ultrafx/Shutterstock Sennheiser may not receive the same level of praise as headphone brands like Bose, Apple, and Sony, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a force to be reckoned with. High-end cans and wireless headphones like the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless and Momentum 4 True Wireless offer superb sound quality, strong noise cancellation, and great battery life. They’re also supported by the Sennheiser Smart Control app, so you’ll be able to fine-tune their performance via audio presets and a customizable equalizer. There are actually two versions of Sennheiser’s mobile software:…
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Google today introduced a new selfie login option for Google account recovery. It provides Google users with an alternative way to access their accounts as well as passkeys, recovery contacts, and other entry methods. To create a selfie video, you look at your device’s camera and then follow Google’s instructions to perform a series of head movements to capture multiple angles. The video is saved to your account and can be used later if you need to access it. Google recommends that users configure multiple sign-in methods to avoid losing access to an account. With selfie video, you can take…
marchello74/Shutterstock The construction of data centers has grown considerably in recent years, with 831 sites operational this year. The continued drive to build more infrastructure is a result of growing demand for AI tools and services, as countries and technology companies continue to bet the future on AI. When using an AI tool like ChatGPT, you rarely think about how the magic happens behind the scenes or its effect on geographic location. You make requests from your phone or PC, and the data center processes them and sends the results…
Several federal agencies contribute to interdisciplinary research efforts. Orhan Camera/Shutterstock Today, the White House and Department of Energy shared some details about the types of research the Genesis mission will undertake. The Genesis mission was created by executive order last November with the widely stated goal of using AI to advance scientific discoveries. The Department of Energy has been named a key leader in this project, but at least 15 federal agencies are now involved, including the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Transportation, the Department of the…
Vadishzainer/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you’re out of power, making a short layover at an airport, hiking all day on a famous trail, or camping for days in the wilderness, a power bank can give your phone the extra juice it needs to see you through the situation. It can also ensure that your phone does not turn off in an emergency. But if the power bank charges slowly when plugged into a wall outlet, it can leave you vulnerable when you…
Stockplanets/Getty Images It’s closer than some think, but headsets are narrowly considered the best audio choice for gaming. Ultimately, both of these audio options are configuration dependent, but headsets tend to fit better in more setups than soundbars. That’s not to say that soundbars don’t have their use cases; They’ve come a long way in the last decade, and a quality soundbar can quickly transform any home console setup into an impressive budget home theater experience. The best gaming headsets, however, come with a series of benefits that adapt well…
Yasin Hasan/Shutterstock Even though AMD has improved its graphics cards in recent years and narrowed the gap with Nvidia, its models still have some drawbacks. Competition between the two manufacturers has become tighter, with Radeon GPUs no longer serving only as cheaper alternatives and now competing in multiple price ranges. AMD has invested heavily in improving the architecture of its graphics cards, as well as power efficiency and features like scaling and ray tracing. These changes helped narrow the gap that existed with Nvidia. So it’s not uncommon to see…
As long as Paramount ends its distribution business with Universal, it can buy Warner Bros. Discovery in Europe. Alex Millauer/Shutterstock European Commission regulators have approved Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, on the condition that it ends its commercial relationship with Universal in the region. With approval from EU and US regulators, one of the last major hurdles to Warner Bros.’ massive acquisition Discovery by Paramount for $111 billion is now a legal challenge from 12 states that have temporarily suspended the merger. Regulators considered the impact the merger could have on areas such as film…
Disabling this security feature offers more freedom, but is it worth the risk? Eza_Nanda/Shutterstock Google launched Play Protect in 2017 to serve as a free, built-in protection system for your Android device. This is your first line of defense, there to protect against harmful applications, even if you don’t have a third-party antivirus program installed. The company said Play Protect detected more than 27 million new malicious apps in 2025 and warned users or blocked them from running. Play Protect not only checks apps from the Play Store before downloading them; it also scans your device…
Apple today released the second public betas of tvOS 27 and watchOS 27, giving Apple TV and Apple Watch users the chance to try out the new software before its fall launch. There is also a new HomePod 27 software beta for the HomePod and HomePod mini. You can sign up for Apple’s public beta testing program on the beta website, then download updates through the Settings app on each device. watchOS 27 adopts Siri AI and you can use Siri from your wrist as long as you have an iPhone that supports it. Siri AI can access your personal…