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Own a PS5? Changing these 3 settings gave my console an instant performance boost

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These smart glasses can read menus and 'see for you', thanks to AI

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Put your favorite sites first in Google with this new Search setting - it's easy

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Grab OnePlus' latest flagship smartwatch for up to $80 off - buy one while the deal lasts

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My favorite power station now has a massive discount on Amazon

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I've tested every Samsung Galaxy phone in 2025 - here's the model I'd recommend on sale

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I tried Meta's new Oakley smart glasses in my production studio - my verdict as a content creator

Jason Howell/ZDNET Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. When I saw that Oakley and Meta's collaboration on the HSTN Limited Edition smart glasses with improved 3K video for $499, I was excited they might be the perfect pair of POV glasses for the studio. Oakley's sport-forward design isn't my favorite, but I could easily overlook any aesthetic shortcomings if they nailed my primary use case of easy, hands-free recording fo

How to customize your Google Search results to see your favorite sites first

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I'm an avid AirPods user, but these Google earbuds can sway me any day - especially at this price

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The HP OmniBook 5 laptop is my top pick for students and hybrid workers - and it's $580 off now

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Firm apologises for saying it would not process LGBTQ+ payments

Firm apologises for saying it would not process LGBTQ+ payments 40 minutes ago Share Save Tom Gerken Technology reporter Share Save Getty Images Stripe has apologised after staff wrongly said it would no longer process the payments of LGBTQ+ related content or goods. The firm, which millions of global businesses rely on for their online transactions, has come under fire for being one of several payment processors to not allow itself to be used for purchases of adult content online. But when s

The best TV screen cleaners of 2025: Expert recommended

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Arch shares its wiki strategy with Debian

Arch shares its wiki strategy with Debian [LWN subscriber-only content] The Arch Linux project is especially well-known in the Linux community for two things: its rolling-release model and the quality of the documentation in the ArchWiki. No matter which Linux distribution one uses, the odds are that eventually the ArchWiki's documentation will prove useful. The Debian project recognized this and has sought to improve its own documentation game by inviting ArchWiki maintainers Jakub Klinkovský

Stripe apologizes for customer service agents claiming LGBTQ products were banned

is a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and the quirky, horny culture of video game communities. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Stripe, a financial services company that acts as a payment processor for millions of businesses including itch.io, has issued an apology following reports that members of its support team told callers the business does not support the s

Want free e-books? You can get hundreds for a few more days - here's how

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Amazon adding 1,300 more cities to its same-day grocery delivery service - check yours here

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Changing these iOS 18 settings significantly improved my iPhone's battery life

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I recommend this OnePlus phone over most midrange Androids - and it's $50 off

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The HP OmniBook 5 laptop offers 34 hours of battery life - and it's 60% off today only

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Pocket FM gives its writers an AI tool to transform narratives, write cliffhangers, and more

India-based audio series platform maker Pocket FM aims to be the Netflix of audio. That is, the company intends to match its audio series with hundreds of episodes to its users’ tastes. For that to work, it needs to release content rapidly — something it’s now turning to AI to help with. The Lightspeed-backed startup is giving its writers an AI tool set that can do things like suggest better endings to an episode or make the narrative more engaging. The hope is that the tools will speed up the

The security gadget I never leave home without (and it's not an AirTag)

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Don't like GPT-5? You can still use GPT-4 and other legacy models in ChatGPT - here's how

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Why solar-powered portable batteries are not as reliable as you think (and the best alternative)

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This new Wyze security camera promises to eliminate blind spots for $70

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