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Copilot+ PC as a Main Laptop: The Brutal Truth

Copilot+ PC as a Main Laptop: The Brutal Truth

A Snapdragon X Elite Copilot+ PC can work as a main laptop for web browsing, office work, coding, and light photo editing, with battery life that rivals M-series MacBooks. The catch is software that

The 2024 US TikTok Ban Legislation: What Happens Next?

The 2024 US TikTok Ban Legislation: What Happens Next?

A 2024 US law gives ByteDance a deadline to sell TikTok to an approved, non-Chinese buyer; if it doesn't, the app will be banned from US app stores and web hosting services. Nothing disappears overni

The Great YouTube Ad Blocker Crackdown of 2024: What It Means for You

The Great YouTube Ad Blocker Crackdown of 2024: What It Means for You

As of mid-2024, YouTube's Ad Blocker Crackdown has hit a fever pitch: viewers running ad blockers are being warned or blocked outright, and the push is tied to both Premium sales and Chrome's mov

$300 Carbon Plate 'Super Shoes' for Amateur Runners: Are They Cheating?

$300 Carbon Plate 'Super Shoes' for Amateur Runners: Are They Cheating?

Carbon plate "super shoes" such as the Nike Alphafly (nearly $300) do give a genuine energy-return boost, but for most everyday jogging they are the wrong tool. They are expensive, wear out faster th

Framework Modular Laptop Review: Is Ditching Apple Worth It in 2024?

Framework Modular Laptop Review: Is Ditching Apple Worth It in 2024?

The Framework Laptop is a genuinely good laptop that also happens to be repairable. Built around modularity, upgradability, and the Right to Repair, it offers a premium aluminum chassis, swap

ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode: Why Real-Time AI Conversation Changes Everything

ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode: Why Real-Time AI Conversation Changes Everything

ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode, powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o model, turns talking to an AI into something close to a natural phone call: near-instant responses, expressive intonation, and the ability