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The Korean Luxury Sedan That Outsmarts Its German Rivals

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 20:16

Full-size luxury sedans are supposed to be the best that the automotive world has to offer in terms of comfort and technology. While the segment has long been dominated by offerings from German brands, a Korean automaker has joined the fight and may actually be the best choice that money can buy.

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You Can Now Test Exchange Email Accounts in Mozilla Thunderbird

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 19:26

Thunderbird, the desktop email client from Mozilla, is finally testing support for Microsoft Exchange accounts in the Daily and Beta channels. You can try it out now to help find bugs before it rolls out to all Thunderbird users.

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Motorola’s Fitness-Focused Watch Has a Surprising Price Tag

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 19:09

Last month, Motorola announced a new fitness-focused smartwatch called the Moto Watch Fit. It’s officially available starting today, and there are some interesting features, but the price may be the most surprising thing about it—not in a good way.

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This Star Wars Game Has Gone Overlooked for Too Long—And It's My Favorite

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 19:00

While most Star Wars games get a lot of attention at release and will continue to be spoken about as time goes on, there was one that did not receive this treatment. Star Wars: The Old Republic, also known as SWTOR got better as time went on, but is seen as just an MMO. I’ve played this a lot, and it’s more like a single-player game with MMO features.

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Vivaldi Browser Can Now Play YouTube While Your iPhone Is Locked

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 18:20

Popular web browser Vivaldi is now rolling out its 7.4 update for Android, iOS, and iPadOS. The new update is most notable for its redesigned tab bar and improved tab-management functionality, though it also introduces background audio playback on iOS, plus some universal privacy and Reader View settings.

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How I Avoided Getting Scammed When Buying a Used Mac

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 18:01

I bought an old Mac Mini for cheap and I avoided getting scammed, but not everyone is so lucky. Things have reached a stage where some have sworn off buying second-hand Mac models altogether.

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What’s the Best AI Chatbot? Compare Side-By-Side With This Tool

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 17:34

Tired of jumping between browser tabs to see which AI chatbot spits out the best answer? “Sneos” is a handy web tool that allows you to prompt Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude all at once and get a detailed breakdown of their responses.

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You Can Get $300 Off the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition Laptop

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 17:20

Best Buy is currently running a big sale on the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition, cutting its price by $300. The laptop originally cost $1399.99, but now it’s priced at $1,099.99 on Best Buy, making it a great deal for anyone looking for a powerful and portable laptop.

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The Cheapest Midsize SUV You Can Buy With AWD

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 17:15

If you're a driver looking to find the sweet spot between more space and capability without going full-size or full-price, midsize SUVs should be on your radar. The issue is, though, when you add all-wheel drive to the mix, the price tends to creep up quickly, but not always.

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MyQ Has a Video Doorbell and Cam to Go With Your Garage

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 17:10

Wouldn't it be great if the same app and platform you use to open the garage door also worked with security cameras and video doorbells? Well, we have good news if you have a garage door from myQ or another company under the Chamberlain Group. Today, myQ announced its first-ever Video Doorbell and an all-new Outdoor battery-powered security camera.

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Google Now Has a $250/month 'Ultra' Subscription

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 22:13

Google has announced its newest subscription plan called Google AI Ultra. This is the new highest tier for the Google AI service that gives users access to all of Google’s AI models and features, much like OpenAI's newest plan.

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I'm Tired of NVIDIA Shadowplay—Here's What I Use For Clips Instead

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 22:00

NVIDIA Shadowplay may seem like the only application available for clipping gameplay, but there is a better solution.

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Synology's BeeStation Plus Might Be the Easiest Plex NAS

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 21:53

Synology just launched the BeeStation Plus, an upgraded version of its easy-to-use NAS device. It features 8TB of storage, a Celeron J4125 CPU, and curiously, it can function as a Plex Media Server.

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Video Apps Are Coming to Your Car Screen With Android Auto

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 21:30

We all have those times when we’re sitting in a car that isn’t moving. Maybe you're waiting in the school pick-up line or for your EV to charge, and you wish you could just kick back and watch something. Soon, that will become reality as video apps are making their way to Android Auto.

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I Left Dark Mode for a Week and Regretted It, Here's Why

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 21:00

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to switch back to light mode after several years in dark mode? I've been curious about this, and decided to go back to the light for a week—before promptly returning to the dark.

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Netflix Will Stop Working on Old Fire TV Hardware

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:58

If you're still using a first-generation Fire TV or Fire TV Stick, it might be time to move on to newer and better hardware. Netflix has announced that its app will stop working on some of Amazon's ancient hardware.

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Google TVs Now Have Those Annoying App Review Popups

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:48

Imagine you're settling in to watch a movie on your favorite streaming service when suddenly, a dreaded pop-up asks you to review the app. These pop-ups have been all too common on phones for a while, but these unwelcome interruptions are about to get a whole lot more common.

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Elgato's Virtual Stream Deck Brings Software Shortcuts to More Devices

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:43

Elgato annoinced its new Virtual Stream Deck (VSD) software at Computex 2025. This is a major part of its "Stream Deck Everywhere" plan that lets you use a deck's features without owning a physical device.

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Apple’s WWDC 2025 Keynote Finally Has a Date

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:14

Android 16 is already about to see the light, which means it's now time for Apple to unveil what it has in store this year for iOS, macOS, and iPadOS. The company's WWDC 2025 event is right around the corner, and we now have a date when we'll be able to check out what's new for Apple.

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This Is the Best Way to Play Older Pokémon Games

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:00

The appeal of older Pokémon games, released on the Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance, is hard to deny. However, it’s not uncommon for longtime fans to feel put off due to the limitations of the technology of that time. While they may seem very different from modern Pokémon games, some modern rule sets can make them a lot more fun.

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