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How to decide between Linux and MacOS - if you're ready to ditch Windows

I've used both Linux and MacOS for years. But if you have to decide between them, ask yourself these seven simple questions.

This handy Apple Intelligence feature saves me over $200 a year

Sometimes the simplest features are the best.

OnePlus will give you a $300 smartwatch for free right now - here's how to qualify

What's the catch? OnePlus will only give away 700 smartwatches before supplies run out.

OpenAI is hiring 'AI-pilled' academics to build a scientific discovery accelerator

Here's what we know about OpenAI's proposed science platform and GPT-5's role in it.

Finally, an AirTag alternative that fits my wallet and works well with Android phones

$20 is a price worth paying for peace of mind and a snug fit.

I tried using a 25-inch Android tablet for a week - here's my buying advice now

If you're looking for a versatile big-screen tablet, KTC's 25-inch touchscreen display has a built-in Android OS for work, fun, and entertainment.

I tested ReMarkable's 7-inch E Ink tablet, and it solved a problem I didn't know I had

The company's latest premium digital paper tablet has the same satisfying writing experience, but in a compact (nearly pocket-sized) form factor.

You can finally scroll Instagram on your iPad - after 15 years

The new version for iPadOS is optimized for the tablet, and Meta says an Android version will be coming soon.

5 simple tricks I use to extend my iPhone battery life when traveling

Preventing your iPhone from running out of juice when you're on the go all day is a challenge. Here's what I do to make sure my phone continues to stay powered on.

Your Android phone just got a big Bluetooth upgrade for free - what's new

Auracast is coming to more phones, including Pixel and Samsung devices. Check here to see if your model is supported.

Your Android phone just got 3 free upgrades - including a custom emoji creator

Google's September update for Android phones brings an upgraded Emoji Kitchen and more.

My iPhone 15 Pro Max battery life went from great to awful in less than two years - what happened?

My iPhone was a battery champ when it first launched. But not so much anymore. Here's what I'm doing about it.

Ready to ditch Windows 10? Don't let these 7 Linux myths stop you

No, Linux isn't ugly. Let's bust this and several other myths that might keep you from adopting it as a Windows 10 replacement.

For a limited time, buy the OnePlus 13 and get a free OnePlus Watch 2

There is a catch to this promotion -- OnePlus will only give away 700 smartwatches before supplies run out.

Apple’s rumored AI search tool for Siri could rely on Google

Apple is working on an AI-powered search feature for Siri – but it might need Google’s help to make it happen, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. As noted by Gurman, Google is currently in the lead to help Apple revamp its voice assistant, which could involve using a custom Gemini model running on the iPhone maker’s servers.The new feature, reportedly called “World Knowledge Answers” internally, will allow users to search for information and receive AI-generated summaries

I tried Jsaux’s new anti-glare Switch 2 screen protector, and it revealed a glaring bug

Testing this anti-glare screen protector revealed a very dead cockroach in my ceiling. I have a dead cockroach in my ceiling, and I only noticed it thanks to a Switch 2 screen protector that, ironically, is supposed to tame reflections. The protector in question is a pre-production sample of the Jsaux Obsidian AR screen protector, which is coming in October for $21.99.The company claims it's better than standard screen protectors because it features a similar physical vapor deposition (PV

Switzerland releases its own AI model trained on public data

Switzerland launched an open-source model called Apertus on Monday as an alternative to proprietary models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Anthropic’s Claude, reports SWI as spotted by Engadget. The model’s source code, training data, model weights, and detailed development process are available on the AI model platform HuggingFace. Apertus, which is Latin for “open,” was designed to “set a new baseline for trustworthy and globally relevant open models,” according to the developers. The mode

New to Linux? 5 desktop environments I recommend you try first - and why

Choosing the right desktop environment can make or break your Linux experience. Here's the best options for new users.

The next big TV leap is here - what Dolby Vision 2 means for you (and supported models)

The new format introduces two big upgrades and fixes one major complaint.

007 First Light looks like a hit, man

IO Interactive, developers of the much-beloved Hitman series, showed off its latest title, 007 First Light during a special September State of Play. In it, instead of a bald Agent 47, you play a youthful and immaculately coiffed James Bond — and that’s pretty much the biggest distinction between the two games. Watch the thirty minute stream here.As in Hitman, First Light’s gameplay demo featured a fancy party at a luxurious estate, lots of slow walking to blend in with the crowd, listening