Category: Hardware


  • The best early Black Friday deals we’ve found so far on laptops, TVs, and more

    The Google TV Streamer (4K) device is down to a record low price. Black Friday is the most anticipated day of the year for bargain hunters. While there’s still some time to go before November 28th, we’re already starting to see a selection of early discounts, allowing you to get a jump on your holiday…

  • Apple Has New iPhone Satellite Features in the Works, Report Says

    Slowly but steadily, Apple has been tucking satellite-powered features into its iPhones. Get ready for that to blossom into a whole set of new capabilities. According to a Bloomberg report, Apple is working to expand the capabilities of iPhones, as well as some Apple Watches, when operating over satellite links. That includes Maps features that work…

  • Elgato Facecam Neo Review: Versatile and cheap

    Tom’s Hardware Verdict The Facecam Neo won’t blow you away with image quality, but it works with more than just a Windows PC or Macbook, and it’s pretty darn cheap. Pros + Cheap + Physical privacy shutter + Does well in less-than-ideal lighting situations Cons – Regular picture tends to be blown out – Doesn’t…

  • Chinese scientists discover method to cut defects by 99% with DUV chipmaking equipment, but it destroys EUV pattern fidelity — analyzing photoresist clustering with cryo-ET at 105°C

    Chinese researchers have visualized how photoresist polymers cluster during development using cryogenic electron tomography and found that slightly raising post-exposure bake temperature could reduce defect density, but the finding has limited practical impact since this temperature is already typical for DUV processes and unsuitable for EUV lithography, where it would harm resolution and yield. Source:…

  • The best free VPNs: 5 no-cost top picks

    VPNs, or virtual private networks, are one of the most effective ways to stay safe online. Not only do they allow you to stay anonymous, but they can help safeguard your data and keep intrusive trackers at bay. Plus, they allow you to get around region blocks on streaming services and avoid ISP throttling. However,…

  • Google Drive’s shared files and folders can now have permissions auto-expire

    Google is now making it possible to set expiration dates on shared files and folders in Google Drive, reports Digital Trends. The feature applies to both shared drives and “My Drive,” where users can grant temporary access to a file or folder that’s automatically revoked after a certain date. This also means that temporary editing…

  • Musk confirms Tesla AI5 and AI6 will be made at both Samsung and TSMC, reinforcing dual-foundry strategy

    Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla’s AI6 chip will be manufactured at both Samsung’s Taylor facility and TSMC’s Arizona fab. The update from the company’s CEO follows earlier comments in which he described Samsung’s site as technically superior — remarks that had suggested a one-fab strategy for Tesla’s most advanced silicon. That’s no longer the…

  • Apple’s AirPods 4 just hit their lowest price yet at $85

    I’ve seen dozens of solid deals trickle in ahead of Black Friday, but Apple’s AirPods 4 hitting a new all-time low is the first one that’s really stood out to me. Right now, you can buy Apple’s entry-level wireless earbuds for just $84.99 ($44 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, which beats the previous…

  • Apple TV execs dismiss introducing an ad tier, buying Warner Bros. Discovery

    The heads of Apple TV have “no plans” to bring ads to the streaming service, balking, at least for now, at a strategy that has driven success for Apple’s streaming rivals. In its November 2025 issue, British movie magazine Screen International asked Eddy Cue, SVP of Apple Services, if there are plans to launch an…

  • The 20 Best Advent Calendars for Christmas 2025

    Dandelion Chocolate’s 2025 Advent calendar is available for preorder, and I couldn’t be more excited. At $198, it’s pricey, but it’s the most thoughtfully designed calendar I’ve come across. It’s also seriously tasty chocolate. Speaking from my experience as a gift guide editor, I can confidently say that this one is a no-brainer for gifting.…