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Google Just Made ChromeOS an Even More Effective Windows Replacement
Cameyo by Google streams legacy Windows or Linux apps to the Chrome browser on a ChromeOS device or to a progressive web app.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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ChatGPT's Atlas Browser Shows Potential, But It's No Chrome Killer…Yet
OpenAI's new ChatGPT Atlas browser brings ambitious AI-powered browsing and task automation—but in its current state, it's better as a curious sidekick than your everyday web companion.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Adobe Premiere Is Coming to iPhone With Free Mobile Video Editing
Adobe has also confirmed it will shut down its previous mobile editing tool, Premiere Rush.
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September 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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So, the internet killed the tech magazine publishing business at the start of the millennium, so PCMag had to move to the web, for a much less lucrative business. Now AI is killing tech journalism on the web. Technology is bad for the technology press! variety.com/2023/digital...
CNET Hit by Mass Layoffs but Says Cuts Are Unrelated to Use of ‘Emerging Technologies’ Like AI
CNET, owned by Red Ventures, has joined the parade of media-industry layoffs.
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July 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Microsoft Revs Up the AI Browser Wars: How to Try Copilot Mode in Edge
A new opt-in mode for Microsoft Edge lets Copilot see what you’re doing across various tabs and jump in with AI-powered suggestions.
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July 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Google Is Combining ChromeOS and Android, and I Can't Wait
Finally! A combined mobile and desktop platform! As a longtime OS reviewer, I think this move makes more sense than ever.
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July 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Adobe Illustrator vs. Photoshop: What's the Difference?
Illustrator and Photoshop rule their respective graphic design and image editing roosts, but they have some overlapping features. I break down all the details based on my extensive experience, so you ...
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July 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Microsoft Tests Windows 11 Feature to Help Improve Your Laptop's Battery Life
The new adaptive energy saver automatically enables or disables energy saving based on your usage. Sadly, it’s available only on laptops, not desktops.
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July 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Sorry Apple and Google, Copilot Vision Proves Microsoft’s AI Game Is on a Whole Other Level
Copilot can now see what’s on your screen, verbally discuss it, and help you use related apps. Apple's and Google's desktop OSes don't have anything similar.
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July 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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I Saw Google’s New ChromeOS AI Tool in Action—and It's Pretty Amazing
The Capture Text tool for Chromebook Plus computers uses AI to analyze anything you select on your screen and suggest relevant actions, all without interrupting your workflow.
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June 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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I Tried the First Chromebook With an NPU. It Will Help Me Work Smarter, Not Harder
Lenovo's new flagship Chromebook Plus 14 is the first Chromebook with a high-powered NPU—courtesy of MediaTek—and it’s bringing some truly slick, exclusive AI smarts. I checked it out firsthand at Goo...
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June 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Report: Xbox-Branded Meta Quest 3S Could Land Next Week
The still-unconfirmed headset will give you an Xbox-branded VR experience, but don’t expect any performance upgrades.
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June 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Dear Apple: Thanks for Fixing the Photos App. Sincerely, Every iOS User
After we all complained, Apple does a rare about-face and restores some order to the Photos app. It also streamlined the Camera app to reflect how people actually use it. Here's what's changed for the...
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June 12, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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Just in case you haven't heard of Awesome Lists on Github github.com/sindresorhus... - highly curated community based lists of the best stuff
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June 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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DxO PureRAW Review: Get Sharper Images From Raw Camera Files
DxO PureRAW makes your pictures less noisy and more detailed before you even start editing them.
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June 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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BYD's 5-Minute 'Flash Chargers' Make Tesla Superchargers Look Archaic
An EV charging breakthrough from China's BYD is more bad news for Tesla amid growing Elon backlash and tumbling sales numbers. But a hit to its technical chops might hurt the most.
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June 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Photoshop Is Now on Android, All Features Are Free For a Limited Time
Adobe has been experimenting with Photoshop for mobile this year, and the next step is brings it to Android phones and tablets. You also get to use all the premium features for free.
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June 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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A PC Builder's Wonderland: Inside Micro Center's New Silicon Valley Store
Ahead of Friday's grand opening, I got an in-person look at the latest GPUs, components, and other niche gear at the 40,000-square-foot Santa Clara location.
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May 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Here's Why the Jack-of-All-Trades Bambu Lab H2D Isn't a Newbie-Friendly Panacea
The new Bambu Lab H2D could be a superb 3D printer for craftspeople and designers who also need laser engraving and digital cutting. But my experience tells me it's not for beginners looking to go fro...
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May 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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The Best PC Cases of Computex: 15 Unmissable New Chassis for Your Next Build
There was plenty of outrageous tech to behold in Taipei this year, but these 15 PC cases are the ones that really cranked the creativity dial to 11.
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May 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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OnePlus' AI Plus Mind Wants to Be Your New Assistant: Here's How It Works
OnePlus lays out its vision for AI, which includes a screenshot-and-summarize tool for OnePlus 13 devices and a new Plus Key that replaces the familiar alert slider.
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May 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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I Gave Gemini Access to My Gmail, and It Weirds Me Out
When I signed up, Gemini didn't ask for permission to embed itself in my email. Now, Google’s chatbot knows way more about me than I want it to. Here's how to opt out.
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May 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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5 Game-Changing Android 16 Features I Can't Wait to Tinker With
Google's Material 3 Expressive UI is a significant visual and functional overhaul, making Android 16 a potential dream OS for personalizing your Android phone.
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May 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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What to Expect at Microsoft Build 2025 and How to Watch
With so much Copilot news already announced this year, will there be any surprises at Microsoft's annual developer conference? Here's what I think Redmond has in store from May 19-22.
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May 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM