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Upgrade to a 2TB NVMe Drive Today for 17% Off

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 22:34

Gamers and PC fans looking for a powerful solid-state drive (SSD) have great news. The SK Hynix Platinum P41 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD is now available at a 17% discount.

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You Can Clone Your Pets for a Price... But Should You?

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 22:30

I'm an avid animal lover, and I've always had a cat, a dog, or both at every point in my life. It's always hard to say goodbye to a beloved member of your family, but for some people they'll go to seemingly any length to avoid that loss.

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Benchmark Anything With This Powerful Linux Tool

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 22:00

If you need to know how fast it runs, Hyperfine will tell you. This user-friendly, versatile tool available on Linux takes all the effort out of benchmarking.

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The Google Pixel 9 Pro Is Now 20% Off

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 21:38

Google's Pixel 9 Pro is now on sale at a 20% discount, making it a great choice for anyone looking for a top-notch Android smartphone. This price cut really boosts its value, but it's not going to last forever.

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This Week in Windows: Better File Search, Photos Updates, and More

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 21:28

Microsoft is constantly updating Windows with new features and other changes, and those show up first in the Windows Insider builds. Here's everything Microsoft rolled out in Insider builds this week, most of which should roll out to regular PCs over the coming weeks and months.

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In-Car Wi-Fi Sounds Cool, but I Will Never Actually Use It

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 21:00

There's no shortage of tech features carmakers love to hype up—fancy touchscreens, voice assistants, and even self-parking. However, one feature that I have a gripe with is built-in Wi-Fi. The thought of a seamless internet on the road, streaming movies in the backseat, or getting work done while someone else drives feels like a tech lover's dream. But as cool as it sounds, I have to admit, every time I see it offered, I can't help but wonder—would I actually use it?

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5 Reasons we Should Have a Base on the Moon

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 20:30

The Moon has fascinated us for as long as humans have existed as a species, and in the 20th century we finally set foot upon its surface. However, since then we haven't been in a hurry to go back.

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10 Most Reliable Car Brands in 2025: Long-Lasting & Low-Maintenance

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 20:15

There is a constant debate in the automotive world about which brand produces the most reliable vehicles. Well J.D. Power has conducted a dependability study and claim that they have the answer to that very question, ranking the most reliable brands in 2025.

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These Are the Cheapest Electric Cars Currently on Sale in The U.S.

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 19:39

As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow, more affordable options are becoming available to budget-conscious drivers. With rising fuel costs and increased environmental awareness, many are making the switch to electric without breaking the bank.

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Google's Nest Protect Smart Alarm Is Being Discontinued

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 19:33

Google has announced that it will stop making its Nest Protect smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm. This is a significant change for the company's venture into home safety, but not the end.

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Figure Plans to Mass Produce Humanoid Robots—Skynet Would Be Proud

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 18:30

Figure plans to mass-produce its humanoid robots, and that gives me mixed feelings. On the one hand, it's incredibly cool, but on the other hand, every single robot apocalypse movie I’ve ever watched warns that this is a very bad idea!

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Atomfall Didn’t Have a Radio Station So I Made My Own

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 18:00

When survival-action RPG Atomfall was first revealed, it drew immediate comparisons to the Fallout series. Players wake up in a quarantine zone bunker in the middle of England’s Lake District with no memory of how they got there and soon find themselves exploring an irradiated open world, fighting traveling bands of bandits, and trying to uncover the mysteries of a secret government bunker.

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After Some Technical Difficulties, the Pixel 9a Finally Has a Release Date

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 17:40

Google announced the Pixel 9a last week, but there was one very important bit of information left out: the release date. Rumors suggested a few possible technical issues were contributing to the delay. We finally have a solid release date for this super solid $499 phone, and it's coming up soon.

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6 Amazing Space Discoveries That You Probably Missed

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 17:30

Every year, scientists discover something new and amazing about the universe. Some of these you'll hear about no problem, but just as many will never get enough coverage to become general knowledge. These are some incredible space discoveries in recent years that you may not have heard about.

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The Best Value-for-Money Luxury EV in 2025 Might Surprise You

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 17:15

The EV market is ever-expanding, particularly if you’re looking for something a little more luxurious. However, their price tags are often a little eye-watering compared to their gas-powered siblings. However, an option from BMW offers tons of value at a pretty competitive price.

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How to Completely Hide an Excel Worksheet

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 17:00

Excel has three levels of worksheet visibility: visible, hidden, and very hidden. While many people know about hiding and unhiding worksheets by right-clicking the tab area at the bottom of the workbook, this is only an intermediate way to remove Excel sheets from view.

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Megawatt Charging Is Impressive, but Cars Remain the Weakest Link

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 16:31

BYD has unveiled "megawatt" charging on its Super e-Platform able to provide 250 miles of range in under 5 minutes. This news is exciting, but it won't have an impact on most drivers for a long time, even if it were to be widely deployed around the world today.

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I Hate Discord's New Game Overlay, Here's How I Turned It Off

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 16:15

Trying to turn off the new game overlay that Discord automatically turned on in its latest update? Here's how.

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How I Use Home Assistant to Describe Who's At the Door Using AI

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 16:00

When AI chatbots first appeared, they were limited to text inputs. The only way to get a response out of a chatbot was to type a response into it. Nowadays, however, many AI models are multimodal, meaning they can handle much more than just text.

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Google Keyboard Update May Hide Punctuation Like the iPhone

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 15:19

Google's Android keyboard, Gboard, has been receiving a lot of attention lately, but for all the wrong reasons. The company keeps testing design changes that users don't like. Now, it looks like Google Keyboard is about to get an option to hide punctuation, similar to Apple's iPhone keyboard.

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