The demand building out AI infrastructure has placed on PC component makers has already led to the death of one consumer-facing RAM brand, but a new report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) suggests it could have an even worse impact on the PC industry at large. In its worst-case-scenario model, the IDC predicts PC …
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Hisense is perhaps best known for its budget-friendly electronics and appliances, like TVs and refrigerators. But at CES 2025, the China-based company showed its high-end chops with a massive which recently became available for a whopping . So what’s on deck for this year’s show? New leadership, for starters. The company has two new hires, …
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Samsung will have two new inexpensive mobile devices arriving on the US market next month. The Galaxy A17 5G starts at $199 and will be available on January 7. Arriving on January 8, the Galaxy Tab A11+ will retail for $250. The Galaxy A17 5G has a 6.7” FHD+ Super AMOLED display and is powered …
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At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Strong, stable performance 100W USB-C charging supported Fast, easy-to-see display Triple SSD slots Cons Performance mode isn’t automatic Big and bulky Disappointing keyboard Plasticky build Our Verdict There’s plenty to like about the Maingear Super 16, especially where performance is concerned. But you have to know (and remember) to …
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For all the gripes you might have about the state of streaming, this year still had some bright spots. Looking back on 2025, we saw the debut of several new streaming services that deliver more choice and flexibility to cord cutters, along with some compelling new bundles for folks who can’t resist subscribing to lots …
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Image: StackCommerce TL;DR: Get a Microsoft Office Lifetime License on sale for $35 today. Microsoft 365 is no longer the only way to get access to apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Instead, you can now get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office with many of the same apps, and it’s on sale for $34.97 (reg. $219.99). This license gives …
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TL;DR: A ChatPlayground AI Unlimited Plan lifetime subscription gives you unrestricted access to 25+ top models, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Llama, for one upfront price of $79 with zero usage caps (MSRP $619). Most of us waste more time hopping between AI tools than actually using them. ChatPlayground AI fixes that with a unified dashboard where you can access …
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Mondly Premium for $89.99 and learn any of 41 languages across your PC, Mac, iOS, and Android without ever worrying about renewals or running out of time (MSRP $299.99). If you’re kicking off the year with plans to level up your career, travel more, or just sharpen your mind, learning a new language is one …
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Microsoft’s Task Manager with the File Explorer open next to it (image source: Notebookcheck) Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7523 introduces a revamped File Explorer that cuts duplicate file-indexing operations to reduce RAM usage and improve search speeds. Rolled out via a Controlled Feature Rollout to Dev and Beta channel Insiders, the update …
Once Upon a Shell was released on Steam on December 26, 2025. (Image source: Steam) Once Upon a Shell reimagines the classic tale of the hare and the tortoise as a fast-paced racing game with roguelike elements. Recently launched on Steam, the free-to-play title has already been earning praise from players. Success is not measured …
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