My first technological memories are of big beige monsters. The old-school essential computers and accessories of my youth were big and utilitarian, like brutalist monuments to technical progress, meant to be used, not seen. However, at some point in the ’90s, as computers and other technology became commonplace, fashion…
Google Search is becoming even more of a centerpiece of its AI ambitions. Today at Google I/O 2026, the company announced that Search has been upgraded to the Gemini 3.5 Flash model, which it says offers faster inference, smarter results, and the ability to process different media types. As a result, Google is also launching…
The first two episodes of “Maximum Fun Guaranteed,” the new comedy-thriller from Apple TV, are now available to stream. Here’s what the show is about. The first two episodes are now available on Apple TV Following last month’s announcement, “Maximum Fun Guaranteed” is now available to stream on Apple TV. The series, which received very…
BrandonKleinPhoto/Shutterstock Launched in 2014, Ring cameras can help homeowners protect their property by giving them access to live video feeds anywhere a device is installed. Acquired by Amazon in 2018, Ring now has 50 different devices available with an assortment of features and specifications. There…
WhatsApp users will soon be able to make disappearing messages disappear once the recipient has read them. Here are the details. Burn after reading As spotted by WABetaInfoThe latest WhatsApp beta on TestFlight includes a new setting for disappearing messages that allows users to configure them to disappear once the recipient has read them. Extract…
Images Tada/Shutterstock Some premium apps and services requiring a monthly subscription may offer annual discounts if the consumer is willing to pay for a longer period. These are usually 12-month plans, although some subscriptions may also offer 24-month deals. The disadvantage is that the consumer…
Olga Novikova/Getty Images If you are paying for a high-speed internet plan but your internet connection is still slow, the first thing you should check is if the affected device is placed in a dead zone. Dead zones are areas with limited or no Wi-Fi connectivity. This…
Daniel VG/Shutterstock When the original Nintendo Switch was released in March 2017, gamers were already immersed in the eighth generation of consoles with the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. This was after Nintendo was recovering from the failure of the Wii U. But even then, the Switch…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When looking for a new platform, some gamers don’t hesitate to pull the trigger on Razer Blade laptops, and for good reason. The company has built its reputation on sleek, black aluminum machines like the $2,299.99 Razer Blade 14….
Microsoft/Linux/BGR Foundation The Windows vs. Linux argument can be easily summarized fairly quickly. If you’re looking for a secure, semi-stable system that doesn’t require you to be a power user, stick with Windows. Just make sure you have the correct version of Windows 11, Home…