Category: Hardware


  • ClickFix may be the biggest security threat your family has never heard of

    Over the past year, scammers have ramped up a new way to infect the computers of unsuspecting people. The increasingly common method, which many potential targets have yet to learn of, is quick, bypasses most endpoint protections, and works against both macOS and Windows users. ClickFix often starts with an email sent from a hotel…

  • Wondering How Long Chicken Stays Fresh in the Fridge? Here's the Truth

    If you’re poking chicken in a food container from meal days gone by, you might be wondering if it’s safe to eat. Poultry is a higher-risk meat than beef due to its propensity to develop E. coli and other food-borne illnesses. That’s why you never want to eat spoiled chicken, and storing it properly is the…

  • Acer Predator X34 X0 review: A Mini-LED ultrawide monitor for less than $500

    At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros USB-C connectivity with 65 watts of power  Attractive contrast, particularly at lower levels of brightness  Very wide color gamut and accurate color performance  Good HDR in bright scenes  Cons Stand is larger than it needs to be  200Hz refresh rate is not that impressive for the price  HDMI ports only hit…

  • Broadcom and a company called CAMB.AI are teaming up to bring on-device audio translation to a chipset. This would allow devices that use the SoC to complete translation, dubbing and audio description tasks without having to dip into the cloud. In other words, it could massively improve accessibility for consumers. The companies promise ultra-low latency…

  • Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, Nov. 11

    Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. I admit, I was stumped by 8-Across in today’s Mini Crossword, but I figured out the other answers, and the letters just…

  • Best PC computer deals: Top picks from desktops to all-in-ones

    Whether you’re looking for a productivity desktop, a gaming PC powerhouse, or a stylish all-in-one Windows machine, we’ve got you covered. The team at PCWorld sort through all of the daily computer sales and put together a curated list of the best deals available. But not all deals are really deals, so we only choose…

  • Neutron rocket’s debut slips into mid-2026 as company seeks success from the start

    During an earnings call on Monday, Rocket Lab chief executive Pete Beck announced that the company’s medium-lift launch vehicle, Neutron, would not launch this year. For anyone with the slightest understanding of the challenges involved in bringing a new rocket to the launch pad, as well as a calendar, the delay does not come as…

  • Rodecaster Video S review: Compact and comprehensive video production

    The Rodecaster series of podcast mixers have become a mainstay among audio creatives. Last year, the company expanded the line with its first multimedia model — the Rodecaster Video. It was a more niche proposition, aimed at streamers, video podcasters and live producers, and, at $1,200, people with deeper pockets. Today, Rode returns with the…

  • Intuitive Machines—known for its Moon landers—will become a military contractor

    Intuitive Machines announced last week an $800 million acquisition that will catapult the one-time startup into the space industry establishment. The company’s planned purchase of Lanteris Space Systems, a satellite manufacturer you may have never heard of, is rather significant. Lanteris is the latest addition to a line of corporate brands that dates back to…

  • Siri Shortcuts now works with Samsung SmartThings routines

    Samsung’s latest SmartThings update adds support for Siri Shortcuts. In a press release, Samsung announced that you can now use Siri to run SmartThings routines, allowing you to use Apple’s voice assistant to control your smart home. Siri Shortcuts is a feature in iOS that lets you run automations by asking Siri. These can either…