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Antigravity A1 Drone review: An easy-to-fly 8K 360-degree camera

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 12:00

The Antigravity A1 isn't just another drone, but a flying invisibility cloak for an 8K 360-degree camera. While established brands focus on better flying, Antigravity focuses on better seeing, though that vision comes with a steep price and some limitations.

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My favorite Raspberry Pi feature is too often overlooked

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 23:00

Raspberry Pi single-board computers are awesome for so many reasons—they're low-power, extremely capable, and have small footprints. I love all those things about my Raspberry Pi, but my favorite feature is one that I don’t hear talked about nearly often enough.

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4 years later, polarizing true crime movie with a shocking murder is now a streaming hit

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 22:57

True crime might be Netflix's most consistent genre in terms of hit rate. True-crime documentaries, including The Perfect Neighbor and Amy Bradley Is Missing, dominated the Netflix algorithm last year. The sentiment also includes scripted true crime, and Suitcase Killer: The Melanie McGuire Story is the latest hit for the streamer.

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Feeling burned out? Honda’s latest reveal speaks directly to that

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 22:30

A FlexJobs survey in August 2025 found that even though most employees have paid time off, almost one-quarter didn’t take a single vacation day. Meanwhile, our inboxes can often feel like a mess, as the average person receives over 100 e-mails a day.

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The funniest medical drama ever made is about to return

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 22:00

2026's television slate has no shortage of familiar faces returning to our screens. Not only will series such as Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Boys take us back to fantastical realms, but grounded series like The Pitt will return to shine a light on the struggles that the real heroes in our world face.

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2026’s most fuel-efficient Toyota could save hundreds at the pump

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 21:01

If you’re after a car that won’t leave you stranded and won’t guzzle gas, this Toyota hybrid has you covered.

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The one overlooked reason why your phone won’t charge at full speed

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 20:00

Fast charging is an equally complex and fascinating technology that allows phones to draw much higher levels of power for quicker battery top-ups. What many people don’t realize is that it relies on constant communication between the phone and the charger, and when that communication breaks down, charging falls back to much slower speeds.

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Spotify’s upcoming feature will do what Amazon Whispersync can’t

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 19:44

Audiobooks are a great way to “read” when you’re not able to read for real. However, if you switch between audio and text, you know how annoying it can be to sync your progress—especially across different mediums. Spotify is working on a clever solution.

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Please stop ignoring 12V tools if you are a DIY homeowner

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 19:30

What started as a compromise eventually led to a new preference for me. I had always thought I needed 18V tools for DIY projects around the house, but I was sorely mistaken. Here’s why my Milwaukee M12 tools are more than enough for DIY projects around the house, and how they became my go-to tools for everything.

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KDE Plasma could get a VR desktop mode on Linux

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 19:15

A developer has submitted draft code to the KDE team that could turn the Plasma desktop environment into a fully functional 3D VR interface. This is a huge move for Linux desktop users who want to ditch flat screens and jump into immersive computing.

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TerraMaster's new NVMe SSD enclosure supports 80 Gbps Thunderbolt 5

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 19:06

TerraMaster is best known for its network attached storage (NAS) devices, but the company also makes some external storage enclosures. TerraMaster has now revealed the D1 SSD Pro, which turns any NVMe SSD into a super-fast Thunderbolt 5 external drive.

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Missing Yellowstone? Fill the void with this gritty neo-Western predecessor

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 19:01

The end of Yellowstone left a gaping hole in the hearts of viewers everywhere. As that hole has grown, so, too, has the search for the perfect series to fill the void. Luckily, I’ve got that answer—and no, it’s not Longmire. Instead, we're going completely unorthodox and trading horses for Harleys and cowboys for outlaw bikers.

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The performance sedan you can actually daily drive for 200,000 miles

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 18:15

Finding a performance sedan that’s thrilling on the road and dependable enough to handle hundreds of thousands of miles is rare, but one model manages both with surprising ease. While many sporty four-doors sacrifice reliability for speed or focus on short-term thrills, this performance-oriented sedan combines engaging driving dynamics with real-world durability you can count on year after year. For drivers who want the best of both worlds, excitement and long-term usability, it stands out in a crowded segment.

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32GB of RAM costs $300 now: How to survive without upgrading

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 18:00

RAM prices have skyrocketed over the past few months, and it doesn’t look like they’re coming down anytime soon. With upgrades threatening to hurt your wallet more than ever, maybe it’s time to take a different approach: making smarter use of the RAM you already have.

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PowerToys 0.97 has a better search bar for your Windows PC

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 17:32

Microsoft's PowerToys software adds many utilities and additional features to Windows, and it just received another major update. PowerToys 0.97 has arrived with a more customizable Command Palette, a new mouse utility, and other improvements.

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In an era where everything gets worse, Home Assistant bucks the trend

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 17:30

It's easy to look back on the past with rose-colored glasses and remember everything as being better than it actually was. It's hard to deny, however, that a lot of apps and services are getting demonstrably worse. The Home Assistant smart home software is thankfully a clear exception to this rule.

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Black Mirror was right: 4 warnings we ignored

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 17:00

In January 2026, Charlie Brooker confirmed that Black Mirror is returning for an eighth season on Netflix. The first seven seasons offer a near-future fiction thriller that leaves you looking over your shoulder. However, looking back, it's more of an eerie user manual for today's tech reality.

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The aquariums hobby is going high-tech in awesome ways

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 17:00

I've been an avid aquarist for more than a decade, but after my last cross-country move I haven't gotten around to establishing a new tank for a few years. Looking at what's going on in the aquarium hobby these days, I've been blown away by the tech on offer. When I'm ready to install my next tank, these gadgets might very well be on my wish list.

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Nova Launcher has a new owner, but it's not looking good

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 16:59

Nova Launcher is back, but it's not all good news. Late last year, one of Android’s most iconic home screen launchers confirmed its eventual death, only to receive one final update. Then, after a few random updates in November, today we learned that Nova Launcher was acquired by the Swedish company Instabridge, and now it has ads.

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5 VS Code features that save me time every day

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 16:30

I use VS Code almost every day. One thing that sticks with me about it is that it can do so much heavy lifting for you. Doing repetitive edits? Searching for files in the sidebar? Retyping the same boilerplate for the hundredth time? VS Code can ease all these for you. Let's dive in to see how.

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