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Charge Everything at Your Desk With Anker’s 240W Smart Outlet, Now 40% Off

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 17:17

The Anker 8-in-1 Prime 240W Charging Station is available at a massive 40% discount right now. It is currently on sale for $90 on Amazon, down from its listed original price of $150. This is great for anyone needing to power a full workstation with ultra-fast 240W charging capability.

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Why Do Some Open-Source Apps Get Multiple Updates Every Day?

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 17:15

Have you ever wondered why some open-source apps receive multiple updates throughout the day? There are a number of reasons, but it all comes down to a robust open source community.

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Samsung Might Backtrack On The Z Fold 7's Only Bad Change

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 17:09

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 launched two months ago, and yet, for all the improvements it's packing, it's also lacking a key thing: S Pen support. Now, though, its successor might pack a notable improvement in this aspect.

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New Google Messages Feature Might Save Deleted Texts and Chats

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 17:08

Have you ever accidentally deleted a text message, or even worse, an entire conversation, and wished you could retrieve it from the trash? Apparently, Google Messages could be getting exactly that, as we see signs of a trash folder that'll store messages or chats for a set amount of time.

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Kensington's Legendary Trackball Mouse Just Got an Insane Upgrade

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 16:45

Kensington just revealed the Expert Trackball Mouse TB800, a redesigned and upgraded version of the legendary Expert Trackball Mouse K72359WW. Available later this year (so, in like a month or two), the TB800 features a slimmer design than its predecessor, plus a wealth of new buttons and scroll wheels.

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5 Useful Milwaukee Tools You Can't Get From Ryobi

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 16:30

Most homeowners have a power tool or two, and there's a good chance it's made by Milwaukee, Ryobi, Kobalt, or some other company. While many of these brands typically offer the same tools, like drills and impact wrenches, each has a few unique or specialty tools you probably don't know about.

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Jellyfin’s Android TV Update Has a Big Upgrade for Music

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 16:22

Jellyfin for Android TV has officially released its latest update, version v0.19.0, and it brings some fantastic changes, especially if you're a music lover. This time around, the music player finally lets you fast forward, rewind, or manually seek through your playing tunes.

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Your Original Google Pixel Watch is Getting Its Last Update

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 16:13

Are you the proud owner of an original Google Pixel Watch? If so, we have some good and bad news. After rolling out the October 2025 update to the Pixel Watch 2 and Watch 3 earlier this month, Google is finally embracing its original model. Unfortunately, this is likely the last update your watch will get.

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Samsung Showed Off Its Elusive Tri-Fold Hardware

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 16:08

Samsung's foldable lineup is getting a new member. Eventually. At some point. Samsung's tri-fold hardware has been so elusive you'd be forgiven for thinking of it as vaporwave despite the rumor mill and Samsung itself confirming it's coming. Now, it has been officially teased, though we still don't know much about it.

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You Might Actually Use Pro Mode With This Galaxy Camera Update

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 16:05

Samsung Galaxy phones have some of the best cameras on the market, and if you know what you’re doing, Pro Mode can take your photos to the next level. However, that’s the problem—not everyone knows what they’re doing. The controls are not exactly user-friendly, and Samsung is working on something that could make it better.

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The Best New Movies and Shows On Apple TV in November 2025

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 15:31

Apple TV might’ve dropped the “+” from their brand just in time for November, but that doesn’t mean their quality of content has changed one bit.

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How to Set an Emergency Contact on iPhone (and Why)

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 15:15

You can add one or more emergency contacts to your iPhone so that they can be easily contacted (or contact you) in urgent situations. This takes five minutes to set up, but it could be one of the most important settings on your device.

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Fedora Linux 43 Is Now Available. Here's What's New

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 15:03

Fedora 43, after a week-long delay, is out of beta today. It includes several updates to the community fork of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and all of its derivative distributions. Namely, GNOME got a version boost, there's a new installer, and several packages have been upgraded.

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Google Maps Has a “Lists” Feature—And It’s Way More Useful Than You'd Think

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 15:00

Google Maps is one of those apps that probably has more features than anyone could know about. One feature you might be missing out on is Lists. This is more than just a bookmarking system—it can make trip planning and exploration much easier.

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This American Luxury Hybrid SUV Costs Less Than Its Rivals

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 14:30

Luxury and electrification rarely come cheap, but this American hybrid SUV challenges that idea with an unexpected mix of refinement and value. It proves you don’t need a European badge or a six-figure budget to enjoy premium comfort, cutting-edge tech, and impressive efficiency in one sleek package.

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My Kid's First PC Won't Run Windows—I'll Use One of These 5 Linux Distros Instead

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 14:00

Want your kids to use Linux but can't decide which distro makes the best introduction? Should they use your daily driver or something different? Well, here are five distros I'm seriously considering for my own kids—and the reasoning behind each choice.

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The WiiM Sound Is Here to Kick Out Your Amazon Echo

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 14:00

WiiM is finally jumping into the smart speaker game with the launch of the Sound, its first-ever smart speaker. It has a few impressive features compared to your average Google or Alexa speaker, including a 3.5mm audio jack and touchscreen controls.

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The 5 Best New Movies and Shows Coming to Paramount+ in November 2025

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 13:30

As we mosey on into November and gear up for all the new, end-of-the-year content that’s in store for us, we can’t help but look back at the exciting releases we’ve seen on Paramount+ this year. From new series premieres and seasons of ongoing favorites to true-life documentaries and original films, most have been rather spectacular, but all have been quite memorable.

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The Luxury Hybrid SUV That Rarely Needs Repairs and Lasts for Years

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 13:15

Hybrid demand in the U.S. is quietly climbing again, especially as enthusiasm for full EVs cools down. With tax perks fading, automakers are shifting attention back to gas-electric options that feel more practical for everyday drivers.

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I Hated Browsing YouTube Until I Changed This Setting

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 13:00

I use YouTube almost daily, whether on my laptop, mobile, or phone. On the whole, the popular video-streaming platform has a user-friendly interface, but there's one default setting that, until I disabled it, frustrated me endlessly: autoplay previews.

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