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Technology By Chris Burns February 16th, 2022

With A New Chrome Zero-Day Warning, Here's How To Protect Yourself Automatically

Protect your computer and your data by following these steps to keep Google Chrome up to date following security issues uncovered in February, 2022.

Gaming By Eric Abent February 16th, 2022

Is This A Terraria 2 - A New Age Teaser Or A Troll?

Terraria 2 has made an appearance years after we last heard about it, but it's still unclear whether the sequel to the massively popular indie game is real.

Accessories and Peripherals By Achim Runnebaum February 16th, 2022

The Origins Of The QWERTY Keyboard Explained

The QWERTY formant may not seem to be the most obvious keyboard layout, but it evolved to solve a number of problems as typing became more common.

Technology By Cassidy Ward February 16th, 2022

The Fascinating History Of The Walkman

The Walkman's reign is over, but its impact on popular culture remains both in the way it symbolizes an era and in the impact it had on modern society.

Cameras By Achim Runnebaum February 16th, 2022

The 4 Dos (And 3 Don'ts) Of Cleaning Your Camera Lenses

Tips for cleaning your camera lenses from a professional photographer, and the equipment needed to do so, along with advice on how not to clean them.

Internet By Monica J. White February 16th, 2022

Google Just Gave Meta's Facebook Business More Bad News

Google is bringing its Privacy Sandbox to Android under a multi-year effort that aims to strike a balance between user privacy and ad revenue.

Technology By Tushar Mehta February 16th, 2022

What's The Difference Between HDR10 And Dolby Vision?

When markting High Dynamic Range (HDR) displays, companies use different terms, such as HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision to convey picture quality.

Cameras By Cristina Alexander February 16th, 2022

Never Give All Your Apps Camera Permission. Here's Why

More than enough reasons have stacked up in opposition to the everyday user giving all apps camera permission - if you don't have to, don't do it.

Laptops By Rahul Srinivas February 16th, 2022

Here's When You May Finally Be Able To Buy The OnePlus 10 Pro

The OnePlus 10 Pro was launched "early" in China to hit the new year - now the device is moving ever closer to an international launch in a variety of markets.

Gaming By Eric Abent February 16th, 2022

No Man's Sky Sentinels Update Unleashes Some Serious Machinery

No Man's Sky gets serious with mech action in the "Sentinels Update". Beyond this piloted beast upgrade, this update gives the Minotaur Exocraft a boost.

The Nothing Ear 1 earbuds in an open case.

Smartphones By Rahul Srinivas February 16th, 2022

Nothing's Smartphone Plans May Be Finally Coming To Fruition

Clues are stacking up, pointing toward the idea that Carl Pei's Nothing brand is close to revealing its first smartphone device on Android with Qualcomm.

SUVs and Crossovers By Alvin Reyes February 16th, 2022

Fisker Opens Reservations For The Pear All-Electric Crossover SUV

Fisker has already opened reservations for its second EV called the Pear. One single teaser image has been revealed of this new electric crossover.

Technology By Sanjiv Sathiah February 16th, 2022

This Futuristic Smart Glass Has TikTok Impressed

A TikTok video reveals a an aftermarket film layer that attaches to an existing piece of glass that allows the glass to become "smart glass".

Gaming By Tushar Mehta February 16th, 2022

Nintendo Will Shutter The Wii U And 3DS eShops In 2023

Nintendo has announced it will discontinue the facility for the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Wii U to buy games. What will become of these old-school machines?

iPhone By Rob Rich February 16th, 2022

You Should Update Your iPhone To iOS 15.3.1 Right Now

Apple is warning iPhone and iPad owners they should update as soon as they can for safety reasons

Science By Matt Milano February 16th, 2022

White Castle Orders More Robot Hamburger Flippers To Fill In For Humans

White Castle leads the way in adopting robot workers to fill in roles human hamburger flippers traditionally held in the past, while personable jobs stay human.

Cars By Alvin Reyes February 16th, 2022

The Xpedition Pro Xpro One Looks Like A Ruggedized Tacozilla

The Xpedition Pro Xpro One is a rugged camping machine that pays homage to a F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter and looks a lot like the Toyota Tacozilla.

Gaming By Ewdison Then February 16th, 2022

Steam Deck iFixit Teardown Has Some Great News And One Big Warning

Valve has designed the Steam Deck with future repairs in mind, and while many of the components are easy to access, there's one very big problem.

Screenshot from the video game Elden Ring

Electric Vehicles By Eric Abent February 16th, 2022

Elden Ring PC Specifications Have Finally Been Revealed

With only days left before its release, we finally know the minimum specs gamers will need to play the hotly anticipated "Elden Ring" on PC.

Technology By Matt Milano February 16th, 2022

What Exactly Is Blockchain?

Even those who may know a little about how blockchain tech works may still not understand how its application extends far beyond cryptocurrency.

Cars By Matt Milano February 15th, 2022

Ford Releases 3D Printing Templates For Maverick Accessories

The best part of owning a vehicle is customizing it to meet your needs. That's where Ford's FITS comes in, offering templates for 3D-printed accessories.

Cars By Chris Davies February 15th, 2022

2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE Gives "Electric E-Class" A Potent Upgrade

Mercedes-Benz's new EQE all-electric sedan gets a new more powerful, more agile relative in the dual-motor, front and rear electric drive AMG EQE.

Gaming By Josh Hawkins February 15th, 2022

Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.5 Brings Next-Gen Features And Character Customization

CD Projekt Red has released "Cyberpunk 2077" patch 1.5, adding important changes for next-gen consoles, as well as some character customization options.

Technology By Monica J. White February 15th, 2022

You Can Now Try Out Over 1,000 Amazon Apps On Windows 11

Amazon Android apps are now available on Windows 11, opening many popular apps and games to users of the popular PC operating system.

Laptops By Eric Abent February 15th, 2022

Apple's Rumored 13-Inch M2 MacBook Pro May Look Awfully Familiar

In the grand scheme of Apple's updates to hardware, it would appear that the next MacBook release will be the sort where changes are largely under the surface.

Woman workout with a Peloton indoor bike

Science By Jeff Harper February 15th, 2022

11 Affordable Alternatives To A Peloton Bike

Peloton bikes are not cheap. Fortunately, there are more affordable alternatives from top brands including Schwinn, Bowflex, and NordicTrack.

Internet By Josh Hawkins February 15th, 2022

Google Chrome OS Flex Promises Longer Life For Old Hardware

Chrome OS Flex brings an iteration of Chrome OS to PC hardware both old and new, allowing simple software to lengthen the life of otherwise-outdated machines.

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