TechCrunch
Block’s new voice model sounds eerily human
Block said that the voice model can run locally on a MacBook M4 Max
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Engadget
Your smart TV's Wi-Fi is probably faster than its Ethernet, but speed isn't everything
You might have never thought to use Ethernet with your TV, but it's not speed that's worth connecting for.
TechCrunch
PHP-ocalypse: How two critical web bugs almost broke the internet
Two critical bugs in the PHP web programming language, used by the majority of the internet, threatened to upend the internet…
Engadget
What is Theater Mode on your Apple Watch and when should you use it?
There are various ways to silence your Apple Watch when you need to lock in. Theater Mode doesn't quite go as far as Do Not…
TechCrunch
Forced to pick, Grok’s AI model chooses Republicans. OpenAI’s picks Democrats.
A new study found Grok's AI overwhelmingly recommends Republican candidates while OpenAI's GPT favors Democrats, with the two AI…
TechCrunch
These clever apps show off the iPhone Duo’s potential
From retro cassette players and virtual notebooks to flight trackers and even a digital toaster, developers are finding creative…
Engadget
Here's how to test a CR2032 battery to see if it's good
CR2032 batteries are found in a lot of gadgets around your home. They're easy to test when they run low, especially if you have…
The Verge
LG’s brilliant C6 OLED TV is already $400 off ahead of Black Friday
Black Friday is still over a month away, but if you’re hoping to upgrade your TV, you don’t need to wait until November. LG has…
The Verge
Fielded is obsessed with scammers and unhinged Japanese cyberpunk
Lindsay Powell, who releases records under the name Fielded, has spent most of her career subverting expectations and genre…
Engadget
Why your Ring camera is still useful without a subscription
Modern smart home cameras and security systems put a lot of features behind a subscription. Here are a few reasons why you don't…
TechCrunch
The Boox Palma 2 Pro finally got me to stop reading on my phone
The $400 Boox Palma 2 Pro is a smartphone-sized e-reader designed for people who want to read books, articles, and documents on a…
The Verge
What to expect from Apple’s ‘Pro and tell’ event
It feels like Apple's Welcome Home event just happened. And the iPhone Duo announcement isn't all that far in our rearview…
Engadget
The MacBook Neo uses an iPhone chip, and it's just good enough
The MacBook Neo had to make some compromises to meet its price point. And as long as you're aware of them, it offers a solid…
The Verge
I hope Apple’s touchscreen MacBook takes some lessons from this Lenovo laptop
It looks like the long-rumored touchscreen MacBook might actually get announced next week, and after using the Lenovo Yoga 9n for…
Engadget
How to get better iPhone battery life without closing any apps
Apple has added a host of battery-management features to the iPhone over the years.
Engadget
The beneficial purpose of 'IQ' on your Anker chargers
Anker's PowerIQ technology helps identify and charge your devices more efficiently.
Engadget
Which services can you safely disable to improve PC gaming?
A lot of what Windows does out of the box isn't essential, and can waste your computer's power when you're trying to game.
Engadget
How to improve your PC's airflow for better cooling
Here's how to think about your PC's fans.