Category: Technology

about the open network at your local coffee shop or want to get around geo-restrictions when you’re traveling, NordVPN can help. A virtual private network (VPN) is like a protective tunnel, keeping your data safe from prying eyes. VPNs aren’t perfect protection (you need to trust your VPN provider), but they’re always going to be…

As crypto-based prediction services attract a flood of attention and capital, the US president’s social media platform has announced plans to muscle in. Source: Wired.

The new Find X9 Pro has a built-in 200-megapixel telephoto lens, but you can get even closer with a hefty Hasselblad zoom lens. Source: Wired.

all-important factor when it comes to finding the right budget gaming laptop. By definition, you’re also trying to get as much performance as you can out of the device. If that’s what you’re seeking, then the Alienware 16X Aurora probably isn’t right for you. You can get performance at least this good in laptops hundreds…

Musk’s xAI startup launched Grokipedia, which the billionaire is pitching as an AI-generated alternative to the crowdsourced encyclopedia Wikipedia. Musk first announced the project in late September on his social media platform X, saying it would be “a massive improvement over Wikipedia,” and “a necessary step towards the xAI goal of understanding the Universe.” Musk…

The All-Clad pizza oven was one of my biggest surprises of the summer. For some reason, it’s $800 off today. Source: Wired.

time ever, OpenAI has released a rough estimate of how many ChatGPT users globally may show signs of having a severe mental health crisis in a typical week. The company said Monday that it worked with experts around the world to make updates to the chatbot so it can more reliably recognize indicators of mental…

students face an uncertain road ahead. AI is changing what skills are valued in the job market, and the Trump administration’s funding cuts have stalled scientific research across disciplines. Most professions seem unlikely to look the same in 10 years, let alone 50. Even students interested in STEM subjects are asking: What can my career…

The Thuma Hybrid offers three firmness options: Plush, Medium, and Firm. I chose Medium because my partner and I (mainly me) fluctuate between different sleeping positions. We both are side sleepers for the most part, but often, I revert to being a stomach sleeper sometime in the night. Both of these sleeping positions require more…

Your browser isn’t leaking your passwords, but it’s still smarter to use a third-party password manager. Source: Wired.