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Apple’s M4 Mac mini with 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD dips to $929

Save $70 on Apple’s latest Mac mini with an M4 chip and upgrade to 24GB of memory with this exclusive deal. Save on Apple’s M4 Mac mini with 24GB RAM. The M4 Mac mini makes a great addition to an Apple setup thanks to its compact form factor and power of the M4 chip. And with a price point that… Continue Reading

Meta can turn your thoughts into words typed on a screen if you don’t mind lugging a machine the size of a room around

Meta is testing a machine that decodes brain signals into words typed into a computer. The brain-typing system is up to 80% accurate but nowhere near practical. The machine is a half-ton, costs $2 million, needs a shielded room, and even slight head movements disrupt the signal. Meta is showing off a machine capable of turning your thoughts into words… Continue Reading

Challenger laptop brand says you can shove 26TB of superfast SSD storage in its laptop – and I want to know how they did it

Framework Laptop 16 dual M.2 adapters combine four drives for massive capacity PCIe Gen4 ensures faster data access and seamless multitasking Swappable components allow easy upgrades and extended usability Framework has announced its Laptop 16 device is now able to install up to 26TB of superfast Gen4 SSD storage. This boost in capacity is achieved by using a dual M.2… Continue Reading

After crawling for two days, stroke victim used Siri to make a call that saved his life

Access to Siri can be lifesaving, especially when the user is otherwise incapacitated, like a Florida stroke victim that used the assistant to call for help after crawling for days. Siri can help when you’re unable to reach the phone Daniel Vallaire, a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, said that he suffered a stroke in July 2024 that left him… Continue Reading

Max unveils first look at Euphoria season 3, but I’m not excited about the hit show’s long-awaited return

Euphoria season 3 is now in production, with Max releasing a first-look image of Zendaya as Rue. There were many reasons why production was paused on the third season. The main cast is expected to return, but there are no official plot details yet. Max has released a first look image of Euphoria season 3 as production starts on the… Continue Reading

Apple rolls out security update for iOS 18.3.1, iPadOS 18.3.1, macOS Sequoia 15.3.1

Apple has released updates with security fixes for its operating systems, bringing them up to iOS 18.3.1, iPadOS 18.3.1, watchOS 11.3.1, macOS Sequoia 15.3.1, and visionOS 2.3.1. Updates for macOS, iPadOS, and iOS While the main attention is on the major updates to Apple’s operating systems, it also introduces minor point releases from time to time. On Monday, Apple did… Continue Reading

Apple Sports app adds Nascar support just in time for Daytona 500

Nascar fans can now track live race updates right from their iPhones — Apple’s Sports app has just added full support for the series, starting with the highly anticipated Daytona 500. Daytona 500. Image credit: Nascar Apple has rolled out version 2.5 of its Sports app, adding Nascar support just days before the Daytona 500 on February 16. This means… Continue Reading

Rumored Sonos streamer, Amazon event preview, & Matter’s attempt to fix Wi-Fi

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, Jennifer Tuohy stops by to discuss the rumored Sonos streaming box, Amazon’s big media event, and more. HomeKit Insider Podcast Hot off its launch of the excellent Arc Ultra, Sonos is gearing up for another new product. It’s rumored to be launching an Apple TV competitor, priced between $200 and $400. Fan-fave… Continue Reading

Super Bowl 2025 LIVE: how to watch Eagles vs Chiefs online now, halftime show, live scores, odds, 3rd quarter

Super Bowl 2025 is underway NOW – which means it’s time to figure out the best (and possibly free) ways to watch Chiefs vs Eagles online. You can watch Super Bowl on Tubi (for free). Chiefs are down big in the 3rd – can Mahomes pull off a miracle? The hotly-anticipated NFL title clash between AFC champions Kansas City Chiefs… Continue Reading

NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1332, Monday, February 10

It’s time for your guide to today’s Wordle answer, featuring my commentary on the latest puzzle, plus a selection of hints designed to help you keep your streak going. Don’t think you need any clues for Wordle today? No problem, just skip to my daily column. But remember: failure in this game is only ever six guesses away. Want more… Continue Reading

I hate today’s Wordle so much it might be my least favorite ever. And I bet you hate it too

I love Wordle. I play it daily so I can write my today’s Wordle answer column, but even if I got a new job as an astronaut or secret agent, I’d still play it, still analyze my results, still obsess over my average score. However, I HATE today’s game. HATE it so much that I need to use capital letters… Continue Reading

Save $300 on these M4 Pro MacBook Pros with 48GB RAM

B&H’s latest MacBook Pro deals drop upgraded models with 48GB of RAM and 1TB of storage by $300. Save $300 on these upgraded MacBook Pros. We’re following several new MacBook Pro discounts today, with B&H slashing $300 off both 14-inch and 16-inch models with 48GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. These well-rounded M4 Pro configurations in Space Black offer… Continue Reading

Sennheiser’s HD 505 entry-level headphones are here, and I compared them to the HD 600

Sennheiser has just unveiled the latest entry-level headphones in its more ‘analytical’ line-up of headphones, the HD 505. The 500-series is always Sennheiser’s more affordable line, and the HD 505 sits just beneath the Sennheiser HD 600 in the line-up. Sennheiser says that the new headphones have an adapted transducer that was designed to give better bass and treble extension… Continue Reading

Samsung has shown a massive 75-inch ePaper 5K display – it’s the world’s largest ever produced and even has a battery

Samsung’s 5K resolution enhances outdoor advertising vivid visuals Includes a 5000 mAh rechargeable battery Runs on Samsung’s Tizen system with 8GB of internal storage E-Ink, or ePaper displays have been gaining ground in the past few years, as cost efficiencies have arrived in producing them. Though initially available in black and white, color ePaper displays are appearing more and more,… Continue Reading

iPhone 17 – Eight upgrade-worthy features rumored for fall 2025

We’re halfway to the launch of the iPhone 17 lineup. Here are the most compelling rumors so far that may push you to upgrade. An iPhone 17 Pro concept. Source: @asherdipps September is iPhone season. This year, rumors say we’ll see iPhone 17, iPhone 17 “Air,” iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Rumors have been swirling fast this… Continue Reading

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