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I love physical media, you love physical media. Physical media is awesome, and generally just better than digital streaming or downloads, if a little bit less convenient.

When I set up my Pixel 10 for the first time, I was pretty happy with how smooth the process was. But then I hit something that didn’t feel right. My lock screen was only showing one notification in full, while the rest were shrunk down into a row of tiny app icons. This new compact style is part of Android 16 QPR1, which the Pixel 10 ships with by default, and it’s designed to keep things tidy.

The era of Logitech’s popular smart home control solution, the POP button system, is abruptly coming to an end. Logitech has announced the complete discontinuation of the service, in some emails to customers, stating that it is effective October 15, 2025.

The inability to understand the language used in a video shouldn't stop you from watching it. That's why Microsoft is testing a new AI audio translation feature in Edge that allows you to translate audio into your preferred language. However, as much as I want to love it, the feature isn't perfect and has a long way to go.

You've probably come across the Arch Linux memes, but are they doing it a disservice? Arch Linux is an excellent distribution, and I have five reasons why you should look past those labels and see for yourself.

The Lexar ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD, which was first announced in July, is officially available to buy now. Lexar is clearly targeting Apple users with the ability to magnetically stick the SSD right to the back of any iPhone that supports MagSafe accessories.

In a segment dominated by familiar names, one hybrid SUV has quietly pulled ahead with efficiency that even the most popular models can’t match. Its blend of fuel savings, smooth performance, and everyday practicality makes it a standout choice for families and commuters alike.

The TL-WR3002X AX3000 travel router is one of the fastest and most powerful models TP-Link currently offers, and it’s an easy device to recommend. If your living space is small, this, frankly, could even be the only router you need.

The GIMP team has officially released the third micro-release for its stable branch, GIMP 3.0.6. While the team is hard at work on the much-anticipated GIMP 3.2, this new stable release was "really needed" because of how many bug fixes have accumulated.

You can snag the Corsair Void V2 Wireless Gaming Headset for a surprisingly low price of just $90 on Amazon right now. This is a massive 31% discount off its regular $130 price tag, which is incredible when you think about the 70 hours of battery life this headset offers.

The long-awaited widespread availability of the Windows 11 2025 Update, officially known as version 25H2, is finally set to release. While Microsoft technically shipped the update on September 30, 2025, the rollout has taken a while, but this frustrating holding pattern will finally end.

Despite Take Two's efforts to shut it down, the GTA modding community is still alive and kicking. Their latest effort is Fusion Fix for Grand Theft Auto IV, a massive community mod that gives the PC version of GTA IV an Ultimate Edition treatment. GTA IV on PC has never looked this good.

We have good news and bad news for those with the Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, or Galaxy S22 Ultra. Right on time and just as promised, Samsung is sending out the big update to One UI 8 (Android 16) for your phones. However, it's the last major update you'll be getting.

From a built-in spam detector to the option of pinning messages and automatically deleting OTPs, the Google Messages app offers a variety of features. Here are nine Google Messages features that everyone should know about.

OnePlus has announced that its next major software update, OxygenOS 16, built on top of Android 16, will launch in India on October 16. The company even teased the launch with the tagline “Intelligently Yours,” which is clearly a nod to the deep AI integration we can expect.

For 2026, one Mazda's most popular compact crossovers is getting a thoughtful round of updates designed to keep it fresh in a crowded market. These enhancements refine its appeal without straying from the winning formula that’s made it a standout in the segment.

It seems that almost every big TV brand has their own custom operating system, and that sounds reasonable, until you consider that smart TVs are basically big stationary smartphones these days.

You know how it is: even though there are countless new movies to watch on streaming each month, it's hard to find something worth your time. But what if someone else figured it out and all you had to worry about was the popcorn?

Finally, October is upon us, which means we can start trickling a few more Spooky Season movies into our watchlists to get us in the mood for Halloween.

Given their widespread demand, iPhones are one of the top targets for counterfeiting, and a good replica can closely resemble the original (even if only on first glance). If you’re planning to buy an iPhone from a third-party retailer—or have already purchased a used one from an unknown seller—here’s how to check whether it’s genuine.