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PCMag, 4 days ago to random

Samsung appears to terminate its cell phone repair program with Best Buy's Geek Squad 'with very little notice or information,' according to employees posting on Reddit. https://www.pcmag.com/news/best-buy-joins-ifixit-in-shutting-down-its-samsung-repair-program

PCMag, 4 days ago to random

If last year's Computex was all about AI, 2024 takes it to a whole new level, with AI-ready silicon in almost every product we've seen on the show floor in Taipei this week. These 16 PCs, components, and peripherals stand out as our best in show. https://www.pcmag.com/news/the-best-of-computex-2024

PCMag, 5 days ago to random

The Aviron Strong Go is a high-quality Bluetooth-connected rowing machine that offers interactive workout games and races on your own iPad instead of a built-in display. Here's our review: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/aviron-strong-go-rower

PCMag, 5 days ago to random

Tesla's board tells shareholders that it's only fair they reverse a decision to void a $56 billion CEO compensation package. It's the only way to 'retain Elon’s attention and motivate him.' https://www.pcmag.com/news/tesla-board-to-shareholders-we-need-to-give-elon-musk-56b-or-he-might-quit

PCMag, 5 days ago to random

The EarFun Wave Pro headphones deliver balanced audio and extensive battery life for a low price, though their noise cancellation could be more consistent. Here's our review: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/earfun-wave-pro

PCMag, 5 days ago to random

Facing a privacy backlash, Microsoft will make its controversial Windows 11 Recall feature opt-in. https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-makes-controversial-recall-feature-opt-in

PCMag, 5 days ago to random

Framework and Cooler Master team up to transform your Framework Laptop's mainboard into a mini PC with a new case tailor-made for just that. https://www.pcmag.com/news/this-cooler-master-case-turns-a-framework-laptop-mainboard-into-a-mini

PCMag, 5 days ago to random

Adobe accidentally ignited a public backlash after updating its term of use to imply it could view and harness customer data for its own commercial purposes. Now Adobe says the controversy boils down to a misunderstanding about its effort to crack down on child sexual abuse material. https://www.pcmag.com/news/adobe-policy-update-meant-to-stop-child-sexual-abuse-material-not-steal

PCMag, 5 days ago to random

With all the buzz about generative AI and a rumored Apple-OpenAI partnership announcement at WWDC, can Siri finally move from punchline to essential tool? https://www.pcmag.com/opinions/will-apples-ai-finally-make-siri-smart

PCMag, 5 days ago to random

Apple is reportedly going to shake up the password manager market by launching its own app. https://www.pcmag.com/news/apple-will-reportedly-launch-its-own-password-manager-app-at-wwdc

PCMag, 5 days ago to random

The results are in: These are the manufacturers thousands of PCMag readers prefer when it comes to routers, mesh networking kits, modems, and network attached storage. https://www.pcmag.com/articles/readers-choice-2024-routers-modems-nas-devices

PCMag, 5 days ago to random

MSI gave us an early look at some of the first AMD X870 and Intel Arrow Lake motherboards as well as some innovative Intel Z790 motherboards with unique memory technologies. https://www.pcmag.com/news/first-look-msi-teases-amd-x870-and-intel-arrow-lake-motherboards

PCMag, 6 days ago to random

HTC—once a major player in the Android market—is preparing to announce a new phone next week. https://www.pcmag.com/news/remember-htc-its-teasing-a-new-smartphone

PCMag, 6 days ago to random

Edifier's highly versatile D32 speaker looks elegant and offers excellent audio quality via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Here's our review: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/edifier-d32

PCMag, 6 days ago to random

DuckDuckGo wants to demonstrate that it's possible to host privacy-protecting AI chatbots. https://www.pcmag.com/news/duckduckgo-offers-chatbot-tech-that-wont-be-trained-on-your-data

PCMag, 6 days ago to random

Bitwarden is simply the best app we've tested for free password management, while the paid version adds extra security and storage options at a low price. Here's our review: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/bitwarden

PCMag, 6 days ago to random

Adobe is facing backlash after the company's updated terms of use allow its machine learning tools to view and use customers' content to develop future Adobe products. https://www.pcmag.com/news/adobe-sparks-backlash-over-ai-terms-that-let-it-access-view-your-content

PCMag, 6 days ago to random

Getting closer to an Apple partnership? Rivian's first major redesign leans into the two reasons its CEO suggests could make it happen: in-house software and autonomous driving systems. https://www.pcmag.com/news/rivian-upgrades-r1t-r1s-evs-with-new-autonomous-driving-platform

PCMag, 6 days ago to random

The CMF Phone 1 from Nothing might adopt a novel design featuring a turnable dial. https://www.pcmag.com/news/a-smartphone-with-a-knob-nothings-cmf-brand-teases-unusual-new-device

PCMag, 6 days ago to random

On its fourth launch, SpaceX’s Starship reached a destination more or less intact that had eluded it on three previous test flights: the oceans of Earth. https://www.pcmag.com/news/on-fourth-launch-spacexs-starship-sticks-the-landing

PCMag, 6 days ago to random

This new MSI Claw model, which will launch soon after the original, upgrades to Intel's upcoming AI-ready processor platform and includes some other design boosts. https://www.pcmag.com/news/first-look-msi-tears-veil-off-upgraded-lunar-lake-powered-claw-handheld

PCMag, 6 days ago to random

The FBI's cyber assistant director reveals that feds have secured more Lockbit decryption keys to help victims regain their stolen data. https://www.pcmag.com/news/fbi-retrieves-7000-lockbit-ransomware-decryption-keys

PCMag, 6 days ago to random

Humane tells its customers to 'immediately' stop using the wearable AI pin's charging case because of a battery fire risk. https://www.pcmag.com/news/humane-ai-pin-battery-case-a-fire-hazard-company-warns

PCMag, 6 days ago to random

MSI releases a quartet of 16-inch notebooks with powerful Ryzen 9 chips and AI smarts, covering almost every category the laptop maker plays in. https://www.pcmag.com/news/first-look-msi-unravels-an-arsenal-of-amd-powered-ai-laptops

PCMag, 6 days ago to random

To train cutting-edge AI models, Elon Musk’s xAI startup is preparing to build what might be the world’s largest supercomputer in Memphis, Tennessee. https://www.pcmag.com/news/musks-xai-reportedly-building-worlds-largest-supercomputer-in-memphis