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Nvidia resurrects older graphics cards as RAM demands impact tech prices
Nvidia has reintroduced some old hardware to the market, but not at an especially agreeable price.
Tom's Hardware reported that Nvidia has quietly begun restocking the RTX 3060 graphics card series at some online retailers, such as Newegg. The 12GB card first launched in 2021 but had been off the shelves for some time as the company shifted its priorities to the newer 50-series cards. The only problem? This five-year-old card costs $339.99, which is not much less than a newer, more powerful RTX 5060.
SEE ALSO: Nvidia's RTX Spark is big news, but it's not for everyoneThis is obviously meant to reduce the strain on the GPU market a bit by offering a PC component that, while not capable of supporting all the latest technical bells and whistles, would still be plenty good for playing most PC video games. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company would consider doing this back at CES earlier this year, and it has apparently made good on that promise. It just hasn't done so in a way that will save gamers very much money.
That is, unfortunately, just how things will go for the foreseeable future, as we suffer the consequences of RAMageddon.
How to watch Ivory Coast vs. Norway online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Ivory Coast vs. Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage rolls on with another action-packed day from the Round of 32. First up is Ivory Coast vs. Norway, a fixture that's tough to predict.
Ivory Coast showed real guts in the group stage, taking a fight to Germany and beating both Curacao and Ecuador. Norway had two impressive performances in the group stage against Iraq and Senegal largely thanks to Erling Haaland, who netted four across those games. But Haaland was benched for their last group game against France and Norway took a 4-1 loss. He'll be back for this all-important clash.
If you want to watch Ivory Coast vs. Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Ivory Coast vs. Norway?Ivory Coast vs. Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on June 30. This fixture takes place at Dallas Stadium.
How to watch Ivory Coast vs. Norway for freeIvory Coast vs. Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.
BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Ivory Coast vs. Norway for free by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK
Visit BBC iPlayer
Watch Ivory Coast vs. Norway for free from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Ivory Coast vs. Norway (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.
ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money-back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for sport, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.
What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:
Servers in 105 countries including the UK
Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure
Fast connection speeds free from throttling
Up to 10 simultaneous connections
A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of the World Cup.
Live stream Ivory Coast vs. Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.
Wimbledon 2026 schedule: When Serena Williams is playing today, how to stream it
Serena Williams is back at Wimbledon, which is not exactly a normal sentence to read in 2026.
The seven-time Wimbledon singles champion returns to Centre Court on Tuesday, June 30, for her first professional singles match since the 2022 U.S. Open. Williams, 44, will face 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint in the first round, marking one of the biggest early moments of this year’s tournament before she has even played a point.
Williams last played a Wimbledon singles match in 2022, when she lost in the first round to Harmony Tan. A few months later, she stepped away from tennis after the U.S. Open, describing the move as “evolving” away from the sport rather than retiring in the traditional sense.
Now, after easing back into competition through doubles earlier this month, she is returning to the singles draw at the All England Club. And this time, she has made it clear that the goal is not to recreate the pressure of her prime.
“As of now, I’m not nervous,” Williams said ahead of the match, adding that her expectation is to stay calm, take it easy, and have fun.
Read below for how to watch, match timing, and what to know about Williams’ Wimbledon return.
Where to watch Serena Williams at WimbledonSerena Williams’ first-round match against Maya Joint is airing on ESPN in the United States.
Viewers can also stream Wimbledon coverage through the ESPN app, with individual court streams available through ESPN Unlimited. ESPN coverage is also available through select live TV streaming services that carry the network.
Outside the U.S., Wimbledon coverage varies by country. In the U.K., matches are available across the BBC, including BBC One, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, and BBC Sport. International viewers can check Wimbledon’s official TV coverage guide for the broadcaster in their region.
What time does Serena Williams play at Wimbledon?Williams is scheduled to play Maya Joint on Tuesday, June 30, as the third match on Centre Court.
Centre Court play begins at 8:30 a.m. ET with Taylor Townsend vs. Iga Świątek, followed by Alexander Blockx vs. Alexander Zverev. Williams vs. Joint will begin after those two matches are finished, so the exact start time depends on how long the earlier matches run.
As of now, the match is expected around midday ET, but Wimbledon scheduling can shift quickly.
Who is Serena Williams playing?Williams will face Maya Joint, a 20-year-old Australian player who turned pro in 2021.
Joint is part of the younger generation that grew up watching Williams dominate tennis, which adds an obvious layer to the matchup. For Williams, it is a return to a court where she has made history. For Joint, it is a first-round match that suddenly became one of the most-watched of the tournament. No pressure.
When was Serena Williams’ last singles match?Williams’ last professional singles match came at the 2022 U.S. Open, where she lost to Ajla Tomljanović in the third round.
Her last Wimbledon singles match came earlier that same year, when she lost to Harmony Tan in the first round. Since then, Williams has had a second child, expanded her business life, and largely moved into a post-tennis chapter before this comeback.
How many times has Serena Williams won Wimbledon?Williams has won seven Wimbledon singles titles, with victories in 2002, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, and 2016.
She has also won six Wimbledon women’s doubles titles with her sister Venus Williams. The sisters are expected to reunite in doubles at Wimbledon later this week.
Bose portable speakers drop to new low prices at Amazon — Bose SoundLink Max and SoundLink Micro on sale
SAVE UP TO 40%: As of June 30, get the Bose SoundLink Max and Bose SoundLink Micro portable speakers at Amazon for their lowest-ever prices.
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Looking for a portable speaker to carry around to all your favorite places this summer? Here's the good news: you don't have to spend an arm and a leg to get a great one. In fact, you're in luck even now that we're post-Prime Day. You can get some incredible prices on a couple of Bose's best portable speakers, with two options up for grabs at the lowest prices we've seen, in fact.
As of June 30, get the Bose SoundLink Max for $279 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $399. That's a discount of 30% and $120 off. Alternatively, you can snag the Bose SoundLink Micro for $79, down from its usual price of $129. That's a discount of 39% and $50 off.
SEE ALSO: Don't wait — Bose QuietComfort headphones are just $179 after Prime DayThese are two speakers in two different sizes for your convenience, essentially. The Max is the larger option with bigger, more satisfying sound that's perfect for larger areas where you need rich bass and music to project. It has 20 hours of battery life and it's waterproof and dustproof as well, so whether you're heading to the beach or just someone's house, you don't have to worry about ruining it. It's large and rugged, with bombastic audio and a built-in AUX input to play tunes from a variety of sources.
Alternatively, the smaller SoundLink Micro is for taking to smaller areas, and it's ultra portable. It has a utility strap that you can use to slip into a pocket, play it straight from your hand, or attach it to a bag. It has 12 hours of battery life and a rugged, durable design that's also waterproof and dustproof, so it's also great for taking on the go. Plus, it has an extended Bluetooth range of up to 30 feet.
No matter which option you choose, there's a lot of audio power here for on-the-go listening, so be sure to grab one before the sales end.
Whats dating in 2026 like? Single women tell all.
Of the four single women Mashable spoke to about dating in 2026, three had one thing in common: They're not on dating apps.
Or, at least, they're not active on them.
"I have Hinge," Kayleigh, a 23-year-old dancer living in Brooklyn, told me. "Do I use it, though? No." Kayleigh, like some other daters, opted to go by their first name only for privacy reasons.
SEE ALSO: The best dating apps for serious relationships"I went on one Hinge date, and I was like, 'You're the most boring person I think I've ever met,'" she said. "Haven't been on one since."
None of the four daters I spoke to is thrilled about dating apps, including the one who is active on them. Daters, especially those looking for a long-term partner, are frustrated with the dating apps. That's nothing new, said dating coach Erika Ettin. But it seems the more technology meddles in our love lives, the more disconnected people feel.
"There's never been more apps than we have today. There's never been more choices than today. We're so connected, but so disconnected," Mehak, host of the Love-ly podcast, told me. Love-ly is a podcast about dating, relationships, identity, and culture through the lens of immigrant identity.
Despite the obvious burnout, though, there is hope for dating — including on apps.
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The great opt-out of datingIn recent years, relationship and online dating expert Dr. Jess Carbino has seen more people "solomaxxing" or "self-partnering" — aka, staying single.
"This is consistent with larger trends related to loneliness, as well as relational cutoffs altogether," said Carbino, a PhD in sociology, who used to work as a sociologist for Tinder and Bumble. Americans have been reporting increased loneliness since before the COVID lockdowns, and the isolation and change in daily life afterward didn't help. Estrangement from family has also risen in recent years.
SEE ALSO: I haven't had a boyfriend for a decade. Here's what I've learned.Carbino attributes opting out of dating to skepticism and cynicism. Men and women are wary of each other, she says. There's also a trend towards moralization, or the classification of certain behaviors as right or wrong.
But why are young daters skeptical and cynical? Carbino believes that Gen Z hasn't dated before, doesn't know how to do it, and isn't dating as a result of their anxieties, preoccupations with technology, and the precarious financial position they find themselves in.
The socioeconomic status of young people (and older people) definitely hinders dating. Last month, WIRED declared that people can't afford to date, and the New York Times recently reported that rising costs are stopping people from having children, too.
"They're not perceiving themselves or others as being viable options."Young adults are bowing out of marriage and partnership at a younger age "because they don't feel like they have the capacity to do that," Carbino explained. "They're not perceiving themselves or others as being viable options, and I think that's really consistent with demographic data we see in terms of the increased age at first marriage and childbearing."
Between 1980 and 2023, the median age of an American woman when she first marries has increased by 29 percent from 22.0 to 28.4, according to Bowling Green State University.
And then there are the cultural reasons behind going solo. Having a boyfriend has been deemed "embarrassing"; heterosexual women are pessimistic about their options, and they're not afraid to say so on social media. And that doesn't even touch growing political polarization between young men and women.
And daters continue to be frustrated by dating apps — and now AI is added into the mix. For several years now, the most popular dating apps (Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble) have been adding more AI features, such as Tinder's AI matchmaker, Chemistry.
"Nobody is for it," Ettin said of AI. "With it being so hard to make a connection in general these days, the last thing people want is more AI intervention to make it less personal, to make it less human."
Then there are the daters using chatbots to come up with messages for them (if not dating a bot itself). If someone is using AI to swipe and chat for them, "it doesn't bode well for a good partnership if someone's not putting in the work up front," she said.
26-year-old dater Moena, a PR professional, said AI in dating "kind of kills authenticity." As a Bumble user, she's curious about what the app plans on doing with AI in the coming months as it removes the swipe feature. But plenty of users have expressed their discontent with the move to AI online.
Even without AI, though, the disdain towards dating apps has been growing steadily. Looking at financial performance, Hinge has consistently increased direct revenue and paying users, but the same can't be said for Tinder and Bumble. The latter is considering even apparently considering a sale amid declining downloads.
Overwhelm and underwhelmFor Mehak, who's not on apps right now, dating is simultaneously overwhelming and underwhelming.
Dating is simultaneously overwhelming and underwhelming.It's "overwhelming because you know the apps never stop, you're constantly swiping, you're having the same conversation, you're going on first dates that do go somewhere," she explained, "but then they don't go somewhere, but it's also underwhelming, right?"
After awhile, dating all starts to feel the same. She enjoys dating — she loves people and is curious about them — but she's burnt out by the process.
Mehak, who's in her early 30s, said the difference between dating now and ten years ago is the amount of choice. She's also struggling with ambivalence: She wants to find her person, but she can't rush the process.
"I've spent a lot of time trying to answer six-month questions on date two," she said. She asks herself questions like, Do I see a future with them? Is this my person? "As I'm saying this, I just laugh at myself, because I'm like, how would I possibly know?"
And while she sometimes goes out with friends to meet new people, she doesn't enjoy speed dating events, as they feel manufactured.
Kate Sime, who's in her early 50s, said dating apps have removed the human element of dating, and they foster an environment where everyone's disposable. Before she met her ex-husband at 27, she met her boyfriends through friends, at work, or by locking eyes with someone across a bar. But dating doesn't seem to work like that anymore.
Sime also said a lot of singles events in London consist of throwing people in a room and giving them alcohol, so she wants to do something different.
She's launching a business this autumn, Kasalyst, for heterosexual singles 35 and older in London. Kasalyst will host events with activities, be it wine tasting or a dinner party, and pair it with talks to help people through different elements of relationships, such as emotions or finances. She also plans on vetting people to weed out catfishes.
Just looking for hookups"Even at our age, people just want to hook up," Sime said. She and her friends have been on Hinge and Bumble, and when they share stories, they realize they've seen the same men on and off those apps over the past three years.
"They're not actually seriously looking for relationships," she said. What she and her friends discovered is that the men brave enough to hit on them in bars tend to be married, and they're open about the fact that they're having affairs and have no intention of leaving their partners. And when they do leave — or get left — they download the apps right away.
"Women do the work, we do the therapy, we hang out with our girlfriends, we take time out, we heal, we go it alone, we grieve, we do things the right way, whereas men don't bother with that, and they just jump straight into the next relationship," she explained.
What's missing from these conversations? Tinder.
Moena said she's not currently on Tinder (she's on Bumble, Hinge, and Raya instead), due to its hookup reputation — which is exactly what its current CEO, Spencer Rascoff, wants to move away from. The other three aren't on Tinder, either. Tinder does have the largest market share among popular U.S. dating apps, though, according to Business of Apps. Market intelligence firm Sensor Tower also found that Tinder's mobile user base is on average 2.5 times the size of Bumble's.
Is there hope for daters?Despite some young people solomaxxing for now, Carbino believes it's temporary. They're not resigned to being single forever. She'd like people to be more optimistic, "because there are many people out there who are looking and who are eager to meet someone."
And Mehak told Mashable she is optimistic — but she's noticed she gets fulfillment and confidence from her life, not from men's attention. She tries to make sure she pours into other aspects of her life so "dating takes up a very normal amount of space in my brain."
Kayleigh, the dancer, said she often meets people through the dance projects she does. She then knows she has shared interests, and finds it easier to start being friends with someone and seeing where it takes her.
And despite the ire toward dating apps, Ettin believed people would complain if they went away. Meeting someone isn't easy, she said — it takes a lot of time, energy, and sometimes money. A dater's attitude makes a difference.
"The apps aren't keeping people single," she said. "It's how people use them."
Some of Ettin's dating app tips include:
Don't exchange phone numbers until you plan a date, so you don't fall into the pen pal trap.
Treat your initial conversation like a funnel: Start broad and go more narrow. No "how's your day going?" That's boring.
Meeting up sooner rather than later, in case they're a catfish or just a dud.
Carbino also encourages daters not to just drop someone due to imperfections, as "dump him" social media culture might suggest. Never tolerate abusive behavior, but there's a wide gap between a pet peeve or an ick and something truly harmful.
"Many people who have been in romantic partnerships, whether they're heterosexual or not, know that people act in ways that are unattractive at times," she said. "Sometimes your partners are going to do things that you don't like and that are not pleasing to you, but that doesn't mean that they're a bad person."
"Honestly, the imperfections are what's really nice, because that's where you know the growth and introspection happens," she continued.
And if you really don't want to deal with another person's faults — or your own, let's be real — then maybe you should take a break from dating. You can always come back when you're ready. When asked if she had anything else to say about dating in 2026, Kayleigh said, "It's OK to be single."
5 obscure smart home upgrades that actually save you time and energy
You've heard of the popular smart home automations: automatic lights, security systems, robot vacuums.. But there are plenty of niche gadgets out there that can streamline your setup and create the ultimate smart home dream—think Tony Stark's house.
Legos Olivia Rodrigo collab just dropped: Where to buy, preorder details, price
Lego is basically handing Livies a whole new way to experience Olivia Rodrigo’s universe, brick by brick.
The brand-new Lego Editions Olivia Rodrigo collection delivers five collectible sets inspired by her "Sour," "Guts," and "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love" eras. The three-time Grammy Award winner is the first musician to receive multiple dedicated Lego sets and the first partner to collaborate on a personalized Lego Botanicals set.
The full Lego Editions Olivia Rodrigo collection officially launches globally on Aug. 1, but fans don’t have to wait to order. Preorders are already live, including Olivia Rodrigo’s Dual Guitar, Olivia Rodrigo’s Concert Moon, and the Lego Botanicals x Olivia Rodrigo Flower Bouquet.
Olivia Rodrigo isn’t just fronting another celebrity merch collaboration here. Rodrigo also played an active role in refining the designs. The collection is filled with details pulled from her world — from red megaphones and handwritten lyric notebooks to iconic performance moments and nods to her Filipino heritage.
If you're ready to get your hands on the new collection, here are all the details you need.
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The Lego Editions Olivia Rodrigo’s Vinyl turns Olivia’s music world into a collectible build with details fans will recognize right away. The 360-piece set includes signature symbols like her red megaphone, red lips, and butterfly motifs, along with an Olivia Rodrigo minifigure wearing a silver outfit inspired by her "Sour" tour look. There are also hidden references and little callbacks sprinkled throughout the build, and fans can spin the center of the vinyl to reveal extra stars and butterflies.
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The Lego Editions Olivia Rodrigo’s Concert Moon recreates one of the most memorable moments from Olivia’s "Guts" World Tour — the viral scene where she floats above the crowd on a giant moon. The 670-piece set includes a purple record player, spinning vinyl, and a brick-built crescent moon inspired by the live show.
Fans can turn a handle to make the vinyl and moon rotate, open hidden drawers for small keepsakes, and use a built-in holder to display things like concert tickets or Polaroids. It also comes with an Olivia Rodrigo minifigure wearing a glittery black outfit inspired by her stage style, making it feel like a mini concert display for your shelf.
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The Lego Editions Olivia Rodrigo’s Secret Storage gathers some of Olivia’s most recognizable symbols in one display-packed build. The 1,085-piece set is designed like a concert touring case and opens to reveal hidden compartments with items tied to her career, including a red guitar, a lyric notebook, a microphone, vinyl, and the signature red megaphone from her "Guts" era.
Fans will also spot a fun reference to the "Good 4 U" music video, with an Olivia Rodrigo minifigure in her iconic cheerleader outfit appearing inside a TV screen. Between the hidden Easter eggs and display-friendly design, this one feels like a mini scrapbook of Olivia moments in Lego form.
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The Lego Editions Olivia Rodrigo’s Dual Guitar turns Olivia’s music into a bold split design that reflects her softer and edgier sides in one build. The 1,228-piece set is shaped like a combined acoustic and electric guitar, inspired by her GUTS world tour and festival performances. It opens up to reveal hidden stage moments, backstage spaces, secret compartments, and Easter eggs tucked throughout the build for fans to find. Inside, there are two detailed Olivia Rodrigo minifigures complete with mini guitars, tour-inspired outfits, and new hair pieces.
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The Lego Botanicals x Olivia Rodrigo Flower Bouquet turns the singer’s music and visual identity into a buildable floral display. The 400-piece set includes 11 Lego flowers, such as a purple rose, daisy, hellebore, and verbena, all built in her signature purple color palette.
Scattered throughout are small Easter eggs tied to her songs, visuals, and stage moments, including guitar-shaped petals, red cherries, butterflies, stars, and black heart details.
Preorders are now live. Waiting until Aug. 1? Bad idea, right?
Home Depot's DeWALT July 4th deals are too good to pass up
In celebration of the 4th of July and while summer is in full swing, now is the perfect time to hit Home Depot and grab some new power tools for DIY projects and home repairs. While select DeWALT and Ryobi tools are up to 40% off and battery deals are available, there are a few even better deals you won't want to miss.
I still own Google's first smartphone. Here's what the Pixel 10 could learn from it
Over 16 years ago, Google released the Nexus One, and it's considered one of the most important phones in Android history. I still own mine. And while a lot has changed since it arrived in January 2010, and the latest Pixel 10 Pro XL is better than ever, Google could still learn a thing or two from those older models.
Your Ethernet cables aren't just for data—here's everything else they can power
When most people look at an Ethernet cable, their first thought would be that this is how you transport data. However, you've probably seen devices like security cameras or network switches that aren't only sending data over Ethernet, but also receiving power using that one cable.
Want to beat RAMageddon? Score a 1TB Samsung PRO SSD for over $100 off at Amazon.
SAVE $133: As of June 30, get the Samsung 1TB 9100 PRO SSD for $206.99 at Amazon. That's down from its usual price of $339.99, saving you over $100.
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Storage is expensive. You can add that to a veritable treasure trove of other pricey PC parts and components that cost too much, especially RAM.
And it's only getting pricier, so the best time to get a hard drive, especially if you plan on playing some of the year's biggest video games, is now. Though Prime Day may be over, we still found a great deal on an SSD you can use to make sure you're ready for any game that comes your way, as well as photos, videos, or whatever you like to store on your computer.
As of June 30, get the Samsung 1TB 9100 PRO SSD for $206.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $339.99. That's $133 off and a discount of 39%.
SEE ALSO: Prime Day is over: We found 10+ deals still live on microSD, portable SSDs, and hard drives to beat RAMageddonThis internal SSD is a whopping 1TB, so it offers plenty of storage space for gaming, photos, videos, files, or backups. It boasts read speeds of up to 14,700MB/s as well as random read/write speeds of up to 1,850K/2,600K IOPS, which means it's zippy enough to recall files and help load content that'll serve you better than an external hard drive, if that's what you're in the market for.
The only downside here is, if you aren't as savvy with computers as you wish you were, you do have to install this SSD. So if you're uncomfortable with popping your case open and putting it in yourself, you may want to opt for an external hard drive instead. If that doesn't bother you though, this is an excellent offer for an SSD that will serve you well, especially if you're planning on future-proofing your setup.
This "power-saving" setting is slowing down your Windows PC, turn it off now
Despite what some people might think, computers run on electricity and not magic fairy dust. Electricity costs money, and generating it usually has some sort of environmental cost too.
The hybrid sedan that goes farther than anything else in 2026
Range has basically become the new way people measure efficiency, mostly because it feels more real-world than MPG. MPG tells you how far a car could go on a gallon, but range shows how far you actually get before stopping for fuel, tank size included.
4 long-lasting Milwaukee tools under $120 to add to your collection
Milwaukee makes hundreds of tools you'll love, but if you're a new homeowner or simply on a budget, certain affordable tools are a must-buy. If you already own a drill or a few other tools, here are four more Milwaukee tools under $120 worth adding to your collection.
This Genesis SUV beats Lexus at its own game: durability, luxury, and value
For decades, luxury buyers who prioritized reliability had a simple answer: buy a Lexus. The Japanese brand built its reputation on offering premium vehicles with the durability and low ownership costs that many European rivals struggled to match, making it the default choice for cautious shoppers.
GNOME or KDE Plasma: Choosing the wrong one can ruin your Linux experience
If you’re thinking about switching to Linux, you’re probably comparing distros like Ubuntu, Fedora, or Mint and wondering which one is the best fit. But, with my decade-long experience using and recommending Linux, I think that’s the wrong question to ask. Instead, start by comparing GNOME and KDE Plasma, decide which one fits your workflow better, and then choose any distro built around that desktop environment (DE). That narrows the decision down to just two options.
This overlooked Windows feature helped me automate my entire morning routine
For years, I clicked through the same apps and routines every morning by hand. Then I found a tool buried in Windows that's been there the whole time, quietly waiting to take over.
Samsungs new wide foldable phone revealed in leaked images
Samsung is preparing a true onslaught of foldable phones this July, and now we've gotten our first detailed look at all of them.
Android Headlines posted the images on Tuesday, and even though these are technically images of cases that will be offered with these phones at launch, some of them do show the phones inside the case.
Perhaps the most interesting in this bunch is Samsung's rumored wide foldable phone. According to the outlet, this phone will actually be called the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. The successor of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be called the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and it will be positioned as the most advanced foldable phone Samsung has to offer. Finally, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is the compact, flip-style foldable that follows the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
In the images, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a dual camera system on the back, and a punch-hole style selfie camera on the front. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 also has a dual camera on the back, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra comes with a triple rear camera.
The cases on offer include a dark grey one with a kick-stand and aramid fiber-style pattern (this one comes in several color combos), several solid color cases including a white and a purple option, and a couple of joyful ones with cartoon character prints. The options are similar for all phones, though the aramid fiber cases are missing for the Flip phone.
SEE ALSO: Samsung to take on the iPhone Pro with the new Galaxy S27 Pro?As for what these phones will actually be like, check out our overview of rumors and reports for both the ultra-wide Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
My coworkers are giving up on Plex. I’m still sticking with it for these 4 important reasons
Plex has been around since 2008, forking from a macOS XBMC port, which is, of course, today's Kodi. I haven't been on the Plex train since day one, but it has been over a decade at this point, and it was my first go at self-hosting streaming media in my home.
This budget sedan punches way above its price tag
Everyone loves a good deal, especially when the car you’re getting feels a lot nicer and drives better than the price would suggest. With affordable cars getting harder to come by, it’s refreshing when a brand actually puts in the effort to stretch value further.


