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Fiat’s adorable new electric car isn’t actually legal on US roads

7 hours 7 min ago

The automaker has launched the Topolino in the United States, but it's not a car in the traditional sense. It's the brand's first entry into the country's growing micromobility segment, a category built around golf carts and neighborhood electric vehicles rather than for everyday roads.

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PC sales plunged for the first time in two years—except for one company

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 23:34

The computer market just faced one of its grimmest periods in recent memory. IDC analysts estimate PC shipments fell 4.9 percent in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, representing the first decline in over two years — although one company remained unscathed.

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The affordable sports car that makes a used Porsche Cayman less tempting

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 23:00

The Porsche 718 Cayman has long been the sports car benchmark for enthusiasts who want a premium badge without stepping into full supercar territory. Its mid-engine layout, sharp chassis, and near-perfect balance give it the kind of driving feel that makes every corner more rewarding.

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4 must-see shows you can't watch on Netflix anymore (and where to find them now)

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 22:31

Netflix's library of hit movies, award-winning TV shows, and unique originals is one of the reasons why the streamer remains so popular. Shows like Suits, which had a successful run on cable TV, exploded in viewership on Netflix. While Netflix would love to keep its licensed programming forever, it's an unrealistic ask, meaning many notable shows eventually leave for other streaming services.

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This Linux distro treats your PC like source code—and it almost works

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 22:00

Most operating systems work in the same basic fashion—you install apps from the binaries or an app store, change configuration files as needed, and perform piecewise updates as needed. NixOS changes that approach entirely.

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Why developers are ditching GitHub for Codeberg and self-hosting alternatives

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 22:00

By many measures, GitHub is as popular as ever. One new user joins every second, the service hosts over 600 million repositories, and nearly one billion commits were made in 2025.

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ChatGPT has new voice models that make conversations feel much more natural

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 21:52

ChatGPT just became a much closer rival to Google's Gemini Live. OpenAI has released a major ChatGPT Voice update that brings far more natural conversations with AI, not to mention better answers.

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The 4 most useful Samsung Galaxy features that aren't available by default

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 21:30

For some reason, the very best Samsung tools and customization settings aren't shipped enabled by default. Instead, some of the best are hidden away in an app you have to download separately.

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This is the only hybrid SUV that delivers over 50 MPG—and it costs less than $30K

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 21:01

If your goal is to spend as little as possible on fuel, the obvious choices usually come from Toyota or Honda. Those brands dominate the hybrid conversation, but they don't actually build the most efficient SUV on sale today. That honor belongs to a smaller, often-overlooked crossover that quietly outperforms them all at the pump.

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4 new Netflix documentaries to watch in July

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 20:30

If your Netflix My List, like mine, is usually refreshed with documentaries as new monthly schedules roll around, July's schedule has plenty to offer. The streaming platform is releasing a mix of true crime, disaster, and historical documentaries that revisit shocking events and cases.

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The smallest desktop OS you’ve never heard of

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 20:03

KolibriOS is an open-source project that brings you an entire operating system in just over a megabyte. The operating system has a graphical interface and lots of neat utilities and games. Let's boot into it.

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I added a second ethernet port for $10—and it solved 5 networking problems I didn't know I had

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 20:00

Most PCs ship with just one Ethernet port, and for most people, that's plenty. But, even though my own computer only had one such port, I decided to add a second one with a USB-to-Ethernet adapter. It cost me about $10, and it was a shockingly good little upgrade.

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Google Keep is the only app I can’t replace with self-hosting

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 19:30

Earlier this year, I discovered the many joys of self-hosting. Since then, I've canceled countless subscriptions and replaced my favorite cloud services with apps running on my own hardware. Yet, I can't seem to stop using a note-taking app that isn't the most powerful and lacks many features techies look for. Of course, I'm talking about Google Keep.

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Netflix's new strategy proves it wants to be more like YouTube

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 18:50

For years, Netflix had a clear goal — get subscribers to come back for the next season or blockbuster. Now, it is no longer competing with other streamers. It’s coming for YouTube’s turf, too. On August 3, Netflix will add videos from popular digital publishers, letting you watch home tours, recipe clips, and celebrity profiles without ever leaving the platform. None of these videos are produced or funded by the streaming service itself. Instead, Netflix is licensing existing series that millions of people already watch elsewhere.

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The Honda CR-V has outsold the RAV4—three reasons why Toyota handed it the win

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 18:45

The Toyota RAV4 closed out 2025 as the third-best-selling vehicle in the United States, making it the best-selling vehicle that wasn't a pickup, with almost half a million units sold. The RAV4 has topped the compact SUV segment every year since 2017, thanks to its reputation for reliability, fuel-sipping powertrain options, and a lineup wide enough to cover nearly any budget.

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I leave these 4 TV shows downloaded on my Android phone so I can watch them anytime, anywhere

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 18:15

I switched to streaming TV shows and movies years ago, but I still keep some of my favorite shows stored locally on my PC because I want to be able to watch them offline. That doesn't happen often (in fact, it's only happened a few times over the last few years), but there's no worse feeling than the internet going down and not being able to watch your comfort show while eating lunch.

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This is the only operating system I'll ever use on my Ugreen NAS

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 18:00

When I first got my Ugreen NAS, I thought about replacing its operating system. Tinkering is in my blood, and replacing the operating system couldn't be that hard, right? Well, it's not, but it's also not necessarily worth replacing. After extensive testing, I've decided that I'm going to only stick with UGOS on my Ugreen NAS systems—here's why.

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Stop paying extra for smart features—Home Assistant can do the hard part

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 17:30

A lot of modern devices and appliances offer smart features. These features promise to let you monitor and control your devices remotely or add them to your smart home, at a premium price point.

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Galaxy phones might be excluded from Android's new and improved backup feature

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 17:30

You'll soon have the option to back up your Android phone to your Windows PC without touching the cloud, but there might be a catch. Google is now known to be developing an automatic backup feature for PCs, but Samsung phones won't be supported.

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Samsung's foldable phones are still undercooked—here's 5 things the Galaxy Z Fold 8 needs to fix

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 17:16

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 was a milestone release: it showed that Samsung's flagship foldable could be just as thin and light as conventional phones while sacrificing relatively little. But the imminent Galaxy Z Fold 8 still has to do more.

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