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Believe it or not, buying the best PC starts with picking a good SSD. It doesn’t matter what kind of components you pack into your computer — if the SSD isn’t good, everything else is bound to lag behind, too. Even the best graphics card is slowed down by a poor SSD, not to mention an HDD. Fortunately, buying a better SSD is a cheap and easy process that’ll ensure you enjoy your PC for years to come. Recommended Videos As a PC builder with 20 years of experience, I’ve tested countless SSDs and know just what to look for.…

Running out of storage space on your Xbox Series X is a major nuisance, but fortunately, there’s an easy way to fix the problem. Just pick up more storage in the form of an external hard drive. There are plenty of options, ranging from humongous drives to something for less demanding users, and I’m here to show you them all. Although I haven’t tested all of these drives myself, I’m a gamer and tech journalist with over two decades of experience, so I know my way around HDD specs. Thanks to my robust knowledge of storage devices as well as…

Apple's most recent iPad release is the iPad Pro with the new M5 chip (we called it "perhaps the most impressive piece of hardware Apple sells" in our review). Despite being only weeks old, it already has a $50 discount on the base configuration, bringing it to $949. As for the other iPads, we're seeing a discount on the standard iPad with the A16 chip that drops it to $299. A handful of other Apple gear is on sale too, and we included those discounts below. There aren't nearly as many hot deals as there were for October Prime day…

Creative Labs, the maker of Sound Blaster audio cards, has launched a for a modular audio hub called Sound Blaster Re:Imagine. The universal hub, which is reminiscent of , is meant to allow routing from any input to any output with the press of a button. Users can connect their gaming consoles, PC and musical instruments to the Re:Imagine, as well as speakers, wired headsets and wireless headphones, transitioning seamlessly between them.The system uses magnetic modules including a 3-inch smart screen, four-button pad, rotary knob and dual sliders that can all be rearranged on the base unit. The Horizon base…

The Republican-led FCC has voted on and approved a proposal that would make it harder for consumers to receive itemized bills with accurate information from their ISPs, . This proposal revises previous "unnecessary" requirements on the grounds "may confuse customers."These changes would minimize the benefit of the so-called "nutrition labels" which are otherwise known as Broadband Facts labels. You've likely run into these simple itemized labels when shopping for a broadband plan. They tell consumers exactly what we are paying for, even if it may "confuse" our fragile little minds.The FCC passed a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on October…

The universe of consumer electronics operates in mysterious ways, not just in terms of the exciting tech that it brings to the table each year, but also the sheer enthusiasm it drives. And while at it, no label stirs up as much enthusiasm in the audience as Apple. Case in point: the iPhone 18 series. We are barely a few weeks into the release of the iPhone 17 series, but there’s already plenty of purported leaks and speculations about the upcoming smartphone portfolio from Apple slated for next year. The 2027 lineup was Apple’s most daring and fulfilling package in…

Perplexity AI has agreed to a multi-year licensing partnership with Getty Images that will allow its users to access the latter’s extensive library of images. Leveraging Getty’s API, Perplexity will integrate the visual media distributor’s huge collection of stock and editorial imagery within its AI search and discovery tools, with correct attribution being a key part of the agreement.In a , Getty said that Perplexity will be "making improvements on how it displays imagery, including image credit with link to source, to better educate users on how to use licensed imagery legally." As generative AI tools become more widely accessible,…

What’s happened? PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, better known as PUBG, is about to get a major upgrade with AI-powered “co-playable characters” that will assist players on the battlefield. This new feature, called PUBG Ally, was first showcased at CES earlier this year and will be available for a limited playtest in PUBG’s Arcade mode in early 2026 before a wider rollout. It will let players team up with AI characters that can bring requested items, help revive teammates, and “make independent decisions during looting, combat, and survival situations—continuously adjusting its strategy as circumstances change.” According to Krafton, these AI sidekicks will also…

The Dyson V9 Motorbar is currently $269.99, down from $599.99, a 55% discount on one of Dyson’s most capable cordless vacuums. Known for its exceptional suction power and versatility, the V9 features Dyson’s advanced Motorbar cleaner head, which automatically adjusts to different floor types for seamless transitions between rugs and hard surfaces. This deal makes it a great time to upgrade your cleaning setup with one of the most trusted names in home appliances—at nearly half the usual cost. What You’re Getting The Dyson V9 Motorbar combines cordless convenience with Dyson’s signature engineering. Its powerful digital motor delivers consistent suction…

Some of the most successful creators on Facebook aren't names you'd ever recognize. In fact, many of their pages don't have a face or recognizable persona attached. Instead, they run pages dedicated to memes, animal videos and yes, AI-generated photos and videos.The people behind these pages are experts at creating content that can catch Facebook's algorithm and go viral. Successful pages can generate tens of thousands of dollars a month from performance bonuses, revenue-sharing and other monetization programs that pay Facebook creators for popular content.For years, Meta fostered this industry of viral content on Facebook. As the company transformed Facebook's…