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Gmail Will Help You Manage All Your Email Newsletters & Spam

10 hours 19 min ago

I have a huge problem with my Gmail account. It's filled to the brim with email subscriptions, some of which I subscribed to several years back—and going one-by-one unsubscribing to each is an extremely time-consuming task. Now, Gmail might actually help me fix that problem.

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Samsung's Glasses-Free 3D Gaming Monitors Are Now Available

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 23:32

Samsung has released its 2025 Odyssey lineup of gaming monitors. The collection comes with the Odyssey 3D, Odyssey OLED G8, and the wide-screen Odyssey G9. They're pretty pricey, but Samsung is offering $300 Samsung credit for purchasing any new Odyssey monitor until April 27.

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What Is Starlink and How Do the Satellites Work?

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 23:00

Building out fiber optic network over thousands of miles to provide internet to millions of people is a difficult, time-consuming, and expensive task. What if you could cut out the physical connections entirely and only use wireless? That is exactly what Starlink aims to do.

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Max Will Now Charge for "Extra Members" Like Netflix

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 22:56

Sharing your Max account with someone outside of your household? You're not alone, and Max has a new way to handle it that looks awfully familiar. Just like Netflix, Max is now letting you add an "Extra Member" to your account, but it'll cost you.

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Retro Handheld Company Suspends U.S. Shipping Over Controversial Tariffs

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 22:45

President Donald Trump's tariffs continue to cause mayhem upon the gaming industry, disrupting the global economy in the process. As a result, various gaming companies have cranked up their prices, pushed back pre-orders, and even increased how much subscription services would cost players—we're looking at you, Nintendo, and Sony. But they're not the only companies that have responded to Trump's tariffs.

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Google Fi Has a New $35/mo 5G Plan and Data-only eSIMs

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 22:36

The mobile carrier Google Fi is now 10 years old, and Google is celebrating with a new unlimited plan for $35 per month, eSIMs for data-only devices, and helpful updates to its other plans.

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For $20, Anker’s Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Is an Easy Buy

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 22:04

Whether you're shopping for Mother's Day or looking for a new portable Bluetooth speaker for warmer weather, my favorite mini speaker is at its lowest price yet. I'm talking about the Soundcore Select 4 Go, which is 41% off for a limited time.

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Scientists Catch Star Disintegrating a Planet, Creating a Comet-Like Tail

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 22:00

Scientists have identified a planet that has a turbulent relationship with its parent star: it is being disintegrated, and leaving a spectacular trail of dusty debris in its wake. Within a few million years, the planet will be completely destroyed.

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Boost Mobile Is Adding Tablets And Smartwatches

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 21:43

You typically get phones through carriers, but with the rise of other kinds of devices with cellular support, lines are needed for those devices as well. Most carriers offer tablet and smartwatch lines, and now, Boost Mobile is joining the fray.

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Can't Wait for the iPhone 17? Here's Which iPhone You Should Get Right Now

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 21:30

Every year, fans and Apple enthusiasts eagerly await the new iPhones. This year, it will be the iPhone 17 that breaks cover, likely in September. But what if you need a new iPhone right now, in the middle of the company's product cycle? Let's find out which iPhone model suits you best.

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HyperX Alloy Rise 75 Keyboard Is 50% off for the First Time Ever

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 23:05

The HyperX Alloy Rise is getting a huge discount, which puts it at the lowest price point it has ever been. This high-end mechanical keyboard usually costs $169.99, but it is now on sale for $84.99 on Amazon. That is a 50% discount, pushing almost all the way to budget keyboard territory despite having top-quality features.

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You Can Help NASA Do Cutting-Edge Science

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 23:00

If you've ever dreamed of leaving your mark on science, look no further: NASA has a citizen-science program that will let you contribute. Regardless of whether you want to study landslides, comets, or the most distant galaxies in the universe, all you need is a smartphone or PC and a bit of time.

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This Tiny PC Can Fit In Your Pocket

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 21:31

We've seen tons of different PCs on the smaller side, from mini-ITX-sized ones to actual miniatures. Few are as small as this one, though.

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Elgato's USB-C HD Webcam Is 25% Off Today

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 21:28

The Elgato Facecam Neo webcam is currently available at a low price. This HD webcam, normally priced at $79.99, is currently on sale for just $59.99 on Amazon, which is a significant 25% discount. This marks a return to the lowest price ever recorded for this model, previously seen only briefly around a month ago.

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10 Xbox Games I Want to See on the Nintendo Switch 2

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 21:01

Microsoft seems to be moving its games over to PlayStation, and Nintendo has an even better relationship with the company. It shouldn't be long before we see more Xbox games head over to the Nintendo Switch 2, especially since it can now handle more complex games.

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Best Luxury Crossovers With Advanced Safety Features in 2025

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 20:15

The luxury segment represents the automotive industry’s most advanced vehicles, especially when it comes to technology. In a fast-moving world, driver assists and safety features in crossovers are much more impressive than they used to be, capable of taking control and mitigating accidents.

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How I Choose Sustainable Phone Accessories to Help the Earth

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 20:00

Most people think about style and function when purchasing phone accessories, but I’ve started thinking about sustainability to help the planet. Every case, charger, and screen protector I buy has an environmental impact, and I want to make choices that count.

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6 Reasons I Use Shottr Instead of the Mac Screenshot Tool

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 19:00

My work involves capturing and annotating multiple screenshots on my Mac every day. As such, I need a screenshot tool that can do both efficiently. Sure, macOS has a built-in offering that's quite capable and supports annotation, but it falls short in many aspects.

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Synology May Punish You for Buying Third-Party Hard Drives

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 18:26

Synology confirms that its upcoming Plus-series NAS devices will restrict some software functionality if you fail to use approved hard drives. This change does not affect older Plus-series hardware.

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The Apple Watch Series 10 Has Dropped to Its Lowest Price

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 18:24

If you’ve been eyeing the Apple Watch Series 10, now just might be the perfect time to finally snag one. Amazon is currently offering the popular smartwatch for $299, which is a price it’s only dropped to a couple of times in the past.

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