Comparing Our Favorite Smart DisplaysMore Smart Displays We LikeEcho Hub for $180: The Echo Hub isn’t exactly a smart display. It lacks powerful speaker capabilities and doesn’t have a camera for calls or Amazon’s Drop-In video call feature. Instead, it focuses entirely on being a smart home dashboard with built-in Alexa, plus features like widgets and the photo frame. I think it takes the best, most easily used features of a smart display and cuts out the rest. But if you want a good speaker, don’t choose this one.Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023) for $90: The smaller and cheaper…
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If you’ve always thought virtual reality headsets are too niche of a product category, and that you won’t use one on a regular basis, then allow me to draw your attention to the Meta Quest 3S. This affordable, comfortable and capable VR headset represents one of the easiest routes to virtual reality – and it’s now discounted by up to 33% thanks to Amazon’s October Prime Day sale.What’s more, the biggest discount also happens to apply to the higher-spec 256GB model, giving you more storage to download games. While our tester did say that 128GB is fine for most users…
It’s not even November yet, but Dell has already launched a huge early holiday sale, offering what are essentially Black Friday laptop deals in all but name.I’ve been combing through the entire sale to find my favorite deals, and I’ve found excellent choices for both the US and UK that you can check out just below. Regardless of whether you’re looking for a super-cheap Windows 11 machine or a high-end gaming laptop, today’s sale at the official retailer offers record-low prices.In the US, highlights include superb bang-for-your-buck options starting at $329, $400 price cuts on Alienware gaming laptopsand the lowest…
Apart from antivirus apps, the cybersecurity industry has traditionally been business to business, with regular internet users left on their own to protect themselves. And older people, who did not grow up with the internet and smartphones, are perhaps the most vulnerable. ZoraSafe, a startup founded by sisters Catherine Karow and Ellie King Karow wants to step in and help them out. Their idea is to create an app that not only protects older people against scammers and hackers, but also teaches them how to stay safe through gamified microlearning, as Catherine and Ellie told TechCrunch ahead of the TechCrunch…
Remix by Destructoid via EA Sports | Published: Oct 12, 2025 12:54 pm The Papin vs Bompastor vs Guti Base Hero Matchday Pick SBC is an exciting challenge to complete in FC 26 if you’re looking to add a guaranteed Hero to your Ultimate Team squad. There are five tasks to complete, and you get to pick one of the three legends listed above. This guide will help you complete the SBC and then make the most critical decision. How to complete Papin vs Bompastor vs Guti Base Hero Matchday Pick SBC in FC 26 Here are the five tasks,…
Like clockwork, Apple introduced a new set of iPhones this September. But the highlight of the “Awe Dropping” keynote for me wasn’t the new iPhone 17 lineup or even the Apple Watch Series 11. It was the new AirPods Pro 3.As an Android user for the past few years, I’ve always been a bit envious of how seamlessly the AirPods work within the Apple ecosystem. You can effortlessly switch between devices, enjoy that sleek connection animation every time you open the case, and experience some of the best active noise cancellation on any earbuds.Sure, Android has plenty of strong contenders,…
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about one author’s journey to flee the US, social media surveillance, chatbots and the world of AI, and conspiracy theories for an autism cure.
Halloween is nearly here, and as the nights get darker, what better way to celebrate than with a good ol’ fashioned scary movie night? But, if you’re a home theater owner, forget streaming: it’s time to break out the 4K Blu-ray.We love 4K Blu-ray at TechRadar, not only because it’s one of our primary sources for testing the best TVs and the best soundbars, but because we’re collectors ourselves! It’s also the best way to experience movies at home, thanks to its superior picture quality (4K Blu-ray bitrate is 128Mbps compared to 4K streaming’s 20Mbps average, though this changes based…
Good morning! Let’s play Connections, the NYT’s clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.What should you do once you’ve finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I’ve also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc’s Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. You may like…
Thinking Machines Labthe AI startup led by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, has lost one of its co-founders to Meta. The Wall Street Journal reports that AI researcher Andrew Tulloch announced his departure to employees in a message on Friday. A Thinking Machine Labs spokesperson confirmed Tulloch’s departure to the WSJ, saying he “has decided to pursue a different path for personal reasons.” Back in August, the WSJ reported that Mark Zuckerberg’s aggressive AI recruiting blitz included an offer to acquire Thinking Machines Lab — and when that failed, Zuckerberg reportedly tried to lure Tulloch with a compensation package that…