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Remember that render during CES 2025 that visually leaked the Switch 2? That was actually a showcase for the Genki Attack Vector, a dockable Switch 2 grip case with magnetic mounting for power banks. After testing out these unique traits, I found some panned out better than others.

Well-structured data in Microsoft Excel improves accuracy, facilitates more effective analysis, and is easier for not only humans but also machines to understand and interpret. Following these five tips is guaranteed to make your life easier, your coworkers happier, and your data pop.

Isn’t it cool how your TV turns on when you enter the room? Okay, you probably don't have that, but TCL is hoping you will one day. The company is releasing the first Google TV to ship with Gemini, and it also has some crazy presence-sensing abilities.

A brand new Windows 11 Insider Preview Build is 26220.5790 now in the Dev Channel. The test build is coming with better dictation and a way to improve USB webcams. This could be great for everyone, but the catch is that you need a Copilot+ PC to take advantage of the new features.

Porsche is proving that going electric doesn’t mean leaving performance behind. This all-electric sedan blends the brand’s racing pedigree with cutting-edge EV technology, delivering a driving experience that’s thrilling from start to finish.

The Roku Sports interface now shows content you can watch on YouTube TV. The new feature, which is rolling out to all Roku devices in the U.S. starting today, will make it easier for fans to find games from YouTube TV, including all the NFL games that come with NFL Sunday Ticket.

Mozilla has announced that Firefox 144 will be the last release to support 32-bit x86 Linux. It’s another nail in the coffin for old 32-bit PCs, though Firefox’s Extended Support Release will keep them alive until September 2026.

If you’ve ever booted Windows or tested a Linux distro from USB, you know the routine: grab an ISO, run Rufus or Etcher, format, write, wait. A week later, want to try another distro? Back to square one. That cycle often made me put off exploring new distros.

Texting and driving is dangerous and one of the worst decisions you can make while behind the wheel—right up there with driving under the influence. Thousands of distracted drivers cause death and injury every year on US roads, and the truly sad part is that none of that had to happen!

Google's Circle to Search feature can now continuously translate text on your screen as you scroll or even switch between apps. You no longer have to restart the Circle to Search process every time you want to translate what is on the screen.

Most people consider blockbuster movies to be brainless entertainment—the kind of stuff you watch when you just want to relax and scarf down some snacks. That’s fair considering that most blockbusters are mindless movies where the plot is just an excuse to get us from one show-stopping action scene to another.

BMW has unveiled the all-new 2026 iX3, and it’s more than just an update, it’s a direct challenge to Tesla. This new generation rides on BMW’s Neue Klasse EV platform, a purpose-built electric architecture that brings lighter construction, better efficiency, and faster charging to the table.

Big trucks aren’t always the answer. Sure, the Ford F-Series still rules the road, but not everyone needs (or wants) something that massive.

Bose has just announced the next generation of its popular QuietComfort Ultra Headphones. The best part of this new version is how much it has improved on the last generation, which means that upgrading may be a smart option.

One of the most important aspects of immersing yourself in the games that you play is the feeling that you are actually within their worlds. Motion peripherals, such as Wii remotes or VR hand controllers, enable you to control your player character using your own hands or feet, helping to create this illusion.

Virtual private networks, or VPNs for short, are used to encrypt web traffic by creating a secure tunnel between your device and the wider internet. They promote privacy and anonymity, with additional benefits like circumventing region restrictions thrown in for good measure.

How-To Geek is on the ground at IFA 2025, getting our hands on the latest technology. While there is a lot to choose from, these are the gadgets that we think stand out as the best of IFA this year.

I’ve been skeptical of low-profile mechanical keyboards ever since they hit the scene. How could a small mechanical switch ever live up to a regular-sized one? Well, the Razer BlackWidow V4 Low-Profile Tenkeyless HyperSpeed showed me just how wrong I was, though it has a few unrelated issues.

Ugreen has released its new MagFlow Series of magnetic wireless chargers. These chargers will come with Qi2 25W charging, are built to work easily with both Apple and Android devices, including the latest iPhone 16 series and the upcoming Google Pixel 10 Pro XL.

Finding the right Thunderbolt/USB dock can be tricky. Some have a lot of ports, while others don't go too hard on the port selection to bring the price down. If you're still undecided, Lenovo just launched three different options for three different kinds of users.