Some of the best PC upgrades have nothing to do with the internals of your system. A new monitor can be a huge breath of fresh air for your setup, especially if it has a higher resolution and refresh rate than your previous one. While my recent upgrades varied in both of those categories, the reason why it was so transformative had nothing to do with either of those specs. It’s all in the panel type, and after going to OLED, I’m not sure that I can go back to anything else.
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The Roku Streaming Stick Plus drops to a new record-low price for Prime Day
If you're looking for a way to upgrade an old TV or add a more convenient smart interface to your main set, Roku devices are good ways to do that. Thanks to Prime Day deals that you can already get now, you can get one of our favorite Roku streaming devices for less than $30. The Roku Streaming Stick Plus is on sale for just $24 right now, which is 40 percent off and the lowest price we've seen.We … [Read More...]
Apple's AirPods 4 drop to $90 for Prime Day
If you prefer open-ear AirPods but still have an older model, this deal could be worth noting. Amazon's October Prime Day has the AirPods 4 on sale for $90, or 30 percent off their usual price. That's also the lowest we've seen them.When Apple updated its standard AirPods in 2024, it released two models: one with active noise cancellation (ANC) and one without. We consider the non-ANC models to be … [Read More...]
I ditched dynamic DNS for a new-fangled alternative
While Dynamic DNS addresses solve one problem about accessing self-hosted services outside your home network, they create their own issues. Having a public-facing IP address from your home network is never a good idea, even if you know enough to secure it against attack. Any open ports on your home IP address will get sniffed in short order. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read More...]
The developers behind a hit sausage-dueling game hope Steam launch will take it furter
EntertainmentAlready a hit in Japan, the oddball Sausage Legend is primed to go global.Oct 5, 2025, 1:00 PM UTCLife is a series of battles, and I just lost my last one against four gyoza on a skewer. It was an unexpected blow, because honestly, who could have expected me — a springy, respectably proportioned hot dog — to lose against a seemingly inflexible spear of small, unassuming dumplings? … [Read More...]
Audible deal: Get three months for only $3 with this Prime Day discount
The traditional Amazon Prime Day Audible sale has returned for October Prime Day. Audiobook fans can get three months of Audible for just $3, or $1 per month for the first three months. Once the three-month initial period is over, though, the subscription will auto-renew at $14.95 per month.Audible features thousands of titles in its catalog, including podcasts and Audible Originals. Subscribers … [Read More...]
Prime Day Apple deals include 25 percent off a four-pack of AirTags
Prime Day Apple deals can be hard to come by, but right now you can save on one of Apple's smallest (and arguably one if its most useful) gadgets. A four-pack of Apple AirTags is down to $75 right now, which is 24 percent off its usual price. That brings each AirTag in the bundle down to $18.75 each. If you're an Apple user, then the AirTag is the best Bluetooth tracker on the market for … [Read More...]
Scientists Identify Microlightning as Source of Mysterious Blue Marsh Lights
For hundreds of years, people have spun stories of ghostly balls of blue light floating above marshes and swamps, called will-o'-the-wisps or “foolish fire.” They were believed to be ghosts, spirits or tricksters luring people off the right path. Now, a new lab study has tried to determine whether those mysterious embers might actually all begin life as feeble flares, being microlightning that … [Read More...]
This obscure Windows tool has been sitting on your PC for years, and it's still useful
Windows 11 comes loaded with a ton of tools and apps right out of the box. You might call some of it bloat, while others are genuinely useful pieces of software that can help you do basic tasks or keep your PC safe. And others are simply tools you might not even know existed. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read More...]
Version History is live — here’s how to find it
For the first episode of our tech rewatch series, we go deep on hoverboards.Oct 5, 2025, 12:30 PM UTCDavid Pierce is editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired.We’ve been working on a new show for the last few months, called Version History, and the first episode is now live! It’s called … [Read More...]
Cut the cord in style with $200 off the Starlink Mini
If traditional internet service providers aren’t available in your area, your options may be somewhat limited. Fortunately, alternative solutions have improved significantly in recent years, with 5G and satellite internet now offering reliable options. The latter is especially useful for accessing the internet in very remote areas, requiring only a clear view of the sky to function … [Read More...]