Category: computing

Found code suggests that Google Gemini is coming to Android Auto

Google Gemini may soon integrate with Android Auto Gemini could augment existing tools with natural conversational abilities Gemini might make Android Auto more useful during trips Google is taking Gemini on the road with plans to integrate it into Android Auto, according to unpublished code found by Android Authority. While…

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The best docking stations for laptops in 2025

Laptops have long rivaled desktops in terms of power. But those slim and portable machines lack something their tower-shaped cousins tend to have in abundance: ports. Docking stations let you plug in monitors, mice, keyboards, storage devices and more using just a single port on your laptop. And if you’re…

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NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Thursday, January 9 (game #312)

Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints…

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Quordle today – my hints and answers for Thursday, January 9 (game #1081)

Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also…

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All the laptops that piqued our interest at CES 2025

CES is filled with wild and wacky curios, to be sure, but there are also plenty of good old-fashioned laptops. Every year the big chipmakers announce new products and the big computer manufacturers unveil new laptops that take advantage of updated CPUs and GPUs. All told, companies announced nearly two…

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Microsoft is finally fighting back against the rise of SteamOS by overhauling Windows 11 to be better on handhelds

The Windows 11 gaming user interface is set to become more console-like, taking inspiration from Xbox and simplifying controls New design looks to become a more substantial rival to SteamOS and optimize usability There will be a focus on enhancing controllers and handheld-specific features for seamless gaming It looks like…

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