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Mozillareleased Firefox 116at the start of August, with an updated Picture-in-Picture player, improved Raspberry Pi support, and other helpful improvements. Firefox 116 will start rolling out later today, with built-in local translation, improvements for Mac and Android, and much more. Like most Firefox and Chrome updates, there are no groundbreaking changes that will completely change how you use the web, but there are many small improvements that add up to a great update....

TheToyota Corolla Crossis the brand’s starter SUV in the U.S., stepping in back in 2022 to replace the funkier-looking C-HR. And it’s doing well—Toyotasold 24,120 of them in early 2025, up nearly 27 percent from last year, even beating out the Prius in 2024. Now it’s getting a refresh for the 2026 model year, bringing a sharper front end and some updated tech to stay competitive in the crowdedsmall SUVspace. Let’s take a look at what’s new....

Quick Links The gas pump isn’t the only thing hitting your wallet. Auto insurance rates continue to increase, and many drivers are looking for ways to save money. These days, car insurance tracking devices are available from most insurance companies, but what are they, and how do they work? Car insurance tracking devices are also known as “driver monitors,” and you’ve probably seen options for usage-based insurance discounts and premiums that use a tracking device....

Quick Links Summary Have you ever encountered a piece of text you can’t copy on Windows, like an error message or descriptions in the Settings app? Simply clicking and highlighting won’t work, but you can copy “uncopyable” text on Windows using one of these methods. How to Copy Error Messages' Contents on Windows If all you want is to copy the contents of a popup message, there’s a built-in trick to do that....

Quick Links Summary When you capture a photo or record a video in Instagram, the app automatically saves a copy of that item on your phone’s storage. If you don’t want these photos and videos cluttering your phone’s camera roll and using storage space, you’re able to disable that feature. We’ll show you how to do that. Prevent Instagram From Saving Posts to Your Camera Roll Instagram’s app for Android and iPhone offers an option that lets you save a copy of your captured content in your phone’s gallery....

I don’t like games cluttering up my app drawer and tend to tuck them away in a folder—or just hide them entirely! I want a dedicated space for my games, and apparently game launchers are the solution I’ve been looking for. I’ve installed one, and my days of juggling games in my app drawer are over. Separate Games From All the Rest A game launcher is an app that gathers and lists the games installed on your phone, often arranging them in a grid like that of a Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck....

I recently joined the cursed legions of retro CRT owners, and despite plenty of research beforehand and getting a lot right, I still made a few mistakes. When I inevitably look at buying another one, there are some key things I’ll have on my list of requirements. 7Composite Input If you encounter a CRT TV that only has RF (radio frequency) input, which is what many retro consoles offered as an option, you should wave as you pass it by....

Quick Links A laptop-tablet duo might sound gimmicky, but Lenovo is here to thwart those assumptions. The brand’s latest 2023 2-in-1 model, theYoga 9i Gen 8 laptop, builds on the excellent reputation of “Yoga” as a premier foldable device. I’ll renounce my previous assertion that no one has a use for a laptop-tablet hybrid. I initially thought hybrids were a hard sell, but I would gladly buy one of these Yoga 9is tomorrow....

Summary Apple’s “Let Loose” May 7 product blitz is happening unusually early at 7AM PT / 10 AM PT, with a pre-taped keynote premiering on YouTube, Apple.com, and the company’s TV app. The invitation suggests that fresh new iPads and a new Apple Pencil mode are locked for the event, but what else? Here’s everything we expect to see at the “Let Loose” event. Reimagined around a full screen Face ID experience and thin design, the 2018 iPad Pro is still an incredible device....

There are manyUSB-C hubsto choose from, but devices built for high-bandwidthUSB4devices are still a rarity. Plugable has now released a new hub with a lot of ports and full support for 40Gbps USB4. Plugable’s newUSB4 Dual HDMI Docking Station(model UD-4VPD) is a high-end USB hub, aimed at people who want to have a desk setup for their laptop with multiple monitors and additional ports. It supports up to two 4K screens at 120Hz, or a single 8K display at 60Hz, using HDMI 2....

Samsung has announced a big update to its SmartThings platform. The update adds some health with sleep, but also keeps Samsung up to date with Matter compatability. The main improvements include better sleep environment control, smarter automation routines, easier communication at home, support for more devices, and upgraded Matter standard compatibility. One of the most interesting changes in this update is the connection between SmartThings and Samsung Health. By using sleep data from compatible Galaxy devices, SmartThings will try to help optimize users’ sleep conditions....

Quick Links Samsung’s new One UI 7 update (Android 15) has a lot to offer, especially on the new Galaxy S25 series. Instead of your average yearly update, this is a big one packed with features. While all the AI goodies are nice, one small change I love is the new “Now Bar,” and here’s why. What Is the Now Bar on Galaxy Phones? In case you’re still waiting for the One UI 7 update or didn’t buy a Galaxy S25, theNow Bar is a new toolthat displays helpful information like live notifications, music, maps, and sports at the bottom of the lock screen and often in the notification shade....

I have complicated feelings about the M4 Mac Mini’s port selection. Thunderbolt and USB-C are great, but the lack of an old-fashioned USB-A port is frustrating. Now, Satechi hopes to rectify the problem with a redesigned Stand & Hub. My feelings are, once again, complicated. Satechi sells a ton of great accessories for the Apple ecosystem, the most notable of which (at least to me) is theMac Mini Stand & Hub....