One More Thing: The New MacBook Pro Has an Upgraded Display

The new MacBook Pro range was announced recently, but aside from the new M4 chips, they weren’t really shown as a groundbreaking upgrade from their predecessors. They didn’t even get their own keynote. As it turns out, these laptops do, in fact, have a massive new improvement—the display. Apple gave the new MacBook Pro range a huge display upgrade and, uncharacteristically, didn’t brag about it during the laptops' announcement. While the M4 MacBook Pro retains the mini-LED backlighting technology seen in previous releases, Apple has also added a layer of quantum dots to the display stack....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 639 words · Christian Flores

Samsung Will Retire Its Old Tizen-Based Smartwatches

Samsung is currently one of the biggest sellers of Android-based Wear OS smartwatches, but there was a time a few years ago when Samsung completely pretended Wear OS didn’t exist. The Galaxy Watch range, when it was first conceived, used Samsung’s in-house Tizen operating system. Now, Samsung has been using Wear OS for a few generations now, and with Tizen watches getting older, Samsung is taking the step to kill off the operating system for good....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · Michael Rivera

Satechi Keyboard SM3 Mechanical Keyboard Review: Quiet and Perfect for Productivity

Summary Until now, I was only familiar with Satechi’s chargers and other mobile accessories. When I got to try out the company’sSM3 Mechanical Keyboard, I wasn’t sure if it’d live up to the standards of their other products, but I’ve come away very surprised with this quiet and comfortable accessory. Satechi SM3 Slim Mechanical Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard Available in Light and Dark color variants, the Satechi SM3 Mechanical Keyboard features a 108-key layout with a numeric keypad, low-profile brown switches, four-device connectivity, 14 different backlight patterns, and dedicated Windows and macOS input keys....

June 15, 2025 · 4 min · 847 words · Jeffrey White

Synology's BeeStation Plus Might Be the Easiest Plex NAS

Synology just launched the BeeStation Plus, an upgraded version of its easy-to-use NAS device. It features 8TB of storage, a Celeron J4125 CPU, and curiously, it can function as a Plex Media Server. The original BeeStation was a super-easy but surprisingly competent local network storage solution. I had the chance to test it, and I wasextremely impressedby the user-friendly setup process, file storage functionality, and dedicated photo gallery app (which is comparable to Google Photos and has a decent AI search feature)....

June 15, 2025 · 4 min · 646 words · Aaron Martinez

The Best GoPros of 2024

Read update While picking up the latest GoPro means you’ll get all the bells and whistles, you may want something else from your action camera. With a bit of research, you may save money or buy a specific GoPro that’s suitable for your needs. UPDATE: 14-08-2025 We’ve updated multiple sections in this buying guide. Take a look! GoPro HERO11 Mini How to Pick the Best GoPro for You It’s important to note that GoPros are primarily designed for capturing movies of action footage....

June 15, 2025 · 14 min · 2778 words · Roger Montgomery

The Best Portable Projectors of 2024

A portable projector is perfect for enjoying a backyard movie night or providing a cinematic camping experience. However, finding the best bet for your needs can be tricky. BenQ X300G What to Look for in a Portable Projector Portable projectors give you the freedom to move your large-screen adventures to a place of your choosing. These are like regular projectors but are typically more compact. They often include a built-in battery or can run from a power bank to avoid dependence on AC outlets....

June 15, 2025 · 10 min · 1958 words · James Holmes

The Best VPNs for Android in 2025

Android phones and tablets are at just as much risk as any other device for snooping, surveillance, and cybercrime. To help you combat these dangers, we’ve put together these five best VPNs for Android so you can surf more securely. Mullvad VPN What to Look for in the Best Android VPN To help you stay safe online, we’ve put together a selection of the best VPNs for Android, culled from our overall ranking of thebest VPNs....

June 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1230 words · Angela Blankenship

The Best Ways to Spend Your Steam Points

Steam Points are Steam’s built-in loyalty rewards system. You earn them when you buy games or receive recognition for community contributions. Naturally, the first question many people have is whether Steam Points can be exchanged for real money or used to get game discounts. Unfortunately, you can’t. However, there are plenty of other ways to use them that might pique your interest. If I had to guess, a lot of people overlook the Points Shop entirely, not realizing how many Steam Points they’ve quietly accumulated....

June 15, 2025 · 4 min · 765 words · Robert Livingston

The Xbox Handheld Strategy Is Just Crazy Enough to Work

Microsoft has finally shown us a large part of the strategy it’s devised to keep Windows on handheld PCs, and combat the threat of SteamOS. It’s a plan with many moving parts, it seems, but so far it looks like the right set of moves. Just a day or two after I wrote thatMicrosoft needed an answer to SteamOS fast, the Xbox showcase in June 2025 revealed both how Windows would change to suit handheld gamers, and how Microsoft’s approach to gaming hardware might change with it....

June 15, 2025 · 5 min · 967 words · Shannon Reed

This Is the Easiest EV to Own—and You Can Find One for Just $25K

Shopping for a new car is the default for most people, but there’s something satisfying about scoring a great used vehicle—especially if it’selectric. With EVs evolving so quickly, yesterday’shigh-techflagship can easily become today’s used-car bargain. Unlike gas-powered models, EVs tend to depreciate faster, mostly because demand in the used market hasn’t quite caught up. That’s great news for buyers, because a used EV can offerfuturistic techand design for the same price as a basic new compact car....

June 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1326 words · Angela Stevens MD

This New Japanese SUV Feels Luxe—but Won’t Cost You a Luxury Badge

Convinced you need aLexusbadge to get a luxury Japanese SUV? Not quite. There’s one out there that delivers comfort, power, and space—without emptying your wallet. That’s not all, though—it’s quick, surprisingly fuel-efficient, and even has all-wheel drive for messy weather days. Somehow, it manages to balance the rare balancing act betweenupscale featuresand everyday practicality. However, there’s a small catch. ThisSUVis built for the pavement, not rough trails—so keep it on the road, and it’ll treat you well....

June 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1206 words · Kathleen Blankenship

This One-Tap macOS Shortcut Is Criminally Overlooked

Summary Apple’s macOS has plenty of excellent features we all love, but there are several controls or settings many users forget about or simply don’t use. One of the most underrated macOS features I use daily is Quick Look. Here’s why, what it does, and how to make it even better. What is Quick Look on macOS? You may use Quick Look quite frequently without realizing it, and it’s one of thosefeatures that confuse Windows users....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 603 words · David Powers

Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for July 15 (#400)

Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Rebecca Baldwin