Author: Zach_Wilson
America’s cheapest new EV is smaller than a ping-pong table and tops out at 19mph
When searching for an affordable electric vehicle these days, there are always tradeoffs. How much range are you willing to sacrifice, how much leg room and storage space, how many features, in the pursuit of that magic sticker price that won’t break the bank? The Fiat Topolino is basically the…
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Cockroaches will learn to fear my SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable
A little robotic switch-flipper has become my sidekick in combating cockroaches. Before I got the SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable, I’d tiptoe through the dark every morning, hoping I wouldn’t step on one of those terrible bugs scurrying around as I made my way to the light switch across the room. Now…
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If Microsoft sold off Xbox, who would even buy it?
This week, Microsoft took a huge ax to its Xbox business. The company announced that it would be laying off 1,600 workers now, 1,600 more over the next fiscal year, and that it would be shedding four studios. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma hasn’t been shy about why she’s making such…
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Twelve South’s AirFly Pro is a great travel companion, and it’s on sale for $40
If you’ve got a summer trip coming up, the last-gen Twelve South AirFly Pro is one of those gadgets that can make a long flight feel a little shorter. It lets you use your wireless headphones with in-flight entertainment systems, and right now it’s on sale for $39.99 ($15 off)…
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The Zyxel GS1915-24EP 24-port smart switch declutters your home network with 12 PoE+ ports and a 130W power budget — and it’s under $200 at Newegg
Network switches have long been one of the easiest ways to expand and organize a wired network. That’s true whether you’re adding more PCs, security cameras, wireless access points, or network storage. Now, I’ve found a terrific deal on the Zyxel GS1915-24EP smart switch that’s just $200 (was $282) at…
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ChatGPT’s upgraded voice mode is better at shutting up
OpenAI is overhauling ChatGPT’s voice mode with a new model that it says is more like “talking to another person.” The new GPT-Live-1 is designed to interrupt you less and will also wait for you to continue speaking if you pause mid-conversation. During a press briefing, OpenAI research lead Kundan…
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