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There's no doubt that public access to sophisticated AI chatbots would have some profound effects on society—both positive and negative. It didn't take long for people to start depending on AI bots for things that perhaps they shouldn't, and now I'm seeing it spill out on social media.

Skate developer Full Circle recently confirmed that its upcoming reboot will not include an offline mode. The decision by the dev team stems from the game's design philosophy: both the world and the city of San Vansterdam are intended to be "living, breathing," and part of a "massively multiplayer skateboarding sandbox" that is "always online and always evolving," according to Full Circle’s recent web post.

The Apple Watch SE is certainly one of Apple's most interesting smartwatch launches in recent memory—with the company's smartwatches becoming every time more expensive, an affordable one is certainly a breath of fresh air. Now, the company's cheapest smartwatch is even cheaper.

Adding new cards to your Google Wallet is a pretty painless process, but imagine if you could get it started with nothing more than a tap. Google appears to be tinkering with a more convenient way to beef up your Google Wallet.

The Wallet app is a great place to store your credit and debit cards, loyalty cards, and event passes, but it can quickly become disorganized. With how easy it is to import compatible cards and passes, your digital wallet can turn into a chaotic, card-filled mess.

On top of being convenient and community-driven, Steam is perhaps best known for its incredible sales events. Now imagine a world where hyper-competitive online digital marketplaces don’t exist.

The Tube T31 compact SSD made by SK Hynix is now on sale at a much lower price than usual. This flash drive-sized SSD is now just $59.98 on Amazon, about 25% off the regular $139.99 price.

Apple's iPhones often offer a combination of top-tier hardware and software, which makes them popular not just in the United States but also around the world. However, the premium build makes them heavy on our pockets. If you're not sure about shelling out for the latest and greatest, another model strikes the right balance between usability and affordability: the iPhone 15.

Linux has a reputation as the operating system for old and weak hardware, but did you know it can supercharge your high-end PCs and Laptops as well? Here are five Linux distributions (distros) that are designed to take full advantage of modern hardware to deliver stellar performance.

When it comes to homelabbing, there are a lot of services and apps you might want to run. While installing them individually is an option, I chose to go the Docker route instead—and there's no going back.

Earth Day and Spotify don't appear to share anything in common at first glance, but the way I use it to celebrate our planet is to create reminders of our planet's wonders, in addition to learning more about global warming.

For a game that's all about using your imagination, playing Dungeons & Dragons can get surprisingly expensive. But it doesn't need to be this way. If you want to get into D&D without spending a dime, here's how to do it.

Want a professional mouse that's good for gaming? A gaming mouse that looks professional? The Keychron M7 delivers on both counts and may just be one of the best mice you hardly notice, delivering specs at the top of the market at a great price.

While the brand doesn't enjoy the same name recognition as Bose or Sony when it comes to wireless buds, Technics has been steadily catching its competition. The Technics AZ100 is the company's new set of flagship earbuds, and if you haven't been paying attention, it’s time to start.

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

Owning a home projector was once a luxury that cost hundreds of dollars, but nowadays, they are more affordable and accessible. With a broader range of retailers offering projectors, setting up a home theater is easier than ever.

While a huge number of people play video games in the world, it's still only a fraction of the world population that takes part in this hobby. In fact, if you're a gamer, you probably know that non-gamers don't really take video games very seriously, and even look down on them and their players.

Most people find Windows notifications annoying and often dismiss them without even reading. However, brushing them all off can backfire. Some alerts warn about critical problems with your system, and delaying action could put your device at risk. Here are a few warnings you should never ignore.

If an app is refusing to open or work as expected, try running it in Windows 11’s compatibility mode. This mode fixes any compatibility issues, and I’ll show you how to use it for your installed programs.

On Linux, you can run WinRAR through Wine, but setting it up is challenging—especially for those switching from Windows who aren't used to the command-line interface. The good news? Linux has plenty of native archive managers that are free, reliable, and surprisingly easy to use.