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Speediance Gym Monster 2 review: A tiny, tech-boosted home gym
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I tested the Speediance Gym Monster 2, a tech-boosted gym in shockingly little space
The Speediance Gym Monster 2 promises a full-strength training workout in a minimal amount of space.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Asus releases the ROG Kithara, a gaming headset for audiophiles
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Asus releases the ROG Kithara, a gaming headset for audiophiles
This wired gaming headset incorporates HiFiMan tech that's normally reserved for high-end audiophile headphones.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM
GTA 6’s release date confirmed, for real this time. Seriously.
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GTA 6's release date confirmed, for real this time. Seriously.
After several pushed back dates, Take-Two has confirmed the final release date for Grand Theft Auto VI.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Is Google’s Aluminium OS releasing this year? Sort of
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Is Google's Aluminium OS releasing this year? Sort of
According to some reports, Aluminium OS is releasing this year. But dig a little deeper and the answer isn't so cut and dry.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM
AMD’s CEO suggests the next Xbox could be closer than we thought
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AMD's CEO suggests the next Xbox could be closer than we thought
Since 2025, Microsoft has had a multi-year collaboration with AMD involving both desktop and laptop devices.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Struggling to concentrate? This free Pomodoro app fixes your focus
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Struggling to concentrate? This free Pomodoro app fixes your focus
The Pomodoro Technique divides time into 25-minute work intervals with short breaks to increase concentration and productivity.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Update Apple’s Home app this week—or risk losing control of your smart home
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Update Apple's Home app this week—or risk losing control of your smart home
Still using the previous version of Apple’s Home framework? You only have a matter of days to make the switch.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Speed up your laptop with these 3 easy Windows tweaks
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Speed up your laptop with these 3 easy Windows tweaks
If your PC is running sluggish you can crank up the speed with some simple settings tweaks.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Amazon’s new AI Alexa isn’t free anymore
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Amazon's new AI Alexa isn’t free anymore
Unless you’re a Prime member, you’ll have to pony up to chat with Alexa+ on a smart speaker.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Your monitor placement is hurting you. Don’t make these 5 mistakes!
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Your monitor placement is hurting you. Don't make these 5 mistakes!
If your neck or eyes hurt after work, your monitor placement might be the reason. Make sure you've positioned it in a way that isn't backfiring.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A new PC doesn’t feel like home until I install this app
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A new PC doesn't feel like home until I install this app
Every time I set up a new Windows PC, I always install Total Commander. It's reliable and very useful.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Why the cheapest laptop on the shelf is the worst deal of 2026
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Why the cheapest laptop on the shelf is the worst deal of 2026
Between AI jacking up the price of memory and soldered components, the laptop "base model" is turning into a trap you definitely don't want to fall for.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Amazon Echo Show 8 review: This is the smart display to buy
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If I had to buy a smart display right now, I'd get this one
Built for Alexa+, the 4th-gen Echo Show 8 hits the sweet spot for smart displays, even if it's missing a key privacy feature.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Logitech launches G325 Lightspeed headset with big sound at a small price
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Logitech launches G325 Lightspeed headset with big sound at a small price
This new headset provides premium sound quality at a lower price.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Blink Mini 2K+ review: Incremental upgrades for a pint-sized cam
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Tested: Buy this $40 Blink security cam, not that $30 Blink security cam
The tiny Blink Mini 2K+ security camera delivers twice the resolution of the step-down Blink Mini, and it costs just $10 more.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
This Arduino board is bigger than your head, and it works
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This Arduino board is bigger than your head, and it works
A YouTube builder shows off how he created an Arduino board that's 7x larger than the real thing... powered by a hidden Arduino Nano.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM
End of an era: Adobe Animate is being put to rest after 30 years
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End of an era: Adobe Animate is being put to rest after 30 years
Originally launched in 1996, you once knew it as Flash. Adobe is now officially sunsetting Animate, to the chagrin of animators everywhere.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Google just filled a gaping home automation gap
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Google just filled a gaping home automation gap
Hard to believe, but you couldn’t use buttons to trigger Google Home automations until now.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Are hard drives back? WD promises 800% speed increase
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Are hard drives back? WD promises 800% speed increase
WD points to a raft of technologies that will push HDD's into new, exciting territory within the next decade.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Uh oh! 1+ million Android apps exposed 700 TB of sensitive user data
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Uh oh! 1+ million Android apps exposed 700 TB of sensitive user data
An analysis of 1.8 million Android apps reveals that insecure code left over 700 TB of user data exposed, including API keys and financial details.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Never, ever plug these 15 devices into your power strip
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Never, ever plug these 15 devices into your power strip
Not all household appliances are suitable for multiple sockets. Read on to find out what you need to watch out for.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
How to use Windows to wipe your location data from a photo
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How to use Windows to wipe your location data from a photo
Your privacy matters—especially since you can’t trust everyone you share photos with will treat your location data carefully.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Are hard drives back? WD promises 800% speed increase
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Are hard drives back? WD promises 800% speed increase
WD points to a raft of technologies that will push HDD's into new, exciting territory within the next decade.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Finally! Firefox just gave you an AI Off switch
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Finally! Firefox just gave you an AI Off switch
New versions of Firefox will let you totally disable all AI features with a single toggle
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February 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Don’t be fooled: Intel’s Panther Lake graphics come with a catch
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Don't be fooled: Intel's Panther Lake graphics come with a catch
I benchmarked Panther Lake's integrated graphics performance and there's more to it than meets the eye. Here's what I saw.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM