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The Excellent HP OmniBook 5 Is $550 Off Its Retail Price Today
WIRED highlights a temporary discount on HP’s 14-inch OmniBook 5, reducing its stated retail price from $1,300 to $750. The article argues that the offer is notable because laptop prices have risen and the model combines an OLED display, Snapdragon processor and slim design at a comparatively lower price. The discounted configuration includes 16 GB…
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Best Gaming Laptops (2026): Razer, Asus, Dell, and More
WIRED’s 2026 guide recommends gaming laptops across premium, portable and budget categories, arguing that modern models now provide a credible alternative to desktop gaming PCs. It highlights slimmer designs, stronger graphics performance and higher-quality displays, while noting that the best choice depends on budget, portability and desired power. – Razer Blade 16 is presented as…
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X is replacing revenue sharing with a new original content rewards program
X will end its existing creator revenue-sharing scheme after 7 September and replace it with an Original Content Rewards Program. The change matters because payouts will now be tied specifically to qualified impressions on material X considers original, rather than the previous revenue-sharing model. Eligible content includes a user’s own writing, reporting, photos, videos, memes…
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Sony might be rebooting its 2020 flagship headphones
Sony is reportedly planning a lower-priced revival of its 2020 WH-1000XM4 flagship headphones, potentially called the WH-1000XM4C. If accurate, the move would offer buyers a more affordable noise-cancelling option as newer premium headphone prices remain high. The leaked model is said to retain the foldable design, 40mm drivers and noise-cancelling processor, with battery life reduced…
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Static Hour challenges you to be the arbiter of truth and fear
Static Hour is an upcoming horror game that casts players as the overnight editor of a small-town radio station during an unexplained crisis. It matters because its central challenge is not direct combat or escape, but deciding what information is trustworthy and what should be broadcast while public fear grows. Set in the 1980s, players…
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The only instant cameras worth your money
The Verge recommends several instant cameras for different priorities, saying Fujifilm’s models offer the strongest overall balance of image quality, flexibility and cost. The guide matters because instant photography combines physical prints with varying film prices, controls and print quality. – Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo (£-style pricing not provided; $213) is the best overall pick,…
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Why Gen-Z Is Embracing Old Tech: Fighting the Algorithm with Analog
Gen Z and Gen Alpha are increasingly embracing analogue technology, physical media and in-person entertainment as a response to highly curated digital culture and the rise of AI-generated content. The article presents Quebec experimental rock duo Angine de Poitrine as a symbol of this movement, arguing that their handmade, unpredictable performances offer an alternative to…
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Are USB flash drives becoming obsolete?
USB flash drives are not yet obsolete, but they are becoming less suitable for many modern storage needs as files grow larger and newer hardware demands faster transfers. Portable SSDs offer far greater capacity, speed and durability, making them a better fit for IT work, creative projects, backups and high-resolution video, though flash drives remain…
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Werewolf transformed my old gadgets into USB-C powered ones
Werewolf’s VFLEX dongle allows older devices with DC barrel-jack power inputs to run from USB-C chargers or portable batteries, without modifying the devices themselves. The Verge’s hands-on review finds it particularly useful for making ageing monitors, game consoles and recording equipment portable, though users must configure the correct voltage before connecting valuable hardware. The $8…
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What type of phone case is best for wireless charging?
Wireless charging can be slowed, interrupted or prevented by an unsuitable phone case, even though cases remain important protection as handsets become more expensive. The article advises choosing cases designed to work with induction charging, particularly where magnetic alignment systems such as Qi2 or MagSafe are used. Thick cases make power transfer less efficient and…