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I tried a Linux distro that promises free, built-in AI - and things got weird

Gnoppix is for those who are into AI and want to try Linux. But it might test your patience.

Windows 10 support officially ends today - but the chaos will continue for years

Hundreds of millions of PCs are still running Windows 10, and even with extended security updates, the population of unpatched PCs will spike over the next few years. How bad can it get?

The best password managers of 2025: Expert tested

Are you tired of remembering all of your online credentials? You don't have to anymore. We tested the best password manager apps to simplify the login process.

This midrange OnePlus phone outperforms pricier models - and it's on sale at Best Buy

Although it's not a flagship model, the OnePlus 13R still delivers top-notch performance and an excellent battery. You can get it for $450.

Apple could launch 3 new M5-powered devices this week, including a Vision Pro successor

Apple's October 2025 product release cycle, with the next-generation M5 chipset, is approaching fast.

Spotify rolls out controls to keep kids music out of your algorithm

Managed accounts allow users to block kids from listening to specific songs and artists. Spotify is expanding shared account features that make it easier for parents to control what their kids listen to. Managed accounts are now launching for Premium Family subscribers in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, and the Netherlands following a pilot that kicked off last year, allowing account holders to manage a separate music-only experience for children under the age of 13.Manage

How trans visibility became a trap

I renewed my passport the day after Trump won again. It wouldn’t expire for years, but I did it anyway, along with many trans people I knew who could scrape together the fee. We all had the same thought: get your documents in order now, while you still can.For over a decade, I’ve written publicly about being transgender. Since 2013, my words about transition, identity, and the fight for basic dignity have appeared in Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Vice, and other publications. I

Instagram is making all teen accounts ‘PG-13’

Instagram’s PG-13-inspired rating will avoid recommending more types of content to teens. | Image: Meta Instagram is making a major update to teen accounts that will only allow them to view content similar to what you would see in a PG-13 movie. Under the new system, Instagram will continue to hide content containing nudity, sexual content, or suggestive poses from teens, but now it will also avoid recommending content with strong swear words and risky stunts across its platform.“Jus

One of our favorite Android phones of 2025 is now $150 off at Best Buy

The OnePlus 13 boasts top-tier performance from its Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. For a limited time, the 512GB model is on sale..

How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 - 2 free options

Microsoft really doesn't want customers to upgrade older PCs to Windows 11, but there are workarounds for all but the oldest devices. Now that Windows 10 support has officially ended, here's everything you need to know.

Can't upgrade your Windows 10 PC? Support has ended, so you need to act now

Microsoft has officially ended support for its most popular OS ever. Here's what to do with your Windows 10 PCs that fail Microsoft's Windows 11 compatibility tests.

TiVo has sold its last DVR

It’s the end of an era for TiVo. Cord Cutters flagged that the company has removed every digital video recorder product from its website, with TiVo confirming to the publication last week that it has officially ceased making DVR hardware after 26 years in the industry. Its last DVR release was the TiVo Edge in 2019, with TiVo later merging with software company Xperi in June 2020.“As of September 30, 2025, TiVo stop [sic] selling EDGE DVR products, including hardware and accessories,

Beware of getting your product buying advice from AI for one big reason, says Ziff Davis CEO

Despite suing OpenAI for intellectual property theft, Vivek Shah remains 'bullish' on the impact of AI on life and business.

Not enough people are talking about the iPhone 17's best feature upgrade in years

My favorite new feature isn't the design or the more powerful processor. Instead, it just makes the iPhone so much more fun to use.

Is art dead? What Sora 2 means for your rights, creativity, and legal risk

OpenAI's Sora 2 gives anyone the power to make realistic AI videos - but what happens when creativity, copyright, and deepfakes collide in ways we can't control?

I unleashed Copilot on my Microsoft and Google accounts - here's what happened

With a new update rolling out to Windows Insiders, Copilot can access your Microsoft and Google accounts to work with your email, calendar, and contacts. Here's how this worked for me.

How wearable health tech could help catch breast cancer

Coupled with AI, health data from wearables could significantly improve survival rates. This MIT professor is developing a device to do just that.

Even the best AI agents are thwarted by this protocol - what can be done

The increasingly popular Model Context Protocol lets AI models access applications, but studies show that the best generative AI bots struggle with planning across a variety of tasks.

5 Linux distros that take a little work out of the box, but are so worth the effort

If you are willing to put in a bit of extra work after installing an operating system, these distributions will reward you for your effort.

I tried smart glasses with xMEMS speakers and active cooling - and they're full of promise

What if there were components that made smart glasses thinner, lighter, and more performant? It turns out they exist.