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Google has a reputation for shutting down some of its most useful and well-loved apps. Over the years, countless users have watched services that became part of their daily routines suddenly get pushed aside. It’s a running joke at this point: just when a Google app or service finally gets some momentum, Google is ready to pull the plug.

The year 2025 hasn't even ended, and OnePlus has already been hard at work teasing what's going to be its next phone, the OnePlus 15. Now, it's launching in China, with lots of surprises.

VHS tapes might not have undergone a revival in interest like vinyl records or cassette tapes, but plenty of people still have sizable collections of VHS around the world, and there's a niche, but enthusiastic subculture interested in this retro medium.

Chromebooks have improved a lot since they were first launched back in 2011. Modern models are fast and capable, yet many people still think they're limited or underpowered. If you've considered but resisted switching to ChromeOS, here's the truth about some of the myths that might be holding you back.

The official end of support for Windows 10 has come and gone, and so it's time to move on to something else, right? Well, on paper it may seem like Microsoft is the arbiter of when Windows 10 should wind down, but in reality it might actually be the mighty Google that really decides when Windows 10 is done.

Finding a three-row SUV that balances space, comfort, and affordability is a major challenge, but in 2025’s used market, smart buyers don’t have to compromise. For around $30,000 (or less), shoppers can now get vehicles originally priced much higher, offering the utility of seven-passenger seating with near-new features and modern tech.

Our phones have evolved beyond mere forms of communication; for better or worse, we use them for just about everything. Though it’s convenient to be able to do your banking, pay bills, check your security cameras, and drip-feed dopamine thanks to social media, it’s not necessarily a good thing.

Home security is not something you want to cheap out on, but that doesn't mean a high-quality security camera has to break the bank, either. The Arlo Essential Pan Tilt Indoor camera is affordable, easy to use, and chock-full of features, though some are locked behind a premium subscription.

Steve Jobs liked to quote Alan Kay's famous "People who are really serious about software should make their own hardware," line, and you could almost say that the Apple empire was built on that philosophy—to great effect.

So, for some inexplicable reason, cassette tape collecting is now also a thing alongside vinyl. This time there aren't even any arguments about analog sound quality, it just seems to be a vibe but, hey, you do you!

The Valve Steam Deck may not have sold Nintendo Switch numbers (it would help if you sold it where I live, Valve), but its impact on PC gaming goes far beyond how many people bought one.

If you’re a fan of horror, fantasy, and the supernatural, and you don’t subscribe to AMC+, now is the perfect time to rethink that decision, not just because we’re venturing deeper into the Halloween season. The streaming platform is home to some of the best Anne Rice adaptations of witch and vampire lore, and they’re about to come face-to-face with the secret order that oversees them all.

Back in 2013 my wife, who is a keen photographer, called me over to look at something on her laptop. This was the new phone she wanted, but what I saw on that screen didn't look anything like a smartphone.

The world of PC cases is nearly endless, which makes buying a new one a chore, even after deciding on your form factor, features, and budget. But every so often, a case comes along that checks every box while still being reasonably priced—meet the ASUS Prime AP202 ARGB mATX case.

Despite my internet connection being literally thousands of times faster than my old dial-up connection was decades ago, it often feels like websites still take just as long to load.

Mechanical keyboard fans have seen huge innovation lately, particularly with magnetic switches in Hall Effect keyboards. Now, a new contender is here—one that uses those same magnetic switches but with better precision, efficiency, and responsiveness. Its name? TMR.

When you use a VPN service, your internet service provider (and other users on the network) can only see that you are connected to a VPN service. They can't see what sites you're visiting, or what you're doing there.

Some smart home devices cost a small fortune and don't save you any money at all. Other smart home devices are incredibly cheap but can save you a significant amount of money. As the weather gets colder, there's one smart home device I use that pays for itself multiple times over.

If you remember the early days of mobile phones, you'll clearly recall the big, bulky antennas that formed part of their signature look. It'd be unthinkable for a new iPhone or Pixel to have an external antenna these days, and unnecessary too. So when exactly were they phased out?

I have been using Windows for over a decade, and there are plenty of apps I used during my childhood that have since been discontinued. Here are six such Windows apps I wish were still available today.