advent of HDR has been a game changer for image quality when it comes to televisions. Console gamers, in particular, have enjoyed incredibly vibrant, high-contrast imagery which goes a long way to making up for a lack of overall GPU power. With the right TV, games (and movies) can be jaw-dropping on a TV.

While you might think to plug your desktop or smart home hub into your router’s Ethernet port, there’s a lot more to hardware for internet.

A big concern in this new and fancy AI era is taking proper care of the stuff we actually give to AI models. These days, training AI models with your input is typically an opt-in thing—mostly because governments already had a say in it. Google, however, is apparently taking the liberty to train Gemini using your Gmail account. And you actually need to opt out.

Hybrid technology is no longer just for Prius-level models. In 2025, some of the most affordable new hybrids are well within reach for budget-conscious buyers. Thanks to improvements in hybrid systems and strong competition between automakers, there’s now an impressive selection of lightly priced, fuel-efficient vehicles.

No version of Windows is perfect for everyone, and Windows 11 has attracted more controversy than most. Windows isn't quite as flexible as Linux if you want to customize your experience, but you can get close if you're willing to dive in a bit.

The weekend is here, which for many means chilling out with a good movie or show. Sometimes you want a big popcorn blockbuster, sure. But other times you want the real stuff—the human stories, the mysteries, the weird and funny stuff that only reality can conjure. If you have an Amazon Prime membership, you're in luck because Prime Video, as it turns out, has loads of documentary movies and series.

Documentaries have a fantastic way of gripping us with reality that's more gripping, fascinating, and intense than anything scripted. When life pulls back the curtain, you get deep and surprising perspectives, personalities, and surprises that you just can't make up.

Google Chat is rolling out a fantastic new feature that lets you preview unread messages right from the left-hand navigation menu. Now, you can quickly look through your messages without having to commit to reading them fully and marking them as such.

CPU coolers are one of those components that PC builders love to splurge on to keep their expensive silicon cool and happy. However, the simple truth is that liquid cooling is well beyond what's necessary for most people.

Sometimes, the only cure for a long week of brain-frying work is a good, loud laugh. No need to think, just grab a snack and let your funny bone do the rest. Netflix, as it turns out, has quite a selection of reliably funny movies, the kind that range from classic absurdist flicks to smarter, even action-packed comedies.

Google has officially started showing sponsored ads within its Gemini-powered AI Mode search results. This is something we all knew was coming eventually, but seeing the ads roll out into the official build shows that it's finally coming.

Have you been looking for the perfect excuse to get a 3D printer? I wish I could use this Black Friday Bambu Lab sale as an excuse to buy another one—the prices are that good.

Have you ever wished that Google Chrome would let you move all your browser tabs to the side instead of them all piling up into tiny icons at the top of your screen? If so, we have some potentially big news. After years of rumors and every other major browser slowly adding the feature, it appears that Google Chrome may finally be introducing vertical tabs.

XBMC has had its first major update since 2016 and has officially been released for the Original Xbox. This 4.0 update brings modern Kodi features and the Estuary interface to the classic 2001 console, which means development restarted on a piece of hardware that’s over two decades old.

Luxury SUVs are stealing the spotlight in the U.S., slowly taking over from sedans as the go-to ride for drivers who want a bit more flair. The 2025 luxury car market is a rollercoaster, with some brands tanking while others are hitting record-breaking sales.

Are you looking for the next rabbit hole to fall down in your homelab? I’m always looking for something new to do with one of my servers or Raspberry Pi’s, so here are three projects to try out this weekend, including gaming, graphs, and git.

When it comes to power tools, most major brands manufacture a wide range of options. And while all your favorites, from Milwaukee, DeWalt, Ryobi, Makita, and others, produce the usual essential tools, each brand also makes a few unique items catering to specific professions or tasks.

Hyundai’s massive portfolio just got a whole lot hotter—literally. Introducing Magma, Genesis' new performance sub-brand, starting with the all-electric 2027 GV60 Magma SUV that’s built to make a statement.