I saved 300GB compressing my games, but going all-in was a mistake

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:30:17 GMT

Compression comes with a very real catch.

The best historical fiction show on Netflix isn't The Last Kingdom, and it has a 99% Rotten Tomatoes score

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:30:15 GMT

There's never been a better time to catch up on this modern classic.

iPhone Duo vs. iPad Mini: Which Apple device is right for you?

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Apple's iPhone Duo provides a tablet-like experience with its inside screen, but this might not be better than a dedicated iPad for you.

Automate your lawn care with the Sunseeker X3 Plus for nearly half off

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:05:31 +0000

The powerful Sunseeker X3 Plus robotic lawn mower is 48% off for a limited time ahead of Amazon Big Deal Days.

Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat disappears from app stores in India after government order

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:02:01 +0000

Bitchat has become largely unavailable in India as a result of the restrictions.

Who Had Power At That Trump AI Summit?

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These 6 ESP32 projects prove that plugging everything into a wall was never the right answer

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:18 GMT

Where outlets don't reach, deep sleep does

The 3-2-1 backup rule everyone repeats is missing a step, and I found out the hard way

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:15 GMT

Your backups might already be corrupted, and a success message won't warn you.

One missing Google Docs feature has a pretty easy workaround

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Dark mode is available on the Google Docs mobile app, but not the web version. Luckily, there are some ways to achieve dark mode on the web anyway.

Google Family Link helped me lock down 99% of my child's phone with ease — here's how

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Anker Nano 45W Smart Display Charger review: a quirky and compact charging companion

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000

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AI Agents Are Going Rogue. Novel Legal Battles Are Next

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Once just an element of science fiction, revelations of AIs gone rogue are increasingly everyday occurrences. As a result, Silicon Valley founders and executives are girding themselves for what they see as the inevitable: a cascade of legal action. One of those people is

Elon Musk confirms discussions with TSMC about Terafab chipmaking collaboration

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:50:50 +0000

Vessev built an electric ferry that almost flies

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:42:00 +0000

Vessev hopes its electric hydrofoil ferry will change the way people and cities think about boats.

Find tech deals in Newegg's Fantastech Sale ahead of Amazon's Big Deals Day — early shoppers get automatic refunds if hardware prices drop lower

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0000

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I found a free alternative to Microsoft Visio that doesn't compromise on features

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:30:18 GMT

This free diagramming tool surprised me with just how much it can do.

I built a Batocera retro console around a keyboard and mouse instead

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:30:15 GMT

An old mini PC, a few familiar games, and one surprisingly successful Steam installation made a controller optional

What does FDM stand for in 3D printing and how does it work?

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000

FDM stands for fused deposition modeling, but what does that mean, and how does it differ from other 3D printing methods? Let's find out.

The 2GB Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 get a price hike as keeping the price low becomes "unsustainable"

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:23:23 GMT

It was a valiant effort.

Apple will replace iPhone 18 Pro Max devices with AT&T connection issues

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:21:41 +0000

iPhone 18 Pro Max owners on AT&T cell plans need to update their devices or risk losing service, as the company flags hardware issues on the new model.

Buying used CPUs can expose users to existing bans from anti-cheat engines, and there's no way to check for violations before purchase

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:09:00 +0000

Take 40% off this gorgeous Hisense 65" E7 Cinema Series TV before Prime Day even begins

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:04:34 +0000

Before Prime Day even officially begins, you can take 40% off this 2026 Hisense big-screen TV for Prime Day.

I ignored Home Assistant's map for years until the new beta made it worth opening

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:00:18 GMT

We know where you are. (We don't.)

Your NVMe SSD has a wear meter hiding inside Windows

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:00:14 GMT

Most people only learn their SSD is dying when it stops booting

All the AI agents that can live in your text messages