Volkswagen’s retro-cool electric van is running into some very modern trouble: recalls. Yep—two of them. The 2025 ID. Buzz, VW’s emoji-shaped nod to its iconic bus, is under scrutiny forsafety slip-upsthat are raising eyebrows. Think brake warnings that don’t warn and seatbelts that might not play by the rules. It’s a strange twist for a vehicle meant to represent VW’selectric future. Instead, it’s echoing the quirks of its 1970s predecessor—just with a high-voltage twist....

Summary Gaming handhelds are all the rage, but they’re not cheap. Sadly, most of them still suffer from a point of weakness that console and PC gamers have had to deal with for decades. Analog Sticks Fail All the Time Thanks to the widespread adoption of a controller layout first introduced in the 90s, twin analog sticks now form the backbone of the standard control scheme. In addition to a few face buttons, bumpers, triggers, andrear paddles if you’re lucky, modern gaming handhelds ship with two sticks up front....

Summary ExpressVPNis a popular and well-known VPN service with a strong reputation for privacy. It has been thebest VPNin our ranking for years now, and I decided to review the service again, put it through its paces, and see if it still lives up to the hype. Overall, it does, though the price may take you aback. ExpressVPN ExpressVPN is fast, easy to use, and will keep you secure no matter your location....

Google released Chrome 115last month, which finally flipped the on switch for the company’s controversial replacement for third-party tracking cookies: the “Privacy Sandbox.” Chrome 116 will start rolling out today, complete with an updated permissions system and a few new APIs for web apps. The most important change in this update might be one-time permissions, which the company was testingas far back as April. When you visit a site that asks for permission for a certain feature, like your location or microphone, you’re able to now temporarily allow the permission with a new “Allow this time” button....

Android on tablets is a generally worse experience than any iPad, but Google has been slowly trying to change that. Google Chrome on Android tablets is now rolling out a significant improvement that will make it more like desktop web browsing. Google announced that the Chrome web browser will now use a desktop user agent string and properties on “premium tablets,” instead of the mobile user agent that was previously the default behavior....

Summary AI has become a useful resource for studying thanks to its capability of reinterpreting text and sources. And if you’ve grown to use AI for your study sessions, Google’s Gemini Advanced tier is now free for you. As a reminder,Google’s One AI Premiumplan not only includes access to Gemini Advanced—the main advantage for the paid tier of this one is features rolling out to you earlier, as well as support for Canvas, Deep Research, and video generation through the Veo 2 model....

Summary Microsoft, Lenovo, HP, and Dell all offer Windows laptops with cellular support, but Apple does not. If you want a MacBook with 5G support, you’ll need to rely on your iPhone or a dedicated portable hotspot. Though the iPhone can easily share a cellular connection, it’s not always the most practical solution. Apple, if you’re listening, it’s time to add cellular connectivity to the Mac. Did you know the very first iPad had a cellular variant?...

When I started building a smart home, my Samsung Frame TV served as the hub that connected everything together. Now the brains of home is a tiny box that controls everything locally instead of relying on the cloud. It’s called Home Assistant Green, and it’s the single best investment I’ve made in my smart home. I Didn’t Want to Install Home Assistant Myself Home Assistant is an alternative to platforms like Samsung SmartThings and Google Home....

Are you sick of reading cryptic manuals and boring articles for learning Linux? Look no further, because you can learn Linux by playing games. It’s not only fun but also quite engaging. Moreover, all of them are free to play, and some are even open-source. 6OverTheWire Bandit OverTheWireis a collection of wargames that teach you different cybersecurity concepts. Wargames are essentiallyCTF-stylechallenges where you need to complete a specific task to reach a goal....

Most people these days get “4K” content for their 4K TVs from one source—streaming video. Streaming services like to put the 4K label prominently in their marketing, and if you want 4K you’ll have to pay a premium for it to separate yourself from the HD commoners. The thing is, what is “4K” really and are you getting what’s promised? Was there any point to spending a wad of cash on that eight-million-pixel TV, or should you have saved your money and stuck with your 1080p TV instead?...

Summary you’re able to’t upgrade a Mac after you’ve bought it, so it’s important to work out which model and spec you need before you reach for your credit card. Here’s how to verify you buy the right Mac. Desktop or Laptop? The first thing you need to decide is whether you want a desktop or a laptop. If you want a computer for a home office and only plan to use it in one spot, you can safely choose a desktop....

Quick Links RAMmodules are one of the most important parts of your PC. Good RAM can give you plenty of benefits, including sizable performance gains and the power to multitask. Here’s how to properly choose RAM, and how to avoid overspending. Buy at Least Two Sticks First off, perhaps the most important thing you should have in mind is that you should never buy single sticks of RAM. If you want to put 16GB of RAM on your PC, you should either buy two 8GB sticks or four 4GB sticks....

Quick Links Summary Tips and Suggestions notifications offer suggestions and guidance to improve your overall experience on a Windows 11 PC. However, if they keep popping constantly, it may interrupt your workflow. Here’s how you’re able to turn off Tips and Suggestions notifications. 4 Ways to Get Rid of Windows 11’s Tips and Suggestions Notifications If your Windows 11 PC is hindering your workflow by regularly sending different tips and notifications, here are four ways to disable it....