Based on Debian 12 “Bookworm,” the latest Raspberry Pi OS is now available. It’s the first operating system to officially support the newRaspberry Pi 5, though it’s also available in 32- and 64-bit flavors for older Pi models. You can write this Pi OS release to an SD card using theRaspberry Pi Imageror by downloading thestandalone imageand flashing it yourself. This is a major version upgrade that changes the underlying architecture of Pi OS....

Summary Razer, with theKraken V4 Proand its robust haptic feedback, intends to literally shake up the oversaturated premium gaming headphone category. Unfortunately, with little native support, its haptics prove more bust than boom. Razer Kraken V4 Pro The Razer Kraken V4 Pro is an immersive wireless RGB gaming headset with surround sound and haptic feedback, but limited native support. Price and Availability The Razer Kraken V4 Pro is available from Amazon, Best Buy, or direct from Razer for $400....

Quick Links If space is getting tight on your Ubuntu system drive, try these commands to find and automatically remove unnecessary installation files. It only takes a moment, and it recovers valuable hard drive real estate. A Primer on the apt Package Manager There’s more than one way to skin a cat, and there’s more than one way toinstall software onto an Ubuntu Linux computer. you’re able to use the apt and apt-get commands to install DEB files, or you can use Snaps or Flatpaks....

Quick Links Summary You take on some risk buying Early Access games on Steam since they’re sometimes low quality and may end up abandoned. However, if you read reviews and stick to well-regarded studios, it’s not hard to find enjoyable games at lower prices. While looking for your next game to play on theSteam storefront, you’ll inevitably come across a few labeled “Steam Early Access.” So what does Early Access mean for you as the player, and are there downsides or risks involved in buying Early Access games?...

Summary While the brand doesn’t enjoy the same name recognition as Bose or Sony when it comes to wireless buds, Technics has been steadily catching its competition. TheTechnics AZ100is the company’s new set of flagship earbuds, and if you haven’t been paying attention, it’s time to start. Technics AZ100 The Technics AZ100 sound superb thanks to 10mm magnetic fluid drivers, complete with features like Dolby Atmos, effective ANC, and three-device multipoint Bluetooth....

Quick Links Sometimes, all you want to do at the end of a long day is crash on the couch and stick the TV on, especially if that means revisiting one of your favorite easy-watching shows. Here are some of the most popular comfort TV shows and where to stream them. I used Google Trends data to rank popular comfort shows and compile this list of the top five. 23...

Summary Since the Apple Watch first went on sale in April 2015, it’s thought that well over 200 million of them have been bought. Yet not one has found its way onto my wrist. And unless it gets a major revamp in its second decade, I don’t see that changing. The Apple Watch Lacks a Killer App for People Like Me When the original Apple Watch launched, the skeptics greeted it with questions about whether the tech was even necessary, and what purpose it would fulfill....

Read update Finding a perfect pair of headphones isn’t easy, but it’s even tougher finding the perfect pair for a child. The best noise-cancelling headphones for a child will help filter out background noises while protecting their hearing. UPDATE: 25-06-2025 We’ve updated our best wireless headphones for kids with the new Puro Sound Labs PuroQuiet Plus headphones. LilGadgets Connect+ What to Look For in Noise-Cancelling Headphones for Kids Most headphones made for children (and every set we picked for this guide) feature a built-in volume limiter....

Just one month after its launch, the ChatGPT desktop app no longer requires a ChatGPT Plus subscription. It’s still limited to macOS, unfortunately. In terms of design and basic functionality, the ChatGPT desktop app is nearly a carbon copy of the ChatGPT web interface. Your conversation history is listed in a sidebar, you can switch between conversational models from the tap bar, conversations are synced to your ChatGPT account, and so on....

Quick Links If you’re looking forward to the new Samsung Galaxy S26 series next year, we have some potentially bad news. Rumor has it Samsung will officially scrap the Galaxy S26 Plus in favor of its Edge model. However, we’ve heard this rumor before, and after using the Galaxy S25+ for the last six months, I think it should stick around. The middle child in Samsung’s phone lineup has always struggled to find its place, trying to be bigger and better than the base model without cutting into sales of Samsung’s Ultra phone....

Ultimate Ears (UE) today announced its latest powerful portable Bluetooth speaker, the first in quite a while, and the new Epicboom perfectly fills the gap between older cylinder models and the massive Hyperboom. The Epicboom is as rugged as always, water-resistant, and a bit chunky compared to the rest in its lineup. Available starting today for $350, the Epicboom delivers 360-degree sound in a package any UE fan is familiar with....

Summary Pebble is so back. Not only is the original creator back to making more modern versions of the watches, but the new company, Core Devices, also got back the Pebble trademark, so the iconic brand is also living on. Among the latest devices is a long-overdue Pebble Time 2, and now, we can have a better look at its finalized design. Eric Migicovsky, the founder of Pebble and the person in charge of bringing Pebble back today, has just shown off what should launch as the final version of the Pebble Time 2....

Most people don’t think about their choice of mousepad very much. There are good ones, there are bad ones, but at the end of the day, it’s just cloth and rubber, right? I thought so, too. But if you take online PC gaming seriously, you already know the value of a good mouse, and the right mousepad might be the final piece of the puzzle. Enter the SteelSeries QcK Performance Speed XL, a large mousepad with a slick surface designed to help you win more matches....