Category: Hardware


  • US residents across 15 states could be in for a show tonight and throughout the week. Incoming coronal mass ejections may spark geomagnetic storms that blaze up the northern lights for all to see, according to a report by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Forecasters anticipate geomagnetic activity and aurora displays from November…

  • Hoto's epic mini electric screwdriver set with 12 bits drops to less than £30 — this half-price kit is perfect for PC building and DIY

    It’s time to retire that rusty old screwdriver and treat yourself to an upgrade before your next PC build or DIY project. This pre-Black Friday deal on Hoto’s original mini electric precision screwdriver is an absolute steal at the moment, thanks to Amazon, scoring you a portable driver with a rechargeable battery and all kinds…

  • Blue Origin scrubs second New Glenn launch

    New Glenn will have to sit pretty for a few more days. | Image: Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo/Getty Images The second launch of Blue Origin’s partially reusable New Glenn rocket was scrubbed on Sunday due to adverse weather conditions, delaying NASA’s latest Mars mission. The Jeff Bezos-owned commercial space company announced that its next launch…

  • AI's Copyright Dilemma Affects All of Us, Even You. Here's What You Need to Know

    You might not think about copyright very often, but we are all copyright owners and authors. In the age of generative AI, copyright has quickly become one of the most important issues in the development and outputs of chatbots, image and video generators.  Sadly, copyright and AI are something of a mess. The race to…

  • NASA is kind of a mess: Here are the top priorities for a new administrator

    After a long summer and fall of uncertainty, private astronaut Jared Isaacman has been renominated to lead NASA, and there appears to be momentum behind getting him confirmed quickly as the space agency’s 15th administrator. It is possible, although far from a lock, the Senate could finalize his nomination before the end of this year.…

  • The best record players for 2025

    Everyone knows by now that vinyl is back. The classic format has seen a resurgence for years at this point, and new albums these days almost always include a vinyl preorder. If you’ve finally decided to embark on the hobby, or if you’re looking to upgrade your current setup, we’ve compiled a list of the…

  • The best PC hardware and software of 2025/2026

    When historians look back at the PC industry in 2025, they’ll probably remember a time of intense turmoil. Between wildly unpredictable tariffs, geopolitical strife, the AI boom, hardware shortages caused by the AI boom (and tariffs), and hundreds of thousands of industry layoffs, it’s been an eventful – and stressful – year for the PC.…

  • Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, Nov. 10

    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. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? There’s a tasty dessert hidden in the circled letters. Read on for the answers. And…

  • Best VPN deals: Protect your privacy for the lowest prices

    Whether you’re looking for something that will give you the privacy you need or access to location-restricted streaming content, we’ve got you covered with the very best VPN deals currently available. But not all deals are worth it, so we only highlight those offered by reputable providers that we’ve personally reviewed and recommend. We’ve also…

  • Cleveland Guardians’ pitchers indicted for rigging online bets

    Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted in Brooklyn on charges that they conspired to illegally rig bets on pitches thrown during games. The two were charged with wire fraud conspiracy, conspiracy to influence sporting contests by bribery, and money laundering conspiracy, among other things. According to the indictment: The defendants agreed…