Solar-powered laptops are back, and this one is built for the field
The RG14-P's 14.1-inch touchscreen sits inside a reinforced metal chassis, bolstered by thick rubber edges that absorb shock and resist dust and water intrusion. Even the input/output ports, which include USB, Ethernet, HDMI, and serial connectivity, are hidden beneath protective flaps to shield them from debris in hostile settings such...
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Stop the Slop: 8 Tools That Clean Up Windows 11
If Windows 11 feels cluttered with AI features, ads, and background services, these popular free tools help strip out the bloat , disable telemetry, and give you more control over the OS.
Battlefield 6's biggest launch ever couldn't stop EA from cutting staff
IGN has learned that EA has eliminated an undisclosed number of roles across the studios responsible for Battlefield 6, including Criterion, DICE, Ripple Effect, and Motive. Internally, affected staff are being told the cuts are part of a broader "realignment" of the Battlefield organization, even as all four studios are...
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Satya Nadella denies Xbox death rumors, insists Microsoft is "long on gaming"
Speaking with newly appointed Microsoft Gaming head Asha Sharma, Nadella dismissed speculation that the company might abandon gaming in favor of Windows, Azure, and AI. He described gaming as one of Microsoft's "main identities" over the past couple of decades and said it will remain a core part of the...
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YouTuber built a car powered by 500 discarded vapes, and drove it 18 miles
Doel's curiosity has long centered on what happens to the lithium batteries buried inside every disposable vape pen. Each one contains a rechargeable cell roughly the size of a finger, capable of multiple charge cycles yet routinely tossed with the trash. In the UK alone, an estimated million of these...
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iPad Air M4 gets reviewed: More RAM, faster chip, same price
The iPad Air M4 may still be the best tablet for most people. For the same price as before, you get bumped to t he M4 chip, 12GB of RAM, and Wi-Fi 7, making Apple's mid-range tablet faster and more capable. Reviewers say the Air offers much of the power and capability of the iPad Pro at a more accessible price.
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United Airlines may now remove passengers who play audio without headphones
United can now remove any passenger who refuses to wear headphones while playing audio. The airline also reserves the right to temporarily or permanently ban offending passengers, although refunds may still be issued upon request. According to the CCD, playing audio without headphones constitutes a material breach of contract, alongside...
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iPhone 17e reviews: two key upgrades refine Apple's entry-level formula
Early reviews of the iPhone 17e describe it as a solid refinement of Apple's $599 phone. Powered by the A19 chip with 256GB of storage, and the long-awaited addition of MagSafe. While some reviewers say it's still a bit pricey, most agree the 17e delivers a no-frills entry point into the Apple ecosystem.
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Prototype 3D printer uses throttled ASICs to mine Bitcoin and heat the printing bed
The printer, developed by mechanical engineer and Bitcoin tinkerer Andy "PizzAndy" Prokopyk under the Proof of Print name, replaces a standard heated print bed with a modified ASIC-powered system.
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Uber expands female driver preferences in the US following safety concerns
Safety has been a key concern from the very beginning, especially since drivers are considered independent contractors rather than direct Uber employees. As Bloomberg highlights, the ride-hailing service is facing thousands of pending legal cases related to alleged driver misconduct – and several involve alleged sexual assault.
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