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Paramount+ Is Finally Getting Sports Multiview

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 20:36

Paramount+ is finally launching a new multiview feature that will let you watch up to four live matches at the same time. That means all the action is happening on your screen at once. This is great if you like soccer, but it should end up on more sports channels soon.

Categories: IT General, Technology

6 Lesser-Known MagSafe Accessories That Are Very Useful

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 20:00

When you think of MagSafe accessories, you probably picture charging pucks and stands, battery packs, wallets, or cases. Those were the main products Apple promoted when MagSafe was first introduced, and they still dominate today.

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Google Disputes Claims That AI Mode Will Be Default Search

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 19:05

It turns out Google isn't planning on making AI Mode the default for Google search anytime soon, but it came with news of more AI slop coming. This all came from rumors that started swirling after a comment from one of the company's own product leads, who works with Google AI.

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Google's NotebookLM Just Got More Features

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:14

NotebookLM, Google's AI-powered research and learning assistant, has added a bunch of new features. The platform can act like a tutor now, with Flashcards, Quizzes, a redesigned Reports function, and a "Learning Guide" conversational style.

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The New Pebble Smartwatch Is Shipping This Month, But With Some Changes

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:13

Back in March, the founder of Pebble announced the much-loved e-paper smartwatch would return. After all these months, it's finally happening. Pebble 2 Duo is officially in mass production, and you might get to have one on your wrist this month—with a catch.

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LineageOS Now Supports the OnePlus 12, Moto G Stylus 5G, and 8 More Phones

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:07

LineageOS is (probably) the most popular Android custom ROM, bringing a stock-like experience and longer support to many phones and tablets. The project has recently added official support for 10 more phones, including the OnePlus 12 and original Moto G Stylus 5G.

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5 Things I Refuse To Go Back To Physical On

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:00

Are you ready to embrace the all-digital life? I am. In the digital world we live in, sometimes it can be nice to go back to physical mediums. That’s not for me. Instead, I’m an all-digital, all-the-time kinda guy, and these are the five things I refuse to go back to physical on.

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Rack-Mount Servers: Powerful but Power-Hungry Homelab Choice

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 16:30

Rack-mount servers seem like the best solution for a powerful homelab, right? That’s what I thought—but I was so wrong. I recently decommissioned two of my rack-mount servers in favor of a single desktop-based server, and it was the best change I’ve made to my homelab in years.

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Plex Just Had a Security Breach

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 16:18

The past few weeks haven't been the best for Plex. After the company disclosed a catastrophic vulnerability in its client, it has now suffered a breach. Surprisingly, the two things are not related.

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Unlock the Power of Bartering: Upgrade Your Gear for Free!

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 16:00

When was the last time you bartered for something? Last week? Last month? Never? You should totally start bartering. I recently used the barter system to get a new Kindle and a photo printer, and it inspired me to barter more. Here’s why you should use the barter system more (and why I wish more people used it in general)

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Google Temporarily Removes a New Pixel 10 Feature

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 15:54

Google's fancy new Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro are finally available, and users are taking advantage of its many new features, from a powerful Pro Res Zoom and Magic Cue to Google's new Daily Hub. Unfortunately, the latter feature isn't all that great, and Google's removed it from phones until further notice.

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Top EVs and PHEVs to Snag Before Tax Incentives End Sept. 30

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 15:31

If you’ve been thinking about getting an electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid (PHEV), this is a gentle reminder that the federal tax credit of up to $7,500 is set to expire on September 30, 2025.

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Why Plex is My Favorite Way to Stream Live TV

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 15:00

Watching TV. A simple pastime that once involved nothing more than turning on the television and flipping through a handful of broadcast TV stations before settling on something to stare at for a few hours. Then came cable, and now subscription-based media streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and others, that are funneled into your home over the internet.

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The Hottest Gift of 1993 Was My Gateway to Technology

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 14:00

It’s 1993, and the Holiday season is in full swing. Mrs. Doubtfire is on the big screen, and Doom is about to become an overnight smash hit. However, a 5-year-old boy has his heart set on something else. A movie prop that became a real toy—the Talkboy Deluxe.

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5 Best Linux Distros for Playing AAA Windows Games

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 13:00

Want to play Windows games on your Linux computer but don't know where to start? Did you hear some Linux distros are better suited for gaming but don't know which ones to try? Well, here's a list going over the five best Linux distros that can help you play AAA Windows games.

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8BitDo Arcade Controller Review: All-Button Design and Pro Layout

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 12:00

All-button controllers promise greater precision, speed, and comfort, particularly for fighting games. Although its use cases have limits, the 8BitDo Arcade Controller is an affordable and, more importantly, quality way to game in this unique way.

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Signal Finally Gets A Long-Awaited Feature

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 00:05

Signal has managed to position itself as a strong competitor to WhatsApp and similar apps, but it lacks one very important thing—cloud backups. Now, we have them, though they work a bit differently from how backups work in other apps.

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The Best Free-to-Play Games on PlayStation 5

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 00:00

The PlayStation Store is full of games, and a surprising number of them are free to play. Not all are worth your time, however, so we’ve taken the liberty of rounding up a few of our favorites.

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Cheap Charging Cables: The Hidden Dangers Revealed

Mon, 09/08/2025 - 23:31

We all need charging cables, and the costs can add up quickly. So it's tempting to simply order the cheapest cables you can find and call it a day. However, saving a few dollars on charging cables can end up costing you much more than it saves you in the short term.

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If I Only Had $400 for a Work PC, Here’s What I’d Do

Mon, 09/08/2025 - 23:01

If you need a new work computer and have a tight budget of only $400, it might seem like an impossible task. However, if you know where and how to spend your money, you can build a surprisingly capable workstation setup. Here’s what I’d do with that budget.

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