Web3 is all the rage these days, promising a decentralized internet where users call the shots. But with all this innovation comes some pretty big challenges—especially when it comes to security. That’s wherePureVPN, a trusted name in online privacy for over 17 years, and ZIGChain, an up-and-coming blockchain for decentralized finance (DeFi), step in. These two are teaming up to tackle some of Web3’s toughest cybersecurity issues, helping developers and users alike feel a lot safer navigating this new digital frontier....

Summary Samsung’s new One UI 7 update based on Android 15 has a lot to offer, and one of my favorite features (even if it’s a bit half-baked) is the new “Now Bar” on the Galaxy S25. This week, Samsung started pushing out a much-needed update to improve the Now Bar, likely ahead of the broader One UI 7 release next month. What Is the Now Bar on Galaxy Phones? Unless youhave the Galaxy S25or are running one of thenew One UI 7 betas, you probably don’t know much about the Now Bar....

UPDATE: 2025-07-07 16:31 EST BY CORBIN DAVENPORT Chargers Now Available you may now buy the3-in-1 Charging Standand2-in-1 Charging Standfrom Satechi’s online store. The stands should appear at other retailers soon, too. Satechi is one of the best accessory manufacterors around, and it just unveiled two new latest devices at CES 2024: the 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 Wireless Charging Stand and the 2-in-1 Foldable Qi2 Wireless Charging Stand. We’ve seen plenty of similar chargers for iPhones, but this is one of the first accessories certified for all Qi2 devices, including future Android phones....

The month of July might be winding down and coming to an end, but online technology deals are decidedly not, especially where laptops are concerned. This week you’ll be able to save hundreds on Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go 2 and Apple’s 2020 MacBook Air, enjoy a free 30-day trial of ClearVPN Premium, and much more. Get Premium VPN Protection Free for 30 Days (Sponsored) ClearVPN Are you concerned about your online privacy and security?...

Summary Racing games represent a large and popular genre, stretching from pure arcade racing games to serious simulators. Simcade games sit somewhere in between, but it’s not as simple as being halfway along the spectrum, so let me explain what a “simcade” game is, and why it’s one of the best experiences for racing game fans. Not a Simulation, Not Arcade To understand what a simcade game is, you need to know what an “arcade” or “simulation” racer is....

Summary Many of us yearn for the best flagship smartphones that manufacturers can make, but their prices are increasingly hard to justify. This begs the question: what exactly do we lose out on when we opt for a budget phone instead? Budget Phones Are Fast, Reliable, and Have Fancy Features Now We all remember how horrible cheap smartphones used to be a decade ago. My first phone was a $140 Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus—a phone from 2012 that had a single-core processor, no selfie camera, and a tiny 3....

Quick Links I’ve been a Twitter (now X) user for almost a decade, but I recently installed Bluesky on my device, and I think it’s going to be my next X. While most of Bluesky’s default settings are fine, there are seven options I recommend you change right away if you make the switch. 1Change the Dark Mode Settings By default, Bluesky’s color scheme is set to match the system settings....

Quick Links When Apple announced the price of their groundbreaking new mixed reality headset, the Vision Pro, jaws around the world collectively dropped. At a hefty $3,499, it’s not for everyone, but is it really so unreasonable if we take a closer look? The Vision Pro Really Does Totally New Things First off, theApple Vision Pro isn’t just another gadget; it’s an entirely new way of interacting with digital content. It blends the digital and physical worlds, enabling you to navigate digital spaces with your eyes, hands, and voice....

Are you worried about the presence of harmful gases in your home? Wondering if your office is well-ventilated or not? An air quality monitor can help you answer these queries and more. Airthings 2960 View Plus What to Look for in an Air Quality Monitor in 2023 Air quality monitors measure all sorts of environmental factors to help you understand the quality of the air you’re breathing. This information can be put to good use in helping you decide whether your house or office is well-ventilated, what other harmful compounds are in the air, or simply as a data-collecting exercise for those interested....

A docking station or dock is a convenient solution that can save you from the hassle of dealing with multiple adapters and dongles to attach peripherals, monitors, or storage devices to your laptop. Here are our top picks to simplify your setup. CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock What to Look for in a Laptop Docking Station Laptop docking stations are fantastic accessories that seamlessly solve the issue of your laptop’s port selection and help in creating a cleaner setup....

Summary Short of being able to smell freshly cut grass and salty peanut shells, using the MLB app on Apple’s Vision Pro is scary close to feeling like you’re at a ballpark watching America’s pastime. I’ve used all of MLB’s apps on different devices and its Vision Pro implementation is by far my favorite way to watch a Padres game. What the MLB Experience Is Like on a Vision Pro Major League Baseball has been on the cutting edge of streaming and other technologies for quite a while now....

For decades, software developers have been slipping jokes into their work. One of the most enduring, clever, and geekily satisfying inside jokes has been hiding in plain sight: the recursive acronym. It’s grown from an obscure quirk to a cherished tradition—and still going strong today. What Is a Recursive Acronym? To understand a recursive acronym, we need to start with the basics. An acronym is a word formed from the initials of other words—like NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) or RAM (Random Access Memory)....

Quick Links If there’s one thing even better than being able to control your smart home using voice commands, it’s not needing to control your smart home at all. This is possible when you configure smart home devices to make things happen automatically. Let me walk you through the automations I use to make my life easier. What My Smart Home Setup Looks Like My own home is almost entirely HomeKit-based, so I’ll use Apple’s Home app for examples, but all smart home platforms support automations....