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  • Close-up picture of two lithium-ion 2,000 mAh batteries
    0

    What's the difference between alkaline and lithium-ion batteries?

    Alkaline and lithium-ion batteries serve very different purposes. Here’s how they compare on lifespan, cost, rechargeability, and everyday use.

    By Thomas Godwin 17 min ago Read More
  • Blue, white, and red Lucid EVs drive together through a desert, churning up a cloud of sand and dust that reflects their respective colors.
    1

    Here's what typically drains an EV battery the fastest

    EVs are improving their range all the time, but you're looking to maximize your car's miles, right? Certain things will drain your battery most quickly.

    By Alec Hively 2 hours ago Read More
  • Citroën's 2 CV Concept in bright orange.
    3

    Citroën has brought back the iconic 2 CV as an electric concept car

    Sadly we won't be seeing whatever this car inspires stateside.

    By Jackson Chen 2 hours ago Read More
  • A Smart #2 vehicle in a showroom.
    0

    Smart just unveiled a new ultra-compact EV at the Paris Motor Show

    A little car with decent mileage per charge.

    By Lawrence Bonk 2 hours ago Read More
  • Raspberry Pi 5 set against a laptop with code on-screen.
    2

    How much RAM does a Raspberry Pi actually need?

    Raspberry Pi boards have helped hobbyists get computing projects started for very little money down. However, knowing how much memory is needed can be tricky.

    By Calvin Wankhede 3 hours ago Read More
  • An Android phone showing a map with a Google logo in the background.
    1

    How to improve your Android phone's location accuracy

    There are a few settings to check if you're having issues with your map's location accuracy.

    By Christine Persaud 3 hours ago Read More
  • A hand holding up the cord and plug of a white extension cord that has shorted.
    4

    Why you shouldn't leave an extension cord plugged in all the time

    An extension cord may seem like a permanent solution to a problem, but they aren’t designed for long-term use, so leaving them plugged in can have consequences.

    By Husain Parvez 3 hours ago Read More
  • A taupe-colored Apple case for the iPhone Duo with the device raised by the kickstand.
    8

    Which accessories actually fit the iPhone Duo?

    The iPhone Duo’s foldable design changes what accessories fit. Here’s what to know about cases, chargers, screen protectors, mounts, and more.

    By Jonny Evans 4 hours ago Read More
  • A heads-up display showing the speed limit and current speed, alongside adaptive cruise control speed settings.
    0

    The tech behind your car's adaptive cruise control

    Despite the fact that it functions using a basic camera-and-radar system, adaptive cruise control has proven to have significant influence over driving habits.

    By Luke James 5 hours ago Read More
  • A person plugging a yellow Ethernet cable into a Wi-Fi router.
    1

    What you can do when your Ethernet cable gets stuck

    Ethernet cables are popular among PC gamers and people who favor a wired connection. However, they can get stuck, and this is what you can do if that happens.

    By Roger Fingas 6 hours ago Read More
  • The Magnetic Connect port on the Surface Laptop Ultra.
    9

    How is Microsoft's Magnetic Connect different from Apple's MagSafe for MacBooks?

    Magnetic Connect and MagSafe for MacBooks have a lot in common, but the Magnetic Connect charger brings more versatility.

    By Roger Fingas 6 hours ago Read More
  • whatsapp logo shown on a smartphone
    0

    WhatsApp users may soon be able to schedule messages

    WhatsApp is finally allowing message scheduling, a feature that's been available on Telegram since 2019.

    By Steve Dent 8 hours ago Read More
  • Microsoft president Brad Smith shown at summit
    6

    Microsoft's president says AI is less regulated than a carton of milk

    Milk can't hack companies and governments like AI definitely can, but it's still subject to more regulation.

    By Steve Dent 9 hours ago Read More
  • Woman showing the outside of an orange OPPO Find M6, half-open on a table.
    8

    The pros and cons of importing foreign phones to the US

    Foreign phones can bring new features not often seen in the US, but you need to make sure they're compatible with your carrier.

    By Filipe Espósito 18 hours ago Read More
  • Meta Muse logo opposite the OpenAI Dots logo and four colorful character mascots.
    3

    OpenAI Dot vs. Meta Muse: How do these AI agents compare?

    Meta and OpenAI's new AI agents are in direct competition. Here's what each can do, what they cost and who has access.

    By Husain Parvez 18 hours ago Read More
  • A man sits at his computer and conducts a speed test from his phone, where a internet speed graphic projects.
    1

    Mbps Vs MB/s: What do these speeds mean?

    Know the difference between bits and bytes.

    By Alec Hively 19 hours ago Read More
  • A pink Japanese garakei flip phone.
    1

    Why Japan said goodbye to traditional flip phones

    Flip phones endured in Japan longer than the US, but the trend is shifting.

    By Antony Terence 19 hours ago Read More
  • A driver touches their car's infotainment screen while blue-light displays indicate all the data it generates and transmits
    8

    Study finds many new cars share your data with third-party companies

    A study by Northeastern University and Consumer Reports found that automakers are collecting data to allow advertisers to build in-depth profiles on consumers.

    By Luke James 20 hours ago Read More
  • The Grok symbol and term are displayed prominently in the background with an iPhone in the foreground, displaying Grok chatbot Ani.
    0

    SpaceXAI's Grok: What's free in 2026 and what isn't?

    As with most AI tools, Grok's free tier is pretty limited.

    By Thomas Godwin 20 hours ago Read More
  • A woman works on a laptop beside colorful filament spools, with a 3D printer in the background.
    3

    Is 3D printing safe to do in your bedroom or home office?

    3D printers are everywhere, but where one should be placed in your home is something worth looking into.

    By Husain Parvez 20 hours ago Read More
  • Waze logo on a smartphone.
    5

    The hidden features every Waze user should know about

    There are a load of features tucked away in Google's 'other' mapping app.

    By Adnan Ahmed 1 day ago Read More
  • A white USB thumb drive next to a MacBook Air.
    3

    Why it's important to backup data saved on your older thumb drives

    Transferring important files to a thumb drive is brilliant for portability, but not always great for longevity. Here's why you should back them up elsewhere.

    By Roger Fingas 1 day ago Read More
  • An infotainment dashboard shows a car driving along a road Google Maps, with an Ask Gemini prompt, against a black car interior
    3

    What's the difference between Android Automotive and Google Built-In?

    One is a set of apps while the other can run almost everything inside of a car.

    By Alec Hively 1 day ago Read More
  • Close up of liquid cooler inside a computer case.
    2

    Why CPU overclocking is mostly now a thing of the past

    The performance gains you get with modern chips aren't as noteworthy as they used to be.

    By Calvin Wankhede 1 day ago Read More
  • A person installs an in-car camera
    5

    How does a backup camera actually work?

    Aftermarket backup cameras might not work as well as integrated ones, but they're still a useful upgrade to an older car.

    By Kari Paul 2 days ago Read More
  • Hands interacting with a smartphone, with a cellular tower in the background.
    2

    How to reduce mobile data usage on your iPhone

    If your cellular plan has limited data, you'll want to take advantage of these easy tweaks to stretch those gigabytes.

    By Ben Stegner 2 days ago Read More
  • Samsung phone sitting on piano keys.
    1

    How to lock apps on your Samsung Galaxy phone

    Samsung phones have a couple of features that can keep sensitive apps and files private. One locks your chosen apps, and the other restricts all but one app.

    By Gabriela Vătu 2 days ago Read More
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