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10 Most Reliable Luxury SUVs You Can Trust in 2025

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 20:15

Spending a money on a luxury SUV is a pretty large investment, especially with the price of vehicles skyrocketing in the last couple of years. When you spend so much on a vehicle, the last thing you want is to constantly be sending it to your mechanic, which is why it is so important to pick something reliable.

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What Is Vibe Coding and Why Is It Risky?

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 20:00

Anyone can learn to code, but coding is hard. Thanks to the power of AI, you can just get a chatbot to write the code for you, but is that a good idea?

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Saturn Just Gained 128 More Moons

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 20:00

The Earth has a single moon, which you might expect to be the norm. In fact, ours is the only planet in the solar system with exactly one moon. Mercury and Venus lack moons completely, while the other planets all have at least two moons.

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Nintendo Will Let You Share Switch Games With 'Virtual Game Cards'

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 19:52

Nintendo has revealed an update to how digital games will be managed on the Nintendo Switch. The company is introducing the "virtual game card" feature, which should change how older games are run on Nintendo devices.

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The Best Microsoft PowerPoint Keyboard Shortcuts I Use as a Power User

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 19:30

One way to speed up your PowerPoint workflow is to navigate the program's many areas, tabs, groups, menus, and commands using only your keyboard. What's more, keeping your hands on your keyboard helps you maintain a central posture, minimizing your chances of suffering from mouse shoulder pain.

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The Smartest Smart Home Upgrade Is This Dumb Device

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 19:00

Whether you’ve spent $50 or a few thousand on smart home gadgetry, it’s a good idea to protect your investment to the best of your ability. For the price of a smart lock or video doorbell, you can buy a single dumb device that will greatly improve your home’s resilience.

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Amazon Brings Back Page Turn Buttons With a New Gesture for 2024 Kindle eReaders

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 16:47

One of the original features of Kindle eReaders was physical buttons along the edge for turning pages. Over time, those buttons have been phased out. Amazon is finally bringing it back in the form of a back-tap gesture for the 2024 Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Colorsoft.

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State of Linux Windowing Systems: Is Wayland Good in 2025?

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 16:30

The Wayland display server has long been called the way of the future for Linux. But take a quick look, and you’ll find plenty of people suggesting it’s not ready for prime time. If Wayland isn’t ready now, when will it be?

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Why I Love the Most Controversial Control Scheme in Video Games

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 16:30

Ever since Street Fighter II entered arcades in 1991, motion inputs have been a defining part of the fighting game genre. Not everyone loves the complexity of motion inputs, and many people have turned off the genre altogether because of them, but there's a reason they've stuck around for so long.

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10 Video Games That Let You Choose Your Own Adventure

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 16:00

Some games put branching narratives and player agency at the center of the experience, ensuring that every playthrough is different from the last (even if the core story remains the same).

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Nissan Vows to Keep ICE Alive With Ambitious Model Expansion

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 15:13

Nissan is making a major shift. The automaker has just unveiled plans to launch over 10 new and updated models in the U.S. and Canada by 2027.

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xMEMS' New Micro Speaker Will Power Next-Gen Earbuds

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 15:00

Solid-state speaker technology is growing less expensive with the introduction of xMEMS' Lassen tweeter. The new micro-speaker, which is smaller and more accurate than a conventional tweeter, should debut in earbuds later this year or early next year.

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6 Reasons Why Jupiter Is My Favorite Planet

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 15:00

Representing thunder, justice, and divine authority, Jupiter was the king of gods. The Romans named the largest planet visible to the naked eye after him, reflecting its status as ruler of the skies. Let’s look at why the Jovian world is my favorite planet, and why it should be yours too.

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How Cel-Shading Is Bringing Style Back to 3D Graphics

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 14:00

After years of endless waves of realistic-looking games, stylish 3D graphics are finally making a comeback with cel-shaded visuals. Cel-shading isn't anything new for 3D games, but there's a reason its resurgence has produced some of the best-looking games of all time.

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Spring Cleaning Reimagined: Elevate Your Home and Lifestyle with Dreame

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 13:00

Spring is here, and with it comes that familiar urge to refresh, reset, and rejuvenate your space. Whether you’re tackling stubborn dust bunnies, deep-cleaning floors, or just giving your home a much-needed glow-up, Dreame is here to help you clean smarter, not harder.

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The Google Play Store Has a Big Problem

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 13:00

I manually search for apps in the Play Store all the time, but I can't remember the last time the Play Store introduced me to an app I hadn't already heard of. The store is terrible at this vitally important part of its job.

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PNY PRO Elite V3 Type-C Review: Bring Your Large Files Anywhere

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 12:00

USB flash drives are handy for moving files around, but for speed or capacity, they aren’t the best choice. That may still be the case for many drives, but it certainly isn’t true of the PNY PRO Elite V3 Type-C USB Flash Drive.

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Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for March 27 (#655)

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 11:00

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

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Vivaldi Is Teaming Up With Proton VPN

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 10:00

Vivaldi is a browser that constantly tries to break out of the "regular browser" mold with unique features and additions. An in-browser VPN isn't exactly a new concept, but Proton VPN is one of the most reputable VPNs out there, and now, it's coming to Vivaldi.

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2025 Moon Phase Calendar: What Is March 27th's Moon Phase?

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 06:00

If you're planning on observing the night sky, going for a night hike, or trying to snap a shot of the Moon, the phase is incredibly important. Here's everything you need to know about the current Lunar phase, as well as what you can expect in the near future.

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