Proton VPN is preparing to bring its “Stealth” protocol to Windows. This is in addition to new IPv6 support, Apple TV connectivity, split-tunneling on macOS, and more. These new capabilities will roll out through the summer and fall of 2024. The first few months of 2024 saw a great expansion of Proton VPN’s service. The provider added 700 new servers to its network, increasing its global reach to cover 14 more countries....

Rockbox, the custom firmware for iPods and MP3 players from Archos, Samsung, Creative, and other companies, just released a new major version. Rockbox 4.0 is packed with new features and usability improvements, and it now supports a few more media players. Rockbox is a popular alternative firmware for digital music players, with customizable themes and fonts and support for many audio codecs. The exact featuresdepend on which device you’re using, but most Rockbox ports support advanced crossfading, album art, and even a playable version ofDoom....

Tablo has introduced a sleek new DVR model. The most notable feature, apart from the new stylish white round design, is the fact that it comes with up to 128GB of storage as well as the option to add up to 8TB via external hard drives, possibly making it the ultimate recording DVR. It also integrates live free streaming channels into Tablo’s live TV guide, similar to Roku TVs, and it has also launched a new app compatible with various platforms such as Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV/Google TV, iOS mobile, and smart TVs....

All modern phones look the same, but it wasn’t always like that. Android has produced some of the most innovative, unique, and outright odd phones over the years. These are the weirdest. 10LG G5 (2016) The idea of upgradable, customizable phone hardware has appeared in prototypes and concepts many times over the years. One of the few devices to actually make it to market was the LG G5. The modular phone featured a “Magic Slot” at the bottom, into which you could attach an enhanced camera module or an improved speaker system....

Quick Links The best Apple Watch face is the one you like looking at the most. That said, there are some clear winners when complications, workout information, or personalization are most important to you. Here are our favorites. The Best Apple Watch Face for Complications Complications appear on your Apple Watch face assnippets of information, dials, and shortcutsto useful functions. They display things like weather conditions, upcoming appointments, and the current moon phase....

Summary If, like me, you have an old TV without Bluetooth built in, you might wonder what the best way is to add this feature. I was stuck in the same situation, and surprisingly my conclusion was to add an entire streaming box to the setup. My Old 4K TV Has No Bluetooth I still have the first 4K TV we ever bought. It’s a middle-of-the-road 2016 Samsung smart TV that has everything you expect a smart TV to have, except Bluetooth....

Not all phones have been updated to Android 15, but work towards Android 16 is already well underway, and we’ve already seen a few pre-release builds. Now, the very first proper beta of Android 16 has arrived for Pixel phones and SDK emulators. Google has officially released the first beta version of Android 16, and it’s now rolling out to developers and early testers that want to see what’s next for Android before everyone else....

One of the major drawbacks of traditional SUVs is their subpar fuel economy, so the appeal of hybrid SUVs is easy to see. Fuel economy is important, but so is practicality—and we believe we’ve found one option onthe market right nowthat ticks both boxes. The hybrid SUV in question is so good that it’s actually one of the best-selling SUVs in North America—and it’s from a brand synonymous with reliability. Consumer Reports ranked itfifth out of 32 car brands for 2025....

Intel released its13th gen mobile Core processorsat the start of 2023, and PC manufacturers are still updating their models with the latest hardware. The new Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is now available with the latest chips and other upgrades. The Chromebook Spin 714 has been one of Acer’s top Chromebooks for a while now, and this isn’t the first time the hardware has been updated while keeping the same product name – confusing, I know....

Summary Sony’s PlayStation 5 is doing well this generation, but Microsoft doesn’t seem worried. If you look at the marketing strategies of the companies and the moves being made, it’s clear that they have two different ideas of how to win over players. Microsoft seems to care more about offering an alternative service to Sony than beating Sony in player acquisition, leading to a new kind of console war. Game Pass Is at the Forefront of Xbox’s Marketing Xbox Game Pass is currently the main focus of Microsoft’s gaming strategy, and it has become more important than selling consoles in terms of marketing....

At 122.88TB, the Solidigm D5-P5336 is the world’s largest SSD. It’s intended for datacenters, of course, and the $12,399 price tag is probably beyond your budget anyway, but it’s an impressive piece of hardware that serves a compelling purpose. Announced late last year, theD5-P5336utilizes a PCIe 4.0 interface (rather thanPCIe 5.0) and features a U.2 form factor and, though an E1.L version is slated for later this year. It’s comprised of 192L QLC NAND, which isn’t too surprising given the extreme capacity, though it features an unusually high endurance rating....

Quick Links Finding the right place to stream your favorite live sports can be a daunting task since it can make or break your viewing experience. These sports streaming services, however, could be a good way to get started on your streaming journey. FuboTV If you are looking to make the jump from cable TV to live streaming, FuboTV is one of your best options. And if you are looking specifically for sports streaming, Fubo Elite with Sports Plus ($100/month), could be worth looking into....

Ubuntu 25.04 is out of beta today and ready for prime time as the latest Linux distro release from Canonical. While it’s only an interim release, there’s a lot here to unpack. Nicknamed “Plucky Puffin”,this version of Ubuntu will be especially helpful to gamersbecause it by default enables NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. When your laptop has a discrete GPU (meaning one that isn’t integrated with CPU), your PC’s individual usage the CPU or the GPU’s capabilities fluctuates constantly, depending on the needs of the applications you’re running....