Sorry Apple, the iPhone 17e is slick but the OnePlus 15R is a bigger bargain
The iPhone 17e has earned plaudits for being a great-value option among the best iPhones, and as someone who reviews phones for a living (and as something of an Apple obsessive), I completely understand why. But if you’re thinking about picking the iPhone 17e any time soon, I urge you to at least consider the…
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This hidden Samsung Galaxy S26 feature has changed how I watch Netflix and YouTube on the move
If you’ve invested in the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Galaxy S26+, or the standard model, then you’ve got access to a very useful tool for improving your video viewing experience in any app — though the feature is quite well hidden away. I’m talking about the Audio Eraser, and it uses the magic of…
Gemini can now see your Google Photos — and generate AI images of ‘you’ from them
Gemini can now browse a vast library’s worth of images about you and produce its own AI creations that are based on them. The AI chatbot’s Personal Intelligence features, designed to help Gemini adapt to your preferences and personality, are now, with your permission, able to browse your Google Photos library. The Nano Banana 2…
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5 Ways To Get More Range Out Of Your EV
Driving an electric vehicle comes with a distinct set of benefits. You are free from the headache of refueling (though you have to charge it daily), you get instant acceleration from the moment you put pedal to the metal, and you get a noticeably quieter cabin. However, one major concern for EV owners is range…
‘The face thing is probably going to break’ — Sam Altman-backed firm warns AI will soon outgrow facial recognition, but says its ‘proof of human’ system World ID could be part of the solution
Facial recognition has become one of the default ways we prove who we are online, from unlocking our phones to logging into banking apps. But according to a senior figure at a Sam Altman-backed startup, that entire system may not hold for much longer, thanks to AI. “Over time the AI is going to get…
Who Owns Valero Gas Stations?
While Valero’s gas stations can most frequently be found in Texas, where a lot of the oil in the U. S. comes from, its network stretches right across the country…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] Who Owns Valero Gas Stations?
NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, April 18 (game #776)
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Friday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, April 17 (game…
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UGreen NASync iDX6011 Pro NAS review
UGREEN NASync iDX6011 Pro: 30-second review The UGreen NASync iDX6011 Pro is substantial, measuring in at 349 x 260 x 212mm, it sits closer to an ITX PC case than anything you would ordinarily describe as a NAS, and lifting it out of the packaging highlights that this is a serious piece of kit that’s…
