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Testing the GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra made me realize just how flexible an entry-level mini PC can be -
The GMKTec M5 Ultra delivers plenty of functionality at an affordable price for those willing to source their own memory, storage and OS.
I heard, and felt, Victrola's new 'soundbase for turntables' speaker — and this risky idea just might work -
A beefy speaker you rest your turntable on top of, but vibrations aren't really a concern, based on my time with it
This is either the world's fastest laptop or someone made a massive typo: Obscure Chinese vendor Mechrevo unannounced Core Ultra 300HX CPU at CES, and apparently almost no one noticed -
Mechrevo quietly unveiled the Yaoshi 18 Pro at CES 2026, featuring an unannounced Intel processor and powerful Nvidia graphics, which attracted minimal attention.
I watched all of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms — and the new HBO Max show is the triumphant underdog tale that HBO's Game of Thrones franchise needs -
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a near-medieval masterpiece that stands tall among its Game of Thrones peers.
'High Potential' Hulu Release Schedule: How to Watch Season 2, Episode 9 -
Here's what you need to know to stream the hit show starring Kaitlin Olson.
Google Could Revive Last Year's Bright Pink Color for the Pixel 10a -
Google's upcoming Pixel 10a is expected to launch in February with some new colors, including one popular ask.
iLife and iWork strike back — Apple’s putting all of its creative and productivity apps under one subscription, Apple Creator Studio, and it’s multiplatform across macOS, iOS, and iPadOS -
Similar to iLife and iWork in years past, Apple is once again bundling its creative and productivity apps under one roof. Apple Creator Studio offers access to its premium apps at a single price and introduces new AI-powered features across the suite. It also marks the arrival of Pixelmator Pro on iPad.
MSI is the latest to join the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 bandwagon with the AI Edge mini PC — better late than never, but with more than 30 competitors out there, it might have a tough time -
MSI’s AI Edge mini PC combines massive memory, local AI inference, RTX-class gaming, and a compact design for versatile desktop computing.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Jan. 14 -
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 14.
Now that's what I call a digital detox 2026 — why finding my fiancé's stash of 90s cassettes is my key to analog happiness this year -
Barely two weeks in, 2026 is already a bit much, so I'm taking one of the things I love most offline this year –my music
GTA 6 needs to be more GTA 4 than GTA 5 — please Rockstar, make driving cars feel like steering large ships again -
As GTA 6's release gets nearer, I'm hoping Rockstar takes more inspiration from GTA 4 than GTA 5. Here's why.
Hurry, there's up to 25% off Apple iPads right now – just in time for back-to-school shopping -
We don’t often see such deep discounts on Apple products, so don’t miss out on a new iPad, especially if you need one for school or uni.
Does Size Really Matter? Here's Why Password Length Isn't Everything -
Here's what actually makes a password strong, and when long passwords can still fail.
I tested the Ricoh ScanSnap iX2400 - and it's the one piece of office kit I’m investing in this year to keep my paperwork in order -
The ScanSnap iX2400 is a USB-connected A4 desktop document scanner that’s capable of duplex scanning at 45ppm. The simple 100-sheet ADF and ScanSnap Home software make it easy to keep paperwork, printed photos and receipts organised in a paper-to-digital format.
Hijack season 2 episode 1 isn’t enough on its own to keep me watching — especially after this huge blunder in the Apple TV show’s return -
Episode 1 is an incredibly slow start to Hijack season 2, but the smallest of details has still managed to give me the biggest of tempers.
Could this be the best value phone of 2026? Get the Google Pixel 10 for a record-low price at Amazon — but it's selling out fast -
The Google Pixel 10 plummets to a record-low price of under £600 in this limited-time deal at Amazon — but you'll need to move fast as it's already over 50% sold out.
Businesses are losing control of AI - and bosses are starting to despair -
Employees are taking the AI laws into their own hands at work - and that's bad news for bosses everywhere.
There's a sneaky way to watch YouTube ad-free without a Premium subscription -
Here's how to watch YouTube ad-free from anywhere in the world, without coughing up for a Premium subscription.
Windscribe is building an ecosystem of privacy-first apps – but it doesn't want to own them -
Windscribe has just teamed up with a host of other companies to create an alliance of tools focused on user privacy and data protection. Pro users can redeem exclusive discounts.
Claude's latest upgrade is the AI breakthrough I've been waiting for — 5 ways Cowork could be the biggest AI innovation of 2026 -
Claude Cowork offers a glimpse of a near future where AI stops just responding to prompts and starts acting as a careful, capable digital coworker.