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Adaptive Power Could Be the Best Low-Key iOS 26 Feature for Your iPhone's Battery

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-28 23:12:04

If you've installed the newest iOS 26 public beta or developer beta, you may be able to get a jump on an upcoming feature that might deliver long-term benefits. Adaptive Power is a setting designed to extend battery power by selectively saving energy in small ways that add up. In fact, I'm looking forward to turning it on and forgetting about it. If you're (rightly) cautious about installing betas, it's something to anticipate when iOS 26 comes out in the fall. Let's look closer at how this tiny

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Here are the laptops I’d tell any parent to consider for their back-to-school student

theverge.com Antonio G. Di Benedetto 2025-12-29 03:00:00

is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021. We’re in the heart of summer fun, but it’s already time for back-to-school planning, especially if that involves buying a new laptop. The dizzying number of different laptops and configurations can feel overwhelming, especially if you want something that doesn’t cost too much but will still last a long time. My general guidelines are t

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Gear News of the Week: Amazon Buys Bee, VSCO Has a New App, and CMF Debuts a Smartwatch

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2025-12-29 03:32:00

That trade-off lets the Watch 3 Pro purportedly last 13 days on a single charge, a slight bump over its predecessor (the new watch lasts 4.5 days if you have the always-on display enabled). There's a new dual-band GPS for more accurate route tracking, 131 sport modes with a personalized running coach, and a new heart-rate sensor that CMF claims is more accurate across workout intensities and skin tones. Naturally, there's a dose of “AI-powered” post-workout summaries. The CMF Watch 3 Pro can no

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North Korean hackers ran US-based “laptop farm” from Arizona woman’s home

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-29 18:39:17

Christina Chapman, a 50-year-old Arizona woman, has just been sentenced to 102 months in prison for helping North Korean hackers steal US identities in order to get "remote" IT jobs with more than 300 American companies, including Nike. The scheme funneled millions of dollars to the North Korean state. Why did Chapman do it? In a letter sent this week to the judge, Chapman said that she was "looking for a job that was Monday through Friday that would allow me to be present for my mom" who was b

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Amazon is developing a Wolfenstein TV show

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-30 04:00:28

Following the success of Fallout, Amazon is turning its attention to another video game adaptation. The company is reportedly developing a series based on the Wolfenstein franchise with the help of some of the creative team behind Fallout, according to Variety. The details of how the Wolfenstein show will adapt the alternate history action of the games are still under wraps, but the subject matter remains unfortunately timely. The show's logline is "The story of killing Nazis is evergreen," acc

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VSCO launches dedicated 'Capture' app with live previews

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-30 09:40:05

VSCO, the photo filter and editing app that spawned an entire culture , has released a dedicated camera app called VSCO Capture. The free iOS‑only app is a camera with live previews where users can choose from over 50 different presets with real‑time film effects and manual settings like shutter speed and exposure for fine‑tuning. The app takes the guesswork out of how your photo will look after you apply VSCO's iconic filters. “VSCO Capture is a direct response to our community’s desire to get

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This ultraportable Lenovo laptop is a worthy MacBook Air alternative (and has a useful iPhone feature)

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-12-30 09:33:00

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition ZDNET's key takeaways The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition is available now for $999 for the 32GB of RAM configuration. It pairs a myriad of customizable features with a nice display, surprisingly beefy speakers, and a marathon battery. A few physical design choices might be of concern for some, and I wish it had an OLED. $1,298 at Walmart $1,299.99 at Best Buy $1,429.99 at Lenovo more buying choices At Best Buy, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition is on sale

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Amazon to Adapt Video Game Explicitly About Beating the Crap Out of Some Nazis

gizmodo.com Isaiah Colbert 2025-12-30 14:30:24

In what’s quickly become an arms race among streamers, Amazon MGM Studios announced it’s developing a TV series for Wolfenstein to add to its growing catalogue of video game adaptations. The announcement came from Variety, which reports that Patrick Sommerville of Maniac fame will serve as its creator, writer, and showrunner. Alongside Sommerville, James Altman and Jerk Gustafsson of Keyframe Films and game developer MachineGames, respectively, will also serve as executive producers. While Vari

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Asus’ slim ROG G14 gaming laptop with an RTX 5070 Ti is $350 off

theverge.com Cameron Faulkner 2025-12-31 04:29:51

is an editor covering deals and commerce. He joined in 2018, and covers gaming, PCs, accessories, and more. The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 has long been a Verge-favorite gaming laptop, and we consider it to be the very best one that you can buy. This year, the lineup became even more powerful and spec-packed while still retaining the low-profile and portable 14-inch design that initially drew us to it. If you’re looking to make an upgrade soon, there’s a temporary $350 discount at Best Buy on a conf

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Inter-Planetary Network Special Interest Group

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-01 18:19:57

IPNSIG was founded in 1998 by Vint Cerf and researchers within academia and NASA/JPL. We are now a full Chapter within the Internet Society, known as the Interplanetary Chapter. We work to extend terrestrial networking into solar system space, which is consistent with the Internet Society’s objectives to grow the internet to unpopulated areas, and connect the unconnected domain—and to ensure that even in space, “The Internet is for Everyone”.

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Why I recommend this Asus laptop over the MacBook Pro to creators and professionals

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-01-02 14:49:00

Asus ProArt P16 ZDNET's key takeaways The Asus ProArt P16 is available now, starting at $1,900. It pairs powerful hardware with a suite of customizable options designed for creatives. The deep personalization requires engagement from the user, the huge trackpad won't be everyone's cup of tea, and the ultra-glossy display tends to glare. $1,699.99 at Best Buy Over at Best Buy, the Asus ProArt P16 is on sale for $1,700. Asus' ProArt series consists of sleek laptops with high-end hardware for c

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Everything you need for college: Tech gadgets to make school easier

zdnet.com Gabriela Pérez Jordán 2026-01-02 18:36:00

As we approach back-to-school season, many students will be heading to college for the first time. This life-changing chapter can already be overwhelming, not to mention thinking about everything you may need for class. Luckily, technology has made things a lot easier for college students in 2025. Also: The best laptops for college You'll need a capable laptop to complete your assignments to keep up with your classes. When walking around campus, you need a pair of headphones to keep you entert

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Laptop CPUs in 2025 Explained: What to Know Before Buying Your Next Laptop

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-03 16:48:26

Shopping for a new laptop can be a confusing experience. I find the best place to start is with size. Do you want a featherlight ultraportable or a larger model that has a bigger screen but is more of a chore to lug around? Or something in between that offers a balance between portability and productivity? Deciding on factors as straightforward as size actually goes a long way in helping choose more complex parts, including the processor. You'll still be faced with a variety of CPU options, but

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I recommend this Asus laptop to creative pros and office workers alike (and it's $300 off)

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-01-03 21:30:17

Asus ProArt P16 ZDNET's key takeaways The Asus ProArt P16 is available now, starting at $1,900. It pairs powerful hardware with a suite of customizable options designed for creatives. The deep personalization requires engagement from the user, the huge trackpad won't be everyone's cup of tea, and the ultra-glossy display tends to glare. $1,699.99 at Best Buy Over at Best Buy, the Asus ProArt P16 is on sale for $1,700. Asus' ProArt series consists of sleek laptops with high-end hardware for c

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VSCO made a new way to shoot photos on your iPhone

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-05 18:51:49

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. VSCO has widely released its camera app for the iPhone. The app, called Capture, lets you switch between VSCO’s filters and make adjustments before snapping a photo or recording a video. VSCO has become known for the array of filters available within its photo and video editing platform, but with Capture, you can control its effects in real-time. T

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These 6 gadgets got me through college - here's why they make such a big difference

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2026-01-06 12:40:17

A laptop is a college staple, and there's no way around it. Choosing a laptop for school is a big commitment because while you want it to last all four years and offer great speed and function, you need to find one that suits your major or degree program. Be sure to check out your program's website (or contact a department chair) to see if there are any recommended laptops, operating systems, or specs. My 2021 HP Envy x360 2-in-1 laptop lasted three years of school (it was my second laptop afte

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VSCO launches ‘Capture’, its iPhone camera app with analog-style filters

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-06 18:36:50

After a limited launch last month in Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, the VSCO Capture app is now live in the App Store worldwide, offering yet another option for iPhone users looking to go beyond the native camera app. Here’s everything the app has to offer. Surprisingly capable Unlike the main VSCO app, which focuses on photo editing and post-production creativity, Capture lets you apply more than 50 of VSCO’s iconic film presets before taking a photo. You can fine-tune the look with a r

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The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a photo editing feature other Galaxy phones won’t get

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-07 11:16:09

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s One UI 8 software on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 brings enhancements to the camera and photo editor to better utilize the large display. The camera’s Capture View mode has been redesigned and now includes an always-on menu to quickly favorite, share, or delete recent shots. A new “Side-by-Side Editing” mode for Generative Edit lets you compare the original and AI-edited images. Samsung’s recently unveiled Galaxy Z Fold 7 is one of the first devices

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This Weird Haptic VR Glove Evokes One of Nintendo’s Most Iconic Flops

gizmodo.com James Pero 2026-01-07 14:53:53

VR is an exciting area for many reasons, but I personally love it because it’s still a new enough niche to get really strange. That means all sorts of passion projects from lesser-known developers, 3D-printed accessories, and whatever the hell this is actually wind up seeing the light of day. Relatedly, it also means Sharp might, for real, produce this ridiculous haptic VR glove that evokes Nintendo’s most iconic and infamous flops. YO. Sharp has made a haptic vr controller! Also the first imag

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“Surface Laptop 5G” for businesses shows Microsoft isn’t done with Intel yet

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-07 11:00:22

Microsoft has gone all-in on Arm-based Qualcomm Snapdragon X-series chips for its Surface PCs, including the less-expensive-but-more-compromised 13-inch Surface Laptop and 12-inch Surface Pro from this spring. But the company still hasn't quite given up on businesses and individuals who still want or require a traditional Intel or AMD-based x86 PC. The latest addition to the lineup is the "Surface Laptop 5G," an updated version of the Intel-based 13.8-inch Surface Laptop with built-in 5G cellul

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Microsoft announces Surface Laptop 5G for Business

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-07 23:00:51

Microsoft has unveiled a new Surface Laptop 5G as part of its computing collection for business customers. The company said that a 5G option was in the works for its business line back in January when it unveiled other updates to the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop for Business, and this requested feature is intended to make the laptop an option that's both portable and connected. With a system of six internal antennas, the Surface 5G should be able to transition smoothly between WiFi and cellula

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Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 5G can be your new hotspot with six antennas

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-01-07 23:05:14

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Microsoft just announced another version of its Surface Laptop: this time, with 5G connectivity. The Surface Laptop 5G is a 13.8-inch laptop powered by Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) chips and an integrated 5G modem designed for business users to stay permanently connected. It comes with both NanoSIM and eSIM options, and Microsoft says it's compatible with over 100 mobile operators worldwide. Also: This split keyboard offers deep customization - if you're willing to go all

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Microsoft’s new Intel-powered Surface Laptop 5G arrives in August

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-01-07 22:57:20

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft announced a new 5G version of its Surface Laptop today, which will start shipping on August 26th starting at $1,799.99. The Surface Laptop 5G is powered by Intel’s Core Ultra Series 2 processors, complete with an NPU capable of providing access to Microsoft’s latest Copilot Plus AI features. The Surface Laptop 5G is very similar to the existing 13.8-inch Surface Lapt

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Elgato's new Game Capture 4K S is Switch 2 compatible

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-08 04:47:45

Elgato’s latest capture card supports 4K at 60 fps to capture rich in‑game imagery in all its glory. The Game Capture 4K S works with just about any modern console, PC or handheld gaming device, including the Switch 2. Retailing for $160, this is the CORSAIR subsidiary’s best value yet for capturing in 4K. Elgato's higher-end 4K X supports 4K capture at 144 fps but costs quite a bit more. Though a more affordable model, the 4K S doesn't skimp where it matters. The new capture card features zero

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Dell's XPS 13 is one of the best laptops I've tested this year - here's why

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-01-08 09:43:03

Dell XPS 13 Copilot+ PC Laptop ZDNET's key takeaways Dell's XPS 13 Copilot+ PC is available for $1,499. It remains a favorite from Dell's lineup for its sleek build, gorgeous display, and impressive battery life. The two USB-C ports are limiting, and the bold design choices aren't for everyone. View now at Best Buy Dell continues to round out its popular XPS line of laptops with machines that attempt to check the boxes for every use case. The latest addition: the XPS 13 (9345): an ultraportab

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Honda and Acura EV owners can now use Tesla Superchargers

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-08 09:11:31

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Honda has launched a new EV charging adapter that will allow its all-electric Prologue and Acura ZDX to power up at over 23,500 Tesla Supercharger stations. The $225 adapter lets vehicles equipped with Combined Charging System (CCS) plugs use Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) stations, buying Honda some time before it officially builds

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Elgato’s new capture card lowers the price for 4K 60fps gameplay recording

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-01-08 18:00:00

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Elgato is launching its Game Capture 4K S device today, which will let gamers and streamers capture gameplay from Xbox Series S / X, PS5, or Switch 2 consoles in 4K resolution at 60fps. The $159.99 4K S is designed as a replacement and improvement to Elgato’s older $179.99 HD60 X capture device, and it goes on sale today. The 4K S is a lot less expensive than the $200+ HDMI 2.

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15% Off Dell Coupon Codes | July 2025

wired.com Scott Gilbertson 2026-01-09 09:10:00

Dell has special rotating deals for the Dell Back to School Event, like up to $250 off Alienware and Ultrasharp monitors, for crisp and clear gaming (or writing), up to $400 off Inspiron laptops, $600 off XPS laptops, and up to $300 off desktops for true gamers. We’ve rounded up the top Dell coupons and discounts so you can save big on pricey tech. Get 15% Off Tech With Top Dell Coupon Codes Save your tech refresh with clearance sale discounts and Dell promo codes, like 15% off Precision Works

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I replaced my work PC with this Dell laptop, and it was one of my best decisions

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2026-01-10 09:00:49

Alienware 18 Area-51 Laptop ZDNET's key takeaways The Alienware 18 Area-51 retails for $3,199. It is a gaming laptop that delivers an unbelievable performance thanks to its powerful hardware and equally powerful cooling system. Traveling with the computer will prove difficult because of its weight; you'll also have to pay quite a bit for the system. View now at Dell View now at Best Buy more buying choices Alienware 18 Area-51 is a very fitting name for this computer because it is out of this

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GIGABYTE's new AI PCs are slim, multitasking powerhouses for professionals

zdnet.com Unknown 2026-01-12 04:00:00

GIGABYTE ZDNET BrandX for GIGABYTE For the modern on-the-go professional, there are two non-negotiables when it comes to laptops: It has to be light, and it has to be powerful. Until recently, these two demands were in conflict. The lighter a laptop was, the less likely that it could make it through a long remote workday or a transatlantic flight without its battery dying or the entire system overheating. GIGABYTE's new AI laptops are powerhouse machines designed for gamers and creators, but

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Latest Tech News

Adaptive Power Could Be the Best Low-Key iOS 26 Feature for Your iPhone's Battery

Here are the laptops I’d tell any parent to consider for their back-to-school student

Gear News of the Week: Amazon Buys Bee, VSCO Has a New App, and CMF Debuts a Smartwatch

North Korean hackers ran US-based “laptop farm” from Arizona woman’s home

Amazon is developing a Wolfenstein TV show

VSCO launches dedicated 'Capture' app with live previews

This ultraportable Lenovo laptop is a worthy MacBook Air alternative (and has a useful iPhone feature)

Amazon to Adapt Video Game Explicitly About Beating the Crap Out of Some Nazis

Asus’ slim ROG G14 gaming laptop with an RTX 5070 Ti is $350 off

Inter-Planetary Network Special Interest Group

Why I recommend this Asus laptop over the MacBook Pro to creators and professionals

Everything you need for college: Tech gadgets to make school easier

Laptop CPUs in 2025 Explained: What to Know Before Buying Your Next Laptop

I recommend this Asus laptop to creative pros and office workers alike (and it's $300 off)

VSCO made a new way to shoot photos on your iPhone

These 6 gadgets got me through college - here's why they make such a big difference

VSCO launches ‘Capture’, its iPhone camera app with analog-style filters

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a photo editing feature other Galaxy phones won’t get

This Weird Haptic VR Glove Evokes One of Nintendo’s Most Iconic Flops

“Surface Laptop 5G” for businesses shows Microsoft isn’t done with Intel yet

Microsoft announces Surface Laptop 5G for Business

Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 5G can be your new hotspot with six antennas

Microsoft’s new Intel-powered Surface Laptop 5G arrives in August

Elgato's new Game Capture 4K S is Switch 2 compatible

Dell's XPS 13 is one of the best laptops I've tested this year - here's why

Honda and Acura EV owners can now use Tesla Superchargers

Elgato’s new capture card lowers the price for 4K 60fps gameplay recording

15% Off Dell Coupon Codes | July 2025

I replaced my work PC with this Dell laptop, and it was one of my best decisions

GIGABYTE's new AI PCs are slim, multitasking powerhouses for professionals

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