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Google warns of rough edges as Gemini for Home arrives

October 29, 2025
It’s finally time to bid adieu to Google Assistant in the smart home world, as Gemini for Home has begun its slow rollout on Google smart speakers and displays. But if you’re among the lucky few allowed to take Gemini for Home on a test drive today, you should expect some bumps in the road, the company says. Google took the wraps off Gemini for Home earlier this month, and it’s been teasing…
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AMD is rebadging 2022 Ryzen processors as ‘new’ chips

October 28, 2025
If you’re in the market for a new Ryzen PC, beware: AMD is updating some of its old Ryzen processors with fresh branding and updated model numbers and passing them off as new processors. AMD has carved out a number of “new” Ryzen 100-series chips alongside a pair of new Ryzen 10-series model numbers. However, the chips are apparently identical to a number of older Zen 2 and Zen 3+ processors…
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13 clever USB-C gadgets you didn’t know you needed

October 27, 2025
I don’t know how your tech drawers look, but mine are filled with wires I’ll likely never use again because technology has advanced quite a bit. Thankfully, USB-C seems to be here to stay since there is no wrong way to plug these things in. It’s not just smartphones…
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I turned my mini PC into a powerhouse with 2 easy upgrades

October 27, 2025
So there it is–my new mini PC, the A9 Max from Geekom. A smart little powerhouse, barely bigger than a sandwich tin, whisper-quiet and amazingly powerful. I unpacked it, plugged it in, and completed the initial setup. Everything works perfectly, as my test shows. And yet I realize after just a few minutes: it won’t stay this way for long. As soon as the software is installed, my fingers start…
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Don’t pay full price for these popular streaming services

October 24, 2025
If you’re paying year-round for subscriptions to Peacock, HBO Max, Disney+, or Hulu, you’re probably wasting money. While each of these services has raised prices this year, you can get them at a discount as part of various food delivery, grocery, and credit card…
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Don’t buy it: Thunderbolt 5 docks remain sidelined by Intel’s Panther Lake

October 23, 2025
If you’re in the market for a Thunderbolt docking station and you’re biding your time until Black Friday, know this: smart shoppers can save by buying a slightly older Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 dock instead. Buying tech always comes with a choice, as prices of new technology climb higher. You can either buy the latest and greatest and insulate yourself from change for a few years or buy used and…
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