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This Emulator Lets You Play Old NES Games In Real 3D

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 23:00

3DSen is a NES emulator project that has been in development for 10 years. It's finally received its first official 1.0 release, meaning you can now play classic NES titles in real 3D. These aren't just old games with some graphical tricks layered over them; these are painstakingly reimagined games.

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7 Ways to Repurpose an Old Monitor

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 23:00

Got an old monitor lying around collecting dust, or found a super cheap one on Facebook Marketplace? It's time to put it to good use.

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Samsung’s Latest AirPods Pro Competitor Is $60 off Right Now

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 22:29

If you’ve been searching for that perfect pair of earbuds, only to be hit with a price tag that’s hard to swallow, today might be your day. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are on sale for 24% off their normal price.

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10 Exclusive iPhone Apps You Can't Use on Android

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 22:00

Whether you're trying to manage your time better or looking for better tools for productivity, an arsenal of productivity apps can help you work more efficiently. If those apps happen to be tailor-made for your iPhone, all the better!

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Google Messages Is About to Make a Top Feature Even Better

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 21:11

It seems like Google Messages is getting an exciting new feature or update every few weeks, and it's not slowing down anytime soon. Text messaging is an extremely important communication tool, but if you've ever received a message you didn't want, we have good news. It looks like Google's sensitive content filters are about to get better.

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The 10 Retro Games That Shaped Unix and Linux

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 21:00

Unix and Linux aren't names you might normally associate with games, but there have been plenty of games that have shaped both platforms over the years. Then and now, programmers like to kick back with games like the rest of us, and they've ended up changing computer history in the process.

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Grab a Galaxy Watch 7 for Just $160

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 20:34

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (40mm) has just hit an incredible price of just $160 on Amazon. This is a massive 47% discount from its usual $300. This means you're saving a whole $140 on a new smartwatch that is only a single generation behind.

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Windows 11 Is Rolling Out 14 New Features

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 20:09

We're in the second half of the year already, which is also roughly around the time when the new features we've been seeing on Windows' Insider Program actually roll out to normal people. Microsoft is starting to roll out a bunch of features you might want to check out.

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6 Phones That Aren't Just Yet Another Boring Slab

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 20:01

There’s a homogeneity to modern phone releases. Companies compete more with specs and software than with creative physical designs. Fortunately, if you want something other than another glass slab, there’s more experimentation going on than you might think!

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Firefox 141 Is Here With More Address Bar and Tab Group Upgrades

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 19:12

Mozilla Firefox receives major updates roughly every four weeks, giving the web browser a steady stream of bug fixes, new features, and security enhancements. Firefox 141 is now rolling out with tab group improvements, new address bar shortcuts, and more.

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My Top 4 Non-Negotiables When Buying a Phone Charger

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 19:00

It's been a while since most manufacturers stopped including power bricks with mobile devices. Whether or not it's good for the environment, it gives you the freedom to choose a phone charger that's most suitable for your needs.

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I Tasked Five Cutting-Edge AI Models With Writing a Research Report, and the Results Surprised Me

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 18:31

AI is everywhere today, with several models all touted as being extremely capable and helpful. For me, that means having AI do research on complex topics, saving me hours every day. But I have access to several models, and I can't help but wonder: which one is worth your trust?

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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra Gets the Big One UI 8 Update

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 18:12

While the fancy new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series is the first watch running Wear OS 6 and Samsung's One UI 8 update, those with last year's Galaxy Watch Ultra are in for a treat. Ahead of schedule, Samsung just announced that One UI 8 is rolling out today to the Watch Ultra.

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I Turned My Steam Deck Into a Portable Dreamcast

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 18:00

The Steam Deck is my favorite way to play emulated games. I’ve probably spent as much time playing retro titles on Valve’s handheld as I have playing regular Steam games, and it’s wonderful.

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Elgato's New 4K Capture Device Has an Affordable Price Tag

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 17:49

Elgato just released the Game Capture 4K S. This is a brand-new external capture card that's perfect for anyone looking to stream or record their gameplay from Mac, PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox, or other HDMI-compatible device.

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Gmail's Ads Are Getting More Annoying

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 17:03

You might not notice Gmail ads a lot—the few ads we do get are made to blend in like emails, so they tend to be a non-issue for many. But now, you're about to. Google is playing around with a brand new ad format for Gmail, and it might grind some people's gears.

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Best Nature Documentaries and Shorts on Apple TV+

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 17:00

Apple TV+ showcases some fabulous original content, and they do many things well. One of those is making nature documentaries. Their originals are not only engaging and educational on a much deeper level than the surface, but they’re also the most stunning, mesmerizing documentaries I’ve ever seen. They’re also narrated by hot-shot celebrities, such as Paul Rudd, Morgan Freeman, and Tom Hiddleston.

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Why My Heart Yearns for an Under-Display Camera

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 16:30

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 does away with the under-display camera found on previous generations of the phone. Many reviewers praise this as a positive change. Personally, I’m sad to see Samsung give up on this technology—I want to see it on more phones, not less.

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Plex vs. Jellyfin: Which Media Server Solution Is the Best for You?

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 16:00

Are you trying to decide between Plex and Jellyfin for your media server? The two server platforms have a lot of similarities (and a lot of differences), so it can be hard to make the right choice.

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Catch Up on New Anime With These 9 Must-Watch Series

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 14:00

There’s so much anime out there that it can sometimes be hard to keep up. I miss the days when only a handful of titles would slither onto the video store shelves. Now there’s an avalanche of new anime shows and movies that seem to be released daily!

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