AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU Review: Gaming’s Best Chip
Introducing the gaming side paints a slightly clearer picture. In older 3DMark benchmarks, again using the RTX 5080, the difference in scores was extremely minor, with wider margins in newer…
Your ChatGPT writing quality dip wasn’t in your head
People who use ChatGPT every day have been noticing a shift, the models keep getting better at logic, but the writing can feel harder to read. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman…
Sonos Amp Multi revives launches after the app backlash, here’s who it’s for
Sonos is releasing new gear again with the Sonos Amp Multi, a large digital amplifier aimed at advanced installs. Bloomberg reports the launch follows an intentional pause, as Sonos redirected…
AI Mode in Google Search now lets you ask follow-ups from AI Overviews
Google is tightening the connection between AI Overviews and AI Mode in Google Search. Starting now, you can ask a follow-up right from an AI Overview and keep the same…
Google AI Plus is live in the US, here’s what you get
Google AI Plus is now available in the US, part of a rollout to 35 new countries and territories. It’s live now. In the US, the plan costs $7.99 per…
Bonjour Visio: France turns digital sovereignty into policy
In a bold turn of phrase and deed, Paris has quietly told Silicon Valley “au revoir.” On January 26, 2026, France’s Ministry of Finance announced that by 2027, all public…
Sony Bravia 5 Review: An Excellent Mid-Tier TV for Cinephiles
Speaking of 4K Blu-rays, this TV really showed off its excellent processing when in Movie mode and watching a recently acquired copy of Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo. The gorgeous use of…
6 Best VPN Services (2026), Tested and Reviewed
VPNs, Compared Other VPNs We’ve Tested EventVPN is the new hotness in the VPN world. It’s a free, ad-supported VPN that comes from ExpressVPN. Ads and VPNs don’t really mix,…
Google’s Smart Glasses Will Have the Best Software. But They’ll Have to Win on Style Too
Meta also does have some trust issues, stemming from its user privacy practices and its occasional data leaks. “Meta is not the most trusted technology brand, shall we say, by…
No Phone, No Social Safety Net: Welcome to the ‘Offline Club’
On cue, the room fell silent. A man seated to my left at a long wooden table began to scratch at a piece of paper with a coloring pencil. To…