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The latest beta tests of the cross-platform messaging app WhatsApp have uncovered a long-awaited new function. Testers for the WhatsApp beta in iOS 25.19.20.74 report they can switch between their different WhatsApp accounts.  Sounds simple, right? But quick account switching has been unavailable to mobile WhatsApp users. This beta appears to show native support for a …

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Letterboxd, the social media platform where cinephiles share their opinions about movies, is entering the premium video-on-demand market. Beginning in December, users will be able to watch films directly on the site through a platform called Letterboxd Video Store. Think of the Letterboxd Video Store like an online version of an old-school video-rental store, with an …

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The social network X is expected to begin displaying in user profiles whether someone may be using a VPN to obscure their location. Based on a post in October about transparency on the platform authored by the company’s head of product, Nikita Bier, and follow-ups from others that show how the new information would be displayed, there are concerns …

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I’ve looked at VR and AR headsets for well over a decade, from Google Glass and the first demos of the Oculus Rift to peeks at the future of AR glasses and Android XR. Right now, VR has settled down to just a few players: Meta, Apple, Sony, Valve, HTC and Pico, with Google’s looming …

Best VR Headsets of 2025: My Favorite Hardware Right Now Read More »

Image: StackCommerce TL;DR: Get a UPDF lifetime subscription for $41.97 with code EDIT at checkout (MSRP $149.99). It allows you to edit, convert, and read, all in one tool. Forget the PDF tools that charge you every single month for features you only need occasionally. UPDF’s lifetime PDF tool gives you the entire suite for a one-time payment. Through November 20, you …

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Image: Samsung Who needs Black Friday when Samsung is offering savings up to a massive $950 off on its monitors right now? We have to admit that Samsung’s gaming monitors are easily some of our favorites currently on the market, although their office helpers are nothing to turn your nose up at either. Check out …

Samsung’s Black Friday monitor deals hit early: Save up to $500 off now! Read More »

Image: Michael Crider/IDG Whether you want extra security while using public Wi-Fi, or to unlock content on your favorite streaming services, the right free VPN for your Android device can help you do it without having to pay a dime. The problem when looking for a good free VPN, though, is that there are a …

Best free VPN for Android: 5 top picks you can trust Read More »

Image: Microsoft Microsoft Support operates an X/Twitter account called MicrosoftHelps to help users with problems, highlight features, and explain technical bits. Typically, Windows 11 takes center stage there, as Microsoft wants to showcase the current Windows generation and spread it further. However, Microsoft Support recently focused on Windows 10 of all things. Although Microsoft wants …

Microsoft slips up and highlights Windows 10 in a social media own goal Read More »

Image: Mark Hachman / IDG A Thunderbolt laptop docking station takes your desk to the next level, with support for old and new peripherals alike. It’s a necessity for a home office, and there are many more options now than you’d think to connect mice, keyboards, printers, and multiple monitors using your PC’s Thunderbolt or …

Best Thunderbolt docks: Extend your laptop’s capabilities Read More »

Xiaomi’s Soundbar Pro 2.0 ch (pictured) is now available in Spain. (Image source: Xiaomi) The Xiaomi Soundbar Pro 2.0 ch has arrived in Europe, currently available in one country and on the way to more. This model can deliver 84W peak power, supporting Dolby Audio, and offers NFC fast pairing. It is a cheaper alternative …

Cheaper Xiaomi Soundbar Pro 2.0 ch now available in Europe Read More »