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I'm constantly using Google Map's voice navigation to help route me when I'm walking somewhere unknown, but found myself wishing it gave more information. Then I discovered a setting tucked away that does exactly that, and it instantly improved my experience.

If you own even a moderately modern car, you may not have a CD player in your vehicle at all, but that doesn't mean you can't find some way to enjoy your high quality audio collection on the road.

There are multiple ways to use ChatGPT, with mobile apps for iOS and Android, desktop apps for macOS and Windows, and a web app that you can access in a browser. However, not every platform has access to the same set of features. If you mainly stick to using one platform, there may be some features you're missing out on.

While AMD has been having a hard half-decade in the GPU market, one area the company has knocked it out of the park is with mobile integrated GPUs. Now with the AMD RX 8060S, it seems we've turned a major corner with this mobile tech, and the implications are profound.

Just got a new Chromebook? How you set it up can greatly impact its speed, security, and overall usability. So, you must configure it properly to get the best experience. If you're going to be using ChromeOS for the first time, here are a few steps you should follow once you unbox your device.

Apple is building new systems to encourage the use of parental controls on iOS. Interestingly, these systems are skewed toward privacy and make an effort to hide children's birth dates from app developers.

Microsoft's Copilot integration has mostly been reserved for Windows computers until now. If you have a Mac and you want a way to interact with Copilot that's not just the web version, this official app might just be what you need.

Passwords are a pain. Secure passwords need to be unique, complex, and are difficult to remember. Even the best passwords can still be leaked or phished, leading to account takeovers. Passkeys are supposed to solve all of these problems, but do they, and are they worth the time to set up?

The team behind Minigalaxy, a custom Good Old Games (GOG) client for Linux, has dropped a new update with a number of tweaks and an upgrade to the Windows game installation experience.

Car depreciation is unavoidable. Sports cars lose 56% of their value over five years, and it's even worse for electric vehicles. We've already seen some of the worst depreciating EVs drop over half of their value after one year, and now we're finding out which depreciate the most after two years. While there are some overlaps from the one-year list, there are surprising new entries below.

You don't need to follow the numbers to know there has been a surge in SUVs over the past decade. Over 15.8 million new vehicles were registered in 2024, according to Edmunds, with SUVs making up 81% of all sales. We've reviewed the final figures from automakers to find the ten best-selling SUVs of 2024.

Framework has branched out. The company made some of the most interesting laptops we've seen, but it has now also announced the release of a desktop computer. We had our doubts about how upgradeable this computer might actually be, but an early teardown suggests there's more than what Framework let us on initially.

A set of new PC fans can markedly improve the level of airflow inside your PC case, resulting in lower CPU and GPU thermals. RGB case fans can improve airflow, give your PC a facelift, and turn it into a proper light show of a gaming PC.

There’s one problem that has followed Android around from the beginning: long-term software support. Only in the last few years has it considerably improved, but Google and Qualcomm are working together to make it even better.

Apple's PowerBeats Pro 2 offer a landmark feature—heart rate monitoring. Unfortunately, early reviews show that this feature is flawed in ways that may not be resolved through firmware updates.

TP-Link has released the Archer GE650, a tri-band gaming router that uses Wi-Fi 7 technology. It's on the cheaper side compared to other gaming routers, but it does offer a lot for the price.

The Windows Settings app is great, but it can sometimes feel overwhelming because of the number of options it offers. To make things easier for me, I installed Wintoys, which is my go-to platform for uninstalling apps, fixing performance issues, and making tweaks to my computer.

Hybrids are currently swarming the market in just about every segment, and it makes sense why. They can run on the same infrastructure that has powered ICE vehicles for ages while saving you tons of money on fuel. Another added bonus is that some of them use their electric power to become insanely quick.

When looking at VR headsets, many people look first at headsets such as the Meta Quest 3, but there are definitely other good options. The PlayStation VR2 is one alternative that works on both PCs and PlayStation consoles, and now Sony has given it a much-appreciated price cut.

I've used Apple's earbuds for as long as I can remember, but I also use an Android phone. Unfortunately, it's no secret that Apple prioritizes the iPhone, which means using AirPods on Android isn't an ideal experience. I sought a decent alternative and I found it in Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3.