Silicon Roundabout
The OnePlus 12 is still a powerhouse in 2025 - and it's on sale for a limited time
Originally released in 2024, the OnePlus 12 remains a formidable Android phone with many features and a few limitations. A new promotion has lowered its price by $150.
The best Samsung TVs of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
Are you shopping for a Samsung TV? Whether you want a budget-friendly choice, a luxury home theater experience, or something for everyday viewing, here's a look at the best.
These tech markets are taking the brunt of the new US tariffs - what that means for you
President Trump's new economic plan will go into effect on April 5, and it may affect tech manufacturing worldwide, with consumers feeling the brunt.
Can I interest you in an app that tracks your driving behavior?
Smartphone apps that track our driving behavior may be the key to safer road conditions. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety just published a study that found that using smartphone apps to monitor driver behavior, and then providing summaries of that behavior via text message or a data dashboard, leads to safer driving. Researchers borrowed techniques from usage-based insurance (UBI) programs, in which insurance companies use smartphone apps to measure dangerous driving behaviors, l
Change these 5 settings on your TV for a quick and easy way to improve its picture quality
With some patience and experimentation, you can tweak your TV's basic settings for crisper images and a better viewing experience.
How to disable ACR on your TV (and why doing it makes such a big difference for privacy)
Smarter TV operating systems bring new privacy risks, with one major concern being automatic content recognition (ACR) - a feature that monitors your viewing habits.
Finally, I found an AirTag alternative that's cheaper and lasts twice as long
AirTags are useful but limited. Ugreen's latest SmartFinder tags tackle some of those shortcomings while being more budget-friendly.
I changed these 6 Samsung TV settings to drastically improve the image quality (and why they work)
Most people leave their TV on its default settings, but if you have a Samsung, adjusting these options can significantly improve picture quality.
This ultraportable Windows laptop can seriously replace my MacBook Air - and it's even lighter
Asus' Zenbook A14 is a lightweight 2.1-pound laptop with a stunning OLED display and impressive multi-day battery life. However, its standout feature is its design.
Save $120 on the 4TB Samsung T5 and get a 256GB microSDXC card free
The Amazon Spring Sale is almost over, and if you haven't found any good deals on SSDs, you can save $120 on the 4TB Samsung T5 Evo, plus get a 256GB Sonic the Hedgehog microSDXC for free.
Segway's most powerful robot mower is ready for yards of all sizes
The Segway Navimow X3 Series covers up to 2.5 acres, with four models to tackle any lawn.
I switched to $379 Android phone from my Pixel 9 Pro while traveling - and didn't regret it
With its focus on design and subtle AI enhancements, the Nothing Phone 3a delivers a distinct midrange smartphone experience.
The Nintendo GameCube is about to get its due
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is coming in the Switch 2's GameCube collection at launch.Before this morning, I knew I was going to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 but I didn’t know when. After watching Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct today, in which a purple block traced the GameCube’s stylized “G” logo, followed by high-res footage from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and F-Zero GX and an announcement that they’ll be playable at launch, I realized I’ll be doing my damndest to get it o
ChatGPT's subscribers and revenue soar in 2025 - here's why
OpenAI's furious pace of new features seems to be working as the company strains to keep up with unprecedented demand.
How the Nintendo Switch 2 compares to prior models on paper
The Nintendo Switch 2 is basically a bigger, more capable Switch.The Switch 2 is here — well, almost. Nintendo took the wraps off its new console during its latest Direct event, providing us with a closer look at the $449.99 console ahead of its release on June 5th.In many ways, the sequel is a generational leap from the original console / handheld hybrid that rocked the gaming world over eight years ago. Nintendo is building upon the successful foundation it laid with th
The NaNoWriMo organization is shutting down
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)is shutting down after more than 20 years of hosting its annual challenge for writers. In a video and an email sent to community members, the nonprofit organization explains that it can no longer continue “after years of financial struggles.” Before officially becoming a nonprofit in 2006, NaNoWriMo started out with just 21 writers in 1999. More than 400,000 writers participated in NaNoWriMo’s programs that challenged people to finish writing a
With the Switch 2, it seems like Nintendo is kind of figuring out online
It’s perhaps no surprise that Nintendo opened its Switch 2 Direct with Mario Kart World, a Switch 2-exclusive launch title that’s a sequel to the original Switch’s most popular game. But it was more of a surprise that the Direct’s second segment, instead of focusing on the console’s specs, was all about Nintendo’s Discord-like GameChat system – a system that seems to show that Nintendo is finally catching up with its online services.For playing with your pals, GameChat looks like it could
Donald Trump announces tariffs that could raise the price of almost everything you buy
At an event in the Rose Garden on Wednesday, Donald Trump unveiled a new set of planned tariffs that are being described as “short-sighted,” and having “no basis in logic,” and being compared to Great Depression-era policies. Holding a giant poster board blowing in the wind, Trump announced staggering new taxes on products coming into the US from abroad. Among the 60 countries listed, tariff rates ranged anywhere from 10 percent to nearly 50 percent: 34 percent for China, 46 percent for Vi
This Lenovo ThinkPad I tested breaks a decade-long design streak - and it looks fantastic
The ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition is a new take on the iconic workhorse line, with a new design concept and features aimed at MacBook users.
T-Mobile settlement payouts begin this month - how much you could get
After a 2021 data breach affected 76 million customers, settlement checks are finally on the way. Here's what you can expect.