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The pros and cons of using an Amazfit smartwatch

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Amazfit smartwatches are widely considered to be good alternatives to the bigger brands. They're generally cheaper, with some models like the well-reviewed…

Claude Personal Finance vs. ChatGPT Finances: What sets them apart?

Ahead of its plans to go public with a potentially record-breaking valuation, Anthropic recently announced a new feature for Claude called Personal Finance . It's an obvious rival to OpenAI's Finances feature within…

Raspberry Pi 5 price hike means the 16GB model now costs three times what it did at launch — and of course, the global RAM shortage is to blame

In a blog post , company CEO Eben Upton confirmed an $80 increase that takes the board to $385, which is more than triple the $120 it cost at launch in January 2025. The 16GB variants of Compute Module 5 increase by $40…

What discs can a PlayStation 5 play?

While some PlayStation 5 owners already veered in this direction by purchasing the disc-free console variant , many traditionalists can't stand the thought of this transition. While no new games released in 2028 and…

What does NAT type mean for online gaming?

On Xbox and PC, you'll see three types: Open, Moderate and Strict. On PlayStation, these are respectively known as Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3. The Nintendo Switch uses A, B and C, with D for connections that are heavily…

The disadvantages of owning smart refrigerators

To be clear, "dumb" ones do remain on sale. But even cheaper products frequently offer some smart home functionality, and the high-end models can include features like cameras and custom touchscreen controls. There are…

After the midterms, things are looking rocky for Elon Musk and data centers

In dozens of local ballot measures, voters rejected data centers . And even when they weren’t voting on the issue directly, they were electing politicians — like Texas’ new governor-elect Gina Hinojosa — who campaigned…

Forget the Play Store: I built a self-hosted app updater on Android

But with the recent wave of copycat software that slipped past its reviews, it doesn't feel any safer than downloading directly from a developer. Add Android Police on Google Add as Preferred Source Lately, I've been…

Hitman World of Assassination devs say Elusive Targets are captured from studying talent over many hours and 'bespoke craftsmanship' rather than scans — 'You can have the 3d mesh completely right and still not feel like it looks like the person'

With the release of World of Assassination 's new Elusive Target mission, , starring YouTuber JackSepticEye, TechRadar Gaming chatted with IOI about the ins and outs of designing these special updates, including how it…

Is your router overheating? Here's how to keep it cool and working safely

A router running for a few hours will feel warm to the touch, but if the heat is uncomfortable, it's worth investigating the cause behind the router overheating. Home Wi-Fi routers contain several electronic components…