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This was another busy week for Windows 11 development, with Microsoft rolling out the 25H2 update to the Release Preview Channel, and testing a few more improvements in the other Insider channels. Here’s everything Microsoft rolled out in Windows this past week.

It's a tricky business when it comes to the modernization of a car brand. It's a gamble second to none, and Corvette is playing high stakes at present with its all-electric CX and Hybrid CXR Gran Turismo concepts. Jaguar, with its recent brand revamping, and that rather interesting marketing campaign, is the prime example, just to see just how sketchy it can get, especially when modernization means that you're tugging on the heartstrings of your loyal following and possibly pulling the rug completely from their feet, ditching ICE engines. So be warned: any brand considering pursuing the same approach, especially when it comes to the beloved ethos of Corvette, should think twice about going full EV.

Google is sharing a bunch of new stuff today, but it’s not all reserved for Pixel users. The Gboard app is getting some new writing tools and easier access to Emoji Kitchen stickers, nifty audio sharing features are rolling out, and the Quick Share menu gets redesigned yet again.

It’s been a few months since the last Pixel Drop, but this September brings some goodies to make your Pixel phone feel more personal and premium. Android’s biggest redesign in years is finally rolling out to more people, plus there are new updates for the Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds Pro 2.

With macOS 26 Tahoe on the horizon, many Mac users are looking forward to Apple’s annual free software update. While you wait, why not check out some premium apps that more than justify their price tags?

Samsung just released its new Sound Tower models, the ST50F and ST40F. These new models, which were unveiled at IFA 2025, are the latest in its line of portable audio devices for parties and large gatherings. However, these models have a lot more features than you'd expect at first glance.

Samsung’s desktop mode, known as DeX, is the reason I bought a Galaxy phone. DeX went years without a major update, but that has changed in the latest version of Samsung’s One UI interface.

Hybrids have been around long enough now that it’s easy to forget how big of a deal they once were. Back in the early 2000s, every automaker rushed to slap a hybrid badge on something—sedans, crossovers, even a few trucks. For a while, it looked like hybrids were going to take over the entire market.

Linux gamers are familiar with Proton, the go-to solution for running Windows games on Linux, but there’s another, similar tool in the shed. It’s called Proton GE, and while it performs the same function, it differs from Valve’s Proton. Let’s find out how they differ and which one you should use.

When you think of cozy games, you probably think of cutesy farming sims like Stardew Valley and neighborvanias like Animal Crossing. These casual experiences offer easy to pick up laid back gameplay loops, but they can sometimes feel a bit too candy and rainbows.

There are many types of errors in Python. No matter where you are in your Python journey, you've most likely faced one or more of these errors. For some, it might be easy to know what's wrong in your code. For others? Not so much. That's why I'm explaining what they mean.

The Plugable USB-C 9-in-1 Hub is an excellent addition to the company’s existing lineup of hubs and docking stations, and requires little in the way of setup. Just plug it into your laptop, plug in all your other stuff, and you’ll be off and running.

JBL has officially revealed the new PartyBox 720, its latest and loudest battery-powered party speaker. This new speaker packs a serious punch with 800 watts of JBL Pro Sound, a lightshow, and the ability to roll around with ease.

JBL has just revealed the new Boombox 4, the newest version of its portable waterproof speaker. It supports multi-speaker connections with Auracast, two different Bass Boost settings, and an impressive battery life, all while being a lot lighter than its predecessor.

I've owned several gaming laptops at this point, and honestly they are my preferred way to play PC games thanks to the versatility and mobility they offer, but there's no arguing that choosing to be a laptop gamer comes with compromises—or at least, so I thought.

In the early days of anime dubbing, it regularly took months or even years for shows and films to get an English dub—and these dubs usually featured the worst voice acting imaginable. Today, many anime series receive multiple language dubs within days of their Japanese airing, and that's all thanks to the growing popularity of "simuldubs."

Scripting is often seen as something only IT admins do to lengthen their coffee breaks, but home users can benefit from command line automation, too. Here are 10 PowerShell commands you can use to write scripts to lighten your workload, troubleshoot problems, and uncover new functionality.

Google's new Subscriptions Management feature lets you pool together a list of your mailing list senders and unsubscribe them one by one. You don't have to open random emails and unsubscribe manually. Gmail handles it for you by automatically sending the unsubscribed content to spam. You can try it right now on your phone or desktop.

The Chrysler Pacifica has quietly become one of the last great survivors. In a market obsessed with SUVs, it’s still pulling in impressive numbers.

I tend to download stuff and work on my desktop by default. So like most people, my desktop (and even the downloads folder) is almost always a mess with just random icons, files and folders everywhere. So I set up an automation system that automatically clears up that clutter by sorting and organizing my files every hour.