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Summary Netgear’s newOrbi 970 Series Quad-Band Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Systemdelivers on the promise of wireless networking at gigabit+ speeds. With ample connectivity options and more than enough coverage for most homes or small businesses, this premium Wi-Fi system will bring your home up to speed with modern networking, easily delivering wired performance to your wireless devices. Netgear Orbi 970 The Orbi 970 from NETGEAR is the peak of what a Wi-Fi 7 mesh system can offer....

GeForce NOW, the cloud gaming service from NVIDIA, has announced major updates to its plans. One of these is a new limitation on how long a member can stream for a month. TheGeForce NOWPriority membership has been rebranded as Performance membership, and now gives better streaming at no extra cost. Performance members can stream games at up to 1440p resolution, which is an increase from the previous 1080p resolution. They can also save their in-game graphics settings across streaming sessions, including those for NVIDIA RTX features in compatible games....

Summary Most people only use password managers for managing passwords and passkeys, but the possibilities are endless. Some password manager apps have branched out and become more useful in the process. And now, Proton Pass is going the same route as well. Proton Passis getting updated with a slew of new options for adding items inside the app. In other words, it’s not just for passwords and credit cards anymore. The platform now offers 14 new item types for specific data, such as driver’s licenses, medical records, and Wi-Fi configurations....

Summary With record-high temperatures soaring this summer, it’s not just you that’s at risk—your delicate electronics, and especially your phone, are vulnerable too. While keeping it out of direct sunlight is a given, there’s one heat trap people often overlook: the car. Leaving Your Phone in Your Car Can Ruin Its Battery While you’re probably already aware that the inside of a car gets pretty toasty during the summer, you might not realize just how extreme the heat can get....

Quick Links As the Galaxy S25 series is about to debut in early 2025, Samsung is offering amazing year-end discounts on the Galaxy S24 Ultra. So, should you wait for the S25 Ultra, or does it make sense to get the S24 Ultra at a massively discounted price? Let’s find out. Price and Availability When writing this article, the SamsungGalaxy S24 Ultra (256GB)is available for $999 at the company’s official website....

Summary There’s no doubt that Sony’s PlayStation 5 has taken the prize in this generation’s console war, but there’s no such thing as a perfect console. I have more consoles than sense, and I still pick up my Xbox controller 90% of the time. It’s no secret that Microsoft is going through a tough time in terms of console sales. While we don’t have accurate figures on which to draw concrete comparisons, you don’t have to look far to see signs of a struggling hardware business....

Satellite connectivity on smartphones can be an incredibly important safety feature, and both phone makers and carriers are working to expand its availability. Now, Starlink’s direct-to-cell service that will be used by T-Mobile now has FCC approval. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted SpaceX approval to utilize its Starlink satellite network to offer direct-to-phone connectivity for T-Mobile customers. This marks the first time a satellite operator and a wireless carrier have received FCC authorization for such a partnership, aiming to provide supplemental cellular coverage from space and eliminate cellular dead zones across the United States....

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is the biggest and most impressive model in the iPhone lineup, and it’s also the easiest to drop. Regardless of which type of case you prefer, we’ve gathered the perfect options to keep your phone safe. Spigen Mag Armor MagFit for iPhone 15 Pro Max The iPhone 15 Pro Max is a powerful, but expensive, phone. Protect it with a case that will absorb shocks while you’re able to still use MagSafe accessories....

Gone are the days of printers being tied to an outlet because portable printers are a totally a thing! It’s a godsend for personal use and business printing documents and photos right there on the spot. HP OfficeJet 250 What to Look For in a Portable Printer in 2025 Finding the right features in a portable printer are pretty straightforward, even more so when you decide beforehand what it is you need from it....

This was a busy week in the tech world, from Framework revealing its new compact desktop PC to Microsoft’s announcement of Skype’s shutdown. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed. The Big News The Framework Desktop Might Be The Coolest Tiny PC I’ve Seen Framework has branched out. The company made some of the most interesting laptops we’ve seen, but it has now also announced the release of a desktop computer....

Apologies to those who bought an iMac last year. The new M4 iMac features an upgraded chipset, a minimum 16GB of RAM, and USB-C accessories. Early benchmarks show that the M4, which debuted in theiPad Pro, is an incremental upgrade over last year’s M3 platform. The M4 is two-times faster than M1, but it’s a fairly minor improvement over last year’s chipset. Apple’s new minimum RAM spec is arguably a more important upgrade—all M4 iMacs come with at least 16GB of RAM, up from 8GB in previous models....

Paramount+ has dropped a hefty amount of new content this year, including hit series returning with new seasons, and more are on the way. It’s exciting, I know. With so much in the mix, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when searching for something to watch. It’s also easy to lose sight of what’s relevant at the time of your search, and you want to be sure you’re up-to-date on the latest seasons of your favorite shows....

Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....