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Anker Nano 3-in-1 10,000mAh portable power bank for iPhone.

Your backpack needs one of these power banks before classes start

From powerful laptop chargers to compact magnetic battery packs, these four Anker power banks can keep a student’s essential tech running throughout the school day.
I'm holding my Logitech C920 1080p webcam in my hands.

Stop joining group projects with a blurry laptop webcam and buy one of these instead

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From freshman year to graduation, these are the three backpacks I’d trust with a laptop

Motorola may have built the iPad alternative Android users have been waiting for

The Minimal Phone 2 looks dramatically better than the original, and I’m genuinely here for it

The EU says TikTok still isn’t doing enough to protect kids

Qualcomm is set to ratchet up chip prices in September, and your next gadget upgrade could bear the brunt

Tesla’s hidden door problem might end up fixing every car in America

The hottest indie game on Steam just had a malware scare

Enter the wrong PIN 13 times and your Galaxy phone is locked for good

Sony Walkman WM2011

I desperately want a new classic Walkman, but Sony probably can’t give me one

Satechi ChargeView

Stop fighting with your roomie over outlets and get one of these multi-port chargers before you head back to school

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Slacked off all summer? Here are 3 fitness trackers that’ll help you stay accountable as you head back to school

Summer break did a number on your fitness goals? These three fitness trackers take very different approaches to keeping you accountable this semester.
Galaxy A17 in all colors on gradient background

Back-to-school phone shopping on a tight budget? Here’s the one phone I’d recommend without hesitation

Back to school shopping usually means picking from a handful of solid budget options. This year, however, there aren't many options, with one solid pick I'd recommend for the school year ahead, plus a strong alternative with a catch.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

5 mid-range phones I’d recommend you spend your Back-to-School budget on

Shopping for a new phone before the school year starts? Here are five mid-range picks that deliver the flagship-feel without the flagship price tag.
A person using the Amazon Kindle Scribe and its stylus.

Stop losing your notes and start the school year with one of these e-readers that double as notebooks

Your notes are scattered across notebooks, your PDFs are buried in folders you'll never find again, and your backpack is heavier than it needs to be. These e-readers with pen support fix that by doing it all on one device: reading, writing, and staying organized.
Google Flow Music Featured

Google Flow Music Spaces is becoming an all-in-one AI music studio

Google has rolled out a major update for Flow Music Spaces, adding AI-powered song editing, stem splitting, image generation, lyrics, and video creation to its collaborative workspaces.
OpenAI logo on Microsoft surface

OpenAI’s rogue AI hack was just the beginning, Hugging Face warns

OpenAI calls its autonomous Hugging Face breach unprecedented, while security and AI experts say the episode raises an equally uncomfortable question about the company’s own safeguards.
Samsung Galaxy S26

After four generations of camera stagnation, the Galaxy S27 might finally get a new main sensor

Samsung is reportedly testing a 50MP Sony main sensor for the Galaxy S27 and S27+, although the 12MP ultrawide may remain unchanged.
A still from Dark Matter (2024) on Apple TV

3 underrated Apple TV shows you should watch this weekend (July 24-26)

Three acclaimed but overlooked Apple TV series headline this weekend's watchlist, spanning a multiverse sci-fi thriller, a family drama, and a true-crime miniseries.
Google Pixel 10 vs Pixel 10 Pro

Google confirms Pixel 11 prices are going up as RAM costs spiral

Google has confirmed price increases across the Pixel family as RAM costs surge, while working to make Android run well with less memory.
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3 underrated movies on Apple TV you should watch this weekend (July 24-26)

This weekend we have three hidden gems on Apple TV prove some of the platform's best work still flies under the radar.
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Galaxy Watch 9 vs. Watch Series 11: Has Apple finally met its smartwatch match?

A detailed comparison between Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 and Apple's Watch Series 11, covering displays, chips, health features, pricing, and which one actually wins.
Claude Opus 5 logo

Claude Opus 5 is here, and Anthropic says it can rival Fable 5 in some tasks

Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 5 with major coding improvements, the same API price as Opus 4.8, and performance close to Fable 5 in some tests.
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Facebook debuts Seller app for Marketplace and tests a TikTok-style video feed

Facebook is rolling out a standalone Seller app for Marketplace power users and testing a video-first home screen that mirrors TikTok's format.
Facebook verified batch

Facebook is getting a free verified badge to help spot real people

Facebook is rolling out a free, selfie-based Verified badge so you know there's a real person behind a profile before you swipe, chat, or buy.
Executive, Person, Electronics

Humans actually prefer talking to an AI than a support person, says gas giant as it cuts jobs

British Gas is cutting 1,300 customer service roles as its CEO argues that people are moving toward digital channels and AI tools.
Person, Security, Electronics

Top Smart Home Upgrades Worth Making Before Your Summer Break

A smarter home goes beyond security. Whether you're heading off on a vacation this summer or making the most of longer days outdoors, discover these EZVIZ devices designed to help you stay connected, simplify everyday home management, and enjoy greater peace of mind wherever life takes you.
How Vast's space station will look in orbit.

Space is becoming Bezos and Musk’s next data center site, and we have every reason to worry

SpaceX, Blue Origin, and others want enormous orbital data center constellations, prompting warnings over atmospheric pollution, debris, and an astronomy problem satellites are already making worse.
The Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses and case.

Instagram is finally going after Ray-Ban Meta-wearing creeps

Instagram has started banning accounts that post footage captured secretly using Ray-Ban Meta glasses.
This artist’s concept depicts a potential volcanic moon between the exoplanet WASP-49 b, left, and its parent star. New evidence indicating that a massive sodium cloud observed near WASP-49 b is produced by neither the planet nor the star has prompted researchers to ask if its origin could be an exomoon.

The first possible exomoon is here, and it makes our Moon look hilariously tiny

Astronomers have found strong evidence for a Jupiter-mass object orbiting a brown dwarf, potentially marking the first convincing detection of a moon beyond our solar system.
Intel Core Ultra Desktop CPU

Intel just pulled its 14A production schedule forward by a year

Intel has moved 14A risk production to 2027 and plans to begin high-volume manufacturing in 2028, one year earlier than previously reported.
Gemini Spark mac app

Gemini Spark is no longer restricted to Google’s priciest Ultra tier

Google is rolling out Gemini Spark to users on the $20 Pro plan in the US. The AI agent will roll out to Pro users in more countries soon.
ChatGPT on iPhone

A Florida pastor asked ChatGPT if he was okay. It nearly got him killed.

A Florida pastor is suing OpenAI after ChatGPT dismissed his symptoms as harmless for weeks, he later suffered a near-fatal blood clot doctors blame on the bot's advice.
robots and kids photo

Scientists made robots curious like toddlers, and it helped them learn language twice as fast

Researchers at OIST gave a virtual robot curiosity, and it learned language twice as fast, playful detours and toddler grammar slip-ups included.
Car, Transportation, Vehicle

Ford’s UEV platform will feature Apple Maps built in

Ford's upcoming Universal Electric Vehicle platform will run Apple Maps as its built-in navigation system.
Person, Security, Tape

EZVIZ Sets a New Benchmark for Battery Powered Home Surveillance

Modern homeowners expect more than motion alerts and clear video. From AI-powered detection and solar charging to advanced multi-lens monitoring, discover how EZVIZ is setting a new benchmark for battery-powered home security with solutions designed for every property.
Geekbench 7 open on iPhone

Geekbench now lets you check how a phone will actually handle your boring daily chores

Geekbench 7 brings new CPU and GPU tests, a smarter multi core benchmark, CUDA support, and bigger data sets, all free for personal use starting today

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