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I stopped trusting Wi-Fi for these 5 gadgets, and here is why

<p>While you might think to plug your desktop or smart home hub into your router’s Ethernet port, there’s a lot more to hardware for internet.</p>

Gmail might be harvesting your emails to train AI—here's how to opt out

A big concern in this new and fancy AI era is taking proper care of the stuff we actually give to AI models. These days, training AI models with your input is typically an opt-in thing—mostly because governments already had a say in it. Google, however, is apparently taking the liberty to train Gemini using your Gmail account. And you actually need to opt out.

Is AI more appealing than crypto now? A major Bitcoin miner has decided to pivot to AI data centers - here's why

Bitfarm plans to abandon Bitcoin mining for AI data centers using existing energy capacity despite major losses and volatile markets.

The 10 cheapest new hybrid cars you can buy in 2025

<p>Hybrid technology is no longer just for Prius-level models. In 2025, some of the most affordable new hybrids are well within reach for budget-conscious buyers. Thanks to improvements in hybrid systems and strong competition between automakers, there’s now an impressive selection of lightly priced, fuel-efficient vehicles.</p>

Amazon's best-selling Fire tablets are cheaper than ever for Black Friday – shop today's best deals

Score record-low deals on these hand-picked Amazon Fire tablet deals for Black Friday.

All the best Black Friday deals on espresso machines, hand-picked by a barista – save up to 52%

Black Friday is the perfect time to buy your first coffee machine, or invest in an upgrade, and you'll find all the best discounts right here.

3 subtle Windows customization tools to try this weekend

<p>No version of Windows is perfect for everyone, and Windows 11 has attracted more controversy than most. Windows isn't quite as flexible as Linux if you want to customize your experience, but you can get close if you're willing to dive in a bit. </p>

3 Prime Video documentaries you’ll actually want to watch this weekend (November 21 - 23)

The weekend is here, which for many means chilling out with a good movie or show. Sometimes you want a big popcorn blockbuster, sure. But other times you want the real stuff—the human stories, the mysteries, the weird and funny stuff that only reality can conjure. If you have an Amazon Prime membership, you're in luck because Prime Video, as it turns out, has loads

Linus Torvalds gives approval to "vibe coding" - just don't use it on anything important

Linux godfather supports vibe coding for learning while rejecting its use in critical kernel development due to maintenance and quality concerns.

I tested loads of mini PCs this year - and these are 16 of my favorites with up to $600 off for Black Friday so far

Having tested and reviewed some great mini machines this year, I've tracked down some of my favorite models with big discounts ahead of Black Friday.

3 Netflix documentaries you have to watch this weekend (November 21 - 23)

<p>Documentaries have a fantastic way of gripping us with reality that's more gripping, fascinating, and intense than anything scripted. When life pulls back the curtain, you get deep and surprising perspectives, personalities, and surprises that you just can't make up.</p>

Google Gemini 3 has dropped – here are 6 prompts that show what it can do

From agentic planning to interactive visual layouts, these prompts show how to tap into Gemini 3’s biggest upgrades.

'They nailed – in my humble opinion – the look of Mr. 3,' says One Piece actor David Dastmalchian

David Dastmalchian is ready for his turn as Mr. 3 in One Piece season 2 on Netflix.

There's a massive Black Friday Lego sale at Amazon – here are 21 deals I'd buy from $6.99

From epic Star Wars sets to Disney, Botanicals, Creator 3-in-1s, and even an Advent Calendar in between, Amazon is discounting Lego sets by more than 40% for Black Friday, and you can get an excellent Lego for as little as $6.99.

Google Chat is getting a new feature

<p>Google Chat is rolling out a fantastic new feature that lets you preview unread messages right from the left-hand navigation menu. Now, you can quickly look through your messages without having to commit to reading them fully and marking them as such.</p>

What a bargain! This 5TB portable HDD has hardware encryption, free Dropbox backup and data recovery services - I'm definitely adding it to my basket for Black Friday

5TB Seagate One Touch portable HDD gets a solid discount for Black Friday at Amazon and Best Buy.

3 Raspberry Pi projects to try this weekend (November 21 - 23)

<p>As we head into the weekend, it’s time for another round of fun Raspberry Pi projects to do before heading back to work on Monday. This weekend, I’m thinking it’s time to set up some robust alternative services for when the web goes down again.</p>

You can now ask the Gemini app if an image was made by AI, thanks to Google’s SynthID tool

Google has made it easier for Gemini to spot fake AI images, but does it work for all pictures?

This $30 cooler proves you don’t need liquid cooling for high-end chips

<p>CPU coolers are one of those components that PC builders love to splurge on to keep their expensive silicon cool and happy. However, the simple truth is that liquid cooling is well beyond what's necessary for most people.</p>

3 Netflix comedies to crack you up this weekend (November 21 - 23)

Sometimes, the only cure for a long week of brain-frying work is a good, loud laugh. No need to think, just grab a snack and let your funny bone do the rest. Netflix, as it turns out, has quite a selection of reliably funny movies, the kind that range from classic absurdist flicks to smarter, even action-packed comedies.