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10 Best Laptop Docking Stations (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Luke Larsen 2026-01-28 18:30:00

It's tough for laptop docking stations to stand out—most of them are simply boxes that add extra ports to your laptop—but Satechi's Dual Dock Stand breaks the mold. It sits neatly under your laptop and elevates it slightly and at an angle for better ergonomics. A collection of ports on the rear—including several USB ports and three monitor outputs—is conveniently placed so your desktop setup can stay connected, while cables are tucked out of the way. A hardware switch on the back lets you turn t

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Why no S Pen support just killed my interest in the Galaxy Z Fold 7

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-29 05:30:19

“Writing is learning!” That’s a core belief my primary school headmistress instilled in me when she spoke to the class before the soon-to-follow series of tests. Over the last 20-plus years, I have diligently followed her wisdom, and writing has been crucial in distilling my thoughts. This tendency also influences my inclination towards devices that let me use a pen-like contraption on digital screens — the Galaxy Z Fold being one of them. However, as Samsung introduces the newest foldable, the

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Pick up the Amazon Smart Plug on sale for $13 before Prime Day ends

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-29 04:45:37

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . If you're looking for an ultra-affordable away to make a part of your home a little smarter, look no further than the Amazon Smart Plug. Prime Day deals have brought the IoT device down to just $13, which is 48 percent off its regular price, and it's the last day you can get it at this

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Deflecting a Killer Asteroid Is More Complicated Than NASA Thought

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2026-01-29 03:00:42

In 2022, NASA rammed a spacecraft into an asteroid to see if it could alter its orbital period around its parent asteroid. The mission, dubbed the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), aimed to determine whether humanity could theoretically save itself from a catastrophic asteroid impact. DART collided with Dimorphos, a small moonlet orbiting a larger asteroid called Didymos, on September 26, 2022. The results of the impact blew NASA’s expectations out of the water, shortening Dimorphos’s or

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Apple Has Big Vision Pro Plans for 2027, Including Smart Glasses, Analyst Says

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-29 04:32:03

Apple will release multiple head-mounted AR and VR products in 2027, according to respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International Securities. An upgraded Vision Pro headset will also drop later this year, the report last week said. There are three Vision series products currently in development, along with four pairs of smart glasses. A Ray-Ban Meta-style smart glasses product will see 3 million to 5 million shipments in 2027. Apple expects to ship more than 10 million AR/VR products in 2027

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Indeed, Glassdoor to lay off 1,300 staff

techcrunch.com Ram Iyer 2026-01-29 05:52:23

In Brief Recruit Holdings, the Japanese parent of Indeed and Glassdoor, said on Friday that it is laying off about 1,300 employees, or 6% of the staff, at the two job sites. The job cuts would affect functions mostly in the U.S. across the two companies’ R&D, tech, and HR and sustainability divisions, Reuters reported, citing an internal memo. Reuters also reported that the company’s CEO, Hisayuki Idekoba, wrote in the memo: “AI is changing the world, and we must adapt by ensuring our product

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Elon Musk's Bizarre Behavior May Force Tesla Board to Step in, Analyst Warns

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-29 04:43:51

Elon Musk needs no introduction. But unless you've been keeping up with all the bizarre AI scandals, Tesla disasters, and public crash outs, you may need a refresher. Following Musk's extremely high-profile feud with his former best buddy, president Donald Trump, the Tesla CEO has been struggling to find his way forward in the world. For months, Tesla investors and insiders alike have been begging the world's richest man to take a step back from politics and focus on his company, which has bee

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Can't upgrade your Windows 10 PC? You have 5 options and 3 months to act - before EOS

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2026-01-29 06:00:00

wragg/Getty Images Have you decided what to do with your Windows 10 PCs when they reach their official end-of-support date three months from now? I can tell you with absolute certainty that Microsoft is not going to back down at the last minute and extend that deadline. But you do have options, including some new ways to continue getting security updates for an extra year, at no cost, thanks to an announcement Microsoft made in late June. Don't procrastinate, though: You'll need to take action

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How passkeys work: Let's start the passkey registration process

zdnet.com David Berlind 2026-01-29 06:00:00

Photoraidz/Getty Images Previously on our passkey journey, I talked about the challenge of figuring out if a relying party -- typically, the operator of a website or app -- even offers the ability to sign in with a passkey instead of the more traditional and less secure username and password-based approach. Some of the biggest relying parties in the world -- including Apple, Google, and Microsoft -- support passkeys as a means of passwordless authentication. Together, these tech giants can int

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 11, #291

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-29 04:10:00

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today's Connections: Sports Edition has three visual clues. Some people love those, some people hate them. I thought these three were pretty well-known, so I wasn't bothered. Read on for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sund

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Cops’ favorite AI tool automatically deletes evidence of when AI was used

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-29 12:12:26

On Thursday, a digital rights group, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, published an expansive investigation into AI-generated police reports that the group alleged are, by design, nearly impossible to audit and could make it easier for cops to lie under oath. Axon's Draft One debuted last summer at a police department in Colorado, instantly raising questions about the feared negative impacts of AI-written police reports on the criminal justice system. The tool relies on a ChatGPT variant to g

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How to actually raise a seed round: Actionable advice from top investors at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-01-29 14:15:00

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 returns to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27-29, convening more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders for an inside look at where innovation is headed. Among the must-attend sessions is a candid panel on the Builders Stage about one of the most high-stakes moments in any founder’s journey: raising your first round. From pitch to partnership: The real roadmap to seed funding This dynamic panel brings together three seasoned investors — Maria Palma (Freestyle Cap

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Where AI meets design: Runway co-founder Alejandro Matamala Ortiz takes the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-01-29 14:45:00

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is the epicenter where 10,000+ startup and VC leaders gather to explore the future of innovation — and this year, two AI Stages bring the intersection of design and machine learning into sharp focus. We’re thrilled to welcome Alejandro Matamala Ortiz, co-founder and chief design officer at Runway, to one of the AI Stages at Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 in San Francisco. As part of a can’t-miss panel conversation, Ortiz will share how design principles are gui

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Belkin ends support for most Wemo devices and its Wemo app

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-01-29 18:13:31

Another day, another smart device bites the dust — or, in this case, a full lineup of smart home devices. On Thursday, the consumer electronics company Belkin said it will end technical support for its older Wemo products as of January 31, 2026, and that the app used to control the devices will no longer be supported. The decision will impact a range of devices, including smart plugs, light switches, smart bulbs, baby monitors, kitchen appliances, heaters, air purifiers, motion sensors, and mor

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U.S. will review social media for foreign student visa applications

news.ycombinator.com Kat Lonsdorf 2026-01-30 04:48:48

U.S. will review social media for foreign student visa applications toggle caption Alexander F. Yuan/AP WASHINGTON — In yet another twist for foreign students hoping to study in the U.S., the State Department says it will resume processing student and visiting scholar visa applications for foreign citizens but plans to review their social media accounts as part of the process. All students applying for a visa will need to set their social media profiles to "public," according to a post Wednes

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15 Prime Day Kindle Deals (Plus Amazon Echo Devices)

wired.com Nena Farrell 2026-01-29 02:38:51

The sale event of the summer is here, and the Amazon Prime Day Kindle deals (and other Amazon device deals!) are ones you can count on being great to shop. As someone who tests Amazon gear for a living—Echo speakers, Kindles, Amazon's smart plugs, you name it—I'm always tracking what in Amazon's lineup is worth buying. I have a ton of favorites, from the best of the best, like the Kindle Paperwhite and Echo Show 8, to the Kindle Scribe and Echo Spot. It's the perfect time to shop all of those a

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Bitcoin sets another record above $113,000 as investors jump into risk assets, liquidate shorts

cnbc.com Tanaya Macheel 2026-01-30 09:32:05

Bitcoin climbed to new all-time high on Thursday, building on its previous record reached just a day earlier, as investors jumped into risk assets and liquidated short positions. The price of the flagship cryptocurrency was last higher by more than 2% at $113,766.74. Earlier, it rose as high as $113,863.18. Over the past 24 hours, $318 million in short liquidations across centralized exchanges, according to CoinGlass. When traders use leverage to short bitcoin and the cryptocurrency's price ri

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Belkin ending support for most of its Wemo smart home accessories

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-01-30 09:51:46

Belkin has announced that it is ending support for most of its Wemo smart home products. Customers will lose access to the Wemo app, any features that rely on cloud connectivity, customer support, and more. It’s effectively the end of the Wemo smart home brand. Belkin shared the news in an email to customers and on its website today. Effective January 31, 2026, Belkin says that a wide array of older Wemo products will lose support for key features: App Access : The Wemo app used to control the

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I tested a palm recognition smart lock that doubles as a video doorbell - and it's on sale

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-01-30 09:14:10

ZDNET's key takeaways The Eufy FamiLock S3 Max is a new video smart lock available for $400. This smart lock also features a camera and doorbell button, and an indoor screen shows you who is at the door. I just wish the FamiLock S3 Max could unlock with human recognition using the Eufy HomeBase BionicMind, and the smart lock isn't convenient for some users, like those with a screen or storm door. $339.99 at Amazon The Eufy FamiLock S3 Max is now on sale during Amazon Prime Day for $77 off, or

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You can buy a 4-pack of Apple AirTags for just $65 on Amazon right now

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-01-30 09:19:13

Kayla Solino/ZDNET Summer is just about here, and I have the perfect Bluetooth accessory that's worth scooping up before you hit your next destination. Amid the possibility of a new generation of the Apple AirTag, we're seeing big discounts on the Bluetooth tracker, making this the best time to buy the current generation. The Apple AirTag 4-Pack is on sale for 34% off right now, and the AirTag is one of those products I love so much that I must share it with everyone. Also: The best Amazon Pr

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Empowering Disabled Students Through Teaching Tech: The TechAble Training Initiative at KNUST

computer.org Jasmine Ang 2026-01-30 11:45:12

What Is TechAble? The TechAble training initiative at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana began in February 2025 and ran for eight weeks. Aimed at supporting students with disabilities, TechAble provided mentorship and high-quality instruction for three courses: web development, graphic design, and digital marketing. The teaching and mentorship demystified commonly used programs and tools in the three course topics, allowing students to complement what they l

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Nintendo is getting rid of its money-saving Game Vouchers program

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-30 14:04:09

Nintendo games famously don’t tend to go down in price all that much, but original Switch owners were able to save money on eligible first-party-published titles by taking advantage of the company’s Switch Game Voucher program. But that won’t be the case for much longer, with Nintendo today announcing that the vouchers in question will no longer be sold after January 30 2026 . Currently, Game Vouchers can be purchased as a pair for $99.98, which you then redeem on select digital titles, from Sw

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How passkeys work: Your passwordless journey begins here

zdnet.com David Berlind 2026-01-30 14:23:00

CollinsChin/Getty Images Over the last few decades, compromised usernames and passwords have typically been at the root of some of the most sensational, damaging, and costly data breaches. An incessant drumbeat of advice about how to choose and use strong passwords and how not to fall prey to social engineering attacks has done little to keep threat actors at bay. Additional factors of authentication, such as the transmission of one-time passwords or passcodes (OTPs) over SMS or email, are wid

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Show HN: asyncmcp – Run MCP over async transport via AWS SNS+SQS

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-30 14:04:00

asyncmcp - Async transport layers for MCP Overview A regular MCP Server but working over queues : queue-based-mcp-example.mov Quoting from the official description : MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs. But a lot of this context is not always readily available and takes time for the applications to process - think batch processing APIs, webhooks or queues. In these cases with the current transport layers, the MCP server would have to expose

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Trump taps Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as acting NASA chief

techcrunch.com Aria Alamalhodaei 2026-01-30 08:00:28

Amidst unprecedented budget cuts and looming layoffs, U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy as acting NASA administrator. The appointment is temporary, and Duffy will continue leading the Department of Transportation while assuming the NASA role, Trump said in a post on his social media site, Truth Social. “Sean is doing a TREMENDOUS job in handling our Country’s Transportation Affairs, including creating a state-of-the-art Air Traffic Control systems

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I replaced my TV with Samsung's Frame Pro for two weeks - here's my buying advice now

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2026-01-30 18:42:56

ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Frame Pro (65-inch) is on sale at Amazon for $1,897. Unlike most TVs, it looks great even when it's turned off. Plan on getting a soundbar for the most immersive experience. $1,897.99 at Amazon Currently, the Frame Pro TV is on sale for $1,897 at Amazon, with similar discounts at both Best Buy and Samsung. My friend who works for an international shipping company said the breakroom at his office has three Samsung Frame TVs hanging on the walls. None of them

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Ars Live recap: Climate science in a rapidly changing world

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-30 18:16:00

The conversation then moved to the record we have of the Earth's surface temperatures and the role of Berkeley Earth in providing an alternate method of calculating those. While the temperature records were somewhat controversial in the past, those arguments have largely settled down, and Berkeley Earth played a major role in helping to show that the temperature records have been reliable. Lately, those temperatures have been unusually high, crossing 1.5° C above pre-industrial conditions for t

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Forget the subscription: this fitness band has everything I need to track my progress

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-01-30 23:35:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Amazfit Helio Strap is available now for $99. As a smartwatch alternative, the strap offers virtually all the same health tracking features via the robust Zepp app, with over a week of battery life. The fabric strap isn't made of exceedingly high quality materials, but luckily can be easily replaced. View now at Amazon Amazfit, makers of such smartwatches as the Bip 5 and the new Balance 2, just released its new Helio Strap, a fitness tracker that has all the core fu

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The price of these workout earbuds from Beats just dropped even lower

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-01-31 04:19:42

ZDNET's key takeaways The Powerbeats Pro 2 retail for $250 in vibrant Black, Quick Sand, Hyper Purple, and Electric Orange colorways. The earbuds can replace your smartwatch or fitness tracker, offering exercise and activity data via companion apps. The sound isn't very robust, delivering weak bass and hollow mids. View now at Apple The Powerbeats Pro 2 are $80 off right now on Amazon, during Amazon's third day of Prime Day. This is $30 more savings compared to the past two days of Prime Day.

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Get the Oura Ring 4 on sale for the first time this Prime Day while the deal lasts

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-01-31 04:39:58

ZDNET's key takeaways The Oura Ring 4, the newest generation of the popular smart ring is now available at a discount for the first time ever. The Oura Ring 4 emphasizes a comfortable build with flatter and smarter sensors, more sizes, upgraded software, and an alleged eight-day battery life. The eight-day battery life is actually more like five and a half days. $339.15 at Amazon $399 at Best Buy more buying choices The Oura Ring 4 is discounted by up to $75 right now, on the third day of Ama

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