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Apple brings Tap to Pay to more European countries
Apple is bringing its Tap to Pay functionality to more countries throughout Europe. This is happening after the company opened up access to its NFC tech in order to appease the EU.
Lawrence Bonk03.18.2025
Google is using AI to display crowdsourced medical information
The next time you go online to find medical information on your phone, you may see a new “What People Suggest” panel at the top of Google.
Igor Bonifacic03.18.2025
Commerce Department divisions reportedly ban DeepSeek from government devices
Some staff were told the ban was to "to help keep Department of Commerce information systems safe," according to Reuters.
Kris Holt03.18.2025
Battle of the dirt-cheap tablets: Amazon Fire HD 8 vs. Walmart Onn 8
The world's two richest retailers also sell some of the cheapest tablets you can buy. We put their latest 8-inch slates head-to-head to see what a sub-$100 tablet gets you in 2025.
Jeff Dunn03.18.2025
It's about damn time Microsoft made an Xbox gaming handheld
Xbox’s move to portable PCs is long overdue.
Sam Rutherford03.18.2025
The Morning After: The next iPhone could have been port-free
The biggest news stories this morning: Bumble adds ID verification and other safety features, Microsoft’s latest Windows update accidentally uninstalled Copilot, The Pixel 9a has leaked so hard that YouTubers are reviewing it.
Mat Smith03.18.2025
Samsung's One UI 7 is arriving on April 7
Samsung device owners will start getting notifications to install One UI 7 on April 7.
Mariella Moon03.18.2025
Pick up the Sonos Ray soundbar while it's on sale for $100 off
A bunch of Sonos speakers and soundbars are up to 36 percent off.
Sarah Fielding03.18.2025
Muse's new wearable EEG knows how hard you're thinking
The Muse S Athena has a new fNIRS sensor that can identify how much oxygen is in your brain. The more oxygen, the more effort you're making.
Daniel Cooper03.18.2025
The 17 best portable Bluetooth speakers for 2025
The Bluetooth speaker space is oversaturated at this point. We set out to find the best portable Bluetooth speakers across a number of different price ranges and uses cases. These are our favorites.
Jon Turi03.18.2025
The best kitchen gadgets for 2025
There are dozens of kitchen gadgets out there, but only a small number of them actually deserve a spot on your countertop. These are our favorites.
Nicole Lee03.18.2025
The best mesh Wi-Fi systems of 2025
Here's a list of the best mesh Wi-Fi systems you can buy, and advice on how to choose the right one for you.
Daniel Cooper03.18.2025
Google's fix for busted Chromecasts is out now
Google is rolling out a software fix for second-generation Chromecasts and Chromecast Audio dongles that can't cast.
Ian Carlos Campbell03.18.2025
The Pixel 9a has leaked so thoroughly that YouTubers are reviewing it
The Pixel 9a is out in the wild and likely launching soon if people are already reviewing it.
Ian Carlos Campbell03.18.2025
iPhone 17 Pro, Max and Air: Everything we know about Apple's new phones
Apple is expected to introduce its iPhone 17 lineup this fall, but there are usually some scoops ahead of the official announcement. Here's what we know.
Anna Washenko03.18.2025
Microsoft's latest Windows update accidentally uninstalled Copilot
The latest monthly Windows 11 update accidentally uninstalled and unpinned the Copilot app on PCs.
Ian Carlos Campbell03.18.2025
What to expect at NVIDIA's annual GTC conference with CEO Jensen Huang
NVIDIA's GPU Technology Conference, also known as GTC, is happening from March 17-21.
Anna Washenko03.18.2025
Bumble adds ID verification and other safety features
The dating app Bumble has introduced several new safety features, including ID verification. There’s also a new tool called Discover to help with partner compatibility.
Lawrence Bonk03.18.2025
Apple should focus on fixing Siri, not redesigning iOS again
Apple is apparently redesigning iOS and macOS
Nathan Ingraham03.18.2025
TikTok rolls out a Security Checkup tool to help protect your account
TikTok's new Security Checkup tool is designed to help users set up things like two-factor authentication and passkeys to keep their account safe.
Kris Holt03.17.2025